These 5 Fragrances Are NOT Worth Your Money. (hear me out)
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- Опубліковано 15 гру 2022
- This one is going to upset some of you...but only if you choose not listen to what I'm actually saying!
I'm not saying these are bad fragrances...well, maybe one of them...regardless of my very particular reasoning for avoiding these 5 fragrances, here is what is most important:
If you have already smelled these fragrances and you love them, keep loving them. Pay me no mind. But if you remotely care about my opinion on fragrances, I only suggest that you take heed to what I'm saying about each of these fragrances before you decide to purchase them.
Because I don't wish to control anyone's taste, should you still have interest in purchasing the fragrances I've outlined, I'll have links below.
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Dior Homme Parfum:
This one is hard to track down in North America, sorry!
Rasai Hawas:
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Roja Parfums Apex:
Sample the EDP:
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The Parfum:
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PDM Percival:
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I’m seeing your comments: DHP is not discontinued in the Eastern Hemisphere, and that is wonderful for y’all 😆
My messaging for it is mainly directed at my Western Hemisphere brethren/sistren.
Bottom line, if you’re able to get it for a “good” price (relative), get it! 🔥
Luckily it’s available in Germany, but it’s hella expensive 100ml costs 145$.
Sometimes it’s on sale in German Airports for employees only, I know some people working there so i can get it for 100$-130$ still a lot of money to me but it’s worth it’s price 🤷♂️
Bought it don’t care for it …..doesn’t project loud
Chunks of Europe and Africa are West of the Prime Meridian, so they're in the Western Hemisphere. I think it would be better to say The Americas.
Hawas gets me more unsolicited compliments than any other fragrance in my collection. Work, gym, grocery store, you name it. Strangers coming up to tell me I smell amazing and that they must know what it is...women and men of all ages. Personally, it's not the favorite in my collection but when I want to be noticed, it's Hawas no question.
Which one is your favourite?
Yes tell us your favorite one
Agreed, and my collection is pretty extensive with lots of niche stuff like Xerjoff.
No one can figure it out
Me too
How many sprays?
As a huge fan of Hawas, I can understand your gripe. For me though, the scent is just so pleasant and I don’t mind the scent being linear. And I definitely agree with Percival complaint. I like it, but It’s too familiar to the two fragrances you mentioned. I do love me some Sedley though. Another great video Justin!
I know this is a hot take but I personally strongly dislike the Hawas, Legend Spirit, Invictus Aqua, YSL Y DNA… Especially Hawas, it’s too much after a while. But I do love me some Sedley too.
@@Yo-Geo I don’t see that as a hot take. We all have our likes and dislikes. Just like how everyone I know loves Gentle Fluidity Silver by MFK, but it’s not something that’s for me.
@@brycechapman1440 Gentle Fluidity Silver is my signature and favorite from the house of MFK 😩🥲
@@Yo-Geo lol! That’s awesome. It’s just not for me 🙂
@@brycechapman1440 what do u not like about it?
I just love these honnest reviews Justin. If we want, we can see hundreds of top this and that list video's, with perfumes like this. Video's which basicly leads the obsessive collectors into buying perfumes they realy don't need. Again a valuable lesson for those who are willing to listen.
Folks, enjoy this hobby but don't let it become an obsession! An obsession will only harm you sooner or later.
This is refreshing. As a collector, I appreciate it. Your review on Hawas actually perfectly describes my experience with it's brother
Shuhrah. Very accurate and honest and appreciated.
Also, I fully agree with Percival. It smells good, but for the price it really is so close to Fierce, that many people will just think you’re wearing Fierce (especially since so many people are familiar with how that smells). Who wants to spend niche money for people to think you’re wearing a basic super popular designer scent?
There are so many better options for the money imo, even just from Parfums de Marly.
I blind bought Rasasi Hawas and I got the Version that wasn’t reformulated. It’s a fragrance worth having in rotation and the price is good got mine for 56$👍🏾
Hey Justin. Great video as always and i love the concept. I agree with all especially DHP (except for the discontinued part). I got myself Greenley from PDM instead of percival and Desirtoxic rather than Layton. I also grabbed apex EDP asap but didnt bother with its parfum flanker
This is the type of review that there needs to be more of in the fragrance community. It is a honest opinion and informative. I’m tired of seeing the sunshine and rainbow reviews.
I agree 100% I love frag reviews, but I immediately chose this to save me cash and make a more diverse collection.
wasn't really an honest opinion hes just trashing bangers for views
I love your honesty. This is great advice. I love fragrance but I am a normal person and cannot afford to try so many types of fragrance. So advice like this really guide me tremendously. Looking forward to your videos. Happy holidays to you, Justin.
Happy holidays to you as well, thank you 🙏🏾
I understand your view on Percival, but I own my bottle for a couple of years now and only recently tested Legend (never tested Fierce). The quality difference was stunning, as was the difference in performance.. It makes me appreciate and enjoy my Percival a lot more..
Great video. A lot of houses releasing flankers especially edp/parfum versions giving less for more. Just a cash grab and I hope Roja doesn’t go continue down this route. Have to totally agree with your take on this PDM. I tried it on skin in the store and was really disappointed, it’s not terrible, far from it, but for the money and something aimed at being niche it felt like being blindsided. Really enjoy your channel please keep doing it your way.
It's nice to see a fragrance reviewer give honest opinions about fragrances that shouldn't be hyped. There always seems to be a lot of hype in the fragrance world.
I used to blind buy but I've come to realize that fragrances are too subjective for that. Now I know to sample.
For anyone in the USA looking for DHP, just ask anyone you know who’s travelling to Europe (or nearby) on holiday to look out for you. I’m not USA based, but a family member picked me up a bottle from a European Airport for ~$120 or so.
That being said, I would agree with some other comments - I feel that even at $250 for 100ml, it’s worth the price tag. It’s as good a scent as I’ve ever smelled, so I think even with a niche price tag it’s still a fair buy. Obviously, don’t blind buy it though - always sample first like Justin said.
I gotta be honest. I wore Fierce for over a decade way before I got into fragrances. I loved it but felt it was time to grow up as I was about to enter my mid 30's. A couple years after, I got bit by the fragrance bug. Parfums De Marly became my favorite niche house. I didn't and still don't understand the comparison between Fierce and Percival. A couple things I will say about this topic. First off, I have actually been asked if I was wearing Fierce while wearing Percival quite frequently. I don't understand it but I have gotten that. Second, I never used to get compliments with Fierce. Sometimes, yes. But not with any regularity. But I get LOADS of compliments with Percival. It's like fishing with dynamite! As far as my own opinion. I got a decant of Percival originally and was originally disappointed. It kind of has an aldahidic smell as opposed to Fierce which is much sweeter of the opening. Fierce is much more linear and doesn't evolve much if at all while I think Percival actually evolved quite a bit. Percival is also really long lasting for a fresh fragrance while Fierce had pretty bad longevity in my opinion. When it is said that Percival is a version of Fierce, I would say maybe they are in the same class, but I don't think you can call it a version of Fierce. But to each their own
All I have to say is this: there is a reason people around you have frequently mistaken Percival for Fierce. 😉
I like hawas's longevity because I don't have to re-apply for a long night of clubbing. However, I find that it is so frickin' loud I don't even feel comfortable wearing it when I go for drinks with friends at a restaurant (before hitting the club) or at a friend's house for pre-drinks 🤣🤣🤣 Agree that it is very linear as well.
I can definitely understand & agree with your sentiments, Justin. Regarding the Dior though, my question (in 2 parts) would be: Have you smelled the current iteration of Dior Homme Intense and... if so, for someone who never had the previous iterations, is it worth a purchase?
I'm starting to notice a lot of fragrances smell like more expensive fragrances for less money. And im here for it😁
As much as I hate to admit it, you are absolutely right. There are some really nice fragrances on this list but there are better fragrances that get the job done. Hawas I really like, but for the reasons you mentioned, I don't really reach for it.
We need more honest and objective people like you. Even extremely experienced perfumers have certain specific interests and tastes that goes in a certain direction but i see lots off POPULAR UA-camrs "loving" and boasting off on any fragrance that they put their hands on (don't mistake this as appreciating the art). Oh this is awesome this is crazy and a week later after a new "flanker" releases they say that (MUUH THEY UPGRADED THE FRAGRANCE). They don't even try to describe the scent they just boast some random stuff. They don't put statistical graphics of wheter ppl like it either, they usually bullshit about the fragrance and throw up random terms to sound trustful.
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and couple of other underground channels that didn't really made out to the surface yet.
Thank you very much.
Justin isn't bought out like most perfume channels that get kickbacks
@@moustachio334 don’t get me wrong-I receive commissions through some of my affiliate connections (this is outlined in every description box on every video I publish, as mandated by the FTC)-it is not morally wrong for content creators to get paid for driving traffic and loyalty to certain sites/stores, so long as it’s transparent. It takes a lot of time and work to create content that the public gets to enjoy for free, and we deserve to be paid for our efforts just like any other service job. 😊 but I really appreciate your support.
Thanks for the video definitely need a part 2 and part 3 and definitely a part 4. A good hot weather fragrance should last 7 to 12 more than that it starts getting annoying.
Hey thanks for saving some money Justin. I don’t have any of these. The Dior interested me for a while but not for that price tag. I’m content with DHI. And btw-sotd- 2nd Soul today. It’s really nice Justin. I’m glad I have it.
I’m so glad you enjoy 2nd Soul, Eddie 🙏🏾
I appreciate the video J.C. I heard you out & I see where you are coming from. I agree with you 100% in regards to the Dior Parfum, but the Hawas juice is one of my fav's!! Keep em coming
Great video concept. I feel the same about Ganymede. I own it and feel like it's way over hyped!!!! Give me TF Grey Vetiver any day. Bought that at old price three years ago. Please make more of these. God knows I can think of more.
Hawas is a dumb reach for me, it never offends anyone around me and I find it nice. It actually always gets me compliments even though that’s not my main goal. On my skin it’s not too strong actually. I will agree it’s pretty linear and overall really love it for what it is though.
My thoughts are similar to percival. Monte Blanc legend EDP would be a cheaper alternative if someone enjoys that scent DNA IMO.
Mont Blanc Legend edp is actually pretty decent
I JUST ORDERED 2 HAWAS $45 EACH.. I LOVE ACQUA DI GIO & INVICTUS... BUT HAWAS ITS MY FAV ACUATIC🙄🙄🙄
Yeas i agree 100% how can it not be worthy? hahaha
I prefer Legend EDT.
I agree with everything that was said in this video. Granted, I dont know anything about BALR, but this video was solid. I own hawas and literately only wear it when I want to get compliments and I always get compliments when I wear it. Outside of that it gets on my nerves when I wear it, so rarely do
What year/month batch it’s yours pls?
@@Rowdy_gamb0 November 2021
Hawas is so damn strong that I can’t spray it on my neck area it’s impossible.
But I really enjoy the smell of it especially if it lingers around the air. If I smell it up close, I get instantly knocked out. 😂
There is just one single note in it that I don’t like I don’t know what it is but anyways I can recommend it. Great video 🤙🏼
Thanks AJ. Plum accords can sometimes be a little scratchy, so it could be the part you don’t like.
Hello Justin, how are you? I'm digging the video and list. Rasasi Hawas is a favorite of mine but you are probably right, it is so strong but people here where I live people love it. I can agree with you on that one for sure. Stay safe brother and hi to Grace
I agree with you on Percival.. Maybe a little bit on Hawas.. More videos like this one, please 👌
Thanks Justin this is very helpful since I'm only 2 and a half months into this fragrance world and wondering just how far down this rabbit hole I should go.
Be careful my friend. I had to pump the breaks after my first year in the fragrance space.
@@iansamuelson3666 I hear ya buds, thanks. I'm getting the fragrance habit out of my budget, atleast until spring 😄
So you thought it was a simple little rabbit hole did you.. you thought there was an end to the hole.. well guess what buddy.. this is a worm hole.. IT NEVER ENDS AHHHHHHH
@@iansamuelson3666the problem with pumping the breaks is you end up with fragrances that aren't that good lol the longer you stay in the game the more likely you are to find better fragrances, I hate it, there's just too many on the market.. it's an obsessive nightmare
Hey Justin, I have hawas and feel the same about it ! Is it the same with rasasi daarej if you know of it? Been thinking about picking it up..
I haven’t tried Daarej!
I kind of agree with you on the Percival thing but it’s a slippery slope. If we say that then aventus should never be on anyone’s list since we have club de nuit, or br540 cause we have untold or amber oud rouge or whatever it may be. The angels share clones. I mean the list goes on…at the same time I’m a fan of just buying the real deal. However I’m a huge fan of AF fierce and still wear it to this day. Percival for me would be redundant
Hi Justin, i would not agree more regarding PDM Sedley. If one wishes to get a niche fragrance , they can go for an Amouage fragrance i/o PDM. They smell more unique
DH Parfum is easier to come by in Europe. But I understand that price is a valid reason not to get a fragrance. In my opinion however, this is well worth in access of 150 euros.
As for Hawas, to me is not that strong, batch variation probably. My reason for avoiding it is that I don't like it.
In the end you have to decide for yourself what you are willing to pay for a certain smell and that is a personal thing, so no hard feelings 😉
I think people need to appreciate this for what it is, it's his honest personal opinion, it doesn't mean he is wrong or right or that these fragrances are good or bad, he is just sharing how he personally feels about them. Ultimately we all have different tastes and smell profiles so not everyone is going to like or dislike the same! I appreciate honest opinions and just because the influencer likes or doesn't like it doesn't mean we have to follow suit. I can't count how many times YT frag reviewers have hyped up a scent only for me to buy it and be disappointed so it's nice when they throw in some honest opinions as well!
Regarding Roja apex parfum vs parfum cologne, what about all the other concentration flankers of Roja? danger, Enigma, Scandal, Elysium? If someone has the 100 mL parfum Cologne version, is it ever worth it to buy the more expensive 50 mL parfum version?
It’s redundant to have both versions, imo.
These price differences can be impressive, depending on which continent you live. 👀
In Europe for example Dior is cheaper (no surprise), but when discounted it's not even remotely close.
Just got Dior Fahrenheit Parfum & Dior Homme Intense (100ml) for €75,- each (official stores, Douglas, etc.).
On the other hand, some so called cheapies are, even at discount, still double the price (or more) over here. 🤔
Edit: Dior Homme Parfum 100ml is 112,95.
Where did you get these prices?
@@VSL229 Netherlands. 😎
Hawas has garnered me many compliments and I do enjoy the smell. But I agree, it is too strong. I personally don’t mind, but my mom gets angry whenever I wear it around her since it’s too strong😂. I’ve also had people ask me what I was wearing, when I was 30+ft away from them😂😂 it’s a fun gem.
which batch?
mine doesn't lasts even 10 mins .
What year did you buy it? I have a 2022 bottle and it performs slightly above average but no more, and it’s a rare frag that my nose doesn’t tire of
I'm with you on the annoyance factor. Same thing happend with me and Carlisle. Fantastic for the first two years, but after 5, it got nuclear and 2 sprays was suddenly a bit much. Is that a good thing? Use up less juice for the price of being super careful? I dunno. There are clones that probably do the job just as well and you can spray with impunity. And MAN are clone brands getting good these days.
Nothing but respect I look for vids for some kind of honesty so thanks.
I love this video. It was nice to get a lecture on “why not to buy”. 1. Sample first 2. Take these reasons and apply to anything you are thinking of buying. 3. Price shop, size shop. 4. Take your credit card out of the freezer.
Haha credit card in the freezer 😆
I do want to get one of the dior homme . Which one do you recommend first?
The original!
I had a sample of Hawas awhile back. I get what u mean. I couldn't even wear it because it's just too annoying to my nose. Almost like it needs to be watered down.
Appreciate the warnings. Glad I sampled DHP first. Too dark and leathery for me, much prefer DHI (and VUI). Love Hawas, though. Especially in really high heat. But I paid $30, not the current inflated prices. I love many PDM fragrances. Carlisle is still one of my faves, and Darley and Greenley are my dumb reach frags. Completely agree on Percival. Think you can get away with clones for Sedley and Layton, but a least sample the real deal to compare.
Dior homme parfum is not discontinued it is not for the us market it's like a Europe exclusive but in my opinion it is worth 200 easy
I want to clarify it's only worth that to me because I love it otherwise you can get barruti dama koupa and have something in a similar style
I love Hawas. I just spray less. Love the strength of this fragrance...and the scent.
I have Percival and Hawas. I definitely see your complaints with them but I still love them
It’s wild you say that with the Hawas as far as that smell is on you all day where it’s annoying. That’s how i feel about Azzor Wanted By Night. I love it but after a while that Cinnamon just does not go away and it last a long time on me. Also Al Harmain Gold Edition. Great scent but it’s on ya
Hi there, just for the info Dior Homme Parfum is still in production & sold with a 100ml bottle! Cheerio & happy Holidays🎄🎅
Agreed about Hawas being too strong. But I will say that the oceanic notes go away after 3 hours.
I stopped wearing it because of how obnoxiously powerful it is and easily the most complimented fragrance I have.
What should I get instead of hawas for school as a high school 5th grader
@@alihazem1479 spice bomb extreme
@@comment3952 You can't really suggest SB E as an alternate to Hawas. Their usage has basically no overlap.
@alihazem1479 Maybe go for AdG profumo
Dior Homme Parfum is not discontinued,I know that is difficult to find it in the US but here in Europe 134€ is a fair price for such a Masterpiece!!!
For that price, totally worth it! But yes, not available in North America.
89€ in Spain since last year in every store. What’s the price in the US?🤔🤔
@@carlosc8786 it is not available in the US
For me DHP is worth the money although difficult to get . A masterpiece . You can come close with DHI for about $110 . Percival definitely over priced
I got Roja Parfums Apex Parfum 1.7 bottle missing 3 sprays for $300 after tax and shipping. Should be showing up in the next day or two. Very excited as Apex is so sick!
Hawas is one of my most complemented and best bang for money, the 10-14 hour longevity is a positive, just don’t spray anywhere on your chest or front of the neck, spray behind the neck, behind the shoulders, back of the ears , even on the side of your pants, the sillage is crazy, just 2-3 sprays.
What’s the year/ month batch
There is something too strong in Hawas with the drydown. It might be the amber or ambergris... It's the strength and similar to drydown in Frank Olivier Oud Touch.
Completely agree about Percival. It’s pleasant but completely unremarkable and not something I’d want to spend $200+ a bottle on.
Great video and I enjoyed it and I'm going to try these fragrances and have a blessed day
Did you just coin a new phrase" Lazy Fragrance"😮😮😮
I just ordered a backup bottle of Dior Homme Parfum. Got both of them for $180. Considering the fact I think it's the best designer fragrance, ever, I'm fine with what I paid.
Lol I like DHP. I have patience now on buying the full bottle, but I may pull the trigger late next year if I can’t find it at a retail price lol.
I came in to the video all ready to rage & be butthurt, because I like several of these, but I think you stated your cases very well. Yes scent is subjective, but you provided solid opinions, based on evidence with examples. Good video. 👍
Thank you Shawn 🙏🏾
finally someone who admits Percival as a smell its not worth the money. I am a big fan of PDM. Almost any reviewer praises Percival like its the next thing . For the general nose it will smell like any other perfume made by a designer for a half the price. I did not had any freshie from PDM so I got myself Galloway from notino and I was really lucky to get an older bottle from before reformulations. But yea in my head Galloway is better , Kalan is better , Sedley . And these are just the freshies. I wont get into Carlisle or Godolphin for example. Spot on m8
8:08
I thought the same exact thing when having a percival sample. It literally is the same as Mont Blanc Legend. I even sprayed Legend & Percival on each hand and percival is a bit darker and more refined but yea, definitely not worth buying it over Legend.
No way that’s true
@@chad2208 100% true, what would be the reason to make that up? lol.
I have Layton, Pegasus & Carlisle ( which are perfect examples of PDM and their ability to be unique ) Percival is not it.
When I still went to parties and clubs Hawas was a conversation starter and the compliment king for me personally. Aside from that I’m in a relationship now and it’s hard to find the right occasion to wear it over everything thing I have
Let me buy it
I’m guess you having the older batches
Hawas is the best value for money summer frag...if you're debating on getting it or not...get it, prob the only summer frag you'll need n it's only $60...u don't need a Roja... Ask persons what their one qualm about summer frags is
...it's either longevity or lack of complexity ...I agree with you on Percival.
Really interested in Rasasi Hawas. But not willing to pay $70+ a bottle. Legit saw this 3 - 4 weeks ago at $40 a bottle. Discounters been jacking up prices like crazy
It’s a no brainer buy, it might be my favorite dumb reach frag. And Bottle and cap are so nice
Not a fan of Hawas Rasasi, and extrapolating from the reason you don’t recommend it, I would put Sauvage Elixir in the same boat. It is pushing less cloying, true, but even annoyingly longer than Rasasi…
When it comes to Percival I agree 100%. Way too expensive to smell like something from Abercrombie and Fitch.
I get what you mean about rasasi hawas and I don’t like it much but every time I wore it got me compliments all the time specially in the gym
Hitting the nail on the head with hawas. One of the few linear frags I can enjoy. For a few hours. It just stays too long too powerfully. Like if it became a skin scent around hour 6 it would be much more enjoyable. It makes it very difficult to wear something else over it later in the day
Thank you bro
What should I get instead of hawas for school as a high school 5th grader?
@@stayfreshproductions What should I get instead of hawas for school as a high school 5th grader
DHP is my scent for tonight’s party🥳
8:38 I always said: the only thing niche about PdM is their price.
We need more such videos! 👍🏼
I'm surprised to see Hawas mentioned. It's mass appealing and somewhat unique. It just smells fresh, out of the laundry room with some sweetness. For $40 you can't go wrong, it's a very dumb reach imo too
@@daniell5740 I said somewhat, l don't think hawas is identical to anything out tbh
@@Jarph0821 it’s 70$
Is PDM like Creed? There have been people saying for several years that PDM is a clone house, and many of their fragrances smell like similar fragrances on the market. Now they have an issue with Percival that Creed has with Green Irish Tweed where your wearing an expensive fragrance out, and the average person on the street things you smell like a designer fragrance. It is one of the main reasons there are folks that sold their Green Irish Tweed bottle or stopped wearing it because they were fed up with people thinking they were wearing David Off Cool Water. You don't spend a lot of money on a niche fragrance to smell like a typical designer brand already on the market unless you just want a more luxurious version of a designer fragrance, then you could care less.
Just ordered a sample of hawas because I cannot bring myself to pay $50 for it. It's a little over $40 on discounters but that doesn't account for shipping. My guess is, that it's gonna be a value trap. If your description of it is correct that is. I'm wanting a little bit of a more refined freshie. Maybe something with Versace Pour Homme's masculinity, but with way more personality as opposed to basic designer scent.
I do hope you enjoy it and find it worth your money. It’s just not for me.
@@stayfreshproductionsJust got the sample actually. I can understand the hype. But I'm still skeptical. Kinda worth it's current price, but I'm not sure that I want to pull the trigger.
Hawas anymore then 3 to 4 sprays is too much but I have gotten a bunch of compliments
I love hawas. But after you said “just hear me out” I subbed. I love that bc I follow guitar gear and cigar pages etc and a ass ton of UA-camrs and it’s all here are these and this and that but there’s a few older cigar cats that are like hey, if you don’t like this just watch you may hear something you didn’t know. So just that alone makes me wanna watch lol. Thank you!
Thank you! I can relate!
I’ve been travelling all across Europe these last couple of months and Dior Homme parfum has been in every airport that I’ve been in. So it’s still out there
But only available to European's at the money
We all know Hawas is strong. How many sprays are you guys using? I usually spray according to the occasion.
Just 2-3 sprays for me. Was too much. But I’m glad you like it!
@@stayfreshproductions
I appreciate your creative content. Coming from a place of love does it sometimes come across bougie…yes. Is it refreshing and interesting? Absolutely. But that’s the beauty of the fragrance game. We all have different perspectives!
Keep up the good work!
@@stayfreshproductions which batch ? When was it manufactured?
Going to wear hawas today 😜I actually find it getting smoother and sweater on me at it dries down
I think Roja is going to x you from their releases now 😉
I would add to the list every Bond No. 9 and Fragrances Du Bois at retail
Not every Bond No. 9 fragrance. There are two Bond no 9 fragrances that get a lot of hype and fragrance reviewers seem to love. Bleeker Street and New Harlem. Bond No. 9 gets a lot of hate because of their retail price, and the fact that most of their fragrances smell more like designer fragrances compared to niche fragrances by reviewers, but you can always find good prices for Bond No. 9 fragrances at discounters, and they have fragrances that people sleep on. Bond no 9 is not for everybody, but there were fragrance reviewers that loved the house. Kevin Samuels when he used to do fragrance reviews said the house of Bond no 9 was his secret weapon. He had many Bond no 9 fragrances in his collection. Bond No. 9 and Creed are like the first two niche houses folks that are into designer fragrances usually try or buy. Bond No. 9 and Creed were introductory niche houses for many folks probably due to the hype of Creed Aventus and the legendary New Harlem fragrance with that pancake syrupy smell that a lot of fragrance reviewers were talking about.
Even finding decent prices for Fragrances Du Bois at discounters is hard. You can save money on them, but not as much as you would think compared to retail. People are not pulling the trigger to buy their fragrances even at discounted prices unless they really love the fragrance because it is still high compared to retail.
Thanks for recommending Hawas. Linear, strong, mass appealing, puts long in longevity...🤔💭 It's the one. 😅
Totally agree with hawas it's very heavy even a couple of sprays is woof" same full bottle for years same effect as amouge beach hut man nice scent but wtf it's a tough wear
I have hawas and it and the backup bottle were made in February of 22 and they have the banned lilial in them now I got mine after seeing Ross review it whereas some complaints were made about the color and performance but I have no problem with it as for Percival it and the others to me are clones of 1992s masterpiece from Joop called Night Flight
Now I’m curious about Night Flight
@@stayfreshproductions it's been discontinued but if you ever get a chance to smell it you will see what I mean the Lancaster version was my signature and it wasn't beast mode or cloying like the pink powerhouse
Glad to see you being more honest and forthcoming with shit perfumes. Most yt reviewers are too afraid to call out some frags.
I’m looking to pick up a PDM but for sure not that one i already got that Mont Blanc
The Dior Homme Parfum… if u in Vegas pass by the duty free in T3. They always got it!!
I HIGHLY Disagree with you. Dior Homme Parfum is NOT discontinued. Its just not sold in the United States. In November I was able to order (3) bottles at retail price from the U.K.
Lucky you! 😆
A majority of my viewers are in North America, where we cannot get it. 🥲
Dior homme Intense isn't worth it. A handbag, lipstick and chocolate is cheaper.
Change my mind
I gave my bottle of Rasai Hawas away. Percival by Parfums de Marly is one I enjoy but don't reach for often. Roja Parfums Apex is ok, but not outstanding to me. Thanks for the review. Till next time I'll still be sporting 2nd Soul by you know who.
What Niche fragrances are worth buying? For beginners and Guys who buy Niche already. Showing Love from Greensboro, NC
Hey Marcus, I can’t recommend you blind buy any bottles of niche fragrances, but there are countless I’d recommend sampling/getting decants of. Amouage Beach Hut Man, Tom Ford Oud Wood, Micallef DesirToxic. Many more.
@@stayfreshproductions Thank you for following up! I will continue to support the channel! Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!
Rasasi Hawas is glorified because it is cheap and it does beastmode last and yea it smells good..for most ppl thats a real win
Devidoff cool water intense best for witch season?
Haven’t tried it yet
Hi, Greetings from Croatia
Sean John 'I am king'
What do you thing about?
Haven’t tried it!
I love Hawas but now that it’s $40 it’s more of a love hate, $40 is still a great price for a 12+ hour fragrance, but it’s a little too aquatic and I find myself enjoying the OG invictus a lot more and owning both, I find myself reaching for Invictus more than Hawas. Again, not to say I dislike it, it just is hard to justify wearing when I own invictus already
How long does OG Invictus last for you? I love the DNA and I tried to save money buying a A&F First Instinct Together, but it died on my skin after 2 hours.
The Hawas gets powdery on me after 6 hrs. It change on me
HAWAS is a middle eastern perfume...and i love it...
150 AED...FATTAN is also great
I’ll do you one better… Thank you kindly for the information, because I really was going to pull the trigger on the Rasassi Hawas. Appreciate you my G👍🏾💪🏾💯
Get a decant if you can! Especially if you were genuinely interested in it.
Buy it, come back and thank me later
Now I will tell you all the must have fragrances in your collection
1. Mancera Cedrat Boise
2. Givency Gentlemen Reserve Prive
3. Roja Elysium
4. Givency Gentlemen Reserve Boise
5. Creed Bois De Portugal