I absolutely love this video format. Not only the in depth reviews of the fragrances and their real life performance, but also the insights to your personal life ☺️ keep it up
Love the video concept and I enjoy that you’re very genuine with your reactions. You talk about when nobody says anything because ultimately that is going to be the majority of this hobby. You wear it for you and enjoy it. Just putting on a fragrance even if popular doesn’t suddenly mean 5+ compliments come
Really enjoyed this video. Thanks for glimpse into what daily life is for you and I love your music too. Thanks also for continuing to emphasize that we examine the real reason why we wear fragrance.
I really like D&G The One EDP. Wore it on new years on my jean jacket. I don't consider critiques of fragrance as put downs. I like what I like regardless of what people say BUT I like different perspectives. I gotta say 30% of my collection is pretty basic. Now I'm super selective on what makes it to my collection. I love the trumpet content. I play guitar and a little piano.
Love D&G The One EDP: In my smallish collection, it's my wife's second favorite,...it's also my second favorite in my collection. Perfect date night fragrance IMO. If I had to go down to two fragrances, it's be BDC EDP for all season daily wear, and The One EDP for nights out. Glad I don't have to do that cause it would leave my favorite and my wife's favorite on the outside.
The “Shed” was a very nice jam. The beauty was in the pauses where the song would breathe. The humanity of this series reaches beyond many of your peers.
Wow Justin, I really enjoyed this video, wish some of the transitions between days were a bit smoother, but it’s all about the process. Loved the content, loved the look into your teaching life. Really awesome feel to this one!
Love seeing the jazz in-between man also yeah I feel ya I now have around 70 ish fragrances and I love wearing like 90%( depends on how I feel that day ) and I'm in the same boat people told me reflection man is amazing etc.etc. but to me its just elegant but I Much rather would wear enclave ( still my favorate of the 70ish scents ). for me the basic bro sents are probably the YSL Y line basic reach I like em get complements but nothing that I find too insperational most days.
I must say I really enjoyed the snippets you included of you teaching and performing with your trumpet. Would love to see this in future videos! Great video Justin!
I am really starting to enjoy your videos. I used to watch so many other fragrance channels that lead me down a tiresome path and I quit fragrances for some time. Your videos are more practical and I like the injection of other elements, like daily life, why you're wearing a particular fragrance that day, the music. Keep up the good work.
As others have already said, this was a cool video. To see your job, your cat and how your wife interacts with your passion, it's all great. I was surprised by the fragrances you picked. To me the basics would be a different list. But cool to see you discuss these nonetheless. I'm starting to realize how important it is to really try a fragrance out for a few days because the olfactory sense, at least mine, just can't pick up all the nuances in one go. So occasionally I'll go back and retry stuff I wasn't a huge fan of. It's very interesting. And today I went back to the department store with my friend and tried Dior Fahrenheit. Wow, so wasn't as fresh as I had smelled initially. The gasoline was a bit more intense than I had gotten from that initial smell. I didn't mind it, but man that dry down is beautiful. Like fresh soapy gasoline, I really like it. I'd love to wear this to a rock concert or something for the right time.
@@stayfreshproductions definitely keeping some of the frags you picked but my list would start with Dior Sauvage EDT, then probably Paco Rabanne 1 Million, next would be Armani Code EDT or Mont Blanc Legend, then Versace Eros, then the Gucci Guilty EDP, then the Acqua Di Gio, then the last one would either be the Creed Aventus or Abercrombie & Fitch Fierce. I guess I kind of forgot that your list was also created with the "most complimented" in mind. When you were saying basic it just reminded me of the stuff everyone buys when they're just looking for super accessible, non-offensive fragrances. But when I saw the video again this morning, I saw the title again and so these are the fragrances that I've read get other people compliments. The only fragrance I've ever worn that got a compliment with was Dior Sauvage but I think that was just a lower level coworker who I supervise possibly trying to manipulate me 😂 and I don't really care for Sauvage all that much anyways so the compliment didn't mean much even if it was genuine.
This was a very enjoyable video. I'm glad you took the time to do it. I have found that my collection has started to transition from basic bro fragrances to the ones that really mean something to me.
This week in Justin's: the scents don't move Justin, but Justin moves the scents! I somehow doubt that that many people actually wear Aventus for real. Gotta love the slurry music halfway in. Kinda puts me in a retro-vibe. Like a tune that could play during some old 2D game. Jungles to navigate, pits to jump over, underground rivers to swim through, treasures to find...
To my nose it smells kinda old-fashioned and even a bit boring. I don't really detect a smokey vibe, to me it smells more like a dusty ADG. Not bad, but I don't understand the massive hype it got
Great video Justin. Very interesting and I quite enjoy when you share the studio sessions with us. Nothing more beautiful than listening to instruments being played.
Justin, I really enjoy this type of content on your channel. It's somthing new! I would love to see more of this in future. Appreciate your honesty with all the fragrances mentioned.
First of all, I gotta give PENNY her flowers 💐, she stole the show. Justin is really stylish for real. I can imagine how your students feel having a super fly music instructor. This vlog was lovely. The music sessions were really great. And a very big thank you to both you & Grace, Chanel Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme is truly basic 💯.
That was dope! Thanks for sharing. Also, I’m a live jazz fan and that bit you played near the end transported me to a session at a local jazz club. Really good stuff!
Actually enjoyed this one. I agree wholeheartedly with the message. Wear your frags because you like them. In turn you feel more confident than just throwing on people pleasers. I love Profumo though. Most aquatics I love, green frags like greenly, coffee scents, and Middle East style frags, along with a few gourmands , I really enjoy. And my wife likes them. But I learned after a year. Wear what you actually enjoy
21:13 totally agree. I had a 1.7 oz of Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme and every time I wore it, I couldn’t stop thinking about something else I could’ve worn. I gave it so many chances but my bottle was still full. Too sweet and synthetic. I also think it made me realize I’m not a fan of tonka bean. Ended up giving it away during Christmas while we were playing the gift swapping game White Elephant.
First off, I like the random thoughts as you go about your life. "Wherever you can fit them in" type of format. Two, stop apologizing. You are giving feedback on your experiences. Nothing wrong with that. Agree, disagree, that is up to us. Your feelings are yours and we can't take that away from you. Same with everyone else. There is a time and place for everything. Reality check, some things have a very, very limited window where they work. Enter some niche and to be honest, some basic designers. They only work sometimes, not every day. The frags I feel are signature are for you and no one else. That is the point, they are what you find... revealing of you. The other days, we get to play. I have frags I wear twice a week. One is Canoe. Cheap synthetic mess. Craptastic to be honest. Grandfather wore it everyday and gave me three bottles. Love it. Don't be afraid of basic. Don't be afraid of quirky weird niche. Just don't be afraid,it is scented water. The rest will work itself out.
Excellent vlog, JC. I love these long form videos. A lot of work, I guess. I found that I figured out pretty early that mainstream designer scents weren't my thing. I've only got a few, but I rarely wear them.
Great video! I think Aventus and The One EDP are objectively timeless masterpieces even if they feel played out a bit. It’s almost like some fragrances get taken for granted. Perhaps jsut from being worn so much or cloned. I think Chanel AHSEE could arguably be in that category as well. I find Chanel and of course Creed quality to be on another level than the other brands in the video, but DG really knocked it out of the park with the One EDP. I really enjoy all three of these and I never get sick of Aventus and the One (but the Chanel is starting to feel a touch boring, Bleu Parfum is the timeless masterpiece for me)
I wear fragrances for myself and my daughter both to enjoy and to create sent memories. I have fond memories of my grandfather with old spice, not my scent but it worked for him.
yes man that’s great i’ve always had core memories of fragrances from just hugging my dad when i was a little kid and it’s actually really sad in a way😭
This format is amazing and I’ve enjoyed seeing your experience with these fragrances. I hope we can get another series of this with fragrances that you enjoy and would substitute for these 7. Appreciate your work 🔥🔥🔥
I love the way you talk about the dumb reach fragrances. Sometimes, I’m just not in the mood to think deeply about my mental state and mood so I can fit my fragrance to that. Sometimes, my brain just says “Me want smell good”.
Thanks for giving Gucci Guilty EDP another look bro. Would you say you like it anymore now than you did before? Appreciate you. I love it... Watching the rest of the video. I love this fragrance outlook video. I would like for you to turn it into a series
Very cool vid.. and thanks for sharing your days. Awesome insight. I don't have a musical ability but really enjoy seeing others at their craft. Thanks Justin
In regards to gladiator, I totally understand. Fragrance should be for us, not for those around us. It should not be for compliments, It should be for our own personal enjoyment. Yes, it's good to feel confident and smell good for others. But at the end of the day it is for the wearer
I love The One. Only had the Edt and it just didn't last long enough on my skin. I love amber and tobacco. I imagine the Edp is fantastic but yes I remember the Edt feeling pleasant but boring to me. I liked to wear it on date nights but I kicked it off and replaced it with Givenchy Pi which still rocks of my socks off. I don't think I'd buy the edp but I would love to have a decant or some testers around.
It’s interesting how fragrances are subjective. I’ve noticed my nose changes with weather, times, and locations. I’ve learned to hold on to fragrances up to a year and keep trying them. My SOTD was Jovoy Incident Diplomantique. I disliked this one for a year. I think today was my fourth try and I was like “wow”. It was raining and 65 degrees and it brought the heat! I’m glad I kept trying it.
Yeah it's weird how a scent sometimes suddenly "clicks". However, I often experience the opposite as well. Go crazy for a sample, buy the full bottle, and barely even touch it afterwards
Very interesting video. Thanks for you extensive feedback and the wonderful music at the end. I will follow you on the path of niche Fragrances. I agree you can definitely stand out by wearing them, but they just move you and I my case I found that the more I try some challenging Fragrances, the broader the palette of colours becomes. My new love is Ganymede and that one is beautiful, but was shocking and disturbing the first wears because of its animalic and weird alien type greyness (yes the mineral notes ;) So let's stay fresh, being unique and feel great!
You guys sounded great with the horn recording clip ✊🏾 I am keyboardist and Hammond Organ player …so that stuck out to me. I will test some of the scents too.
I love those video format. You should do more videos like this with different criteria. For example, maybe the top 5 rated on Fragrentica or something like that.
Hey Justin, great video and thanks for your commitment to the community! I have a question for you. What do you do in the rare case that you absolutely love a fragrance but either your wife doesn't care for it, or you know that it is generally offensive to people. I'm running into this problem with dirty oud fragrances. I am growing to really like them (Tobacco Oud, Oud Maknoon, Oud Ispahan, etc.). It's a bit of a conundrum for me, because like you said--I wear fragrances for me, but when everyone else seems to highly dislike what you're wearing, what is one to do. Just curious about your thoughts because I'm sure you've run into this problem too. Thanks Justin!
I reserve those fragrances for specials occasions when I know I won't be in close quarters with people for some time. Also, maybe experiment with spraying those fragrances 1-2 times!
Very dope vid. I’m on RUclips watching frag vids every chance I get and have never watched one not being a top 10 this or top 10 that. Very good stuff!
Yes Justin! I totally agree on your last words; Buying what you love and wearing what you love. Maybe it's the age, maybe I grew out of the mass pleasing perfumes, but I only got perfumes left for the art and smelling nice for myself. If others like it also, it's only a plus. Yes, I do take the occassion into considderation for my choice of what I wear on a day sometimes, but only with special occassions. Going on a date with a lady I really like for example, I sure wouldn't wear a perfume which I know she wouldn't appreciate. But I guess that's an obvious one.
I’m not a “city” type of person…. I like my cabin in Northern Michigan. Small doses… work (when I wasn’t working from home), going out, sporting events, etc… Actually, being from Michigan and seeing the resurgence of Detroit has been fantastic. Still a lot of work to do…. But it’s on its way. I use to work in downtown Detroit, the progress is amazing. Anyway…. I dig the mountains in the background of the cityscape… very cool. Gives this awesome mix of rural ruggedness and chic / modern living all in one image… I like the contrast.
I understand where you’re coming from. Portland is a bit of an anomaly as far as cities goes. Beautiful blend of metro-vibes with serenity surrounding it.
Nice vlog, very personal and relatable. Interesting to see Sora Dora making an appearance, was thinking about testing Mandorle or Brocéliande myself, guess Brocéliande might be a tad too sweet. Or Vanauatu, I’m craving some green.
I been in this mood to get rid of a bunch of fragrances but having a tough time with it cause I know taste change over time. I just want to cut down on the sheer volume of what I have to what really interest me along with a few of what's functional.
It's those clothes and that style you got. That's what alot of new fragrance enthusiasts miss; style. Also bro doesn't skip shoulder day. Looking strong.
You‘re the most likeable RUclipsr (and most likely a very likeable person in person I think - if it makes sense) in my opinion, thanks for your great content!
Hey Justin, question for you. Do your students ever comment on your fragrances? If so, what's that like for you? I used to be a high school music teacher and sometimes found it awkward or uncomfortable if a student would make a comment. Perhaps it's different between teaching high school vs. college, but I'm curious about your experience!
If you ever get a chance please review Fendi Uomo 1995 vintage. A true timeless masterpiece! Opium for men same vintage was also next level. I can see myself wearing either one in the finest suit sitting at the vip player table in Monaco
Appreciated this video far more than I initially expected. Not something for every day, but still. Further, I didn’t know you were a music teacher/prof, the music was very enjoyable to me. Do you perhaps have a playlist on Spotify, if not your own, one you’d recommend?
Man I wanted to get a hold of tygar or probably one of its clones (the alexandria one maybe) but I kept hesitating because it just looked so basic it would probably bore me. I still have a few basic fragrances and they barely get any wear because my taste in parfum has shifted drastically over these past few years. It's incredibly hard to find a sample for tygar or one of its dupes where I live but I might as well give up. Probably won't interest me but it was great to hear your opinion on it!
Wearing a designer fragrance with mass appeal is the same thing as looking good by working out staying healthy, dressing nice and getting fresh haircuts and these 3 things by itself has mass appeal and great first impressions and there are pple is the niche world that don’t like to dress nice or look good or take care of themselves cause they don’t want attention etc
@@stayfreshproductions I’m not trying to hate on your videos but it’s becoming to obvious that your paid to make a lot of niche fragrance look better than designers, a lot of RUclipsrs have already come out and said that if you say anything negative about a niche brand that they would black list you and not send you anymore free fragrances to review. Designer companies are way more valuable brand and way more money than any of these niche fragrances put together so they don’t need RUclipsrs to promote them when they have celebrities for that
@@alejandrokp8456 Alejandro, you didn’t answer my question. If you saw the whole video, I don’t believe you would have said what you said in your original comment. Nonetheless, what you just said is very sheep-ish. I know that you are not a sheep, and I know you don’t simply believe blanket statements like that. Life is WAY more nuanced than that. I am not paid to make niche fragrances “look better”. I choose to talk about what I love. I have been exploring perfumery for almost a decade now. I’ve smelled thousands of perfumes. And I’ve reached the point where I am no longer excited by most designer fragrances. Now, if you watch my videos, you will see that I do not shun ALL designer fragrances. This is very important. For me, it’s more than just about smelling good. If I am in a room by myself with my fragrance, I need to love it. It needs to interest me. It sounds like this is not a requirement for you, and that is ok. But it is important for us to note this, because if we don’t, you end up weaponizing the fact that your taste is simply different from mine, and that causes you to demonize my actions. But the root of this is not me-it is simply the fact that you don’t like what I like. And again, that’s ok.
@@stayfreshproductions I have many niche fragrances in my collection and many of them I’ve seen in your videos. All I’m trying to say coming from a regular viewer standpoint it looks way to obvious what your doing and if you’ve been watch your videos over i can’t count how many times you called designers basic 🤦♂️ you use different ways of hating on them. I’m not here to hate on niche fragrances but it’s a simple fact both are great
@@alejandrokp8456 I hear what you’re saying. But Alejandro, you’re misunderstanding. I have never said “designer fragrances are basic”. I talk about designer fragrances that I love ALL the time. 🤷🏾♂️
I actually really dig GG EDP…. Definitely has the generic vibe, given it still has the original base dna… But with the rose, salt / vinegar, balsamic notes…. It does add a layer. Obviously not as complex as Absolute…. But nothing else in the line is. I like it better than the Parfum.
It would be cool to see you connect a fragrance to a genre of music. I’d be intrigued to hear what you connect to jazz music 😉 Rock Metal Country Hip hop (90’s hip hop please) Blues Etc.. Just a thought my man. 🙏🏼
I'm a basic bro. I still don't know what ADG Profumo smells like! Because my wife doesn't always like what I like, I started bringing home test strips so I can get her opinion. Really cool to see you play trumpet. I used to play the alto sax and loved it.
Thank you! I'd definitely recommend having her smell fragrances from the store on your skin too! Maybe spray your hand and see what she thinks. Cool that you played sax.
30:03. You truly are a jazz musician. I see parfums the same way as you, to turn up the fire inside my heart, that fire that allows me to enjoy life without attachment and reach , step by step what my real nature is. I love jazz, music, parfums, art. These things make me go beyond the ordinary and see the beauty of the cosmos. Deus Benedicat
id hate to have to wear ANY fragrance everyday. that would be a topic. pick one that you would wear everyday if you had to. i like to wear a different one everyday. scent of the day: i wore Fleur Narcotique by Ex Nihilo today. tried that. people kept smiling all day. good feeling. go for your feel. speaking of feel on "Shed" is that a 6/8 . so nice :) .
Yes!!!! Swinging the 5 . Dave would be proud. Melody line is beautiful in there great playing all around Justin. Going Bohemian Lime today. G and B : ). Seize the day :)
I’m feeling guilty for my fragrance habits after watching this episode. Depending on the fragrance I usually spray 7-10 times 😮 three on my neck (sides and front), two to three under my shirt, and 1-2 on each elbow bend. Maybe I need to tone it down lol 🤷♂️
I also go with 8 sprays usually. Even at the office, and had a lot of compliments and never any complaint. Also a guy at my office smells like spicebomb extreme or sauvage from 20 feet away, so if he gets away with it I don't have to worry about it lmao
No worries, Don! I sometimes spray more than you saw me do here, but if you noticed, all of the places I was going in this vlog involved me being in close quarters with people so I didn’t want to overpower them. 🙏🏾
@@stayfreshproductions No man, thank you! For calmly taking everything in your stride and progressing in the various art forms you pursue. Keep treading paths that haven't been carved out yet. 🙏
Damn, bro. I knee you were talented already, but this video has really given me a bit of insight into your musical abilities. I love the song at the end with that dope bass line. I love jazz. I'd love to collaborate with you. I'm a singer and multi-instrumentalist. Btw I enjoy Dolce and Gabbana The One EDP, might have been the only one in this list that I have.
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I absolutely love this video format. Not only the in depth reviews of the fragrances and their real life performance, but also the insights to your personal life ☺️ keep it up
I appreciate that!
Same
100% love this
Me I love this video
Love the concept. A more practical impression of a fragrance review and the lil glimpses into your daily life really connect. Well done!
Thank you!
Love the video concept and I enjoy that you’re very genuine with your reactions. You talk about when nobody says anything because ultimately that is going to be the majority of this hobby. You wear it for you and enjoy it. Just putting on a fragrance even if popular doesn’t suddenly mean 5+ compliments come
I appreciate that 🙏🏾
Really enjoyed this video. Thanks for glimpse into what daily life is for you and I love your music too. Thanks also for continuing to emphasize that we examine the real reason why we wear fragrance.
Thanks Jerome!
I really like D&G The One EDP. Wore it on new years on my jean jacket. I don't consider critiques of fragrance as put downs. I like what I like regardless of what people say BUT I like different perspectives. I gotta say 30% of my collection is pretty basic. Now I'm super selective on what makes it to my collection. I love the trumpet content. I play guitar and a little piano.
Love D&G The One EDP: In my smallish collection, it's my wife's second favorite,...it's also my second favorite in my collection. Perfect date night fragrance IMO. If I had to go down to two fragrances, it's be BDC EDP for all season daily wear, and The One EDP for nights out. Glad I don't have to do that cause it would leave my favorite and my wife's favorite on the outside.
The “Shed” was a very nice jam. The beauty was in the pauses where the song would breathe.
The humanity of this series reaches beyond many of your peers.
Thank you Joe!
2:44 DUDE! Your air control/dynamics is MIND-BOGGLING! I sound exaggerated, but your control reminds me of opera singers who do trills!
Haha! Thank you!
I really enjoyed your trumpet playing a lot. I used to play the trumpet back in school so it's cool to see trumpet playing in action.
Wow Justin, I really enjoyed this video, wish some of the transitions between days were a bit smoother, but it’s all about the process. Loved the content, loved the look into your teaching life. Really awesome feel to this one!
Excellent vlog format J. Very engaging. Gladiator is my jam too
Love seeing the jazz in-between man also yeah I feel ya I now have around 70 ish fragrances and I love wearing like 90%( depends on how I feel that day ) and I'm in the same boat people told me reflection man is amazing etc.etc. but to me its just elegant but I Much rather would wear enclave ( still my favorate of the 70ish scents ). for me the basic bro sents are probably the YSL Y line basic reach I like em get complements but nothing that I find too insperational most days.
Enjoyed the post! Thanks for bringing us along. RIP Wayne Shorter, one of my All-Time HEROES... Long may he wave...
RIP indeed...
Great video with some great choices in there and I enjoyed it and have a blessed night
I must say I really enjoyed the snippets you included of you teaching and performing with your trumpet. Would love to see this in future videos! Great video Justin!
Thanks Bryce!
I am really starting to enjoy your videos. I used to watch so many other fragrance channels that lead me down a tiresome path and I quit fragrances for some time. Your videos are more practical and I like the injection of other elements, like daily life, why you're wearing a particular fragrance that day, the music. Keep up the good work.
Thank you.
As others have already said, this was a cool video. To see your job, your cat and how your wife interacts with your passion, it's all great. I was surprised by the fragrances you picked. To me the basics would be a different list. But cool to see you discuss these nonetheless. I'm starting to realize how important it is to really try a fragrance out for a few days because the olfactory sense, at least mine, just can't pick up all the nuances in one go. So occasionally I'll go back and retry stuff I wasn't a huge fan of. It's very interesting. And today I went back to the department store with my friend and tried Dior Fahrenheit. Wow, so wasn't as fresh as I had smelled initially. The gasoline was a bit more intense than I had gotten from that initial smell. I didn't mind it, but man that dry down is beautiful. Like fresh soapy gasoline, I really like it. I'd love to wear this to a rock concert or something for the right time.
Thanks Dave! Which would be your basics?
@@stayfreshproductions definitely keeping some of the frags you picked but my list would start with Dior Sauvage EDT, then probably Paco Rabanne 1 Million, next would be Armani Code EDT or Mont Blanc Legend, then Versace Eros, then the Gucci Guilty EDP, then the Acqua Di Gio, then the last one would either be the Creed Aventus or Abercrombie & Fitch Fierce. I guess I kind of forgot that your list was also created with the "most complimented" in mind. When you were saying basic it just reminded me of the stuff everyone buys when they're just looking for super accessible, non-offensive fragrances. But when I saw the video again this morning, I saw the title again and so these are the fragrances that I've read get other people compliments. The only fragrance I've ever worn that got a compliment with was Dior Sauvage but I think that was just a lower level coworker who I supervise possibly trying to manipulate me 😂 and I don't really care for Sauvage all that much anyways so the compliment didn't mean much even if it was genuine.
This was a very enjoyable video. I'm glad you took the time to do it. I have found that my collection has started to transition from basic bro fragrances to the ones that really mean something to me.
Thank you!
This week in Justin's: the scents don't move Justin, but Justin moves the scents! I somehow doubt that that many people actually wear Aventus for real. Gotta love the slurry music halfway in. Kinda puts me in a retro-vibe. Like a tune that could play during some old 2D game. Jungles to navigate, pits to jump over, underground rivers to swim through, treasures to find...
profumo is probably the only mainstream crowd pleaser i would say i love personally
To my nose it smells kinda old-fashioned and even a bit boring. I don't really detect a smokey vibe, to me it smells more like a dusty ADG. Not bad, but I don't understand the massive hype it got
I find it very divisive..such a dirty patchouli smell you either love or hate..now this is a 2022 bottle
Terrible, it smells terrible.
@@erichkusterer6339 pretty much everybody would disagree haha
you guys are wasting your breath with me haha
That was dope Justin! Appreciate your insight and philosophy. A refreshing and substantive take on fragrance wearing.
Thanks Omar!
Great video Justin. Very interesting and I quite enjoy when you share the studio sessions with us. Nothing more beautiful than listening to instruments being played.
Thank you!
One of you're best videos yet, love the concept and showing the reality of wearing a fragrance on a daily basis, keep it up!
I appreciate that!
Justin, I really enjoy this type of content on your channel. It's somthing new! I would love to see more of this in future. Appreciate your honesty with all the fragrances mentioned.
Thanks! Will do! 😊
Thank you🎉 Allure homme sport extreme is all hype! I'm not a fan of it but on paper I was. $140 @ ulta. Sold it a month later
First of all, I gotta give PENNY her flowers 💐, she stole the show. Justin is really stylish for real. I can imagine how your students feel having a super fly music instructor. This vlog was lovely. The music sessions were really great. And a very big thank you to both you & Grace, Chanel Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme is truly basic 💯.
Thank you so much 🙏🏾
That was dope! Thanks for sharing.
Also, I’m a live jazz fan and that bit you played near the end transported me to a session at a local jazz club. Really good stuff!
Thank you Ken!
Actually enjoyed this one. I agree wholeheartedly with the message. Wear your frags because you like them. In turn you feel more confident than just throwing on people pleasers. I love Profumo though. Most aquatics I love, green frags like greenly, coffee scents, and Middle East style frags, along with a few gourmands , I really enjoy. And my wife likes them. But I learned after a year. Wear what you actually enjoy
Thank you 🙏🏾
21:13 totally agree. I had a 1.7 oz of Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme and every time I wore it, I couldn’t stop thinking about something else I could’ve worn. I gave it so many chances but my bottle was still full. Too sweet and synthetic. I also think it made me realize I’m not a fan of tonka bean. Ended up giving it away during Christmas while we were playing the gift swapping game White Elephant.
I looooove the musical moments here and there and also the format of this video 🥰
Thank you Yumi
It was the trumpet segment that moved my spirits more than any of the fragrances mentioned
First off, I like the random thoughts as you go about your life. "Wherever you can fit them in" type of format.
Two, stop apologizing. You are giving feedback on your experiences. Nothing wrong with that. Agree, disagree, that is up to us. Your feelings are yours and we can't take that away from you. Same with everyone else.
There is a time and place for everything. Reality check, some things have a very, very limited window where they work. Enter some niche and to be honest, some basic designers. They only work sometimes, not every day.
The frags I feel are signature are for you and no one else. That is the point, they are what you find... revealing of you. The other days, we get to play.
I have frags I wear twice a week. One is Canoe. Cheap synthetic mess. Craptastic to be honest. Grandfather wore it everyday and gave me three bottles. Love it.
Don't be afraid of basic. Don't be afraid of quirky weird niche. Just don't be afraid,it is scented water. The rest will work itself out.
Excellent vlog, JC. I love these long form videos. A lot of work, I guess. I found that I figured out pretty early that mainstream designer scents weren't my thing. I've only got a few, but I rarely wear them.
Thank you! I understand.
Great video! I think Aventus and The One EDP are objectively timeless masterpieces even if they feel played out a bit. It’s almost like some fragrances get taken for granted. Perhaps jsut from being worn so much or cloned. I think Chanel AHSEE could arguably be in that category as well. I find Chanel and of course Creed quality to be on another level than the other brands in the video, but DG really knocked it out of the park with the One EDP. I really enjoy all three of these and I never get sick of Aventus and the One (but the Chanel is starting to feel a touch boring, Bleu Parfum is the timeless masterpiece for me)
I loved that last tune. Great groove.
I wear fragrances for myself and my daughter both to enjoy and to create sent memories. I have fond memories of my grandfather with old spice, not my scent but it worked for him.
yes man that’s great i’ve always had core memories of fragrances from just hugging my dad when i was a little kid and it’s actually really sad in a way😭
Wow really liked this concept of the video 😃👍🏻
Thank you 🙏🏾
Great Vlog as always! I agree that basic fragrances have function but you don’t need too many of them.
This format is amazing and I’ve enjoyed seeing your experience with these fragrances. I hope we can get another series of this with fragrances that you enjoy and would substitute for these 7. Appreciate your work 🔥🔥🔥
Thank you David!
Love this video!. The whole vibe is awesome. More of this please
Thank you!
Happy belated bday Brotha love the experience of seeing you in your element of fragrance and teaching and music! Take care
Much appreciated!
I love the way you talk about the dumb reach fragrances. Sometimes, I’m just not in the mood to think deeply about my mental state and mood so I can fit my fragrance to that. Sometimes, my brain just says “Me want smell good”.
CK Euphoria is my favorite dumb reach. Anything with an herb and black pepper is a good dumb reach.
Thanks for giving Gucci Guilty EDP another look bro. Would you say you like it anymore now than you did before? Appreciate you. I love it... Watching the rest of the video. I love this fragrance outlook video. I would like for you to turn it into a series
Love this video, the format, the music, your cat, and fragrance chat..
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you.
Very cool vid.. and thanks for sharing your days. Awesome insight.
I don't have a musical ability but really enjoy seeing others at their craft.
Thanks Justin
Thank you Andrew.
In regards to gladiator, I totally understand. Fragrance should be for us, not for those around us. It should not be for compliments, It should be for our own personal enjoyment. Yes, it's good to feel confident and smell good for others. But at the end of the day it is for the wearer
I have to admit I really like when someone compliments my fragrance even if I primarily wear it for myself. It sorts of affirms my taste
I love The One. Only had the Edt and it just didn't last long enough on my skin. I love amber and tobacco. I imagine the Edp is fantastic but yes I remember the Edt feeling pleasant but boring to me. I liked to wear it on date nights but I kicked it off and replaced it with Givenchy Pi which still rocks of my socks off. I don't think I'd buy the edp but I would love to have a decant or some testers around.
This is an awesome video idea, definitely a breathe of fresh air from many other video archetypes in the frag comm. Thank you!!
Thank you!
It’s interesting how fragrances are subjective. I’ve noticed my nose changes with weather, times, and locations. I’ve learned to hold on to fragrances up to a year and keep trying them. My SOTD was Jovoy Incident Diplomantique. I disliked this one for a year. I think today was my fourth try and I was like “wow”. It was raining and 65 degrees and it brought the heat! I’m glad I kept trying it.
Yeah it's weird how a scent sometimes suddenly "clicks". However, I often experience the opposite as well. Go crazy for a sample, buy the full bottle, and barely even touch it afterwards
I love ID so much!
Great video Justin. It was very interesting to hear your views on things in this video. You have got some serious skills on the trumpet my man 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I appreciate that!
Very interesting video. Thanks for you extensive feedback and the wonderful music at the end. I will follow you on the path of niche Fragrances. I agree you can definitely stand out by wearing them, but they just move you and I my case I found that the more I try some challenging Fragrances, the broader the palette of colours becomes. My new love is Ganymede and that one is beautiful, but was shocking and disturbing the first wears because of its animalic and weird alien type greyness (yes the mineral notes ;) So let's stay fresh, being unique and feel great!
Thanks Philip!
You guys sounded great with the horn recording clip ✊🏾 I am keyboardist and Hammond Organ player …so that stuck out to me. I will test some of the scents too.
Thanks for listening!
I love those video format. You should do more videos like this with different criteria. For example, maybe the top 5 rated on Fragrentica or something like that.
Thank you!
Hey Justin, great video and thanks for your commitment to the community! I have a question for you. What do you do in the rare case that you absolutely love a fragrance but either your wife doesn't care for it, or you know that it is generally offensive to people. I'm running into this problem with dirty oud fragrances. I am growing to really like them (Tobacco Oud, Oud Maknoon, Oud Ispahan, etc.). It's a bit of a conundrum for me, because like you said--I wear fragrances for me, but when everyone else seems to highly dislike what you're wearing, what is one to do. Just curious about your thoughts because I'm sure you've run into this problem too. Thanks Justin!
I reserve those fragrances for specials occasions when I know I won't be in close quarters with people for some time. Also, maybe experiment with spraying those fragrances 1-2 times!
I was delighted with the music in this video. Arrakis reminded me of the movie "Dune".
Very dope vid. I’m on RUclips watching frag vids every chance I get and have never watched one not being a top 10 this or top 10 that. Very good stuff!
Thank you!
Very interesting and informative video Justin. Props to you for the time and dedication putting this one together 👍.
I appreciate that!
Good job! I totally enjoyed it. As fellow trumpeter the behind the scenes were great. I found you about a week ago. Keep it up.
Thank you!
Yes Justin! I totally agree on your last words; Buying what you love and wearing what you love. Maybe it's the age, maybe I grew out of the mass pleasing perfumes, but I only got perfumes left for the art and smelling nice for myself. If others like it also, it's only a plus. Yes, I do take the occassion into considderation for my choice of what I wear on a day sometimes, but only with special occassions. Going on a date with a lady I really like for example, I sure wouldn't wear a perfume which I know she wouldn't appreciate. But I guess that's an obvious one.
Thank you Berend!
I’m not a “city” type of person….
I like my cabin in Northern Michigan. Small doses… work (when I wasn’t working from home), going out, sporting events, etc…
Actually, being from Michigan and seeing the resurgence of Detroit has been fantastic. Still a lot of work to do…. But it’s on its way. I use to work in downtown Detroit, the progress is amazing.
Anyway…. I dig the mountains in the background of the cityscape… very cool.
Gives this awesome mix of rural ruggedness and chic / modern living all in one image… I like the contrast.
I understand where you’re coming from. Portland is a bit of an anomaly as far as cities goes. Beautiful blend of metro-vibes with serenity surrounding it.
Nice vlog, very personal and relatable. Interesting to see Sora Dora making an appearance, was thinking about testing Mandorle or Brocéliande myself, guess Brocéliande might be a tad too sweet. Or Vanauatu, I’m craving some green.
Thanks Gerard. Give them a try!
I been in this mood to get rid of a bunch of fragrances but having a tough time with it cause I know taste change over time. I just want to cut down on the sheer volume of what I have to what really interest me along with a few of what's functional.
You’re such a great dude JC!! World is lucky to have you.
Thank you!!
This brother always dripped tf out. This isn't just a fragrance channel it's a how to look good channel
Haha thank you bro
Aventus was one my first loves. So Creed will always be in my heart. Great video once again! What fragrance was your first love?
My first love was YSL L'Homme!
It's those clothes and that style you got. That's what alot of new fragrance enthusiasts miss; style. Also bro doesn't skip shoulder day. Looking strong.
I appreciate that!
You‘re the most likeable RUclipsr (and most likely a very likeable person in person I think - if it makes sense) in my opinion, thanks for your great content!
Thank you!
This was a great video Justin!
Thank you!
Hey Justin, question for you. Do your students ever comment on your fragrances? If so, what's that like for you? I used to be a high school music teacher and sometimes found it awkward or uncomfortable if a student would make a comment. Perhaps it's different between teaching high school vs. college, but I'm curious about your experience!
Great question Spencer! I’ve actually never had a student comment on a fragrance.
I almost forget this was a fragrance channel when I walked away and thought this was a new video.
Love your video and insights. You got me into cologne.
D&G The One - Royal Night is one of my favorite
If you ever get a chance please review Fendi Uomo 1995 vintage. A true timeless masterpiece! Opium for men same vintage was also next level. I can see myself wearing either one in the finest suit sitting at the vip player table in Monaco
Appreciated this video far more than I initially expected. Not something for every day, but still.
Further, I didn’t know you were a music teacher/prof, the music was very enjoyable to me. Do you perhaps have a playlist on Spotify, if not your own, one you’d recommend?
Thank you! Look up Justin Copeland on Spotify and you'll find me!
Man I wanted to get a hold of tygar or probably one of its clones (the alexandria one maybe) but I kept hesitating because it just looked so basic it would probably bore me. I still have a few basic fragrances and they barely get any wear because my taste in parfum has shifted drastically over these past few years.
It's incredibly hard to find a sample for tygar or one of its dupes where I live but I might as well give up. Probably won't interest me but it was great to hear your opinion on it!
Wearing a designer fragrance with mass appeal is the same thing as looking good by working out staying healthy, dressing nice and getting fresh haircuts and these 3 things by itself has mass appeal and great first impressions and there are pple is the niche world that don’t like to dress nice or look good or take care of themselves cause they don’t want attention etc
Alejandro, did you see the whole video before leaving this comment?
@@stayfreshproductions I’m not trying to hate on your videos but it’s becoming to obvious that your paid to make a lot of niche fragrance look better than designers, a lot of RUclipsrs have already come out and said that if you say anything negative about a niche brand that they would black list you and not send you anymore free fragrances to review. Designer companies are way more valuable brand and way more money than any of these niche fragrances put together so they don’t need RUclipsrs to promote them when they have celebrities for that
@@alejandrokp8456 Alejandro, you didn’t answer my question. If you saw the whole video, I don’t believe you would have said what you said in your original comment.
Nonetheless, what you just said is very sheep-ish. I know that you are not a sheep, and I know you don’t simply believe blanket statements like that. Life is WAY more nuanced than that.
I am not paid to make niche fragrances “look better”. I choose to talk about what I love. I have been exploring perfumery for almost a decade now. I’ve smelled thousands of perfumes. And I’ve reached the point where I am no longer excited by most designer fragrances.
Now, if you watch my videos, you will see that I do not shun ALL designer fragrances. This is very important.
For me, it’s more than just about smelling good. If I am in a room by myself with my fragrance, I need to love it. It needs to interest me. It sounds like this is not a requirement for you, and that is ok. But it is important for us to note this, because if we don’t, you end up weaponizing the fact that your taste is simply different from mine, and that causes you to demonize my actions. But the root of this is not me-it is simply the fact that you don’t like what I like.
And again, that’s ok.
@@stayfreshproductions I have many niche fragrances in my collection and many of them I’ve seen in your videos. All I’m trying to say coming from a regular viewer standpoint it looks way to obvious what your doing and if you’ve been watch your videos over i can’t count how many times you called designers basic 🤦♂️ you use different ways of hating on them. I’m not here to hate on niche fragrances but it’s a simple fact both are great
@@alejandrokp8456 I hear what you’re saying. But Alejandro, you’re misunderstanding. I have never said “designer fragrances are basic”. I talk about designer fragrances that I love ALL the time. 🤷🏾♂️
That was a Great Video Brother, I appreciated it........🤝🏾🇺🇲💪🏾And Happy Belated Birthday to you Young Man, 🤜🏾🤛🏾🤝🏾🇺🇲💪🏾🙏🏾
I appreciate it bro
@@stayfreshproductions Anytime My Friend, 🤝🏾🇺🇲💪🏾
I actually really dig GG EDP….
Definitely has the generic vibe, given it still has the original base dna…
But with the rose, salt / vinegar, balsamic notes…. It does add a layer.
Obviously not as complex as Absolute…. But nothing else in the line is.
I like it better than the Parfum.
I'm waiting for the absolute. I have the Gucci Intense Oud. Game Changer.
Love your content and the underlying messages of your vids. Keep it up!
Thanks Chris!
It would be cool to see you connect a fragrance to a genre of music. I’d be intrigued to hear what you connect to jazz music 😉
Rock
Metal
Country
Hip hop (90’s hip hop please)
Blues
Etc..
Just a thought my man. 🙏🏼
I connected my two original fragrances, Brass & Soul and 2nd Soul, to jazz. The latter is still available through the brand Zaharoff. 😊
I am loving this format! You’re letting your viewers in your life a bit! I like your style! #professorvibes
Thanks Mark!
I like the trumpet, it sets you apart!
Thank you 🙏🏾
I'm a basic bro. I still don't know what ADG Profumo smells like! Because my wife doesn't always like what I like, I started bringing home test strips so I can get her opinion. Really cool to see you play trumpet. I used to play the alto sax and loved it.
Thank you! I'd definitely recommend having her smell fragrances from the store on your skin too! Maybe spray your hand and see what she thinks. Cool that you played sax.
30:03. You truly are a jazz musician. I see parfums the same way as you, to turn up the fire inside my heart, that fire that allows me to enjoy life without attachment and reach , step by step what my real nature is. I love jazz, music, parfums, art. These things make me go beyond the ordinary and see the beauty of the cosmos. Deus Benedicat
Thank you very much
Interested in you trying Rochas Moustache and comparing it to YSL Tuxedo. Also, you trying Royal Crown Sultan before it gets too warm.
Still gotta get those.
Where do you shop for clothing? I like your shirt choices.
Thank you! Nordstrom Rack a lot of time.
I see you! Practicing what you preach, lol. In terms of with the matching outfits to your colognes you pick. 👏🏼
I try!
Loved this vlog style. Justin is super stylish!
Thanks so much!!
id hate to have to wear ANY fragrance everyday. that would be a topic. pick one that you would wear everyday if you had to. i like to wear a different one everyday. scent of the day: i wore Fleur Narcotique by Ex Nihilo today. tried that. people kept smiling all day. good feeling. go for your feel. speaking of feel on "Shed" is that a 6/8 . so nice :) .
Haha yes, it's like wearing the same outfit everyday. 😆
Shed is in 5/4! :)
Yes!!!! Swinging the 5 . Dave would be proud. Melody line is beautiful in there great playing all around Justin. Going Bohemian Lime today. G and B : ). Seize the day :)
Thanks!
Thank you!!
Folks need to realize thT you are truly a master musician. You are also.top shelf on scents. Kudos !!!💯🔥🔥🔥
Thank you Oscar!
I’m feeling guilty for my fragrance habits after watching this episode. Depending on the fragrance I usually spray 7-10 times 😮 three on my neck (sides and front), two to three under my shirt, and 1-2 on each elbow bend. Maybe I need to tone it down lol 🤷♂️
I do the same and usually two on my shirt also
Sounds about right. When it’s a smell you enjoy it’s better to have a couple of sprays too many than a couple of sprays light.
I also go with 8 sprays usually. Even at the office, and had a lot of compliments and never any complaint. Also a guy at my office smells like spicebomb extreme or sauvage from 20 feet away, so if he gets away with it I don't have to worry about it lmao
haha so true. I like compliments also on my fragrances. I have to be honest. It sorts of affirms my fragrance taste even if I wear it primarily for me
No worries, Don! I sometimes spray more than you saw me do here, but if you noticed, all of the places I was going in this vlog involved me being in close quarters with people so I didn’t want to overpower them. 🙏🏾
Wow!
”Shed” was really nice! 🎺
Thank you!
Jezza Frags would be proud of your compliments lists.....
I enjoyed the content and the Ray-bans glasses are nice
hi what do you teach?? oh music
YES Justin! Breaking new ground infusing your creativity in your content. Bravo! Onwards and upwards! 👨🏾🦱👍
Yes! Thank you!
@@stayfreshproductions No man, thank you! For calmly taking everything in your stride and progressing in the various art forms you pursue. Keep treading paths that haven't been carved out yet. 🙏
Great video Bro, something different 👌🏾
Appreciate it
Hey Justin! Loved the content as always! Kind of unrelated but what trumpet are you playing on? The one with the different colour bell?
Thank you! My trumpet was made by a friend local to me.
Damn, bro. I knee you were talented already, but this video has really given me a bit of insight into your musical abilities. I love the song at the end with that dope bass line. I love jazz. I'd love to collaborate with you. I'm a singer and multi-instrumentalist. Btw I enjoy Dolce and Gabbana The One EDP, might have been the only one in this list that I have.
Thank you Eddy.