I have been on this comparison quest for the last few years. My bank account has been lightened as a result but I don’t hold any regrets. Thanks for the great thoughts on a favourite subject for me. Really enjoying your reviews and live-streams. Stay healthy and happy. Shout out from Alberta!
4:50-5:35 YES! That collection is the absolute top in all of perfumery. I wish M. Wasser would come up with something comparable to those in our time. I believe that he could. I believe he has that much talent. And he could get a little help from his friend and mentor, the Great M. Jean-Paul Guerlain while the world still has him. Great discussion here.
Well done. The reference to music is spot on. To me, the Chanel works are like Baroque chamber music whereas Malle is more symphonic Romantic Period. Each equally capable of stirring the soul.
1957 is my next Chanel. It’s so so SO food. Olivier Polge knocked it out of the park with that one and all the musks. The sample I have works so well on my skin. I can’t wait to see what he does for the brand
Les exclusifs all the way for me...so many fantastic creations starting with Coromandel,Sycomore,Jersey,Boy,Cuir de russie,Bois des illes...i just love that Chanel’s decadence.
Thanks Eugene. This is a review that I was hoping for since a long time, and others for sure as well. Chanel is the refined, more subtile variant to Malle. Sycamore is the one and only I own from the Les Exclusifs, but I had smelled others. Sycamore smells nothing like vetiver to me, I stick to my perception of wild berries haha
Malle for me. I love and own some Exclusifs (Boy, Cuir de Russie, Sycomore) and haven't smelled them all in detail (neither all Malle, the Désert line i didn't touch so far), but i get just more excitement smelling them. Especially the calmer fragrances are a joy, pure art. The Chanel ones i love i have, but more Malle fragrances touch me. It is the house i own most fragrances of. It was me with the question btw, he tore it apart at the start 😂 But you can only post a sentence without really elaborating. I wanted to write a paragraph. Interesting that he wants to expand and leave the 'niche', really curious to see how this will go. I always knew he has some respect for CdG, i like quite a few of them as well
What question did you ask? He had an odd explanation for his brand being attached to the "Niche" label. like he was offended it wasn't considered luxury.
@@usmellsgood What other niche brands he liked was what i typed in. I obviously meant outside of EDPFM, but the other and niche irritated him. I wanted to see what brands in the niche category he liked (or niche luxury for that matter). I knew he liked the Chanel and hermes luxury designer ones, SL and old Dior or Guerlain obviously. Classic Dior, SL, Hermessence and some Guerlain he mentions in every other interview. Yeah he doesn't think they are niche, which is true probably. Niche nowadays is not what it was a decade ago. They are selling quite a lot i guess for a 'niche' house. He has a different perception about his brand and the industry than folks outside of it do, that is why i love to listen to him and learn.
@@tombarsens1277 To be fair it's all just a label that doesn't hold much bearing, he could classify his brand as bathtub indie and it'd make no difference to me. He's to classy to verbally trash a brand but his body language says a lot and i wonder if he's disgusted of other "Niche" brands as Tom Ford, Le Labo and Kilian and doesn't want to be classified alongside them?
@@usmellsgood Not sure about that, i read an interview a few years back where he said something along the lines of liking what Le Labo do with some fragrances and some Tom Ford Private line fragrances are really good, even if they are loud. Maybe he changed his opinion on them, because Tom Ford for sure isn't what it used to be a decade ago. I am pretty sure he hates Kilian for being more packaging than juice and Roja for copying or getting inspired by. He thinks his brand is luxury and excellent, better than anything out there, which they are for a lot of people to be fair (to me as well, priced pretty fairly as well, the regular line at least). We obviously say niche and designer to make it easier, otherwise where does luxury start exactly in the fragrance brands not having a regular line.
The Moon and Cuir de Russie, I cannot compare them, both great but The Moon is better imo. I agree with you on other comparions, if we compare the patchouli ones, I think monsieur is better than coromandel. and Malle's Carnal Flower and Lys Mediterranee are better floral fragrances than Chanel's floral ones. Chanel has to make good rose dominant fragrance in order to compete with Portrait of a Lady. When we look at green fragrances, I cannot choose between Geranium Pour Monsieur, No 19 and Bel Respiro, they all amazing.
I strongly disagree on both accounts of The Moon and Monsieur, both rely on heavy overbearing sweetness, Monsieur hammers you over the head with a 750ml Captain Morgan bottle of rum. Carnal Flower and Lys are great but also more safe than the true masterpiece Une Fleur de Cassie and yes, Chanel doesn't have a proper rose in the Exclusifs
@@usmellsgood I really like Frederic Malle and Chanel, I suggest you to try some of Tom Ford Private Blend and Giorgio Armani private line, you can find great fragrances.
Great video. I am 42 with executive level job. Just got into this fragrance world. I want to add a Chanel Les Exclusifs for everyday wear. If You could only pick one which would it be?
Interesting video! Frederic Malle is excellent. The only niche brand I'd spend money on. However, it doesn't even come close to Chanel, not even the main line.
I theorize that the reason why Chanel Les Exclusifs is such a strong range vs. malle is the story telling and use of certain ingredients consistent across the collection. Malle publishes independent perfumers - their story is a haiku while Chanel LE is a on-going story. I also believe that Malle’s approach is very ingredient based while Chanel is more Chanel’s heritage leaning. Malle can never get inspired from a vacation home like Bel respiro, a Friend-muse Misia or a lover Boy
Good points and ill also add that as artists, Malles canvass is more colourful but less depth within those colours whilst the Chanel canvass would appear more pale but way more paint and complexity on an equivalent sized canvass
This was a very nice and unexpected comparison. Two great brands. If you'd make me choose I'd go with Chanel. Though it would be so hard to pick between Vetiver Extraordinaire and Sycomore 'cause they are very different. Yet, can't beat Sycomore...
After listening to Eugene, I bought samples of Malle and Chanel. Tried many of them. I can respect both of them, Malle is really artistic, but I don't see myself wearing it on a regular basis, Chanel is very refined and complex, real pure class, but wAAAAAy too feminine for me. I than went and tried Guerlain, and many of thew were instant hits.
I agree, Chanel is hands down my favorite house when it comes to fragrance and Frederic Malle is a close second. I would be interested to hear if you have tried any Dusita fragrances, and what you think of them.
#wackpack I've still not gotten into chanel for some reason still unclear to me but I love most of what's come out from malle. So I appreciate the comparison for when I finally decide to delve into chanel :)
U Smells Good you should check them out. Very original high quality fragrances! I think creed and a few other niche brands have copied a lot of their stuff 😂
I'm not sure I could choose FM over Les Exclusifs, not yet anyway...I better pick up a few more bottles of each so I can make an informed decision. : )
Love this video!!! But to add my two cents, why haven‘t Thierry Wasser stayed true to the houses tradition, with their absolutes line in ur point of view? Shalimar was also a french vision on eastern perfumery. Thierry Wasser is a master in blending precious Materials in the Art and Metiers line and he is on an unpaired level of craftmanship. In his interviews someone can see how much Mr. Wasser love the Materials like Ambergris. Guerlain still is producing the best vanillas in the market. Furthermore with Thierry Wasser as Guerlains head perfumeur there were released masterpieces like Songe d un Bois de ete... and Frenchy!, which seems to be truely french in it‘s style and modern Time classics. Nevertheless I love the three traditional Maisons Chanel, Hermes, Guerlain equally and Frederic Malles concept is genius.
Great comparison. I have almost all Chanels and FM'S.Chanel is more wearable and pleasing to general public.This is what I feel. FM is little more defined, bold and more assertive. Feels like the artist doing whatever he wants. Chanel is like the artist doing his thing within certain boundaries of Chanel reputation. Its more unisex...
havent tried any of the chanel privet line just kus the bottles are expensive & i have no stores around here to sample but maybe wen i fined one at a good deal ill blind buy
I tried to get into Chanel world many times (and still want to) but failed. But can’t get out of FM house, and hope I never have to. Maybe prolly because as a guy, FM scents smell more unisex/androgynous to my nose, to the point that it begins to feel gender-fluid/free-as it (might) should. I hardly have any problem with using FM loud & floral scents, always feel so at ease with it. That wasn’t my experience with Chanel somehow.
The only normal source for FM in Canada for me is Holt Renfrew. (recent 15% off sale) Higher end Chanel? No. Guerlain? No. I did buy my wife the Guerlain Muguet Millisime 2020 from HR recently, it was surprising to see a special edition bottle offered.
How about Chanel Eau de Cologne vs Cologne Indelebile Eugene? Sampled both today, to me the Chanel smells again more refined/interesting, even though I wish It'd give me a bit more longevity (It's an EDC after all...)
@@usmellsgood Not only the Chanel to me smells more natural but is better structured with a very good lemon and bergamot opening while Cologne Indelebile goes straight on Neroli/Orange Blossom and a fat musk accord I agree. Chanel also scores a point for the quality of the musk used in the base. Thanks for stopping by Eugene :)
I fell in love with Chanel, but I am kinda lukewarm with FM. I respect FM a 'like' fragrances, but doubt that I would but more than 1 or two full bottles of them. Only Monsieur. (and to some extent L'Eau d'Hiver and Lys Mediterrane) really impressed me, and I in general dislike the 'texture' of Malle fragrances - they all appear to me like an olfactory version of colored 'blobs' in a lava lamp, and remind me outdated retrofuturistic industrial design from France and Italy.
It is not unfair to compare those two brands, but it is stupid! FM is the most unique perfume brand of all times (maybe including Akro), and Chanel LE is the most sophisticated line of perfumes with Chanel DNA! This industry is ART! Creativity matters!!
It would be great if you would at the least look at Cartier's high end line- their fragrances have uncompromising aspect when it comes to their craftsmanship.
I don’t know if it’s my skin but I feel like Bois de Iles is like throwing $400 on dollars on a skin scent that completely vanishes in couple of hours.
@@Tangentbordsbluesfr everything is vanilla this vanilla that. Got rid of all my Guerlain except Angelique noir because of that opening, although it does dry down to the typical vanilla.
Wtf, did this guy just say..”the smell of a Rolex ticking..”.. Are you kidding me!?, that’s genius and I will do that tonight;)). Bobby Orr is the Greatest Of All Time... (wooden sticks and metal skates, remember).
I have been on this comparison quest for the last few years. My bank account has been lightened as a result but I don’t hold any regrets. Thanks for the great thoughts on a favourite subject for me. Really enjoying your reviews and live-streams. Stay healthy and happy. Shout out from Alberta!
thanks for watching
These are the best frag related videos because we all know Chanel ain't paying shills.They don't need to.Their products sell.
Hi Eugen, I absolutely love your videos, especially when you review Chanel les exclusifs. Great work👍
4:50-5:35 YES! That collection is the absolute top in all of perfumery. I wish M. Wasser would come up with something comparable to those in our time. I believe that he could. I believe he has that much talent. And he could get a little help from his friend and mentor, the Great M. Jean-Paul Guerlain while the world still has him.
Great discussion here.
So many Chanels to love. They have a great bench, and the Chanel DNA that runs through nearly all has me hooked.
I so appreciate and love your explanations man. Your the best there is. Andy from Berkeley
Thanks, Andy from Berkley
Great talk on these two brands. The Chanel boutique opens this Thursday, and I can’t wait to get my first bottle from the Les Excusifs line then!
What did you get?????
Well done. The reference to music is spot on. To me, the Chanel works are like Baroque chamber music whereas Malle is more symphonic Romantic Period. Each equally capable of stirring the soul.
1957 is my next Chanel. It’s so so SO food. Olivier Polge knocked it out of the park with that one and all the musks. The sample I have works so well on my skin. I can’t wait to see what he does for the brand
Les exclusifs all the way for me...so many fantastic creations starting with Coromandel,Sycomore,Jersey,Boy,Cuir de russie,Bois des illes...i just love that Chanel’s decadence.
I love Chanel and have many Les Exclusifs. Cannot smell Frederic , would like to try as shops are still shut.
Thanks Eugene. This is a review that I was hoping for since a long time, and others for sure as well. Chanel is the refined, more subtile variant to Malle. Sycamore is the one and only I own from the Les Exclusifs, but I had smelled others. Sycamore smells nothing like vetiver to me, I stick to my perception of wild berries haha
Wonderful video brother.The passion is shown is really respected.
I want to try more chanel exclusifs
excellent video, I love your taste! To compare such titans is a very difficult task.
Malle for me. I love and own some Exclusifs (Boy, Cuir de Russie, Sycomore) and haven't smelled them all in detail (neither all Malle, the Désert line i didn't touch so far), but i get just more excitement smelling them. Especially the calmer fragrances are a joy, pure art. The Chanel ones i love i have, but more Malle fragrances touch me. It is the house i own most fragrances of.
It was me with the question btw, he tore it apart at the start 😂 But you can only post a sentence without really elaborating. I wanted to write a paragraph. Interesting that he wants to expand and leave the 'niche', really curious to see how this will go.
I always knew he has some respect for CdG, i like quite a few of them as well
What question did you ask?
He had an odd explanation for his brand being attached to the "Niche" label. like he was offended it wasn't considered luxury.
@@usmellsgood What other niche brands he liked was what i typed in. I obviously meant outside of EDPFM, but the other and niche irritated him. I wanted to see what brands in the niche category he liked (or niche luxury for that matter). I knew he liked the Chanel and hermes luxury designer ones, SL and old Dior or Guerlain obviously. Classic Dior, SL, Hermessence and some Guerlain he mentions in every other interview.
Yeah he doesn't think they are niche, which is true probably. Niche nowadays is not what it was a decade ago. They are selling quite a lot i guess for a 'niche' house. He has a different perception about his brand and the industry than folks outside of it do, that is why i love to listen to him and learn.
@@tombarsens1277 To be fair it's all just a label that doesn't hold much bearing, he could classify his brand as bathtub indie and it'd make no difference to me. He's to classy to verbally trash a brand but his body language says a lot and i wonder if he's disgusted of other "Niche" brands as Tom Ford, Le Labo and Kilian and doesn't want to be classified alongside them?
@@usmellsgood Not sure about that, i read an interview a few years back where he said something along the lines of liking what Le Labo do with some fragrances and some Tom Ford Private line fragrances are really good, even if they are loud. Maybe he changed his opinion on them, because Tom Ford for sure isn't what it used to be a decade ago. I am pretty sure he hates Kilian for being more packaging than juice and Roja for copying or getting inspired by.
He thinks his brand is luxury and excellent, better than anything out there, which they are for a lot of people to be fair (to me as well, priced pretty fairly as well, the regular line at least). We obviously say niche and designer to make it easier, otherwise where does luxury start exactly in the fragrance brands not having a regular line.
@@tombarsens1277 I'd love to know his thoughts on Roja and all the bling.
Chanel for the win!
The Moon and Cuir de Russie, I cannot compare them, both great but The Moon is better imo. I agree with you on other comparions, if we compare the patchouli ones, I think monsieur is better than coromandel. and Malle's Carnal Flower and Lys Mediterranee are better floral fragrances than Chanel's floral ones. Chanel has to make good rose dominant fragrance in order to compete with Portrait of a Lady. When we look at green fragrances, I cannot choose between Geranium Pour Monsieur, No 19 and Bel Respiro, they all amazing.
I strongly disagree on both accounts of The Moon and Monsieur, both rely on heavy overbearing sweetness, Monsieur hammers you over the head with a 750ml Captain Morgan bottle of rum.
Carnal Flower and Lys are great but also more safe than the true masterpiece Une Fleur de Cassie and yes, Chanel doesn't have a proper rose in the Exclusifs
@@usmellsgood I really like Frederic Malle and Chanel, I suggest you to try some of Tom Ford Private Blend and Giorgio Armani private line, you can find great fragrances.
Great video. I am 42 with executive level job. Just got into this fragrance world. I want to add a Chanel Les Exclusifs for everyday wear. If You could only pick one which would it be?
For just starting out, Boy and if you want something a little more adventurous try Coromandel, 31 Rue Cambon, Sycomore or Bois Des Iles
Interesting video! Frederic Malle is excellent. The only niche brand I'd spend money on. However, it doesn't even come close to Chanel, not even the main line.
Is Lutens so drastically behind in your opinion ?
Great video and content.
I theorize that the reason why Chanel Les Exclusifs is such a strong range vs. malle is the story telling and use of certain ingredients consistent across the collection. Malle publishes independent perfumers - their story is a haiku while Chanel LE is a on-going story. I also believe that Malle’s approach is very ingredient based while Chanel is more Chanel’s heritage leaning. Malle can never get inspired from a vacation home like Bel respiro, a Friend-muse Misia or a lover Boy
Good points and ill also add that as artists, Malles canvass is more colourful but less depth within those colours whilst the Chanel canvass would appear more pale but way more paint and complexity on an equivalent sized canvass
This was a very nice and unexpected comparison. Two great brands. If you'd make me choose I'd go with Chanel. Though it would be so hard to pick between Vetiver Extraordinaire and Sycomore 'cause they are very different. Yet, can't beat Sycomore...
So glad we have both
After listening to Eugene, I bought samples of Malle and Chanel. Tried many of them. I can respect both of them, Malle is really artistic, but I don't see myself wearing it on a regular basis, Chanel is very refined and complex, real pure class, but wAAAAAy too feminine for me. I than went and tried Guerlain, and many of thew were instant hits.
I agree, Chanel is hands down my favorite house when it comes to fragrance and Frederic Malle is a close second. I would be interested to hear if you have tried any Dusita fragrances, and what you think of them.
#wackpack
I've still not gotten into chanel for some reason still unclear to me but I love most of what's come out from malle.
So I appreciate the comparison for when I finally decide to delve into chanel :)
“Two best brands in all of perfumery” so DUA and Armaf? 😂 Great video as always, Eugenius! Can’t wait to sample Malle
never heard of them
U Smells Good you should check them out. Very original high quality fragrances! I think creed and a few other niche brands have copied a lot of their stuff 😂
I love this! Chanel all day...
It’s like kids. You love them all equally but you love them differently. 😊
exactly!
I'm not sure I could choose FM over Les Exclusifs, not yet anyway...I better pick up a few more bottles of each so I can make an informed decision. : )
I strongly agree with your decision
@@usmellsgood Ha! You damn enabler you.
What's the T stand for?
Love this video!!!
But to add my two cents, why haven‘t Thierry Wasser stayed true to the houses tradition, with their absolutes line in ur point of view? Shalimar was also a french vision on eastern perfumery. Thierry Wasser is a master in blending precious Materials in the Art and Metiers line and he is on an unpaired level of craftmanship. In his interviews someone can see how much Mr. Wasser love the Materials like Ambergris. Guerlain still is producing the best vanillas in the market. Furthermore with Thierry Wasser as Guerlains head perfumeur there were released masterpieces like Songe d un Bois de ete... and Frenchy!, which seems to be truely french in it‘s style and modern Time classics.
Nevertheless I love the three traditional Maisons Chanel, Hermes, Guerlain equally and Frederic Malles concept is genius.
Great comparison. I have almost all Chanels and FM'S.Chanel is more wearable and pleasing to general public.This is what I feel. FM is little more defined, bold and more assertive. Feels like the artist doing whatever he wants. Chanel is like the artist doing his thing within certain boundaries of Chanel reputation. Its more unisex...
havent tried any of the chanel privet line just kus the bottles are expensive & i have no stores around here to sample but maybe wen i fined one at a good deal ill blind buy
I tried to get into Chanel world many times (and still want to) but failed. But can’t get out of FM house, and hope I never have to. Maybe prolly because as a guy, FM scents smell more unisex/androgynous to my nose, to the point that it begins to feel gender-fluid/free-as it (might) should. I hardly have any problem with using FM loud & floral scents, always feel so at ease with it. That wasn’t my experience with Chanel somehow.
Good luck with the highly diluted Frederic malle now after being purchased by Estee lauder
La Pausa or Plumeria de Orris?
The only normal source for FM in Canada for me is Holt Renfrew. (recent 15% off sale)
Higher end Chanel? No. Guerlain? No.
I did buy my wife the Guerlain Muguet Millisime 2020 from HR recently, it was surprising to see a special edition bottle offered.
You can get Malle discounted from EU sites if you spend some time looking around
How about Chanel Eau de Cologne vs Cologne Indelebile Eugene? Sampled both today, to me the Chanel smells again more refined/interesting, even though I wish It'd give me a bit more longevity (It's an EDC after all...)
Cologne Indelible relies on a massive amount of nitro musks that add throw and persistence while the EdC seems more natural and not as strong...
@@usmellsgood Not only the Chanel to me smells more natural but is better structured with a very good lemon and bergamot opening while Cologne Indelebile goes straight on Neroli/Orange Blossom and a fat musk accord I agree. Chanel also scores a point for the quality of the musk used in the base. Thanks for stopping by Eugene :)
Great content as usual!!
Your the best
@spud0606 he's talking to me. I am known as "your" been my nickname for a long time now. I suppose his comment should have read "your, the best"
Is that you Andy from Berkeley?
What's this about a new les exclusifs called Leon? Released in August apparently. Dacob mentioned it
Yes it's good. Smoky labdanum 😊
is Cuir de Russie EDT better then EDP?
I don't know the the EDP enough to make a comparison
Man, considering the rarity and price of Chanel Exclusif EDT's nowadays don't even bother chasing an EDT and just grab the EDP.
EDP is less floral. Performance is terrible but amazing fragrance. Its on my buy list but I dk if I can drop over $200 on a skin scent.
@Alexandru Medeșan yes the edt is actually sweeter but after a while I think I can see the edp being better
Agreed 👍
I was very disappointed by the new Cuir de Russie EDP (in comparison to EDT)
Slumberhouse is another brand that is art in perfumery
I fell in love with Chanel, but I am kinda lukewarm with FM. I respect FM a 'like' fragrances, but doubt that I would but more than 1 or two full bottles of them. Only Monsieur. (and to some extent L'Eau d'Hiver and Lys Mediterrane) really impressed me, and I in general dislike the 'texture' of Malle fragrances - they all appear to me like an olfactory version of colored 'blobs' in a lava lamp, and remind me outdated retrofuturistic industrial design from France and Italy.
always thumbs up ..
It is not unfair to compare those two brands, but it is stupid! FM is the most unique perfume brand of all times (maybe including Akro), and Chanel LE is the most sophisticated line of perfumes with Chanel DNA! This industry is ART! Creativity matters!!
It would be great if you would at the least look at Cartier's high end line- their fragrances have uncompromising aspect when it comes to their craftsmanship.
This review is "Classy as Fuck"👏👏
like salami and pears for breakfast
I don’t know if it’s my skin but I feel like Bois de Iles is like throwing $400 on dollars on a skin scent that completely vanishes in couple of hours.
Have you tried spraying it on your clothe ?
It only lasts when I do that
Your views about Musc Ravageur?
2 BEST brands? Obviously 2 OF the best But what about GUERLAIN?????
watch the video
Guerlain is boring as all hell.
@@Tangentbordsbluesfr everything is vanilla this vanilla that. Got rid of all my Guerlain except Angelique noir because of that opening, although it does dry down to the typical vanilla.
Wtf, did this guy just say..”the smell of a Rolex ticking..”.. Are you kidding me!?, that’s genius and I will do that tonight;)). Bobby Orr is the Greatest Of All Time... (wooden sticks and metal skates, remember).
How the fuck you have your hair looking so on fleek in this goddamn lockdown!??
lotsa butter
@@usmellsgood 🤣
Don't forget Guerlain
Typically around 100 musicians in a modern day symphony orchestra .You’re welcome ;)
help me. keep one brand on your right side.........dont keep switching sides. dont wave them around either ta
Les exclusives every time, the musk offerings are a tie , 1957 and musk r.
quite possibly, yes
I would rather compare Chanel to A. Lange & Söhne, much much better than Rolex, but i guess im being a little bit of a snob here
It's unfair to compare a 20 year old line to a 100 year old one.
🤔 Dries van noten will be mine..oh yes she will be mine. Does liking woman's perfume make me more cuir 🤷♂️ #wackpack
Only in Russia
@@usmellsgood Dasvidaniya comrade Eugenius