6 Great Barbershop Fragrances: Reaction & Ranking (Tom Ford, Azzaro, D.S. & Durga & More)
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- Опубликовано: 6 авг 2024
- In the last 100 years of fragrances, classic fougère's and barbershop scents have contributed heavily to the category. In this video, we look at 6 great barbershop fragrances to check out that are a mix of old school classics as well as contemporary takes on this familiar DNA.
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0:00 Intro
0:48 Tom Ford Beau De Jour
2:25 D.S. & Durga Burning Barbershop
4:48 Acqua Di Parma Colonia Club
6:22 Maison Margiela At the Barber’s
8:28 Memo Paris Russian Leather
10:28 Azzaro Pour Homme
12:35 Favorite & Least Favorite 
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This is currently my favorite channel in this community. A lot of the other creators just copy/paste the same “top 10” lists over over and have no original thoughts. The conversational format brings something new and refreshing to this niche.
We appreciate it, Ben! Glad you are liking this format. We are still trying to master our dynamic together.
@@BaldassarreFragrance I think that you're both right on track with your style. Definitely some DNA from Teddy's watch channel but also the exploration of the collective sensory experience of something less quantifiable as the sensations of a scent. Very cool dynamic, especially when one of you has encountered the scent before and the other hasn't. It's a great way to gauge how others may react to a scent if we choose to try it out. Looking forward to seeing your channel continue to grow!
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To be honest I expected the response to Azzaro Pour Homme. The vast majority of under 30 year olds have no history or experience with fragrances produced before the mid-90s. Their olfactory landscape begins with Le Male, Boss Bottled, Allure Homme Sport through to more modern fragrance DNAs such as La Nuit de L’Homme and Bleu de Chanel etc. All fantastic scents that I own. But most younger peoples noses are only attuned to either fresh, marine, aquatic smells or sweet, tonka bean/vanilla affairs occasionally laden with some spices.
The older arena of mens fragrances that veer towards fougeres and chypres are simply from another time for them. And I agree many do feel a little dated. Or at least ‘out of time’. But many of these classics such as Azzaro PH, Kouros, Eau Sauvage, Paco Rabbane Pour Homme to name just a few are legends of perfumery. They hark to a different era for sure but are masterpieces of technical perfumery. Beautifully constructed, dense and intriguing in their own way. Many in my opinion are far more interesting than the endless streams of Sauvage-like clones.
It does take some effort to take your nose down this more vintage path if you’re only raised on fragrance post the year 2005. But it’s a journey worth undertaking even if only to understand the history of perfumery from the last century to now.
For what it’s worth Azzaro always smells poor on paper. It needs a few sprays to the chest and a crisp shirt tucked in over the top. The heat from the body interacts with it so well and creates a subtle scent cloud that softens some of the more upfront notes like the anise. The fresh/spicy accord really comes through if worn this way. At least it does on me.
Loving your channel and eagerly await more content.
Wow. Now ⬆️ is a review! Absolutely brilliant descriptions and also with historical context. I think you need a fragrance channel, @M. Teddy is so awesome but he is best at watches. Kudos to anyone who gets to sit down with Mr. Wonderful on a regular basis 👏
Thanks for sharing. Great takes all round!
Fougeres will always be my go-to signatures.
Beau De Jour is a huge love 🔥
I'm really enjoying your content team! I haven't missed a video yet. Even as someone who knows fragrances, I'm still learning watching you! Thank you. Please keep up the good work. 🙏
"it smells the way that the terminator looks"
LOL I've never heard a more accurate description of Azzaro PH 😂Not even kidding though, I often wear Azzaro PH over my more expensive fougeres (like BDJ) for that exact reason - it makes me feel confident as hell
Just discovered your frag channel, been a fan of your watch content for a long time. Love the conversational tone you two have. Solid content.
Great video! You guys are the best channel on RUclips for fragrances. TF Beau De Jour is my favorite.
Love the channel, guys! I followed Teddy on his watch channel, and found this channel by accident. Strong work!!
wow well done , and also i love how she really supporting you , hehe beautiful couple and great video as always
This channel will reach hundreds thousands of subscribers in no time. Everything is so well done about it
The best channel in this space. Great job!
Wooow just randomly came across you guys. What a top notch channel you have. Production quality is really nice
The frequent mention of 'slap in the face' had me visualizing what actually happens in a barber shop with warm towels & after shave on skin ;D Another entertaining and informative commentary of classic fougere with a few twists, a scent profile which has taken a backseat to the over-hyped saccharine bubblegum note of the present.
This channel is so well done. I really enjoy the approach you take to each video. And your production quality? 👨🍳 💋 I’m really hope you both stick with this, even though it might not be a top priority.
Woah hey! No idea this channel existed 😯. I like that y'all decided to do this. New subscriber for sure! When it comes to fresh scents, fougeres are definitely my go -to's 😎
LOVE the barbershop theme. This happens to be one of my favorite styles of fragrance. I think you should do a follow-up and include Authenticity Perfumes Barbershop and Happyland Barbershop. One goes the shaving cream route while the other goes more classic Fougere. Also, as many have mentioned below, I would LOVE a series created around different scent profiles/types.
I cant believe we had this level of content, I came across your channel today only, and felt sad to see that u guys stopped posting. Really good videos on the channel
Fantastic topic and video
Great production quality!
Good to see Colania Club on the list , its one of my favourite fragrances.
My favorite from this genre is YSL's Rive Gauche Pour Homme (The original one with the tin can packaging). I do like this genre, and am looking forward to trying some of the others.
i love the aesthetics here! on dark background bottles rotating, it's nice! Also yeah Russian leather and colonia club are not fougere technically but i 'm glad u mentioned that. i love TF BDJ a lot as general and as a modern fougere. Had been trying to put my nose on burning barbershop for a while. hopefully soon. Also i like quite a few old school fougeres . Try a very affordable one if u like. Bogart edt classic. Still smells great.
Great video! Really enjoying your channel.
My favorite fougères are: 'Invasion Barbare' from Parfums MDCI and 'Bois du Portugal' from Creed.
I watch these vids to get new ideas and I've added Russian Leather to my wishlist as I was not familiar. As far as reactions, it's funny to think that age has an impact on liking/not liking scent but it does. On this list I have TF BDJ and Azzaro Pour Homme. While APH isn't one of my favorites that I own, her reaction actually made me laugh because I think it's a completely non offensive scent, but clearly it was to her. A lot of newer fragrances are heavy ambroxian which is a pass for me, but it's a note that young people seem to love. Good news is, there is no right or wrong when it comes to fragrances.
Great Content!
You guys should go over the other genres as well: ie chypres, gourmands, orientals , florals
I have been waiting for a video like this. Very good and I’d like to get my hands on some beau de jour.
I would have been interested in hearing about MFK masculin pluriel, MDCI invasion barbare, and penhaligans sartorial
Love barbershop scents. Fresh and clean, straight to the point. Old school or new. Bois du Portugal by Creed is a winner for me, but not a daily driver. Original Vetiver is another one I enjoy. Would love to try Replica.
I love azzaro pour homme, and so do girls i go outh with 🙂
Tom Ford Beau de jour .. is transcendent .. changes the atmosphere around you .. & the dry down is outstanding .. I ❤ it the same as Grey Vetiver…too bad my dillards in my area don’t have it in stock yet. 😢
Chanel Platinum Egoiste is the only barber shop fragrance I currently have. Definitely curious to try these, especially Tom Ford.
you just made me realise I have a type: I already own 4/6 perfumes from this video. will try the rest. thanks. subscribed
You guys should definitely make all the content you can. I love the in depth reviews but through a sort of modern take.
I loved Memo’s African leather and will soon be trying Russian leather too, based on your suggestion
Aqua di Parma is one of my core colognes! Also love Chanel Allure Homme Sport, D &G The One, Ralph Lauren Ralphs Club
I'll admit I wasn't brave enough to try Burning Barbershop when I ordered my 4 samples of DS Durga the other day, but now I'm intrigued. On the other hand I did smell "by the fireplace" yesterday and didn't love it. So since I'm new to this game, how important is packaging/bottle design to either you guys or the community at large? It seems more important than the box my watches come in, but I could see the argument of "Who cares?" However to me it is a factor since I'm going to be looking at them on my dresser every morning.
Hi. I just tried the Tom Ford today because of this video and I really like it. I tried the Maison Margiela At the Barber Shop a few years and was disappointed with the performance. I am going to order a sample of the Russian Leather. If I end up liking the Memo Paris Russian Leather would it be redundant to both that and the Tom Ford Beau de Jour? Also when is the best time of day and season for these fragrances? I enjoy your videos and look forward to seeing them.
Tom Ford Beau de Jour is by far my favorite "barbershop" Fougere, and I have a huge collection of the genre. It is the most beautiful of all in my collection, which includes the likes of MDCI Invasion Barbare, Tom Ford Fougere D'Argent and Fougere Platine, Penhaligon Sartorial, Penhaligon The Tragedy of Lord George, Davidoff Zino, YSL Rive Gauche Pour Homme, and many more. The lavender, amber, and especially the aromatics, and again especially the mint. It does smell like shaving foam breaking out in billowy clouds on my face. It is at once modern sweet and evocative of vintage classic barbershop Fougeres. It brings to my mind getting a shave at a barbershop in the 1890's, complete with a barbershop quartet performing while the town dandy gents, with their handlebar mustaches, patiently read newspapers waiting their turn. With maybe a Gay '90's soda fountain next door selling lavender and mint milkshakes, 1890's style. There are actually lavender and lavindin notes in Beau de Jour. Two kinds of lavender to give it a more interesting and rich aromatic appeal. Lavindin is essentially a hybrid of English lavender and Portuguese lavender, which offers some aromatic twists, such as a more camphorous accord. This is reportedly Tom Ford's personal signature scent, and was inspired by Cary Grant, according to Ford.
I have all the frags you covered except AdP Colonia Club and Russian Leather. I think Maison Martin Margiela Replica At the Barbers is too metallic, sort of along the lines of Chanel Platinum Egoiste, CK Eternity for Men, and Abercrombie and Fitch Fierce. I don't think it is a particularly good representation of the genre. And my idea of a "dated" fragrance is different. "Dated" is actually an asset to me. Good art and fragrances tend to be timeless, and "dated" means essentially that it is olfactory history, like an olfactive vintage photo. Its living history, which adds interest and appeal. So I like Azzaro Pour Homme (1978). I actually think it may be the most representational of the genre, even more so than YSL Rive Gauche Pour Homme. But Beau de Jour is the best and most beautiful to me.
Very nice treatment of the topic in this video. Much better than the "reviews" these knucklehead young non-fraghead general public kids you've been featuring do.
Beau De Jour was my top pick when I was hunting for barbershop scents. I'm too shy to wear it though because some people say it smells like old man.
Have you tried Roja Scandal Cologne and Scandal Pour Homme? If so what’s your opinion compared to Beau de Jour?
@@fougere7Yes I've tried Roja Scandal. It's pretty good, but different from Beau de Jour. I have a bottle of Roja Danger on the way, which I think may be even more of a fougere than Scandal.
@@JT-rx1eo I sampled Danger Cologne, Danger Pour Homme, Scandal Cologne and Scandal Pour Homme and from these the most fougere is Scandal Pour Homme. Funny enough I have Fiero from Xerjoff and it always smells like fizzy candy to me and It’s so similar to Scandal Cologne however Scandal Cologne doesn’t how that fizzy candy vibe as much.
Oh, and Azzaro Pour Homme is my #2 out of that list, behind Beau de Jour. Memo Russian Leather would be my #3.
Hey Teddy and Cortney. I’ve honestly come around, at least a little, around barbershop fragrances. After smelling both Platinum Egoïste and Beau de jour I can say that to some degree, the smell of an old man works well on me.
Beau de jour is a safe choice. I think it’s a perfect way to start to dabble in this world if you’re hesitant on the more classic barbershop.
Thanks to Coutney for her honest responses. Even though I went to a lot of effort to secure a vintage bottle of Azzaro Pour Homme, I appreciate her honest response. On the other hand, I am of one mind with Teddy in his response.
😂 i love her reaction to the last one!!
Penhaligon's Sartorial and Creed Viking are my two personal go-to fougere fragrances. However, Tom Ford BDJ has been getting quite a bit of wear lately.
My favorite fougere is The Tragedy of Lord George by Penhaligon's. I also enjoy Replica At the Barber's but I wear it less often than Lord George.
Feel like the lavender in Burning Barbershop sort of pops the longer you wear it. Love catching whiffs of it 5 hours in.
Let Courtney smell Azzaro Pour Homme Intense from a few years ago. It still has the barbershop feel, but it's a modern take on it. Cinnamon, Brandy. It's a great fragrance. I think she'd like it.
Tom Holland looks like you. Great vid! Thanks for the recommendation😆
Beau de Jour is one of my very favorite fragrances. Colonia Club has been reformulated but it’s still a good one.
Surprised Penhaligons Tragety of Lord George wasnt included. You guys have a great channel, really nice lighting. Does Teddy decant? If so let me know, I have hundreds of niche fragrance samples! Reach out!
In regards to Azzaro I wear it during cold days, the opening is always harsh but it only shines in the dry down.
too be honest i tried 2 of the ones you showed and i like the azzaro the most XD maybe because its a nostalgic scent but my favorite desiger barbershop scent is chanel platinum egoiste :)
I hope you guys do rating from 1 to 10 for each. And thank so much for this video you make me think serious about russian leather i will get a sample soon. Good luck for you all
Great video teddy, I've currently got versace dylan blue as my versatile frag, versace eros as my clubbing frag, and azzaro wanted by night as my cold weather and date frag. Should I get any more fragrances or does this collection seem good for a teenager (I'm 15, almost 16)?
That is a great start! You are so far ahead of people your age. If anything, I would look for a lighter spring/summer fragrance if you feel compelled and can buy responsibly. Since you already have two Versace fragrances maybe look into another brand like Dolce & Gabbana or Prada. This goes for anything you decide to collect, take your time and enjoy what you have just as much as you enjoy looking for the next purchase! Thanks for watching!
I did not know teddy did fragrance reviews!
Just ordered the replica on their website, they have a 40% sell for black Friday! The smell is amazing
My favorite barbershop fragrance is By Kilian's A Taste of Heaven. It's so good!
I wouldn't consider Colonia Club and Russian Leather as barbershop fragrances. I think they're misplaced in this list. Chanel Platinum Egoiste, Cartier Pasha de Cartier, and John Varvatos Artisan Aqua would have been better choices.
Definitely Platinum Egoiste. A true classic gem alongside Pour Monsieur, which is without a doubt, the king.
Burning Barbershop - Ive sampled it a few times, didn't like it at first but went back again a year later and liked it... I might pull trigger next fall... maybe.
Need to get my nose on Russian Leather...
my go to barbershop frag is Invasion Barbare by MDCI Parfums...classic barbershop frag with a modern twist.
also like creed viking (not for everyone, but it grew on me a lot)
Oddly enough, the famous aftershave English Leather was originally called Russian Leather because at was modeled after the smell of Russian horse saddles and the men who worked with the horses. Because of the Cold War after WW2, the name was changed to English Leather
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Masculin Pluriel is one of the best. Super classy. I love Beau de Jour as well.
teddy i notice on your website at the brands section it doesn't show the ORIENT brand as a feature.
I feel like beau de jour gets better as it drys down. It's currently my favorite "barbershop" frag. But I have yet to try Russian leather
Azzaro Pour Homme is amazing, it is dated but thats the part of the charm, its a time capsule
My favourite barbershop fragrance isn't from any of these 6, it is Penhaligon's The Tragedy of Lord George. It is not only my favourite barbershop fragrance but it is also my favourite fragrance. However, because the performance of Lord George is below terrible (only lasts 1 hour on my skin and clothes), I don't wear it often. But from pure scent/smell perspective, it is the best.
Great Channel and reviews!
You guys are so classy and elegant!
If I could put a fragrance on the lady's wonderful voice it would be Delina Exclusif !
love the classics azzaro is fire
Would you say At The Barbers would be a great office fragrance?
Rochas Man EDT gets me there. Lemonheads rule the blast on the opening is the best in the business :)
I love Tom Ford Beau de jour. personally I think it resembles Polo green after it’s been on the skin a few hours.
Thank you, this is exactly what I needed to make my decision. Love polo green
Would you say that John Varvatos Vintage is a barbershop fragrance?
What do you guys think about it?
Have actually never put my nose to it. Looking at the notes, it does have characteristics of classic fougére fragrances. That said, rhubarb, cinnamon, and tobacco are interesting spins.
The only thing I would have added to this list is davidoff Zeno. If you like the Tom Ford the davidoff smells very similar
Beau is my #1. It's the perfect everyday barbershop. Azzaro is a classic and I enjoy the classics from time to time.
Nishane B-612 is my current fav - addicted.
Please do reviews on Aaron Terrence Hughes fragrances. Just want to know what the hype is about... Cheers
You get transported with DS and Durga fragrances…..amazing
Hi guys great topic and video. You forget Nautica Heritage. Definitely 100% a barber shop.
All of these,except the last one, are very expensive! I tried the Tom Ford Beau De Jour,and didn't like the smell,so if I don't like it,I will not buy it to impress a woman!! You should do a video on the super expensive and over hyped niche brand called Killian? Out of the 5 or 6 that I tried including Black Phantom, I didn't like any of them enough to pay an arm and a leg for these tiny bottles of cologne!
Russian Leather was certainly an interesting choice!
At the barbers is one of my all time favorites
I want to see your opinion of Sartorial
zaharoff pour homme is my go to barber shop fragrance
They are nice. Although they have extra tobacco, I think DG Pour Homme and Naxos must be in this group. And where is Creed Viking as a modern barbershop fragrance :))
Givenchy Insense and Insense and ultramarine are old vintage barber shop.
Sad that you didn't include Tom Ford's Grey Vetiver...best modern day fougere in my opinion...
Where is platinum egoiste?
Murdock London, "Black tea"... A real slam dunk in every way.
Love Aqua di Parma club
TF Beau de Jour for the win… nothing else in its class for my nose… I like to wear it on the shirt I’m sleeping in to enjoy it as I doze off.. I’m curious about Russian Leather, however..
Do a review on Louis Vuitton perfumes
Thats Azarro smells like dial soap/im allergic to that soap, but i have this cologne/yeah it was just the bar of soap 🧼 error smell...
I see these barbershop fragrance videos all the time, and none of them ever review Pinaud Clubman. However, it literally is THE barbershop fragrance. Pinaud got their start in barbershops back in the 1890s, and in 1940 their U.S. division created Pinaud Clubman. Their parent company back in France didn't want it advertised, because they thought that doing so would cheapen their high end women's perfumes. So, the U.S. division just pushed it really hard in the barbershops, and they completely dominated the barbershop market in the 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s. When you went to the barber and got a hot towel shave THIS is what he applied as an aftershave. When you got a haircut he also applied talc that had the same scent. Pinaud Clubman is an aftershave, but it is really strong. Barbers would often cut it with witch hazel because it was so strong. I grew up watching detective TV shows and movies, so JJ (Jake) Gittes from Chinatown, Paul Drake from Perry Mason, Peter Gunn, Manix, Jim Rockford... they all smelled like Pinaud Clubman. It is just what all guys from the 40s through the early 70s smelled like. It also MUST be the barbershop fragrance against what all others are compared.
M.Micallef DesiToxic is the best shaving cream scent
Test Houbigant Fougere Royale. That is the most iconic fougere fragrance and has the history to prove it :)
How do you not have the best barbershop frangrance ever in MDCI Parfums Invasions Barbare?
Where's Penhaligon's Sartorial ?
i love at the barbers
Amouage Bracken Man
MDCI Invasion Barbare
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Azzaro is incredible. Obviously if you don't like the smell of anise, you wouldn't like it because it's the star of the show.
Warmer, spicier (clove) version of BDJ: Amouage Bracken Man. One of my favourites. I own both. BDJ definitely gives you that creamy shaving foam smell which I love. But more cold, icy. Amouage warms you up. Similar but different enough (especially as you get to know them both over time.
I have both as well and I agree.
A good part two of this would be modern fougeres or the most unique barbershops that dont SCREAM barbershop. I think to most people all barbershop frags smell the same.
She is absolutely stunningly gorgeous!
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