Ramsey, I absolutely loved your video on the beloved Diaghilev, which, I have to admit took me years to acquire before I could buy it. Thankfully, I was able to buy it before I was forced to retire. Your video truly did this magical perfume justice. Although I have less lifetime left than my many perfumes, if I were only able to keep one bottle of perfume, it would be Diaghilev. In my humble most opinion, it is the masterpiece of all fragrances ever created. Thank you so much for doing this video!
@@phyllisiervello Enjoy Phyllis. I wore Diaghilev yesterday, as my scent of the night, and I felt like I was in Hermitage museum, watching and discussing Ilya Efimovich Repin's pictures with himself. Diaghilev is very powerful time traveler. I call it Mitsouko's brother.
@@dusanninic5372 Everyone says that. I really like Mitsouko and own it, but never thought Diaghilev smelled like it, but that was just my opinion. Our noses are all different, which is the beauty of our fragrance passions,
This series is an amazing idea! Diaghilev is my goal in perfumery, I want to own this fragrance one day and I will. I love and cherish every time I get to smell this fragrance from a boutique in my city and I think it is my favorite fragrance that I have ever smelt. Roja is a master, this and Enigma are amazing, and so many fragrances that he created. Big baroque, loud, dirty, strong, astonishing, I can't run out of adjectives when I describe this fragrance. Loved this video, the Epic Man video too, and can't wait for this series to continue. Cheers, Ram!
Ram, your back stories are truly at the top of what is best of your content.. compelling and captivating, informative, and sophisticated storytelling.. Your telling of the importance of a mothers love hit me in the heart as mine is going thru cancer treatment, this time of her affliction has been amongst the most tumultuous times in my life… Thank you for sharing your gifts with the world, your work affects those you reach🙏🏻
I actually much prefer Diaghilev to mitsouko. You are also right that black currant bud is animalic/pee-like. The original formula of POAL contained black currant bud absolute but not any more. Too expensive. I like the smell of it. It's more animalic than castoreum for me which is interesting. It smells witchy too! The hidden, often forgotten component that makes these chypres a Chypre is the patchouli. A well known perfumer once tried a Chypre I made and instantly said, this has not got enough patchouli in this to be a Chypre! I had put a lot of patchouli in it but not enough! He was right. I learned that day how important the patchouli is, in fact I'd go as far to say that it's the most important component to make a Chypre. I thought it's a nice anecdote to share! :)
Diaghilev always brings a smile to my face. It screams vintage, but is somehow still modern. Such a sweet opening, soft body, and an earthy vetiver drydown.
Very impressive, detailed review. Thanks for sharing your love for this fragrance. I intend to get a decant at some point to experience this glorious scent :)
Loved your intake on this masterpiece. Relevant contents with additional historic bits made it both educational and fun to listen to. It is my top 10 as well. Subscribed.
As a woman who wore Alain Delon Le Temps D’aimer since age 15, as soon as I saw the note profile here, I got a sample (compare the two - very similar). Diaghilev is not powdery like all Guerlain fragrances (thankfully) and on my skin smells much closer to Iquitos than Mitsuoko. I wear it daily except for on days over 30°c. I don’t want to smell like sweets or a garden. I like smelling like a bedroom after a few hours of hot, steamy exercise.
I have been delaying my purchase for Diaghilev due to the absurd pricing. A deal came up 3 months ago and my bottle finally arrived. It really is reminiscent of the chypre from the past. The aldehydic opening from Aramis, fruity opening from mitsouko and cumin/warmth from rochas femme. Mixed in with the floral heart and supported by the dense base. I can understand why you said that Diaghilev is like a fusion of the aforementioned vintage chypres. It is the very first time I am wearing Diaghilev as my SOTD. Truly beautiful. Hoping that vintage chypre will make a come back!
Love this stuff. Dark and bright at the same time. When I first got it, I thought it was just dark but as I wore it more, I could smell the softer florals and one of my favourite smells which is the smell of soil after the rain (basically good oak moss). Great stuff and it is in my top 3 Roja's with 1819 and Oligarch 😁👍
My absolute favourite Roja as well! It's incredible! Just way out of my current budget, but it will be on my shelf eventually. Fantastic review as always sir, thank you!
Hi Ramsey, I bought a 9 ml from Rojas site a year ago. No longer available. My sense of smell is almost back, after covid 2 years ago. Yesterday I sprayed it, and I was getting the subtle beautiful nuances. I love the oakmoss, peach aldehydes, spices. Great florals, and the benzoin, tolu balsam gives a great woody base. I like animalics in it, tastefully done. Not so sexual for me. I'm thinking of Mitsouko vintage as substitute. Is Areej Antiquity similar, or even better? I realizing I love vintage oakmoss. I'm thankful you introduced me to Balenciaga poure Homme, great oakmoss. Diagalev has such great quality ingredients, so well blended. 100 ml going for $700 on eBay now. Antiquity $1,200 for 30 ml.
Man Antiquity has even more of that vintage Guerlain feel to me... but they are totally different fragrances... glad you have your sense of smell back 🙂
I had to order a bottle (blindly, so I'll comment again when I get my hands on it) Thanks for another great review... I'm learning to understand the English language thanks to your reviews, hehe
Funny how you mentioned tarragon, since this year I purchased vintage Le De Givenchy, which has it. It was unfamiliar note for me but I started to like it a lot.
I finally bit the bullet and bought a bottle of Diaghilev (new formulation)...arrived Wednesday. Impressed so far. Not sure if it will top Amber Aoud as my fav Roja, buy it is a fantastic scent.
@@leo_kazantsev No, the newer bottles do not have the big "Roja"on the side...mine does not either. Still smells great IMO. My Amber Aoud is an older bottle and does have the "Roja"on the side...I think the older bottles look much better
@@mikev880 totally agreed on older bottles esthetics. Btw previously i’ve ordered fetish pour femme unfortunately bottle arrived damaged, had to return it, despite 2013 batch, the smell was quite similar to Diaghilev, but a lil bit stronger less citrusy and way more bitter.
Yes! Fabulous!!! ❤️❤️👏👏👏👏🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌👏 Love this fragrance so much!!! Love the real Diaghilev’s work, too! Could you imagine being a fly on the wall in a room with him, Picasso, Nijinsky, Stravinsky, etc.!? Wow! A fitting tribute!
Smelled it for the first time today from a sample.. STUNT 🤯 never smelled mitsouko but i can smell quality ingrediants like the labdanum in le lion and amazing floral mid like in modern cuir de russie, the opening is to die for SPEECHLESS.. Great review Ram! I must save for a decant now 😔 soo expensive.. P.S. I hope your ko-fi page isnt afecteed with the divorce..making my 5bucks even more meaningless 😅
Hi Ramsey. I have a large bottle of Marcel Rochas Femme of aEDT and a large bottle of EDP. It is my favorite perfume. I bought a mini of it first, and I liked the scent on first sniff and then I bought the two larger bottles. Take Care. 😊
Ramsey, great video. I love the history and depth of your reviews. Quick question, have you been able to sample the EDP against the Extrait? If so, what do you pick up as the differences? Thanks.
I was gonna ask what would you choose between this and Baz from SOD since I saw some people online comparing them but I think I have my answer after watching the whole video. Great content as always, thank you for the high quality input!
Lovely video. I own and wear Mitsouko, even got a vintage extrait. I tried my husband’s Aramis. I could almost wear it. There is something I love and something I can’t….. smells of aftershave. Maybe the aromatics. I smell so many florals in it. Will have to get a decant if Diaghilev.
Ram I loved creation E over Diaghilev big time I wore it a few times as a blind buy but I couldn’t accept the fact after it didn’t work for me in the summer or winter
Hi Ramsey. I have a lot of vintage perfumes that I purchased in the last few years. I enjoy spraying them and thinking of my past and thinking of how old the liquid is. I just purchased from E-Bay a vintage bottle of Histoire d’Amour and it is a EDT 3.4 oz. Bottle. Some of the liquid is missing but not too much. The liquid looks on the screen a dark yellow; and I think it will smell great. The bottle is beautiful. A bought a bottle a few years ago from somewhere, and the liquid is a light yellow and the sprayer hardly sprays and the scent is very nice. I have a mini bottle of Mitsuko, and it smells pretty good. I like the one bottle that you have with the nice cap. I am sure it smells great. You have very good knowledge of perfumes, and I can see your passion for perfumes. It is an enjoyable hobby. Take Care. 😊
I’m one of those who think Rojas are worth every penny. I know, I know…he uses the small French house, seriously marks up the juice etc. but as I’ve said before. Define a perfumer. The man’s a creative genius. One of my all time frags. Albeit Extraordinnaire is on par IMO.
Diaghilev is just a beauty🤌🏼 A scent animallic enough to keep you hooked and classy enough to wear to a black tie event🤝❤️ To me Diaghilev is what James Bond wears, wearing a Tux while stealing the bad guys girl🚬🤷🏼♂️
Hi Ramsey. For me Diaghilev and parfum de la nuit 3 from Roja are out of this world. Do you know Angeliki from Angelos Creations Olfactives? Lovely chypre. Best Regards. Pedro
Ramsey, I need help. Maybe you have 50 ml or 100 ml tall vintage bottle of Eau Sauvage Extreme to tell the height of the bottles? I won auction but concerned if it was 50 ml or 100 ml.
That's my brother ! Bravo maestro. What a great idea. Hall of fame. Diaghilev, glorious chypre of the 21st century, that smells like past times. Big Baroque Chypre, perfect for the opera, or for the musical evening in Eisenach, the birth place of Bach, where the fragrance connoisseur can have a full enjoyment of this fragrance while he listens Bach's Brandenburg Concertos. Diaghilev is very strong and loud. It is also a "dirty", pervert chypre, with its own sexuality. Absolutely the best fragrance of 2010. ahead of his family member - Aventus. I will wear it Tomorrow. Thank you Ramsey. Wonderful review. My Scent Of This Night : Adidas edt from 1985. Enjoy in that beautiful chypre cloud around you. Cheers brother....
Awesome review as always! But I want to ask if you would think of Diaghilev as a more mature perfume, ideal for people in their 30s-40s rather than younger ages. It's my favorite among the Rojas I have sampled but I think that I couldn't pull it off just yet. Thanks for your time and effort to put videos like this together!
I’m getting a decant today. Based on the way this review is going, I’m going to say I probably won’t like it. Not because I’ll think it’s “bad” but because as fun as it sounds, sweaty intercourse marathon is not a scent that I need in my collection.
@@RamseytheRam ok so I just sprayed it on the back of my hand. You were right about it having a breathtaking opening. I don’t think I understand what’s going on but it’s a lot!! Definitely need more time with it.
Hey 🐏 sy Comparatively to femme i cannot ever dare to wear it outside because of that fruity ripe candied opening that is just a big NoNo (Too vintage too old, unwearable) to my taste, but the oakmoss drydown grows on me and is pleasantly nice, does diaghilev keeps more of that candied fruit aspect of femme? Femme also doesn't smell remotely modern as it is vintage which is also making it unwearable for me, I'm curious what part makes diaghilev modern and different than your typical vintage chypre? Because i do hear it does have modern qualities to it
I dont think it has a candied fruity vibe as much as femme You may not be able to wear Diaghilev because of how sexual that cumin & civet smells...but I love it 💪🐏
@@RamseytheRam gosh i hope i would liked it, im 2 weeks in into my preorder blind buy of it😂, i'm trying to get the best chypre to actually prove to myself that not all chypre's the same you know being old and not welcoming to new noses
Pricing is subjective so I don't usually get into on the channel, but you can find 50ml bottles or discounted bottles for probably half off if you try fragrancebuy.ca or some of the other discounters
Really enjoyed this one,superbly done befitting a favorite of yours ,and cheers for the heads up on the 50 ml bottle now on offer ,will absolutely consider a purchase,if I can’t find a partial 100ml from an older batch ,cheers Rams awesome video man 🙏👍✌️
One of my favourites, I am selling 10 bottles of shit to get it. Btw, is it true that you will be parting with half your collection due to your personal situation! Hard to believe that anyone with any sensibility would force you to do so.
Great series, new sub and Binged watched a few videos that piqued my interest. Agree with your thoughts on diaghalev. Question I didn't see Qatar mentioned by you in the videos I searched up. Have you also tried qatar from roja? Would love to see a video on that as well
Hello, Ramsey 👋 Brilliant review of this fantastic fragrance 👏 Love your work on this channel, thank you so much! 2 days ago I wore 4 sprays of Russian Musk II + 2 sprays of Diaghilev, what a great Chypre evening this was. I love wearing Diaghilev in any weather and temperature, it’s perfection. I went buying more Chypre fragrances this year after watching your reviews and how your are loving Chypre style. I wish you all the best and try to keep the most loved fragrances that you have. Dmitry
I’m sorry to break it for all of you here, but if you’re ever got trapped in such situation where you accidentally witness 2+ people getting cozy you know the room rarely ever smell like perfume unless some of the participant wears perfume, let alone Diaghilev specifically. But I get the poetry behind the imaginary. Diaghilev is really beautiful , but at 1000+€ I think it is just a steal. It can compete directly with Van Cleef & Arpels “Gem” from 80s, but the later costed a tiny fraction of the price of the former.
Will be you trying the new absolu aventus? Apparently it's around 50% oil concentration. Heard about it a few months ago & the sales assistant in harrods said its coming before Christmas. Hopefully it's good
@@RamseytheRam no worries mate hopefully it's good! I didn't like the aventus cologne but the notes on this do look better & the price isn't bad considering it's cheaper than the 100ml if I sample I'll let you know how if its good
A masterpiece! So many notes, perfectly blended. 1,000 bucks? If ya got it, it’s worth it. For the rest of us plebs, he offers a 50ml bottle sans fancy unicorn-skin-lined box for less than half price. 😅 Fantastic review of one of my all time favs! 🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻 thx, Rams!
I love this video! I just got a hint that I might like this perfume, I checked whether I can find it in your account and there it is! Your description is very detailed and reaction reminds me of my reaction for Mitsouko - my favorite perfume. I will definitely try this one when I have a chance. @ramsey
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Ramsey, I absolutely loved your video on the beloved Diaghilev, which, I have to admit took me years to acquire before I could buy it. Thankfully, I was able to buy it before I was forced to retire. Your video truly did this magical perfume justice. Although I have less lifetime left than my many perfumes, if I were only able to keep one bottle of perfume, it would be Diaghilev. In my humble most opinion, it is the masterpiece of all fragrances ever created. Thank you so much for doing this video!
It made number 1 on my top 100 Niche perfume list 🌟
Bravo madam !
I'm sure you would also like vintage Jardanel by Jean Desprez.
It is a chypre from 1917.
Two years ahead of the magical Mitsouko.
@@dusanninic5372 I am sure I would have liked it, but I am happy that I do have Diaghilev.
@@phyllisiervello
Enjoy Phyllis.
I wore Diaghilev yesterday, as my scent of the night, and I felt like I was in Hermitage museum, watching and discussing Ilya Efimovich Repin's pictures with himself.
Diaghilev is very powerful time traveler.
I call it Mitsouko's brother.
@@dusanninic5372 Everyone says that. I really like Mitsouko and own it, but never thought Diaghilev smelled like it, but that was just my opinion. Our noses are all different, which is the beauty of our fragrance passions,
This series is an amazing idea! Diaghilev is my goal in perfumery, I want to own this fragrance one day and I will. I love and cherish every time I get to smell this fragrance from a boutique in my city and I think it is my favorite fragrance that I have ever smelt. Roja is a master, this and Enigma are amazing, and so many fragrances that he created. Big baroque, loud, dirty, strong, astonishing, I can't run out of adjectives when I describe this fragrance. Loved this video, the Epic Man video too, and can't wait for this series to continue. Cheers, Ram!
More from the Hall of fame series to come for sure... you will own a bottle one day! 🙏🙏🙏
Ram, your back stories are truly at the top of what is best of your content.. compelling and captivating, informative, and sophisticated storytelling.. Your telling of the importance of a mothers love hit me in the heart as mine is going thru cancer treatment, this time of her affliction has been amongst the most tumultuous times in my life… Thank you for sharing your gifts with the world, your work affects those you reach🙏🏻
I wish you and your mother all the best Frank...unfortunately we have to go through the tough times to appreciate the good times 🍻🐏
I actually much prefer Diaghilev to mitsouko. You are also right that black currant bud is animalic/pee-like. The original formula of POAL contained black currant bud absolute but not any more. Too expensive. I like the smell of it. It's more animalic than castoreum for me which is interesting. It smells witchy too!
The hidden, often forgotten component that makes these chypres a Chypre is the patchouli. A well known perfumer once tried a Chypre I made and instantly said, this has not got enough patchouli in this to be a Chypre! I had put a lot of patchouli in it but not enough! He was right. I learned that day how important the patchouli is, in fact I'd go as far to say that it's the most important component to make a Chypre. I thought it's a nice anecdote to share! :)
Yes! Probably the patch is even more important than the oakmoss now a days! 🌹
@@RamseytheRam Yes, and even historically! 🌹 Grossmith use a lot of oakmoss today. Beautiful perfumes btw.
@@jura_rose i really enjoyed the one Grossmith I tried ... i need to try more from the brand 🤌🤌🤌
I associate Diaghilev with Bach's great Chaconne for solo violin; brilliant, inventive and profound with a kind or restless, ever changing energy.
Wow i will have to put that on next time I wear it 🎻
Diaghilev always brings a smile to my face. It screams vintage, but is somehow still modern. Such a sweet opening, soft body, and an earthy vetiver drydown.
It makes me swoon... thanks for watching & commenting 🙂
Incredible Review Professor.👏🏾👏🏾 Watched For Third Time.. My Favorite Fragrance Of All..
It is unreal isnt it? Thanks for watching & commenting Antonio 🤌🤌🤌
Very impressive, detailed review. Thanks for sharing your love for this fragrance. I intend to get a decant at some point to experience this glorious scent :)
Thank you for the watching & commenting
Do report back and let me know what you make of it 💪🐏
Diaghilev is a masterpiece! Bar none. Its incredible. Speechless.
Agreed! 🙏🙏🙏
Loved your intake on this masterpiece. Relevant contents with additional historic bits made it both educational and fun to listen to. It is my top 10 as well. Subscribed.
Thanks so much for the sub & for watching & commenting 🍻
Great review as always Ramsey! You ARE the man! ...Hello kitten!
Thanks so much for watching & commenting
As a woman who wore Alain Delon Le Temps D’aimer since age 15, as soon as I saw the note profile here, I got a sample (compare the two - very similar). Diaghilev is not powdery like all Guerlain fragrances (thankfully) and on my skin smells much closer to Iquitos than Mitsuoko. I wear it daily except for on days over 30°c. I don’t want to smell like sweets or a garden. I like smelling like a bedroom after a few hours of hot, steamy exercise.
@@angela_2653 😂😂😂
Me 2 😏
I have been delaying my purchase for Diaghilev due to the absurd pricing. A deal came up 3 months ago and my bottle finally arrived. It really is reminiscent of the chypre from the past. The aldehydic opening from Aramis, fruity opening from mitsouko and cumin/warmth from rochas femme. Mixed in with the floral heart and supported by the dense base. I can understand why you said that Diaghilev is like a fusion of the aforementioned vintage chypres. It is the very first time I am wearing Diaghilev as my SOTD. Truly beautiful. Hoping that vintage chypre will make a come back!
I agree totally.. and the leather from Robert Piguet Bandit.. it's BY FAR Rojas best work IMHO
Love this stuff. Dark and bright at the same time. When I first got it, I thought it was just dark but as I wore it more, I could smell the softer florals and one of my favourite smells which is the smell of soil after the rain (basically good oak moss). Great stuff and it is in my top 3 Roja's with 1819 and Oligarch 😁👍
Absolutely my all time favorite Roja & one of my favorite niche fragrances of all time
My absolute favourite Roja as well! It's incredible! Just way out of my current budget, but it will be on my shelf eventually. Fantastic review as always sir, thank you!
Thanks so much for watching & commenting 🙂
Hi Ramsey, I bought a 9 ml from Rojas site a year ago. No longer available.
My sense of smell is almost back, after covid 2 years ago.
Yesterday I sprayed it, and I was getting the subtle beautiful nuances.
I love the oakmoss, peach aldehydes, spices. Great florals, and the benzoin, tolu balsam gives a great woody base.
I like animalics in it, tastefully done. Not so sexual for me.
I'm thinking of Mitsouko vintage as substitute.
Is Areej Antiquity similar, or even better?
I realizing I love vintage oakmoss. I'm thankful you introduced me to Balenciaga poure Homme, great oakmoss.
Diagalev has such great quality ingredients, so well blended.
100 ml going for $700 on eBay now. Antiquity $1,200 for 30 ml.
Man Antiquity has even more of that vintage Guerlain feel to me... but they are totally different fragrances... glad you have your sense of smell back 🙂
I had to order a bottle (blindly, so I'll comment again when I get my hands on it) Thanks for another great review... I'm learning to understand the English language thanks to your reviews, hehe
You are very welcome... if you love vintage perfumery Diaghilev will be a pure LOVE
Funny how you mentioned tarragon, since this year I purchased vintage Le De Givenchy, which has it. It was unfamiliar note for me but I started to like it a lot.
Tarragon is my secret ingredient in perfumery... if I see it in a note listing ...good chance I will like the fragrance
It’s about time!! Been waiting for this one. 💪🏾
Hall of fame fragrance indeed Glitch 💪
I finally bit the bullet and bought a bottle of Diaghilev (new formulation)...arrived Wednesday. Impressed so far. Not sure if it will top Amber Aoud as my fav Roja, buy it is a fantastic scent.
Glad you like it Mike ....i would say Diaghilev is the best Roja 🤌🤌🤌
Do you have a big “ROJA” on a side of your Diaghilev bottle?
Just got a new one, and it looks different compare to my older Amber Oud bottle.
@@leo_kazantsev yes
They stopped doing the Roja on the side of the bottle 😔
@@leo_kazantsev No, the newer bottles do not have the big "Roja"on the side...mine does not either. Still smells great IMO. My Amber Aoud is an older bottle and does have the "Roja"on the side...I think the older bottles look much better
@@mikev880 totally agreed on older bottles esthetics.
Btw previously i’ve ordered fetish pour femme unfortunately bottle arrived damaged, had to return it, despite 2013 batch, the smell was quite similar to Diaghilev, but a lil bit stronger less citrusy and way more bitter.
Loving the past few videos. Hall of Fame fragrances super interesting.
Hall of fame in my eyes anyways 👀🐏
Every second of this review is 🎉🎉🎉
Thanks for being here with us Hari & for the support 🍻
Thx for this amazing review. Diaghilev is truly a big fragrance.
It is a big fragrance indeed
Thanks for watching & commenting Phil 😊
Hi Ramsey, Awesome review as always, thank you for your amazing work!
Appreciate the support Boris 🙏🙏🙏
I could feel your heart in the first few minutes of this review. "The man of Diaghilev". Strong review, of a strong fragrance by a strong reviewer.
Thanks for watching & commenting my friend 💪
Diaghilev is one of my all time’s favourites,but definitely not worth the price..fantastic review brother
It is a masterpiece imho
Fantastic review. Diaghilev is in my top 3 fragrances ever.
Made number one on my top 100 niche countdown
Yes! Fabulous!!! ❤️❤️👏👏👏👏🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌👏 Love this fragrance so much!!! Love the real Diaghilev’s work, too! Could you imagine being a fly on the wall in a room with him, Picasso, Nijinsky, Stravinsky, etc.!? Wow! A fitting tribute!
Indeed 🪰
Smelled it for the first time today from a sample.. STUNT 🤯 never smelled mitsouko but i can smell quality ingrediants like the labdanum in le lion and amazing floral mid like in modern cuir de russie, the opening is to die for SPEECHLESS.. Great review Ram! I must save for a decant now 😔 soo expensive.. P.S. I hope your ko-fi page isnt afecteed with the divorce..making my 5bucks even more meaningless 😅
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Hi Ramsey. I have a large bottle of Marcel Rochas Femme of aEDT and a large bottle of EDP. It is my favorite perfume. I bought a mini of it first, and I liked the scent on first sniff and then I bought the two larger bottles. Take Care. 😊
It is one of the greatest fragrances ever created 🐏
Ramsey, great video. I love the history and depth of your reviews. Quick question, have you been able to sample the EDP against the Extrait? If so, what do you pick up as the differences? Thanks.
I have not .... the EDP is impossible to find almost though
I bought this as a Christmas present to myself after spotting a great price on it. Thanks for the response and the great review.
I was gonna ask what would you choose between this and Baz from SOD since I saw some people online comparing them but I think I have my answer after watching the whole video. Great content as always, thank you for the high quality input!
Diaghilev hands down
Lovely video. I own and wear Mitsouko, even got a vintage extrait. I tried my husband’s Aramis. I could almost wear it. There is something I love and something I can’t….. smells of aftershave. Maybe the aromatics. I smell so many florals in it.
Will have to get a decant if Diaghilev.
I have a feeling if you love Mitsouko give Diaghilev a shot... you will most likely dig it 🥂
Need to sample this I will say one good thing about roja is that he offers the chance to buy a 7.5ml on any fragrance which more houses should do.
Yes and those discovery atomizers actually last a long time... 7.5 ml is a lot of juice when the juice is as strong as Diaghilev 🧃
Ram I loved creation E over Diaghilev big time I wore it a few times as a blind buy but I couldn’t accept the fact after it didn’t work for me in the summer or winter
Sorry to hear it didnt work for you ... maybe set it aside and revisit it in 6 months or so
Hi Ramsey. I have a lot of vintage perfumes that I purchased in the last few years. I enjoy spraying them and thinking of my past and thinking of how old the liquid is. I just purchased from E-Bay a vintage bottle of Histoire d’Amour and it is a EDT 3.4 oz. Bottle. Some of the liquid is missing but not too much. The liquid looks on the screen a dark yellow; and I think it will smell great. The bottle is beautiful. A bought a bottle a few years ago from somewhere, and the liquid is a light yellow and the sprayer hardly sprays and the scent is very nice. I have a mini bottle of Mitsuko, and it smells pretty good. I like the one bottle that you have with the nice cap. I am sure it smells great. You have very good knowledge of perfumes, and I can see your passion for perfumes. It is an enjoyable hobby. Take Care. 😊
Thanks for sharing Ed... cheers Mate 🍻
I’m one of those who think Rojas are worth every penny. I know, I know…he uses the small French house, seriously marks up the juice etc. but as I’ve said before. Define a perfumer. The man’s a creative genius. One of my all time frags. Albeit Extraordinnaire is on par IMO.
I really did not like Chypre Extraordinaire... but to each their own... give me Diaghilev any day of the week 🙏🙏🙏
As always brilliant...could you do a rambling about electimuss?
Never smelled most of their work unfortunately ... but if I do I will
Amazing review
What’s the difference between the old and the new bottles design?
The gold name on the side of the bottle is the newest change
Nothing is forever under the moon, especially fragrances.
This is true 🌚
Amouage Jubilation 25 Woman is so, so close and $$$$ less expensive.
Got a 50ml bottle on sale- great price.
Jubilation 25 for woman is fantastic and so underrated... but there are differences
Diaghilev is just a beauty🤌🏼 A scent animallic enough to keep you hooked and classy enough to wear to a black tie event🤝❤️
To me Diaghilev is what James Bond wears, wearing a Tux while stealing the bad guys girl🚬🤷🏼♂️
Absolutely spot on brother... my kinda fragrance 🕴
As a PDLN3 fan I have to try this! Sounds fairly similar but with more floral?
I personally wouldnt compare it to PDLN 3
If you get a chance to sniff it do report back and let me know what you think of it 🙂
Aahh OK, sounds even more interesting now 😁👍. Shall do bud!! Awesome review
Classic of a video here. Ambrette seed is a favorite material of mine, it's got such a naughty vibe to it lol
I also love Ambrette... a brilliant note 🤌🤌🤌
How could you miss the diaghilev to mdci’s chypre palatin comparison? its like diaghilev without the pzaz and sparkle lol
I dont get that comparison as much sorry ... but thats just my opinion 🤷🏻♂️
I love Mitsouko, and the only Roja I've smelled is Chypre Extraordinaire. I thought it was awwwwful. Is it worth giving them another shot?
Some rojas are shit be careful before spending so much
I hated Chypre Extraordinaire... give Diaghilev a shot
@@RamseytheRamtried a sample and didn’t like it at all.
Hi Ramsey. For me Diaghilev and parfum de la nuit 3 from Roja are out of this world. Do you know Angeliki from Angelos Creations Olfactives? Lovely chypre. Best Regards. Pedro
I have never smelled Angeliki... I will put it on the never ending to sniff list 🙏🙏🙏
Ramsey, I need help. Maybe you have 50 ml or 100 ml tall vintage bottle of Eau Sauvage Extreme to tell the height of the bottles? I won auction but concerned if it was 50 ml or 100 ml.
I dont own Eau Sauvage Extreme
@@RamseytheRam Thank you for the answer
hello Ramsey. Can you tell me witch mitsouko edt or edp is more similar to Diaghilev ?
I honestly didnt think there was much a difference from memory between the EDT & EDP 🤷🏻♂️
Maybe I will do a comparison video one of these days 🙂
That's my brother !
Bravo maestro.
What a great idea.
Hall of fame.
Diaghilev, glorious chypre of the 21st century, that smells like past times.
Big Baroque Chypre, perfect for the opera, or for the musical evening in Eisenach, the birth place of Bach, where the fragrance connoisseur can have a full enjoyment of this fragrance while he listens Bach's Brandenburg Concertos.
Diaghilev is very strong and loud.
It is also a "dirty", pervert chypre, with its own sexuality.
Absolutely the best fragrance of 2010. ahead of his family member - Aventus.
I will wear it Tomorrow.
Thank you Ramsey.
Wonderful review.
My Scent Of This Night :
Adidas edt from 1985.
Enjoy in that beautiful chypre cloud around you.
Cheers brother....
Very well said Dušan 🤌🤌🤌
Hell yeah Dušan!
One of the crown jewels of my collection. It's a tour de force that can't be denied. Great review ✌🏻
A tour de force indeed 🐏🦖
Awesome review as always! But I want to ask if you would think of Diaghilev as a more mature perfume, ideal for people in their 30s-40s rather than younger ages. It's my favorite among the Rojas I have sampled but I think that I couldn't pull it off just yet. Thanks for your time and effort to put videos like this together!
I think any one of any age can pull it off as long as they have some gravitas about them 🙏
@@RamseytheRam Thank you for your insight on it, I will consider getting a bottle soon! Have a great day!
I’m getting a decant today. Based on the way this review is going, I’m going to say I probably won’t like it. Not because I’ll think it’s “bad” but because as fun as it sounds, sweaty intercourse marathon is not a scent that I need in my collection.
To each their own! 😂😂😂
Let me know what you make of it
@@RamseytheRam ok so I just sprayed it on the back of my hand. You were right about it having a breathtaking opening. I don’t think I understand what’s going on but it’s a lot!! Definitely need more time with it.
Hey 🐏 sy Comparatively to femme i cannot ever dare to wear it outside because of that fruity ripe candied opening that is just a big NoNo (Too vintage too old, unwearable) to my taste, but the oakmoss drydown grows on me and is pleasantly nice, does diaghilev keeps more of that candied fruit aspect of femme?
Femme also doesn't smell remotely modern as it is vintage which is also making it unwearable for me, I'm curious what part makes diaghilev modern and different than your typical vintage chypre? Because i do hear it does have modern qualities to it
I dont think it has a candied fruity vibe as much as femme
You may not be able to wear Diaghilev because of how sexual that cumin & civet smells...but I love it 💪🐏
@@RamseytheRam gosh i hope i would liked it, im 2 weeks in into my preorder blind buy of it😂, i'm trying to get the best chypre to actually prove to myself that not all chypre's the same you know being old and not welcoming to new noses
One of the discounters has a 100ml bottle for $545. I’m tempted to blind buy 😮
Thats actually a really good deal 😬
What would you say is a fair/realistic price to pay for a brand new bottle?
Because 1100 USD plus tax is ludicrous
Pricing is subjective so I don't usually get into on the channel, but you can find 50ml bottles or discounted bottles for probably half off if you try fragrancebuy.ca or some of the other discounters
@@RamseytheRam I know a guy selling them for 575 USD shipped, wanted your take if you think that’s a decent price
Yup 100ml for ~half price is fair to me
@@RamseytheRam thanks brother
It’s always more fun to bless than to curse
Some people love the negative reviews lol
I just try and always be honest no matter what
Thanks for watching 🙂
@@RamseytheRamyou’ve given me a hankering for this. Been years. Next sample incoming
Great video, it’s the best from Roja 🎉
I agree.. the best Roja indeed 🤌🤌🤌
Great review as always….need to get me a bottle soon 😊
I need to get you to spend $ Ajay 😂😂😂
Malik Al Taif shall be mine 😅😅
A very intellectual analysis . By the way is something going to happen to your collection?
I hope not ... but potentially 😔
A true masterpiece. I feel like i am smelling history, a piece of world class art when i spray this from a decant.
Yes this is true historical Art in a bottle 🖼
Really enjoyed this one,superbly done befitting a favorite of yours ,and cheers for the heads up on the 50 ml bottle now on offer ,will absolutely consider a purchase,if I can’t find a partial 100ml from an older batch ,cheers Rams awesome video man 🙏👍✌️
Thanks Bren I hope you can grab a bottle one of these days 🥂
@@RamseytheRam 100% it will be my next purchase brother, I gotta have one eating my arm right now from my little 9 ml sample lol 😂✌️
That 100ml bottle is starting to run low.
Dont get my anxiety up 😅
One of my favourites, I am selling 10 bottles of shit to get it. Btw, is it true that you will be parting with half your collection due to your personal situation! Hard to believe that anyone with any sensibility would force you to do so.
we shall see how it all plays out but its a definate possibility
Great series, new sub and
Binged watched a few videos that piqued my interest. Agree with your thoughts on diaghalev. Question I didn't see Qatar mentioned by you in the videos I searched up. Have you also tried qatar from roja? Would love to see a video on that as well
I have not unfortunately... its on the never ending to sniff list
Thanks for the sub & welcome the the channel🙏
Hello, Ramsey 👋 Brilliant review of this fantastic fragrance 👏 Love your work on this channel, thank you so much!
2 days ago I wore 4 sprays of Russian Musk II + 2 sprays of Diaghilev, what a great Chypre evening this was. I love wearing Diaghilev in any weather and temperature, it’s perfection.
I went buying more Chypre fragrances this year after watching your reviews and how your are loving Chypre style.
I wish you all the best and try to keep the most loved fragrances that you have. Dmitry
Thank you for the support 🙏🙏🙏
Diaghilev is ..the chypre of chypres!! Like this !! Simple .
The king of Chypres 👑
@@RamseytheRam like this !!
I can't be lusting over this fragrance..it will cost me everything lol
😂😂😂
It is NOT cheap thats for sure
@@RamseytheRam you don't strike me as a ram, more like a GOAT🙂
I’m sorry to break it for all of you here, but if you’re ever got trapped in such situation where you accidentally witness 2+ people getting cozy you know the room rarely ever smell like perfume unless some of the participant wears perfume, let alone Diaghilev specifically. But I get the poetry behind the imaginary. Diaghilev is really beautiful , but at 1000+€ I think it is just a steal. It can compete directly with Van Cleef & Arpels “Gem” from 80s, but the later costed a tiny fraction of the price of the former.
Gem is beautiful💎
The man of countless snails 🐌😂 GaRRRRyyyyyy! Ohhh Ramsey. What have you done. 🤣 The fragrance however...timeless.
😂😂😂
Roja the 🐌man🤔😂
Why it take thirteen years for you to discover it?
Just because I did the video in 2023 I didnt discover it in 2023... want to try again?
@@RamseytheRam Try what? To make you look stu pid? Don't have to try, with you.
First!
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Yeah buddy!!
Will be you trying the new absolu aventus? Apparently it's around 50% oil concentration. Heard about it a few months ago & the sales assistant in harrods said its coming before Christmas. Hopefully it's good
I would love to try Aventus Absolu... but I wont pay for it... someone will have to send me some 😅
@@RamseytheRam I've linked a picture of the bottle.
RUclips blocks links but I have seen it
@@RamseytheRam no worries mate hopefully it's good! I didn't like the aventus cologne but the notes on this do look better & the price isn't bad considering it's cheaper than the 100ml if I sample I'll let you know how if its good
A masterpiece! So many notes, perfectly blended. 1,000 bucks? If ya got it, it’s worth it. For the rest of us plebs, he offers a 50ml bottle sans fancy unicorn-skin-lined box for less than half price. 😅
Fantastic review of one of my all time favs! 🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻 thx, Rams!
No unicorn skin?! 🥺🦄
I love this video! I just got a hint that I might like this perfume, I checked whether I can find it in your account and there it is! Your description is very detailed and reaction reminds me of my reaction for Mitsouko - my favorite perfume. I will definitely try this one when I have a chance. @ramsey
Do let me know what you make of it... Mitsouko is potentially the greatest fragrance ever made , but I prefer wearing Diaghilev personally