Dude, 80 percent of guys don’t even wear frags. Assuming that 10% of the remaining 20% wear these you’re not going to “smell like everyone else.” That said, frags - even the same frags - smell different on different peeps.
Lorne Kaiser yep, i mean when i walk around popular shopping malls i rarely smell a fragrance on a guy. I smell more perfume on women. Yes ive smelled Sauvage and Aventus on men before, but its still very uncommon for me to experience that, i also have not smelled Acqua Di Gio on a guy in years and years!!!!
said similar thing. watch several "man on the street" opinion videos where a YT reviewer goes out to ask random people which one they like...they smell and pick one. VERY VERY VERY few random people will know and identify what they were given to smell, even if they're the all time top seller/popular fragrances. you can basically wear anything and it will have a complete mystery smell to just about everyone you pass by. you will NOT smell like "everyone" with the "mass appeal" product you chose.
@@DoomiePookie theres like 4 people who wear acuqa di gio at my work. I love the scent and it’s a good daily wear especially running errands. But walking in crowds at my job all you can smell is acuqa di gio.
@@Bxflee I hate both and I swear I don't get the hype! Bleu de Chanel smell like any typical lemon aftershave and Dior Sauvage I just don't like it period.
Thanks, Marc. Absolute validity in your thoughts here. You’re not stepping on anyone’s toes, you’re simply being true to yourself. I’m still baffled when people get upset at someone else for not liking something. That just doesn’t make any sense to me. It’s just like getting mad at your friend because they’re not crazy about mac-n-cheese. We like what we like. You da man. ✌🏾
I enjoy my freshies which include these two scents. I enjoy them because no one(guys) wears cologne in my social circles. After a fresh shave and shower there’s nothing better than throwing on a clean scent. I have a 100 plus bottles to chose from and everything I have covers every occasion and season. Favorite part of my morning routine is picking out my scent of the day.
I’ve smelled hundreds of fragrances and don’t care about compliments. I still like both Sauvage and BDC. I don’t find them boring or generic. Sauvage in particular has a defined personality. Whether you like that personality or not is a different question. Sauvage has to be one of the most polarizing “safe” scents of all time.
You should check out the Coach Platinum.. It surprised me over the original and how bland it was, that tge Platinum actually had some character to it. I have been sincere pleased with it.
Sauvage just smells too much like Axe or some other cheap body spray for teenagers to me. I couldn't justify spending $90 on it at all. BDC is more unique, especially when it came out cause it was one of the first dark aquatics but now there's a lot of similar fragrances that are cheaper. Chanel and Dior have better offerings than those juggernauts.
Generally I am so sad more men don’t wear fragrances because I love them. And I love tbese two. Some men want to wear frags that women like and I hugely support that. But I have a few frags that I love that I know people around me do not and I still wear them because they make me happy. But deep down I’m sad that people don’t love what I love. It’s takes a lot of the fun out of it. But I still wear them. Haha.
Marc your an inspiration. I started watching fragrance reviews over 10 years ago when Brandon, jrwriter, the doc, Tim and yourself first started. It’s sad to see how down the drain the community has gotten. We have reviewers that are afraid to speak up and honestly review a fragrance out of fear of offending a sponsor or a house that sends them free merchandise. Every video is a built around an ad or them trying to sell their own brand. It’s a breath of fresh air to see how pure your videos still are. Your the last OG.
The answer is simple, “I don’t want to smell like everyone else”! I agree with you Marc, have a backbone and look for fragrances that are different from the norm.
2 observations 1. viking as your new signature scent with that beard...suggested ;) 2. probably you hate freshies because your country is cold almost all year round :) great video as usual.waiting for the Aventus bashing next ;)
Joy amin My best reviewer .. You're absolutely right . In the Middle East, winter is not cold. There are perfumes I did not like or understand it .. like valentino uomo intense .. pure havane its heavy in our climate . We love sauvage .. blue de chanell .. ADG profumo .. invictus .. 1 million lucy .. And many of this line
thank you brother saleh...actually weather has huge impact of fragrance selection...for example in here this part of Asia weather is mostly hot and humid, we need more citrus and fresh elements in our frags....sauvage works like magic here :)
Canada is like the uk weather-wise but more extreme, especially the east. The heat is hotter and the cold is colder. In the northern hemisphere u get to use a wider range of fragrance more often. I hate sauvage because it smells like something that cleans the toilet
It's rare to see a negative video nowadays on much of anything from the top you tube reviewers. No one seems to want to jeopardize free gifts and sponsorship from vendors. I appreciate your willingness to step forward.
Ummmmm, I own plenty of Dior genius. As much as I like the Dior Homme line and Fahrenheit line sprayers, they are definitely not the same. Try again smart one 🙄
I love Bleu de Chanel EDP and Parfum; I like Sauvage EDP. I wear them because I like them. If I get compliments, that’s just extra. My FIRST consideration when I buy or wear a fragrance is “do I like this scent”. I respect your opinions and appreciate your clarification. I thought you were just being a snob because they were popular and/or beneath you. Thanks again! Good video! 👍🏼
Sauvage's strength is in its utlility and performance. There is something in the fresh yet sweet metallic / ambroxan vibe that females find very attractive and distinctly masculine. Basic as it is, It just works wonders as a so called "dumb reach" fragrance. No doubt the reason its so popular.
It's good, not great all this hype over the years and its just an overpriced freshie made by dior I'm new to the game and I've definitely smelled better with my 60+ collection
I find it refreshing that your honest about YOUR preference. In my opinion I believe that some of these reviewers are not as fond of they're content as a viewer would like to believe. I personally watch reviewers to get info on the product before I pull the trigger. And usually my taste is similar to the reviewer(s). It's been awhile when can we hear from you again?
I'm with you and here is why: Bleu de Chanel EDT smells too sharp and smells like mass produced shower gel, Dior Sauvage smells so chemically like some laundry detergent so much so that I swapped my bottle after 2 days. So both of those have that synthetic generic vibe like deodorant/shower gel etc. However Bleu de Chanel EDP is not bad at all, sharp vibe from EDT is at the minimum so it is synthetic but pleasant
Marc - good video. I agree with you about your total take on compliments. Personally, it's nice to be complimented and I like it. Having said that, I also have to like wearing the fragrance as well. I own both Bleu and Sauvage and prefer Bleu, though I have to admit both fragrances just feel 'boring' to me.
I 100% agree with you. If I don't like the way it smells, why should I buy it? I'm going to hate the way I smell? What sense does that make.. Lol.. I actually don't like Acqua Di Gio Profumo, yet is in so many Top 10s.. I have my tastes, I wear my colognes because of how it makes me feel about myself, which enhances my self esteem. It completes my look of the day. Hence the reason the term Scent of the Day exists. Heck, in my he-bag, I generally carry 2 or 3 different colognes with me to satisfy my ADHD. Sometimes, I just feel like smelling a specific cologne for no reason what so ever. Which is why I love this fragrance community. If I don't agree with one reviewer, I don't have to continue watching their channel. I find myself in agreement with your nose, so I always come back back to your chanel since at least 2010. You are true to your nose and not the trends.
I can understand the appeal of Bleu de Chanel. But Sauvage is a synthetic mess. No one would say it smells ‘bad’ but definitly not quality nor distinctive
I believe strongly in ‘wear what you like not what people tell you to like’. Having said that I do respect your opinion and I understand where you are coming from especially if you have more bottles then the average fragrance wearer. There’s A LOT of fragrances out there!!!! And to me if u smell one ‘blue’ fragrance you smelt a lot of them. Bleu de Chanel and Sauvage and the blue frags are ok but I would personally pass on them for that reason alone. But they’re not bad. Just way more original stuff available out there thats better worth the time and money. Just my two cents. But at the end of the day u gotta wear what U like. Good video!
Great vid and great points, especially with the compliments. I don't understand the obsession, they mean nothing, it's just someone being socially normal to you as far as I can tell. If you wear what you want to wear, you'll get compliments anyway, since you'll be owning it. Not specifically about BdC or Sauvage, but I also agree that safe doesn't have to be boring too. Cheers!
Awesome vid. Pulled the trigger on bdc parfum last summer and called it good on the blues. Good rainy day frag, but about to pull that trigger on Narciso per your rec, so shes got some company. Love what you did there with the highlighted comment btw.
I have also strongly disliked both of these fragrances since their inception. I do however wear Luna Rossa carbon which often is compared with sauvage. The difference is that carbon lacks something that I find very offensive
This is one of the greatest videos ever made, and something that resonates with all serious collectors once they get it. Chanel and Dior couldn't make a bad fragrance if they tried but these two fragrances have no personality or character, it's like dating a model or driving a 911. That's great for certain occasions and it could be the life for some people but it's going to end tragically for a nontrivial swathe of the population. They are great as anchors for comparison purposes as you progress through collecting fragrances but they can never become staples or signature scents. They are meant to be discarded by all serious collectors.
I think Sauvage is ok, but just not my style. I really don't like the opening, but the dry down is ok. Haven't tried Bleu de Chanel. You made some excellent points! I actually like critical videos, like this one. One of the fragrances that I think is overhyped is D&G The One. I bought a full bottle after watching so many reviews about how great is is and how many compliments it gets. When I tried it on myself, I just wasn't impressed.
Key words Wear what you like!! Gotta respect that. Solid video.. I love Sauvage and BDC Parfum but I also love Encre Noire and Gucci guilty absolute.. And I def understand why people hate Sauvage bc I hated it too until I actually wore it.. For me it's a great summer scent. To each his own #RESPECT
I thought there's something wrong with my nose when I smelled EXACLTY these 2 FRAGNANCES !!! SAME reaction for these 2 'Populars'...No aromatic smell at all...
Mark, one the reviewers I respect the most, I have to say that I respect your taste and your opinions as well, I may not agree with you sometimes like this one and is not that I don't agree with you not liking this two fragrances, you don't like them and that's fine, to me is just a matter of personal taste, but I think they do have a personality maybe not the one you want or like is just different but they do, I got to say that I really like BDC I've wore since it came out and is not because it got me so many compliments, I found it very versatile and easy to wear and is a crow pleaser you wont bother no one I think. But like I say I do respect your personal taste, good video man, it helps to get to know better other points of views and different opinions, keep it up dude.
Not being a hater, your channel helped get me into fragrances and I’ll always appreciate that. But you had to know it would be controversial to slam these two, boring as they are.
There is a difference between bashing and giving an opinion. Watch the video again and maybe you'll see that he gave a detailed critique of the fragrances and even a few jokes regarding the "views" and "controversial" nature of these fragrances.
Thanks for the review. I think the wide popularity of these fragrances are also an additional reason that discourage me from applying them. However, i just like them and apply them 2 or 3 times during the whole year.
Marc here is as idea for a new series for your channel: have you thought about going to France and doing a fragrance/wine/food video series?? This could expand your reach my friend
They’re just OK. They get the job done. But for anyone who keeps exploring they end up finding better scents. BDC much better as a composition than Sauvage. But does get boring after a while. Great to hear your honest thoughts brother. That’s how it should be. Criticism is a good thing
Love wearing what I want. Ultra male for example is absolutely amazing, even though it smells a little on the fruity side. I don't give a s**t. Love rocking it on the weekend.
i wear Sauvage & BdC EDP. compliments is probably the most overrated subject ever, i like to think i’m a decent looking guy and i get more compliments on my clothes and style rather than a fragrance. it’s very rare to get a fragrance compliment, it’s hard for me to believe when fragrances give a reviewer so many “unsolicited” compliments
Totally agree with you 👌 there should be no hateful comments here it all comes down to your first point, wear what you want to wear no matter what someone says about it on RUclips or anywhere for that matter, if you like it then wear it.
I really enjoyed this one. My collection isn't even a fraction of your's. And I totally agree. Used to love Bleu. But it bores me now. I like to be intrigued, emboldened, inspired, and made to feel creative when I wear something. Nice video and riff on the topic.
I enjoy both of these fragrances for sure. However I can see exactly where you’re coming from. Especially when it comes to Sauvage, it’s so scratchy and synthetic compared to BDC. I’m happy to have them in my collection. They just don’t get worn as much as my niche fragrances or fragrances within the same category. Always like hearing your take and opinion.
Bleu de Chanel is something my brothers generation was into so it's something I always pass over. Sauvage is something that everyone from my generation wears (if they do wear fragrance) which is fine but when I smell Sauvage I just get that pepper smack in the face and I don't like it. I much prefer the way Versace Man smooths the pepper.
wow I m in ur league than, I also hate these 2 darlings. And Marc can u please do some reviews on oil and attars eg. Nabeel's spirit of dubai, Ensar oudh and Ajmal Private Collection.
As a fraghead with around 50 bottles I am not wowed by either of these but the have their place as a blind reach clubbing/ social meet up fragrance. But I loved your breakdown on why they weren't for you.
I can go for long periods of time without any compliments, even from the supposed compliment "monsters". People will compliment you if that is the type of person they are and they like you. If they don't like you or if they keep to themselves, chances are, it doesn't matter, you aren't going to get a compliment. IMO, if I am out and about, work, friends, whatever, I wear whatever the hell I want if I enjoy it. However, my woman has particular scents she loves, likes, and hates. Some of the ones she hates I love, which is natural, but I don't wear those around her because I don't want to be offputting. For example, she loves Encre Noire (which is surprising to me), but hates Encre Noire A L'Extreme. Like for her, the original is an 8.5, while L'Extreme is a 1. So you never know what people will enjoy. I believe when people go for the compliment "monsters", they are simply referring to a mass appealing scent that isn't so polarizing.
Better quality version of Sauvage and Bleu De Chanel in the designers, for wearing in the office for me would be Grey Vetitver by Tom Ford. EDP version. I used to have a bottle Bleu De Chanel EDT, i did think it was overrated. EDP is slightly better as its darker and sweeter. But overall for this genre of fragrance Grey Vetitver is my favourite for the office and its underrated in the fragcom.
Who said that 'well built' fragrances had to be naturalistic? Most really good fragrances are some combination of natural and synthetic elements. Do you think the great Dior Fahrenheit is natural... it is gasoline...?
Looks like you have struck quite a few peoples ivory tower, haha. I appreciate your take Robes! Disregard those that can't take a difference of opinion.
I bought Sauvage EDP - wasn’t that impressed.Then BDC EDP - liked it but slightly disappointed. Got my nose on BDC Parfum and I think it’s sensational.
Niche snob!! XD No, jokes aside, personally I think ambroxan ruined most of the releases ten years back to nowadays, but I believe it's a matter of 'nose'... I just cant tolerate that note (and cashmeran, another popular molecule)
I’ve been on a kick in which I wear fragrances that are marketed towards women. J’Adore by Dior and every version of J’Adore smells amazing. One amazing thing is how many different options in concentration For instance, J’Adore is offered in an EDT, EDP, EDP Absolu, Essence de Parfum, and Extrait De Parfum. Each strength is a different interpretation of the same scent. It’s pretty cool to be able to smell the original perfume DNA, but yet also be able to notice the difference On thing I absolutely love doing applying the J’Adore parfum extrait behind my ears, 2 sprays of J’Adore L’Or (Essence de Parfum) on my neck, 1 spray of J’Adore Absolu in the creases of my elbows, then lastly, I spray one spray of the original EDP on each wrist, behind each kneecap, and then 2 sprays down the inside of my shirt. It sounds like a lot of perfume, which it is, BUT, it isn’t overwhelming, because the perfume is more spread out. I sprayed it on just like that before I went to a party the other day. I had 3 people/women tell me that I smelled “delicious” after they hugged me. No, not after I walked into the room, but after they hugged me which meant my fragrance was nice and close to me (mind you, I’m a 23 year old guy wearing perfume that’s marketed for women, and not one person said “you smell like a woman”) Don’t worry about smelling like a man or a woman. Worry about smelling simply amazing. That’s the only thing you should worry about when you pull the trigger to your fragrance. If you’re worried about smelling like a man or woman, come out of the closet. Only closeted gays, who don’t want to be found out, worry about shit like that🖤
Love love love Sauvage....it's my signature scent...great freshy..I love the smell....never got my nose on BDC yet but Sauvage EDT and EDP are both awesome... But respect your view Marc...atb Lee
Marc I don’t disagree with your take. Reason being, I feel the same way. I do own both of them. My wife loves them on me. That’s the only reason I still have it. So no hating here!
Do you plan on keeping bleu chanel and sauvage still in your collection since you dont like them mark? Or will give or sell them to somebody who would enjoy them?
Certain scents can give me a headache and both of these fragrances which I own don’t. They are easy to wear in warm weather. Are they my all time favorites? No, but they get a lot of compliments.
Well done Bro.That's exactly what I would expect from you.I can't stand Sauvage and gave it away.Now Bleu is another story for me.I actually think the edt smells good and serves as a dumb reach.Keep cranking em out.
This is why I watch your channel...wear scents that you like. F&ck the compliments. Wanted your recommendation on a versatile house, everything thing from fresh scents to dark scents to formal scents etc. Bottle price range $100 to $200.
I couldn't agree more with you on Sauvage! It was probably my 3rd fragrance purchase of my 40+ fragrances and it's still 98% full and the only reason its missing 2% is bc I keep going back to spray it to see why ppl continue to praise it. Each and every time I go back and spray it, i say the exact same thing as you..."smells like shit to my nose."
For me Ive found that smelling a frag that I just sprayed on my wrist is different than the whiff you get when someone is wearing it. Sauvage for me is definitely better from distance. Most people that smell your scent don't go up to your wrist and sniff. They smell from a distance
Fearless commentary. Objective commentary. This needs to be shown to all young Frag/NoseHeads. Strong reasons stated. Incredibly synthetic smelling. Incredibly. Smells as fake as the plastic on a new computer monitor. Well I can say it "pedestrian odours for pedestrian people". These cologne's reflect a bit about our species. Respectfully.
I have a different take. I like both of them so I’ll wear both of them. Most guys I know don’t even wear a fragrance so these won’t be overused in my area. Maybe it depends on where you live. I also like many of the Bleu type scents. I prefer sweet fragrances but for spring and summer, I like both of these. 🇺🇸
I don't have tons of frags like Marc , yet I hate both these frags. They are both offensive to my nose , they are harsh , synthetic , and a signature scent for duschbags. I can't imagine a smart guy wearing both theses scents. Marc , I know you would agree with me but you cannot agree with me in public.
i kinda like the bleu de chanel. i dont love it, but it performs well, is kinda interesting but boring compared to most out there, but Sauvage is just gross. its cloying, synthetic and feels like a layer of plastic, soffocating your own natural smell, instead of blending with it.
Nice one. Your taste is your taste, the people who complain about this video just has to see something else. That being said I like Sauvage myself and don't care that much about Blue...each nose likes what it likes.
Same here, not my cuppa personally but if you love it wear it. Sauvage Elixir I do like a lot tho as it’s different thank god from the original and I enjoy that lavender
To be honest, I used to be hesitant on Sauvage, but I goddamn love Bleu de Chanel. Seriously. It’s incredible. That being said it’s definitely not my favorite Chanel scent and it definitely isn’t their most unique. Sauvage is definitely a trend setter and a commentary on what’s popular, but I’ve learned to like it for what it is.
Pretty cool your honest take, educated and thoughtful. Strangely I simply disagree because my nose likes those two. In truth everyone's nose is different, we all actually smell differently. I wished I loved YSL-DH but I hate it and it was expensive. Of my modest 20, Dior-S is my unintentional favorite... A blind test confirmed this. I just like it and it has more girls comming up and hugging me and catching a smell. Others that do well on me are as far as ladies sneaking a hug are, Valentino, Spice bomb extreme, Aventus, Pure Havane, V-Eros and for my own nose I also like some cheapies: Clayborne Lucky, V-archer, Clayborne for men and and even goofy Drakkar. Its like beer just because its expensive doesn't mean I will like it. We simply like what we like. The most important take is your honest opinion and it shines through in this video.
I don't wanna be like everybody else either, but I don't write off good fragrances just for the sake of being different. I can understand just not being a fan of the blues tho. Sauvage is debatable, but BdC is one of the safest scents of all time (albeit boring).
This 'blue trend' is a blessing for me, this is exactly what I like about let's say, universal fragraces: aromatic, peppery with a hint of fruity freshness. I agree with personal tastes, but man, One Million and Le Male... I can't understand why are they popular in the first place, they're nauseating sweet, I can't stand smelling someone wearing them more than half an hour...
I like dior sauvage in the hottest days of summer because it projects all day. Besides that, never use it anymore since my collection has grown. Great video.
I enjoy both, even if a lot of people do own then they are popular for a reason. Both fresh and masculine . Give me these two over any of the sweetie unisex scents that are popular right now
It seems to me that drydown is a thing of the past.Whether that is to do with reformulation or modern tastes I really dont know,but fragrances have become too safe for my taste.Nowadays everything seems so linear,shame really as now you have to trudge through e bay to get the classic version of a favourite perfume.
Well said Marc! Honesty is always an admirable trait in a person. A reviewer that says they love everything that is trending probably isn't too credible.
Such a self-indulgent video
let's pin this for you.
@@robes08 😂
@@robes08 is a sauvage!!! 🤣
Everyone has their haters..
@@robes08 blue de chanel parfum is the best of the bdc's
Dude, 80 percent of guys don’t even wear frags. Assuming that 10% of the remaining 20% wear these you’re not going to “smell like everyone else.” That said, frags - even the same frags - smell different on different peeps.
Lorne I agree with you
Lorne Kaiser yep, i mean when i walk around popular shopping malls i rarely smell a fragrance on a guy. I smell more perfume on women. Yes ive smelled Sauvage and Aventus on men before, but its still very uncommon for me to experience that, i also have not smelled Acqua Di Gio on a guy in years and years!!!!
said similar thing. watch several "man on the street" opinion videos where a YT reviewer goes out to ask random people which one they like...they smell and pick one. VERY VERY VERY few random people will know and identify what they were given to smell, even if they're the all time top seller/popular fragrances. you can basically wear anything and it will have a complete mystery smell to just about everyone you pass by. you will NOT smell like "everyone" with the "mass appeal" product you chose.
I have smelled Sauvage 1 time in the wild. I think it depends on where you live as well, so just modify accordingly.
@@DoomiePookie theres like 4 people who wear acuqa di gio at my work. I love the scent and it’s a good daily wear especially running errands. But walking in crowds at my job all you can smell is acuqa di gio.
I never liked Dior Sauvage. Never understood the hype. I like Bleu de Chanel Parfum. It is a nice and refreshing safe scent
I blind bought dior sauvage worst mistake ever i hate it lol
Very rare to find 2 men who feel the same as me!!!
@@Bxflee I hate both and I swear I don't get the hype! Bleu de Chanel smell like any typical lemon aftershave and Dior Sauvage I just don't like it period.
Thanks, Marc. Absolute validity in your thoughts here. You’re not stepping on anyone’s toes, you’re simply being true to yourself. I’m still baffled when people get upset at someone else for not liking something. That just doesn’t make any sense to me. It’s just like getting mad at your friend because they’re not crazy about mac-n-cheese. We like what we like. You da man. ✌🏾
I enjoy my freshies which include these two scents. I enjoy them because no one(guys) wears cologne in my social circles. After a fresh shave and shower there’s nothing better than throwing on a clean scent. I have a 100 plus bottles to chose from and everything I have covers every occasion and season. Favorite part of my morning routine is picking out my scent of the day.
Honestly, the only thing that matters is personal taste or preference !
no it's not. please wear nice smelling frags. Sauvage is particularly horrendous
Indeed too each their own
I’ve smelled hundreds of fragrances and don’t care about compliments. I still like both Sauvage and BDC. I don’t find them boring or generic. Sauvage in particular has a defined personality. Whether you like that personality or not is a different question. Sauvage has to be one of the most polarizing “safe” scents of all time.
You should check out the Coach Platinum.. It surprised me over the original and how bland it was, that tge Platinum actually had some character to it. I have been sincere pleased with it.
@@harveytrevino2257 Coach Platinum is nasty.
Sauvage just smells too much like Axe or some other cheap body spray for teenagers to me. I couldn't justify spending $90 on it at all. BDC is more unique, especially when it came out cause it was one of the first dark aquatics but now there's a lot of similar fragrances that are cheaper. Chanel and Dior have better offerings than those juggernauts.
Scotty Haines they’re not my favorite Chanel or Dior either but I do enjoy them and find them more distinctive than their detractors do
Generally I am so sad more men don’t wear fragrances because I love them. And I love tbese two. Some men want to wear frags that women like and I hugely support that. But I have a few frags that I love that I know people around me do not and I still wear them because they make me happy. But deep down I’m sad that people don’t love what I love. It’s takes a lot of the fun out of it. But I still wear them. Haha.
I love what you love Brenda even though I don't know what it is.
I would love to smell great for the opposite sex but Not a ppl pleaser i love creed aventus
Marc your an inspiration. I started watching fragrance reviews over 10 years ago when Brandon, jrwriter, the doc, Tim and yourself first started. It’s sad to see how down the drain the community has gotten. We have reviewers that are afraid to speak up and honestly review a fragrance out of fear of offending a sponsor or a house that sends them free merchandise. Every video is a built around an ad or them trying to sell their own brand. It’s a breath of fresh air to see how pure your videos still are. Your the last OG.
The answer is simple, “I don’t want to smell like everyone else”! I agree with you Marc, have a backbone and look for fragrances that are different from the norm.
Yep correct; ch men prive men is better to me
I have never in my life smelled these on anyone never
@@Davethegoat19 that's bc these are only popular within the fragrance community. Probably 80+ % of guys dont wear any fragrance to begin with
@@13_faces excalty so wear what ever you want to spray
2 observations
1. viking as your new signature scent with that beard...suggested ;)
2. probably you hate freshies because your country is cold almost all year round :)
great video as usual.waiting for the Aventus bashing next ;)
Joy amin My best reviewer .. You're absolutely right . In the Middle East, winter is not cold. There are perfumes I did not like or understand it .. like valentino uomo intense .. pure havane its heavy in our climate . We love sauvage .. blue de chanell .. ADG profumo .. invictus .. 1 million lucy .. And many of this line
thank you brother saleh...actually weather has huge impact of fragrance selection...for example in here this part of Asia weather is mostly hot and humid, we need more citrus and fresh elements in our frags....sauvage works like magic here :)
You know nothing about Canada, lol)))
By the way, he loves Virgin Island Water,,, summer staple
Canada is like the uk weather-wise but more extreme, especially the east. The heat is hotter and the cold is colder. In the northern hemisphere u get to use a wider range of fragrance more often. I hate sauvage because it smells like something that cleans the toilet
It's rare to see a negative video nowadays on much of anything from the top you tube reviewers. No one seems to want to jeopardize free gifts and sponsorship from vendors. I appreciate your willingness to step forward.
no one needs anyone to rep savage, it's a number one seller.
My favorite part of Sauvage is how great the sprayer is 😂😂. Honestly it is one of the best sprayer nozzles I own. Is it just me?
Ummmmm, I own plenty of Dior genius. As much as I like the Dior Homme line and Fahrenheit line sprayers, they are definitely not the same. Try again smart one 🙄
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Dior have the best sprayer in the game, period!
That sprayer is fantastic, I agree.
(Pro tip) The atomizer on Dior Sauvage is compatible with many other houses. I currently have it on my YSL bottle & it works perfectly.
I love Bleu de Chanel EDP and Parfum; I like Sauvage EDP. I wear them because I like them. If I get compliments, that’s just extra. My FIRST consideration when I buy or wear a fragrance is “do I like this scent”.
I respect your opinions and appreciate your clarification. I thought you were just being a snob because they were popular and/or beneath you. Thanks again! Good video! 👍🏼
Is there any difference between edp and parfum bdc?
I'm also waiting for this blue trend to stop.
Sauvage's strength is in its utlility and performance. There is something in the fresh yet sweet metallic / ambroxan vibe that females find very attractive and distinctly masculine. Basic as it is, It just works wonders as a so called "dumb reach" fragrance. No doubt the reason its so popular.
Oh yes....and it does smell like a toilet cleaner. So much for the taste of the average female!
@@robertarmstrong6015 :D
Just sprayed some Sauvage while watching this video....it's a great scent
its for people who love toilet water
Facts. I sprayed on this morning
@@fraghead4134 well I guess I like toilet water 🤷🏿♂️
It sucks. You obviously haven't smelled alot of fragrances.
It's good, not great all this hype over the years and its just an overpriced freshie made by dior I'm new to the game and I've definitely smelled better with my 60+ collection
I find it refreshing that your honest about YOUR preference. In my opinion I believe that some of these reviewers are not as fond of they're content as a viewer would like to believe. I personally watch reviewers to get info on the product before I pull the trigger. And usually my taste is similar to the reviewer(s). It's been awhile when can we hear from you again?
I'm with you and here is why: Bleu de Chanel EDT smells too sharp and smells like mass produced shower gel, Dior Sauvage smells so chemically like some laundry detergent so much so that I swapped my bottle after 2 days. So both of those have that synthetic generic vibe like deodorant/shower gel etc. However Bleu de Chanel EDP is not bad at all, sharp vibe from EDT is at the minimum so it is synthetic but pleasant
Marc - good video. I agree with you about your total take on compliments. Personally, it's nice to be complimented and I like it. Having said that, I also have to like wearing the fragrance as well. I own both Bleu and Sauvage and prefer Bleu, though I have to admit both fragrances just feel 'boring' to me.
I 100% agree with you. If I don't like the way it smells, why should I buy it? I'm going to hate the way I smell? What sense does that make.. Lol.. I actually don't like Acqua Di Gio Profumo, yet is in so many Top 10s.. I have my tastes, I wear my colognes because of how it makes me feel about myself, which enhances my self esteem. It completes my look of the day. Hence the reason the term Scent of the Day exists. Heck, in my he-bag, I generally carry 2 or 3 different colognes with me to satisfy my ADHD. Sometimes, I just feel like smelling a specific cologne for no reason what so ever.
Which is why I love this fragrance community. If I don't agree with one reviewer, I don't have to continue watching their channel. I find myself in agreement with your nose, so I always come back back to your chanel since at least 2010. You are true to your nose and not the trends.
To be fair, the people that love them aren’t generally fragheads. A lot of us find them boring.
AW Where are you getting your info from? Most “fragheads” I’m aware of like these scents, particularly bdc
I can understand the appeal of Bleu de Chanel. But Sauvage is a synthetic mess. No one would say it smells ‘bad’ but definitly not quality nor distinctive
+1 BDC edt is really boring
I believe strongly in ‘wear what you like not what people tell you to like’. Having said that I do respect your opinion and I understand where you are coming from especially if you have more bottles then the average fragrance wearer. There’s A LOT of fragrances out there!!!! And to me if u smell one ‘blue’ fragrance you smelt a lot of them. Bleu de Chanel and Sauvage and the blue frags are ok but I would personally pass on them for that reason alone. But they’re not bad. Just way more original stuff available out there thats better worth the time and money. Just my two cents. But at the end of the day u gotta wear what U like. Good video!
lol. Thought I was alone on sauvage. Bleu I don’t mind.
I SWEAR!!! Sauvage smells like scented cleaning supplies for me.
Smells like absolute shittt
Neither win for me haha
Great vid and great points, especially with the compliments. I don't understand the obsession, they mean nothing, it's just someone being socially normal to you as far as I can tell. If you wear what you want to wear, you'll get compliments anyway, since you'll be owning it. Not specifically about BdC or Sauvage, but I also agree that safe doesn't have to be boring too. Cheers!
Awesome vid. Pulled the trigger on bdc parfum last summer and called it good on the blues. Good rainy day frag, but about to pull that trigger on Narciso per your rec, so shes got some company.
Love what you did there with the highlighted comment btw.
Marc is becoming a true Canadian Lumberjack with the beard, You're gonna rock this winter man!
I'm ready for it, no scarf for me.
I have also strongly disliked both of these fragrances since their inception. I do however wear Luna Rossa carbon which often is compared with sauvage. The difference is that carbon lacks something that I find very offensive
I have bleu de chanel EDP and its much better than EDT. Less harsh, deeper and more mature/sophisticated in my estimation.
This is one of the greatest videos ever made, and something that resonates with all serious collectors once they get it. Chanel and Dior couldn't make a bad fragrance if they tried but these two fragrances have no personality or character, it's like dating a model or driving a 911. That's great for certain occasions and it could be the life for some people but it's going to end tragically for a nontrivial swathe of the population. They are great as anchors for comparison purposes as you progress through collecting fragrances but they can never become staples or signature scents. They are meant to be discarded by all serious collectors.
Thank you for your thoughts! Great comment
I think Sauvage is ok, but just not my style. I really don't like the opening, but the dry down is ok. Haven't tried Bleu de Chanel.
You made some excellent points! I actually like critical videos, like this one.
One of the fragrances that I think is overhyped is D&G The One. I bought a full bottle after watching so many reviews about how great is is and how many compliments it gets. When I tried it on myself, I just wasn't impressed.
The One sucks.
I'd love to see some budget fragrances. Not all of us can spare $100+ for colognes
Bleu de Chanel Parfum is amazing!!!!
I agree it is really good.
Pfew such a relief i thought i was the only one on sauvage , blue i can bare but not pick.thx man you r a genuine.
Just tried Dior Sauvage today, 4hrs later my arm still smells like liquid black pepper
Smells like bug spray!
like both parfum versions, but the rest(edp & edt) are just so-so unless I'm in the mood, respect your opinions tho
I want to move on to the EDP's of these and see if my thoughts changed then the parfum. We will see.
Key words Wear what you like!! Gotta respect that. Solid video.. I love Sauvage and BDC Parfum but I also love Encre Noire and Gucci guilty absolute.. And I def understand why people hate Sauvage bc I hated it too until I actually wore it.. For me it's a great summer scent. To each his own #RESPECT
I thought there's something wrong with my nose when I smelled EXACLTY these 2 FRAGNANCES !!! SAME reaction for these 2 'Populars'...No aromatic smell at all...
You should always be true to yourself. Which is why I love your channel. You tell it like it is for you and your nose. 💝
Mark, one the reviewers I respect the most, I have to say that I respect your taste and your opinions as well, I may not agree with you sometimes like this one and is not that I don't agree with you not liking this two fragrances, you don't like them and that's fine, to me is just a matter of personal taste, but I think they do have a personality maybe not the one you want or like is just different but they do, I got to say that I really like BDC I've wore since it came out and is not because it got me so many compliments, I found it very versatile and easy to wear and is a crow pleaser you wont bother no one I think. But like I say I do respect your personal taste, good video man, it helps to get to know better other points of views and different opinions, keep it up dude.
Dior and Chanel want to make money, hence “safe” releases like these. You want views, which is most likely why you made a video bashing these scents.
Yea the channel needed a good boost :)
Not being a hater, your channel helped get me into fragrances and I’ll always appreciate that. But you had to know it would be controversial to slam these two, boring as they are.
There is a difference between bashing and giving an opinion. Watch the video again and maybe you'll see that he gave a detailed critique of the fragrances and even a few jokes regarding the "views" and "controversial" nature of these fragrances.
Jesse Gonzalez Sorry not watching it again
I actually liked a Dylan blue more cause it reminds me of both
Oh god, u speak my mind after 2 years, cheers brother
I hate dylan blue but i like the versace homme better
Watching this video wearing Dior Sauvage. Oh well......
Hahaha great comment
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Thanks for the review. I think the wide popularity of these fragrances are also an additional reason that discourage me from applying them. However, i just like them and apply them 2 or 3 times during the whole year.
Marc here is as idea for a new series for your channel: have you thought about going to France and doing a fragrance/wine/food video series?? This could expand your reach my friend
They’re just OK. They get the job done. But for anyone who keeps exploring they end up finding better scents. BDC much better as a composition than Sauvage. But does get boring after a while. Great to hear your honest thoughts brother. That’s how it should be. Criticism is a good thing
Love wearing what I want. Ultra male for example is absolutely amazing, even though it smells a little on the fruity side. I don't give a s**t. Love rocking it on the weekend.
i wear Sauvage & BdC EDP. compliments is probably the most overrated subject ever, i like to think i’m a decent looking guy and i get more compliments on my clothes and style rather than a fragrance. it’s very rare to get a fragrance compliment, it’s hard for me to believe when fragrances give a reviewer so many “unsolicited” compliments
Totally agree with you 👌 there should be no hateful comments here it all comes down to your first point, wear what you want to wear no matter what someone says about it on RUclips or anywhere for that matter, if you like it then wear it.
I appreciate your honesty. It's nice to see still alive in the reviewer's circle. Not a sell out,, and I salute you for that.
I really enjoyed this one. My collection isn't even a fraction of your's. And I totally agree. Used to love Bleu. But it bores me now. I like to be intrigued, emboldened, inspired, and made to feel creative when I wear something. Nice video and riff on the topic.
Thanks for your honestly on these two. I tend to agree with you. But even if I didn't agree with you, I think your critiques are fair.
I enjoy both of these fragrances for sure. However I can see exactly where you’re coming from. Especially when it comes to Sauvage, it’s so scratchy and synthetic compared to BDC. I’m happy to have them in my collection. They just don’t get worn as much as my niche fragrances or fragrances within the same category. Always like hearing your take and opinion.
Bleu de Chanel is something my brothers generation was into so it's something I always pass over. Sauvage is something that everyone from my generation wears (if they do wear fragrance) which is fine but when I smell Sauvage I just get that pepper smack in the face and I don't like it. I much prefer the way Versace Man smooths the pepper.
wow I m in ur league than, I also hate these 2 darlings. And Marc can u please do some reviews on oil and attars eg. Nabeel's spirit of dubai, Ensar oudh and Ajmal Private Collection.
As a fraghead with around 50 bottles I am not wowed by either of these but the have their place as a blind reach clubbing/ social meet up fragrance.
But I loved your breakdown on why they weren't for you.
I agree with Dior Sauvage after a while it gives me a headache. I do however love the edp version of bleu de Chanel it's a nice fresh masculine scent.
I can go for long periods of time without any compliments, even from the supposed compliment "monsters". People will compliment you if that is the type of person they are and they like you. If they don't like you or if they keep to themselves, chances are, it doesn't matter, you aren't going to get a compliment. IMO, if I am out and about, work, friends, whatever, I wear whatever the hell I want if I enjoy it. However, my woman has particular scents she loves, likes, and hates. Some of the ones she hates I love, which is natural, but I don't wear those around her because I don't want to be offputting. For example, she loves Encre Noire (which is surprising to me), but hates Encre Noire A L'Extreme. Like for her, the original is an 8.5, while L'Extreme is a 1. So you never know what people will enjoy. I believe when people go for the compliment "monsters", they are simply referring to a mass appealing scent that isn't so polarizing.
I’ve been watching you since I was a sophomore age 15 and binge all your videos from 09 now I’m 21 and a senior in college
Better quality version of Sauvage and Bleu De Chanel in the designers, for wearing in the office for me would be Grey Vetitver by Tom Ford. EDP version. I used to have a bottle Bleu De Chanel EDT, i did think it was overrated. EDP is slightly better as its darker and sweeter. But overall for this genre of fragrance Grey Vetitver is my favourite for the office and its underrated in the fragcom.
Who said that 'well built' fragrances had to be naturalistic? Most really good fragrances are some combination of natural and synthetic elements. Do you think the great Dior Fahrenheit is natural... it is gasoline...?
Looks like you have struck quite a few peoples ivory tower, haha. I appreciate your take Robes! Disregard those that can't take a difference of opinion.
I bought Sauvage EDP - wasn’t that impressed.Then BDC EDP - liked it but slightly disappointed. Got my nose on BDC Parfum and I think it’s sensational.
Niche snob!! XD No, jokes aside, personally I think ambroxan ruined most of the releases ten years back to nowadays, but I believe it's a matter of 'nose'... I just cant tolerate that note (and cashmeran, another popular molecule)
I’ve been on a kick in which I wear fragrances that are marketed towards women.
J’Adore by Dior and every version of J’Adore smells amazing.
One amazing thing is how many different options in concentration
For instance, J’Adore is offered in an EDT, EDP, EDP Absolu, Essence de Parfum, and Extrait De Parfum.
Each strength is a different interpretation of the same scent.
It’s pretty cool to be able to smell the original perfume DNA, but yet also be able to notice the difference
On thing I absolutely love doing applying the J’Adore parfum extrait behind my ears, 2 sprays of J’Adore L’Or (Essence de Parfum) on my neck, 1 spray of J’Adore Absolu in the creases of my elbows, then lastly, I spray one spray of the original EDP on each wrist, behind each kneecap, and then 2 sprays down the inside of my shirt.
It sounds like a lot of perfume, which it is, BUT, it isn’t overwhelming, because the perfume is more spread out.
I sprayed it on just like that before I went to a party the other day.
I had 3 people/women tell me that I smelled “delicious” after they hugged me. No, not after I walked into the room, but after they hugged me which meant my fragrance was nice and close to me (mind you, I’m a 23 year old guy wearing perfume that’s marketed for women, and not one person said “you smell like a woman”)
Don’t worry about smelling like a man or a woman.
Worry about smelling simply amazing. That’s the only thing you should worry about when you pull the trigger to your fragrance.
If you’re worried about smelling like a man or woman, come out of the closet. Only closeted gays, who don’t want to be found out, worry about shit like that🖤
Love love love Sauvage....it's my signature scent...great freshy..I love the smell....never got my nose on BDC yet but Sauvage EDT and EDP are both awesome...
But respect your view Marc...atb Lee
Looking like a boss with the beard.
Mark is an Aquarius
Marc I don’t disagree with your take. Reason being, I feel the same way. I do own both of them. My wife loves them on me. That’s the only reason I still have it. So no hating here!
CoachRob wears what the ladies like. The point here, don't be a tool and where what you like.
What about the why Marc doesn't like Aventus video, I want to see that video too
Do you plan on keeping bleu chanel and sauvage still in your collection since you dont like them mark? Or will give or sell them to somebody who would enjoy them?
I never sold a fragrance, taste change and I'm a collector.
Certain scents can give me a headache and both of these fragrances which I own don’t. They are easy to wear in warm weather. Are they my all time favorites? No, but they get a lot of compliments.
Well done Bro.That's exactly what I would expect from you.I can't stand Sauvage and gave it away.Now Bleu is another story for me.I actually think the edt smells good and serves as a dumb reach.Keep cranking em out.
This is why I watch your channel...wear scents that you like. F&ck the compliments. Wanted your recommendation on a versatile house, everything thing from fresh scents to dark scents to formal scents etc. Bottle price range $100 to $200.
I couldn't agree more with you on Sauvage! It was probably my 3rd fragrance purchase of my 40+ fragrances and it's still 98% full and the only reason its missing 2% is bc I keep going back to spray it to see why ppl continue to praise it. Each and every time I go back and spray it, i say the exact same thing as you..."smells like shit to my nose."
100% shit is nasty!
For me Ive found that smelling a frag that I just sprayed on my wrist is different than the whiff you get when someone is wearing it. Sauvage for me is definitely better from distance. Most people that smell your scent don't go up to your wrist and sniff. They smell from a distance
Fearless commentary. Objective commentary.
This needs to be shown to all young Frag/NoseHeads.
Strong reasons stated. Incredibly synthetic smelling. Incredibly. Smells as fake as the plastic on a new computer monitor.
Well I can say it "pedestrian odours for pedestrian people".
These cologne's reflect a bit about our species.
Respectfully.
I have a different take. I like both of them so I’ll wear both of them. Most guys I know don’t even wear a fragrance so these won’t be overused in my area. Maybe it depends on where you live. I also like many of the Bleu type scents. I prefer sweet fragrances but for spring and summer, I like both of these. 🇺🇸
I don't have tons of frags like Marc , yet I hate both these frags. They are both offensive to my nose , they are harsh , synthetic , and a signature scent for duschbags. I can't imagine a smart guy wearing both theses scents. Marc , I know you would agree with me but you cannot agree with me in public.
I thought i liked you, but man, loving 1million and hating bleu …
I agree, I don’t like blue fragrances.. thought there was something wrong with me.
i kinda like the bleu de chanel. i dont love it, but it performs well, is kinda interesting but boring compared to most out there, but Sauvage is just gross. its cloying, synthetic and feels like a layer of plastic, soffocating your own natural smell, instead of blending with it.
Bleu de chanel smell like a common perfume here in the Philippines
it smells like a common perfume everywhere lol
i smelled them both, side by side and disliked them both. they smelled exactly the same.
BEARD IS FANTASTIC (for as long as it serves you Marc)!
Nice one. Your taste is your taste, the people who complain about this video just has to see something else. That being said I like Sauvage myself and don't care that much about Blue...each nose likes what it likes.
Same here, not my cuppa personally but if you love it wear it. Sauvage Elixir I do like a lot tho as it’s different thank god from the original and I enjoy that lavender
Fair enough! I do agree if you love it, wear it!
To be honest, I used to be hesitant on Sauvage, but I goddamn love Bleu de Chanel. Seriously. It’s incredible. That being said it’s definitely not my favorite Chanel scent and it definitely isn’t their most unique. Sauvage is definitely a trend setter and a commentary on what’s popular, but I’ve learned to like it for what it is.
Pretty cool your honest take, educated and thoughtful. Strangely I simply disagree because my nose likes those two. In truth everyone's nose is different, we all actually smell differently. I wished I loved YSL-DH but I hate it and it was expensive. Of my modest 20, Dior-S is my unintentional favorite... A blind test confirmed this. I just like it and it has more girls comming up and hugging me and catching a smell. Others that do well on me are as far as ladies sneaking a hug are, Valentino, Spice bomb extreme, Aventus, Pure Havane, V-Eros and for my own nose I also like some cheapies: Clayborne Lucky, V-archer, Clayborne for men and and even goofy Drakkar. Its like beer just because its expensive doesn't mean I will like it. We simply like what we like. The most important take is your honest opinion and it shines through in this video.
eau sauvage is much better imo. Sauvage on the other was always a meh to me. BDC i didn't really see the point of it at first, but it grew on me.
I don't wanna be like everybody else either, but I don't write off good fragrances just for the sake of being different. I can understand just not being a fan of the blues tho. Sauvage is debatable, but BdC is one of the safest scents of all time (albeit boring).
I never smell either of these when I'm out, I get killer compliments . Can't deny they both smell good, great performance and versatile.
This 'blue trend' is a blessing for me, this is exactly what I like about let's say, universal fragraces: aromatic, peppery with a hint of fruity freshness. I agree with personal tastes, but man, One Million and Le Male... I can't understand why are they popular in the first place, they're nauseating sweet, I can't stand smelling someone wearing them more than half an hour...
Le male is trash to me but one million isnt too bad as a scent but not my type either
I like dior sauvage in the hottest days of summer because it projects all day. Besides that, never use it anymore since my collection has grown. Great video.
I could wear them but I wouldn’t choose it. Spicebomb, Aventus, ysl, armani code profumo are my types
I enjoy both, even if a lot of people do own then they are popular for a reason.
Both fresh and masculine .
Give me these two over any of the sweetie unisex scents that are popular right now
It seems to me that drydown is a thing of the past.Whether that is to do with reformulation or modern tastes I really dont know,but fragrances have become too safe for my taste.Nowadays everything seems so linear,shame really as now you have to trudge through e bay to get the classic version of a favourite perfume.
I´m a female and you´re right.I hate both smelling on a man.Hyped to the max but... BS!
Well said Marc! Honesty is always an admirable trait in a person. A reviewer that says they love everything that is trending probably isn't too credible.