Your reviews on men's fragrance are the only ones I enjoy now. Everyone's the same. Your scientific+artistic approach is so unique in this line of fragrance reviews. Keep at it. Hopefully I can pick some of your work after this whole virus stuff is over.
Great review! Exactly how I felt when I smelled it at a local retailer. Great fragrance, but I felt that it was something my 20 year old would wear and not a 40something like myself. I’m always tempted to buy it anyway. We should wear what we like, after all. Awesome review as always!
This is the only fragrance that makes me smile/laugh when I wear it. I love it! Would love to see what Aaron would produce in this style! I have most the Blue style fragrances available, but this one gets wear 75% of the time At 40, I’m wearing what I love and enjoy.
Although I love Invictus I didnt think it was worthy of you to even try because of how synthetic it is. I'm super happy to see your review and the fact that you aren't "snobbish" in your selection of reviews. Very open minded and honest. Thank you.
I'm absolutely hooked on your reviews Aaron. Invictus is the most complimented fragrance I have. I only ever put one spray on and I always get someone saying how lovely I smell. Thanks for the great unique reviews 🙂
It’s really cool seeing you solidifying your style in front of the camera. I really appreciate how you pivot industry jargon into something understandable for your audience. Stay Grinding ..
@@blackknightdl Not similar at all. Only similarity is an aquatic note and that theyre both sweet, which comes from plum in hawas. No bayleaf, no guaiac wood, no Jasmine, no grapefruit no oakmoss Hawas is a plum cinnamon orange blossom ambergris beast of its own.
the 2019 flanker "Invictus Legend" (EDP) is an even better, yet similar version of Invictus. It cuts down on the citruses and focuses more on the aromatic aquatic and salty part. Better longevity and good projection, amazing summer fragrance. You should definitely give it a try. The other Invictus flankers are either discontinued or they take a completely different direction (boozy or winter scents), so I won't go on into detail about them.
I am so thankful that you have exposed your talents on UA-cam. Besides your natural abilities to scents you also helped me with my anxiety. I highly respect your opinions as well as your raw attitude. Please stay away from those other misleading fragrance reviewers like Steve from redolessence and Brooklyn fragrance lover. You are in a much higher lane than those guys are. Don't depreciate your value by making videos with them.
Great review Aaron. Thanks for the confirmation. I have loved this fragrance from the first time I sprayed it on. I’m definitely older but I work in the music industry touring and every time I wear this fragrance people freak out and ask what it is. Love your channel and your insights
Age range 20 - 30? Who makes such rules? I'm 47 and I think this smells like a dream. I almost didn't buy this because I've seen reviews talking about how it's a bubble gum or kid fragrance. This just smells good on anyone. I'm no expert but maybe consider not assigning an age range for fragrances as they don't apply so much in the real world.
Hi Aaron! Wow, the new background is amazing 🤩 🦄 We're on the same page here it seems, I aswell like this fragrance but I'm not gonna buy it since pretty much everyone has it. Looking forward to your take on this style of perfumery!!
The other Paco Raban, One Million I think it’s called, is the most commercial fragrance available, Invictus follows that same mass appeal. Fortunately, I don’t know anyone that wears this - and I simply love it on my skin.
@@JDAfrica both 1 million and Invictus are highly duplicated or have been the inspiration of soooo many fragrances today, and most of the other fragrances has been done in kind of the same way.
Love your work ATH!! Looking forward to Xerjoff Naxos, Spicebomb Extrême reviews to help me decide between those PDM Herod and MM by the fireplace! Keep up the great work ❤️
Yea depending on how long it sets and how it works with your skin, it smells slightly different. I never got that "bubble gum" feel that people say it has. Even after everyone saying so. For me its a fruit/floral + amber kind of scent just like Patrick said. Very clean very youthful. I love wearing it at home after a nice shower after work. Very comfy.
I love Aaron and so appreciate his style and insights. That being said, if you didn't like it before you shouldn't like it after seeing his opinion on it. We all have different tastes and likes and should be true to ourselves
I had this in my mid 20s and was nice for my age and style at the time but it didnt impress me like the legendary Black XS by Paco Rabanne, Gods bring back the original Black XS!! Great video btw!
Blimey!!! I did about five double takes watching this , But there is No Accounting for taste . I don’t like it , but love that you love it . Can’t wait for the glowing review of Joop . But genuinely great , unpredictable channel this x
You never, ever know with me. If this price had been £190 it would of got a 5/10. The price and demographic saves this. I can appreciate aroma chemical mass appealing fragrance.
Another great review Aaron, loving the hair also. I will continue to wear Invictus and pretend I am 20-30 years old! Like others below, your style is wondering and brilliant insights.
You look amazing and your videos always make me relaxed and happy, you have a very calming energy compared to a lot of other youtubers that give me a headache. It's very refreshing. I read some very nasty comments about you and your brand and I can't understand how people can be so judgemental and cruel. I hope it doesn't get to you too much, you radiate a very positive and loving energy and I wish you all the best. Thank you for your very informative videos!
You rock the purple hair quite well. Also glad to see someone not completely crap on this fragrance but instead look in depth to it, not just passing it off cause of it's bubblegum like opening...
I have just received Ozone. I am genuinely lost for words. It is so beautiful and refreshing and unlike anything I have had the pleasure 9ff wearing before. The delivery was prompt I ordered it yesterday and it has just arrived. I love the thank you card too. Just shows you take the time to thank everyone of your customers which goes a long way in my eyes. The only regret I do have is not listening to my gut and going for the 50 ml I ordered the 10 ml to sample but rest assured I will be ordering the 50 ml now. I a asos wanting to try zeus. Thaks you anyway Aaron for a amazing fragrance
We are going over to DPD they are next day. Royal Mail is 7-10 working days and still charging me next day. Im so pleased. Wait to see what else is in this commercial range!! I promise your love it.
@@AaronTerenceHughes well worth the change mate. I look forward to seeing what your bringing out. I was in two minds about Ozone as I do like my classic smelling fragrance but it is soooo good. What would you recommend for my next is zeus a wise choice
Love the new background which really works well with your tattoos, and I love the purple! And I learned something new about how grapefruit oil is phototoxic. Thank you so much!
As someone like yourself that also loves dark, animalic, and sexy fragrances, I too enjoy the smell of mass-appeal scents like Invictus the way you enjoy a good cheeseburger! Can't have filet mignon everyday! That's how you get the gout!
@@AaronTerenceHughes You could also make the comparison between instrumental music (i.e. blue) recorded live in a real studio warts-and-all versus electronic dance music created in a half hour with loops and samples on a laptop. Different worlds, both valid.
Funny, I recently gave my bottle of this to a family member. I love the opening and I found it smelled great on a strip but on me after awhile was too cloying. Love the reviews. Keep em coming.
Versace Eros probably the best highstreet fragrance along with Sauvage. I have been wearing Eros since 2012 and never get bored of it. Tonka bean, apple, mint. Plus it’s very cheap. I have gotten more compliments from Eros than Sauvage and aventus combined
Looking great Aaron 😊, appreciate your professional and personal insight as always, I agree it’s not unique but for the price and it’s mass appeal it’s never going to be. Can’t wait for more future releases from you! 🦄 🦄
That's very interesting what you're saying about grapefruit and citruses. All of my citrus essential oils turn very quickly before expiration date, especially if I leave them in the open for a long period of time. They are super sensitive, even though they stay in those smoky bottles. I'm usually making home fragrances and never actually wear them on skin, but I assume I could get a rash from citrus blends.
I would love to get your thoughts on either/both formulations of Cartier L’Envol. I adore Mathilde Laurent, and what I’ve smelled of them is magnificent. Stay safe, Aaron. Love from St. Louis
I'm surprised that you like it because most of the "pros" dislike it. I like the drydown very much (i'm 43 but it suits me). You can't argue about taste! Great review!
I have the Invictus Intense....smells exactly the same with an added cognac or whiskey note I believe. Dont remember which to be honest. This is one of the very few chemical mix like smelling frags that I enjoy.
Brilliant review 👍 I like alot of Paco rabane mens fragrances. Before I really got into more niche stuff I wouldn't think twice about buying this or ultra violet man. I have learned so much watching your channel. Keep em coming 🦄👍🦄👍🦄
I don’t know if the lights and background are a change or an upgrade. I enjoyed the changes . Your sound is also better. I am not a fan of invictus, but it has definitely made other brands to look for the same. A video of the difference between different perfumery, depending on the origin, would be fabulous. Would adding naturals to invictus, actually worth the upgrade?
If they added naturals then the price would double and it wouldn't be as appealing to 18-22 year olds. I have sound pillows stuck everywhere and the light is right on me blinding me
I bought it when I was new to fragrances. The scent (and packaging) is supposed to create a feeling of victory. It doesn't. I wouldn't purchase it again, but I will use up my bottle. I like it more now but won't miss it once I am out. If I were 19 I might feel differently, so each to his own.
@@ulasklc4539 - Thank you. I've tried other colognes that have Ambroxan and I even have a decant of Molecule 01 and 02 and they don't have that metallic stink. Different makers?
@@drmatt357 Molecule is ambroxan centered and Invictus is not so you get diffrent scents. Maybe the salt and floral accords affects the way ambroxan smells to your nose.
I just found your channel. You are very unique and I really like how you review the fragrances. I just started a UA-cam channel reviewing fragrances....God it's so hard starting a channel. I have no clue what the heck I am doing wrong LOL!
Another great review Aaron! Leave the black background. Keeps some sort of mysterious feel to your reviews lol. If not. I will still enjoy the reviews 😂
Good stuff, Aaron. Nice contrast. Purple is one of my favorite colors so I dig the hair, ambient background looks cool. I tend to gravitate to that style graphic. Interesting choice for review and your thoughts of this kind of surprise me. I’m on the fence with this one, but in fairness the only time I got my nose on it was just after Dunhill Icon of which at that time stole the show. However, of the two I’m sure this one would garner more attention and compliments in its proper setting. Aaron, if you get the chance check out Zadig and Voltaire’s “This Is Him”
My dad bought invictus and never liked it when he used it: too sweet for my taste. Can you the review encre noir line and can you recommend a beginner vetiver fragrance for men? Thanks and keep up the great work.
I would like to order a 10 ml of 1 or 2 fragrances of yours next month when I get paid, do you ship to Croatia? How much is shipping and could you suggest me what to order? I don't really like vetiver or iris that much, have basic blue fragrances already so looking for something deeper but not challenging or for mature as I am just 21. From there I would hopefully order a full bottle as I see you really like what you are doing and I would like to support your work.
@@AaronTerenceHughes Could u maybe sell 2 ml of every one of them? I wanna try all of them but it is way to expensive for me to go and buy 10 mls of every single one.
Hi Aaron. Great review, as always. I have your amazing Oud fragrance and I am going to buy Tobacco, Oud & Vanilla soon. On your site you say that they can be layered. What ratio/proportion would you recommend? Also, I would like to ask how similar your Tobacco, Oud & Vanilla is to Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille (which is one of my favorite fragrances and which you have already tested)? Thank you very much and greetings from Germany!
I use real vanilla tincture and read Oud in mine so its not really similar at all. But sort of in the same family. Mine lasts much longer and develops as you ware it. SO it changes and morphs over time. In regards to layering. Rose over Oud. Tobacco over Oud, Boss Bitch over onyx. Animalix under everything.
Bergamot is also photo toxic and many colognes use it. Does that mean it’s not real Bergamot it because it’s mixed with other ingredients it dilutes it’s strength?
It’s a hard fragrance for me to wear. When I first got it I thought it was ok. After a few wearings it started to bug me. When I smell it on my coworker it smells great but for some reason I can’t tolerate wearing it. I may try it again no more than two sprays 🤷🏼♂️
Have you tried the original?…The bottle is similar but frosted...Actually I only have the original...I don’t have this one....I think most prefer the original?...As always, awesome review!
Enjoyed your take on this Aaron. Most reviewers would bash this as a synthetic mess because it's the popular thing to do. I don't particularly enjoy this one but I am a little outside of the demographic! Lol
I try to always find the positive. Just to bash something for views is gross, negative and shows a brain that wants to hurt others. There are peoples jobs involved here. I only do a negative review if I really think its dangerous or I really get disappointed. If something is £200 and smells like it should be £50-£75 I get annoyed as its taking the piss as I know how much things cost to produce. Things should always be fairly priced. This is really good aroma chemical fragrance with a really good price tag. Your know what your getting for £55. You know its aroma chemical/ mass appealing and you know its not going to be a magical journey. Its not saying it contains magical ingredients. Its being truthful and I value that massively. Thats the main reason I get annoyed when a company is dishonest!
Hi Aaron, can i ask you something? I really love Tom Ford's Black Orchid edp, but i'm a heterosexual man and i don't know how women could react to this fragrance in terms of attraction. Do you think it's worth it? Thank you in advance. Big fan from Brazil.
Another great review..this has been my signature work fragrance for many years...until recently when I tried the now discontinued "aqua" and fell in love .. I am now buying bottles while the older formulas are still available, I wear this for work and casual and then switch to Layton by parfum de Marly for something "special" ... I noticed your eyes light up..think this reminds you of someone 🦄
Your reviews on men's fragrance are the only ones I enjoy now. Everyone's the same. Your scientific+artistic approach is so unique in this line of fragrance reviews. Keep at it. Hopefully I can pick some of your work after this whole virus stuff is over.
I think after the virus its going to go mental. We are so busy but it will mean more staff.
I agree, enjoy Aarons review the most as well. I used to watch a lot of reviewers but it bores me more and more. So keep up the work Aaron!
@@Chris_mueller You can tell he is explaining what he actually smells not what the notes say you should smell.
This fragrance will always be special to me, it was my first ever fragrance I used. It’s crazy how smells can provide such nostalgia
Same for me too my first expensive one
I like the purple hair.
Darren Nelson thank you! I love it to
Great review! Exactly how I felt when I smelled it at a local retailer. Great fragrance, but I felt that it was something my 20 year old would wear and not a 40something like myself. I’m always tempted to buy it anyway. We should wear what we like, after all. Awesome review as always!
100% I loved the sweetness and price is amazing
This is the only fragrance that makes me smile/laugh when I wear it. I love it! Would love to see what Aaron would produce in this style!
I have most the Blue style fragrances available, but this one gets wear 75% of the time
At 40, I’m wearing what I love and enjoy.
Although I love Invictus I didnt think it was worthy of you to even try because of how synthetic it is. I'm super happy to see your review and the fact that you aren't "snobbish" in your selection of reviews. Very open minded and honest. Thank you.
I can listen to you the whole night until
Il go to sleep 😴. Calming voice.
I'm absolutely hooked on your reviews Aaron. Invictus is the most complimented fragrance I have. I only ever put one spray on and I always get someone saying how lovely I smell. Thanks for the great unique reviews 🙂
It’s really cool seeing you solidifying your style in front of the camera. I really appreciate how you pivot industry jargon into something understandable for your audience.
Stay Grinding ..
That is the positive side of dyslexia. Taking something really complex and twisting it to be easy to understand
my boyfriend gifted me this fragrance but it's waaay too sweet and synthetic - I still spray it on occasionally because he loves it : )
It smells different when snelled ons omeone else. I hate it on me but love it on my friends.
It is very sweet and mostly aroma chemical. But its very nice for the price.
The only people who need to love the fragrance you wear are you and/or whomever is burying their nose into your neck.
Frank White you should try Hawas by Rasasi, its a more wearable and way less synthetic version of it
@@blackknightdl Not similar at all. Only similarity is an aquatic note and that theyre both sweet, which comes from plum in hawas. No bayleaf, no guaiac wood, no Jasmine, no grapefruit no oakmoss
Hawas is a plum cinnamon orange blossom ambergris beast of its own.
the 2019 flanker "Invictus Legend" (EDP) is an even better, yet similar version of Invictus. It cuts down on the citruses and focuses more on the aromatic aquatic and salty part. Better longevity and good projection, amazing summer fragrance. You should definitely give it a try.
The other Invictus flankers are either discontinued or they take a completely different direction (boozy or winter scents), so I won't go on into detail about them.
Invictus Intense is nice too. I don’t think it’s discontinued but the Legend flanker is the best. I was sad when I ran out of my bottle.
The hair is straight fire Aaron. Try grey out.
Zak Ali blue next then grey. I’m loving the extra ness of it!
I am so thankful that you have exposed your talents on UA-cam. Besides your natural abilities to scents you also helped me with my anxiety. I highly respect your opinions as well as your raw attitude. Please stay away from those other misleading fragrance reviewers like Steve from redolessence and Brooklyn fragrance lover. You are in a much higher lane than those guys are. Don't depreciate your value by making videos with them.
Great review Aaron. Thanks for the confirmation. I have loved this fragrance from the first time I sprayed it on. I’m definitely older but I work in the music industry touring and every time I wear this fragrance people freak out and ask what it is. Love your channel and your insights
I love this to. I think this is perfect for your industry. Fun, Youthful and exciting.
It’s a lovely day frag! Not heavy, but also not overly floral.
I have the Bluer fragrances for the late arvie and Smokey for late nights.
Age range 20 - 30? Who makes such rules? I'm 47 and I think this smells like a dream. I almost didn't buy this because I've seen reviews talking about how it's a bubble gum or kid fragrance. This just smells good on anyone. I'm no expert but maybe consider not assigning an age range for fragrances as they don't apply so much in the real world.
Love the review. And your hair color is sweet!!!!
I love it to. Going to try different colours when they come through the post
Am I the only one, who loves how he speaks? The voice, the British (I guess?). It's so amazing, listening to him
Hi Aaron! Wow, the new background is amazing 🤩 🦄
We're on the same page here it seems, I aswell like this fragrance but I'm not gonna buy it since pretty much everyone has it. Looking forward to your take on this style of perfumery!!
I agree. Thats the downside to all of this
The other Paco Raban, One Million I think it’s called, is the most commercial fragrance available, Invictus follows that same mass appeal.
Fortunately, I don’t know anyone that wears this - and I simply love it on my skin.
@@JDAfrica both 1 million and Invictus are highly duplicated or have been the inspiration of soooo many fragrances today, and most of the other fragrances has been done in kind of the same way.
Love your work ATH!! Looking forward to Xerjoff Naxos, Spicebomb Extrême reviews to help me decide between those PDM Herod and MM by the fireplace! Keep up the great work ❤️
I did not expect your reaction. I was expecting for you to be repulsed by the chemical sweetness.
I'm actually going to consider buying it now!
I always found Invictus more Ambery and floral than sweet
Yea depending on how long it sets and how it works with your skin, it smells slightly different. I never got that "bubble gum" feel that people say it has. Even after everyone saying so. For me its a fruit/floral + amber kind of scent just like Patrick said. Very clean very youthful. I love wearing it at home after a nice shower after work. Very comfy.
I love Aaron and so appreciate his style and insights. That being said, if you didn't like it before you shouldn't like it after seeing his opinion on it. We all have different tastes and likes and should be true to ourselves
Adam Jeffery I love that!!!
Yes....get it!!! I bought this for my husband in March for his Birthday....he loves it,,,,it is a good idea
I had this in my mid 20s and was nice for my age and style at the time but it didnt impress me like the legendary Black XS by Paco Rabanne, Gods bring back the original Black XS!! Great video btw!
Blimey!!! I did about five double takes watching this ,
But there is No Accounting for taste .
I don’t like it , but love that you love it .
Can’t wait for the glowing review of Joop .
But genuinely great , unpredictable channel this x
You never, ever know with me. If this price had been £190 it would of got a 5/10. The price and demographic saves this. I can appreciate aroma chemical mass appealing fragrance.
Another great review Aaron, loving the hair also. I will continue to wear Invictus and pretend I am 20-30 years old! Like others below, your style is wondering and brilliant insights.
I love Invictus and I would honestly love to see Aaron review Zara Seoul, which is a very cheap Invictus clone, 90% similarity to my nose
It's good to hear a fair review. Frag-Snobbery reviewers are quick to dismiss anything Paco Rabanne.
the quality of your videos has gotten so good so fast!! proud of you!!
Thank you. I am learning about this new skill.
You look amazing and your videos always make me relaxed and happy, you have a very calming energy compared to a lot of other youtubers that give me a headache. It's very refreshing. I read some very nasty comments about you and your brand and I can't understand how people can be so judgemental and cruel. I hope it doesn't get to you too much, you radiate a very positive and loving energy and I wish you all the best. Thank you for your very informative videos!
You rock the purple hair quite well. Also glad to see someone not completely crap on this fragrance but instead look in depth to it, not just passing it off cause of it's bubblegum like opening...
I have just received Ozone. I am genuinely lost for words. It is so beautiful and refreshing and unlike anything I have had the pleasure 9ff wearing before. The delivery was prompt I ordered it yesterday and it has just arrived. I love the thank you card too. Just shows you take the time to thank everyone of your customers which goes a long way in my eyes. The only regret I do have is not listening to my gut and going for the 50 ml I ordered the 10 ml to sample but rest assured I will be ordering the 50 ml now. I a asos wanting to try zeus. Thaks you anyway Aaron for a amazing fragrance
We are going over to DPD they are next day. Royal Mail is 7-10 working days and still charging me next day. Im so pleased. Wait to see what else is in this commercial range!! I promise your love it.
@@AaronTerenceHughes well worth the change mate. I look forward to seeing what your bringing out. I was in two minds about Ozone as I do like my classic smelling fragrance but it is soooo good. What would you recommend for my next is zeus a wise choice
Love the new background which really works well with your tattoos, and I love the purple! And I learned something new about how grapefruit oil is phototoxic. Thank you so much!
As someone like yourself that also loves dark, animalic, and sexy fragrances, I too enjoy the smell of mass-appeal scents like Invictus the way you enjoy a good cheeseburger! Can't have filet mignon everyday! That's how you get the gout!
Thats absolutely the most perfect analogy. You know what your getting for the price.
@@AaronTerenceHughes You could also make the comparison between instrumental music (i.e. blue) recorded live in a real studio warts-and-all versus electronic dance music created in a half hour with loops and samples on a laptop. Different worlds, both valid.
I love your hair!!!
Great review as always 🦄
I've never smelled this one. Sounds like something my husband would really enjoy. Great review, ATH. 💙
Funny, I recently gave my bottle of this to a family member. I love the opening and I found it smelled great on a strip but on me after awhile was too cloying. Love the reviews. Keep em coming.
Nice hair color choice. It juxtaposes well with the black shirt and background. Great review.
Hell yeah Aaron love your videos and reviews keep up the awesome work
Thank you:)
Versace Eros probably the best highstreet fragrance along with Sauvage. I have been wearing Eros since 2012 and never get bored of it. Tonka bean, apple, mint. Plus it’s very cheap. I have gotten more compliments from Eros than Sauvage and aventus combined
Eros is my worst buy too this day xD
Looking great Aaron 😊, appreciate your professional and personal insight as always, I agree it’s not unique but for the price and it’s mass appeal it’s never going to be. Can’t wait for more future releases from you! 🦄 🦄
As soon as the labels come then your have three!!!!
As you usual greatly enjoying your review and I love the purple hair too.
I do to:)
That's very interesting what you're saying about grapefruit and citruses. All of my citrus essential oils turn very quickly before expiration date, especially if I leave them in the open for a long period of time. They are super sensitive, even though they stay in those smoky bottles. I'm usually making home fragrances and never actually wear them on skin, but I assume I could get a rash from citrus blends.
Get some Tocopherol or BHT and add that to them.
@@AaronTerenceHughes Thanks for the tip!
Aaron I would love to hear your thoughts on Azzaro wanted by night, it has a little dirtiness to it I think you might like.
I would love to get your thoughts on either/both formulations of Cartier L’Envol. I adore Mathilde Laurent, and what I’ve smelled of them is magnificent. Stay safe, Aaron. Love from St. Louis
Will definitely buy it great review thanks Aaron!
my pleasure
Hi I’m a new subscriber I use invictus and sauvage usually but I want a change. Do you have any recommendations for scents similar to these?
Love the purple, you look fabulous as always!
I'm surprised that you like it because most of the "pros" dislike it.
I like the drydown very much (i'm 43 but it suits me).
You can't argue about taste!
Great review!
I’m tripping off a micro dose of mushrooms and I’m feelin everything you’re saying dude.
G Birdo best comment ever!!! Just shared that with my mate
I have the Invictus Intense....smells exactly the same with an added cognac or whiskey note I believe. Dont remember which to be honest. This is one of the very few chemical mix like smelling frags that I enjoy.
civoreb the price makes this aroma chemical monster amazing.
Brilliant review 👍 I like alot of Paco rabane mens fragrances. Before I really got into more niche stuff I wouldn't think twice about buying this or ultra violet man. I have learned so much watching your channel. Keep em coming 🦄👍🦄👍🦄
If Ultra violet hadn't been taken I would of taken it for the next summer release.
I can’t stop watching your videos
I love your new haircolour. Very cool. Greetings from Germany ;-)
I don’t know if the lights and background are a change or an upgrade. I enjoyed the changes . Your sound is also better.
I am not a fan of invictus, but it has definitely made other brands to look for the same. A video of the difference between different perfumery, depending on the origin, would be fabulous.
Would adding naturals to invictus, actually worth the upgrade?
If they added naturals then the price would double and it wouldn't be as appealing to 18-22 year olds. I have sound pillows stuck everywhere and the light is right on me blinding me
Best fragrance UA-camr 👑
As usual, awesome review.
Thank you :))
I bought it when I was new to fragrances. The scent (and packaging) is supposed to create a feeling of victory. It doesn't. I wouldn't purchase it again, but I will use up my bottle. I like it more now but won't miss it once I am out. If I were 19 I might feel differently, so each to his own.
ALL of the Invictus scents have this metallic scent that I just can't take. What aroma chemical would give it that characteristic?
It is called ambroxan and trust me that metallic smell becomes heaven like smell when smelled from a distance just like in dior sauvage.
@@ulasklc4539 - Thank you. I've tried other colognes that have Ambroxan and I even have a decant of Molecule 01 and 02 and they don't have that metallic stink. Different makers?
@@drmatt357 Molecule is ambroxan centered and Invictus is not so you get diffrent scents. Maybe the salt and floral accords affects the way ambroxan smells to your nose.
I just found your channel. You are very unique and I really like how you review the fragrances. I just started a UA-cam channel reviewing fragrances....God it's so hard starting a channel. I have no clue what the heck I am doing wrong LOL!
Did you ever try the Intense version in comparison? If so, what are your thoughts?
Another great review Aaron! Leave the black background. Keeps some sort of mysterious feel to your reviews lol. If not. I will still enjoy the reviews 😂
Il change that background every so often.
Good stuff, Aaron. Nice contrast. Purple is one of my favorite colors so I dig the hair, ambient background looks cool. I tend to gravitate to that style graphic. Interesting choice for review and your thoughts of this kind of surprise me. I’m on the fence with this one, but in fairness the only time I got my nose on it was just after Dunhill Icon of which at that time stole the show. However, of the two I’m sure this one would garner more attention and compliments in its proper setting. Aaron, if you get the chance check out Zadig and Voltaire’s “This Is Him”
This is my number 1 summer cologne. That purple matches your style.
Have you tried d + g the one?
My dad bought invictus and never liked it when he used it: too sweet for my taste. Can you the review encre noir line and can you recommend a beginner vetiver fragrance for men? Thanks and keep up the great work.
Wow I didn't expect you to like it. I used to be berated for actually liking it. That'll show 'em!
Watching this one late. Where does the sweetness come from? People describe it as bubblegum sweetness that many other fragrances replicate now.
I would like to order a 10 ml of 1 or 2 fragrances of yours next month when I get paid, do you ship to Croatia? How much is shipping and could you suggest me what to order? I don't really like vetiver or iris that much, have basic blue fragrances already so looking for something deeper but not challenging or for mature as I am just 21. From there I would hopefully order a full bottle as I see you really like what you are doing and I would like to support your work.
Ja sam narucio 3 parfema od njega...ako oces javi mi sa na instagram @dejjanjuric pa ti objasnim
We do but I think the shipping is expensive.
@@AaronTerenceHughes Could u maybe sell 2 ml of every one of them? I wanna try all of them but it is way to expensive for me to go and buy 10 mls of every single one.
Hi Aaron. Great review, as always. I have your amazing Oud fragrance and I am going to buy Tobacco, Oud & Vanilla soon. On your site you say that they can be layered. What ratio/proportion would you recommend?
Also, I would like to ask how similar your Tobacco, Oud & Vanilla is to Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille (which is one of my favorite fragrances and which you have already tested)? Thank you very much and greetings from Germany!
I use real vanilla tincture and read Oud in mine so its not really similar at all. But sort of in the same family. Mine lasts much longer and develops as you ware it. SO it changes and morphs over time. In regards to layering. Rose over Oud. Tobacco over Oud, Boss Bitch over onyx. Animalix under everything.
@@AaronTerenceHughes Very helpful. Thank you very much!
Bergamot is also photo toxic and many colognes use it. Does that mean it’s not real Bergamot it because it’s mixed with other ingredients it dilutes it’s strength?
It’s a hard fragrance for me to wear. When I first got it I thought it was ok. After a few wearings it started to bug me. When I smell it on my coworker it smells great but for some reason I can’t tolerate wearing it. I may try it again no more than two sprays 🤷🏼♂️
Its massively aroma chemical. If your used to more natural/aromachemical then your dislike this!!
Hello Aaron 🙌🌈👐 love your intro. Excited for the review 😁😁😁
my pleasure
Have you tried the original?…The bottle is similar but frosted...Actually I only have the original...I don’t have this one....I think most prefer the original?...As always, awesome review!
This fragrance he’s reviewing is the first Invictus that was released?
Loving the hair Aaron! Did I notice a scalp tattoo? Great review, as always.
No. Its a hair transpant I had done last year.
Looks good, I never would have guessed 😁
Wasn't expecting this! I wouldn't buy it cause it's too popular and some friends wear it but it's very nice on them and girls love it
Fresh, Fruity n sweet not bad I must say !! Synthetic but still good 🤙
oh imagine you tried a vintage 2013 or 2014 batch. Ur reaction would be even better
Is ammol glutamate what gives off that “bubble gum” sweetness? There have been a lot of fragrances of similar profiles over the past couple of years.
Sort of. Its a mix of the Ionone, Vanillins and some other raw materials
Great how you discribe the aroma-chemicals, i'm learning here!
You're my favorite fragrance reviewer. Have you ever tried prada l'omme?
I just did one. Icant remember which one tbh
I haven't owned invictus but I do have clone of it, perhaps I'll get the real deal sometime soon 🤔
Enjoyed your take on this Aaron. Most reviewers would bash this as a synthetic mess because it's the popular thing to do. I don't particularly enjoy this one but I am a little outside of the demographic! Lol
I try to always find the positive. Just to bash something for views is gross, negative and shows a brain that wants to hurt others. There are peoples jobs involved here. I only do a negative review if I really think its dangerous or I really get disappointed. If something is £200 and smells like it should be £50-£75 I get annoyed as its taking the piss as I know how much things cost to produce. Things should always be fairly priced. This is really good aroma chemical fragrance with a really good price tag. Your know what your getting for £55. You know its aroma chemical/ mass appealing and you know its not going to be a magical journey. Its not saying it contains magical ingredients. Its being truthful and I value that massively. Thats the main reason I get annoyed when a company is dishonest!
@@AaronTerenceHughes I couldn't agree more with your stance on this Aaron!
I just bought this yesterday. I like it 👌
Hi Aaron, can i ask you something? I really love Tom Ford's Black Orchid edp, but i'm a heterosexual man and i don't know how women could react to this fragrance in terms of attraction. Do you think it's worth it? Thank you in advance. Big fan from Brazil.
Women like that perfume. Dont overspray. Its strong.
Your camera has had a glow up :D Looks great bud.
You look pleasantly Purple! Purple is my two daughters and mines favorite color. Peace from San Diego, CA.
I love Purple and Blue.
Does anybody know if this has been reformulated? The older batches had a purple tint juice now it has a blue tint.
Unicorns & bubblegum.... 😍😍
SCREAM. That sounds like an amazing first date,
You make me order Invictus again! 👍
Finally a fragrance I can smell while you review it! Lol!! How does this compare to Onyx?
Im not sure how to answer that tbh.
Is this the EDT
Black is my favorite color as well!!!
From my gothic days!
Amazing as usual !! Need your review on Noir De Noir by Tom Ford =)
Im not allowed to review Tom ford for a bit as there is already a lot on there.
Do you get it in edp or is it only edt?
Another great review..this has been my signature work fragrance for many years...until recently when I tried the now discontinued "aqua" and fell in love .. I am now buying bottles while the older formulas are still available, I wear this for work and casual and then switch to Layton by parfum de Marly for something "special" ... I noticed your eyes light up..think this reminds you of someone 🦄
No. I have been single for 3 years now. I just love it.
ASMR of Cologne reviews.
J T yes. I keep hearing that.
I think it was reformulated. Mine starts to became a skin scent after 4 hours :(
I got mine in november of last year, can still smell it after 8 hours, check what year your batch is because some 2017 batches were very weak
i'd like to know what you think of gucci absolute 🤔
I like the new backround!
Nasir L me to:)
You should do one on coach for men
Could you review Tiziana Terenzi Gold Rose Oudh?
You should try Versace Eros!
@@sorinsrn5442 I love both but Aaron would probably like Eros more because it's sweet and Dylan Blue is very generic
@@aadityam9999 I like Dylan Blue but damn is basic, basic blue ambroxen opening, then dries down to slight incense
@@kjh4595 it's basically a combo of Acqua Di Gio Profumo and Dior Sauvage
The capability of your nose is amazing!!! Wow!!