you suck at fragrances
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- Опубликовано: 8 июл 2024
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My Fragrance Brand Recommendations:
Kerosene
Comme Des Garcons
Pineward
Hiriam Green
Papillion
Slumberhouse
La Folie A Plusiers
D.S. & Durga
Mendittorosa
Di Ser
Neanderthal
Aesop
Margiela
Filippo Sorcinelli
In this video I discuss what the best colognes and best fragrances are for men in 2023. Brands discussed in this video include: Dior, Invictus, Saint Laurent, Chanel, Prada, Versace, Armani, Polo Red
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:11 The Fragrance Dilemma
4:51 The Ugly Truth
6:39 The Wider World of Fragrances
14:02 The Philosophy of Fragrances 
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edgy kid tells us our fragrance's aren't unique enough for 15 minutes
in all seriousness, dismissing the most popular fragrances of all time because they are boring and all smell the same is pretty ignorant in my opinion. If you really break down and understand these fragrances you would realise they all smell very different and there are plenty of ways to stand out. There are certainly elements or "DNA" of fragrances that are similar, but that is because they smell good and are mass appealing. Of course there is definitely room for niche fragrances and everyone should be encouraged to try unique scents. But one does not suck as fragrances if they wear the most popular fragrance of all time because it smells good.
@@willrussell3906Fr cause did this nigga just say women’s fragrances have a more different smelling selection than men’s cologne 💀
Maybe he suck instead of us JK 😂
@@willrussell3906that’s what happens when you look at fragrance through the same lense as fashion. At the end of the day though it’s all subjective, there’s plenty of evidence that suggests that plain old Dior Sauvage will get you more compliments than a super niche scent. If Sauvage works for you and you like it don’t let an avant- grade kid on RUclips tell you otherwise
You're absolutely correct mate idno what he's on about. @@willrussell3906
TLDR: Some girl made fun of him for buying a generic smelling cologne and had his whole opinion changed. Lol
😂😂
I feel like this video is slightly pretentious. Paired with the provocative title, the suggestion that we should avoid designer scents because they are popular and, therefore, not unique is very narrow-minded. There is a lot of uniqueness in designer scents, and I believe exploring them is a crucial beginner stage to help your nose develop and understand the notes you like and dislike. They are also far more affordable and accessible than niche scents, so the natural progression to niche, as you explore designer scents, will help you make more informed decisions about the next fragrances you buy. Designer and niche fragrances are two different worlds, so comparing them doesn't work. That "durrr panda dunks bad!!" mentality in an effort to appear above people who enjoy mass-appealing items is very stinky. If you like it and it happens to be boring or popular, who cares as long as you like it? Unique =/= better. Walk before you run!
I will die on the hill that some of the most 'basic' designer fragrances like Bleu de Chanel and Terre d'Hèrmes are some stunningly beautiful beasts and will almost surely turn people's heads despite how commonplace they are now. There is a point to smelling unique, since our noses are very good at cancelling out familiar smells, but that doesn't mean smelling unique is always good. Also, some bottom shelf designer fragrances might get overlooked by casual shoppers. I personally wear Un Jardin sur Le Nil almost every summer day, despite owning some weird niche independent bottles. It is just that much better. It is an incredibly innovative blend of green and citrus notes with a heavy incense base that literally just takes you to the suspended gardens of babylon. Jean Claude Ellena is a master perfumer and artist for a reason. It often comes down to who is the nose behind a fragrance rather than which brand is slapped on the bottle. Mark Buxton (who is behind a lot of CDG fragrances) has done a ton of designer work. Francis Kurkdjian boosted his career with Jean Paul Gaultier's Le Male. Back then it was an absolutely insane twist to blend a barbershop style fragrance with sweet gourmand notes. To this day Francis keeps delivering wild out there fragrances like Gentle Fluidity Silver. So I agree with his point on being innovative and creative to a degree, but I don't think that has anything to do with designer x niche fragrances necessarily.
Bro is not fashion elitist💯💯
I personally think you massively over emphasised the impact fragrances makes on other people. Fragrance should be meant as an accessory, just another mundane but playful way to express your style and just like you don’t see lots of people wearing avant garde garments in the streets you won’t see your everyday Joe wearing Zoologist scents. And that’s okay. Plus must of the niche brands not only are actually really overpriced, they’re very recent, meaning you’re investing money in a company that might not even exist a few years from now. Fragrances are having a small renaissance as of recently, it’s a trend, and just like every trend, it’s only a matter of time before people will get tired of it. In conclusion folks; sample a lot, but be smart about your purchases.
I would agree, you definitely don’t need to spend huge bucks on niche or indie stuff to smell unique.
A lot of people recovering the sense of smell from covid
Anything above 150, 175 for a 3 mil is no go and most at 60 to 80 worth at most and sometimes some budget gems. I agree its an accessory as a personal statement and hope people respect the no frequency allergies
agree to a certain extent i feel like you can say this to everything food movies art etc sometimes people just like whats easy and accessible and thats ok but some people like to explore smells and stuff
Bro wasted 15 minutes of my life just to tell me he wanna have a band tee in a fragrace bottle
I would recommend to find out who are the noses behind the fragrances you enjoy and seek out other creations by them
As a yohji loyalist this is so true yohji has incredible scents
@@yohjipenislmao yohji is not a perfumer. Neither is Rei Kawakubo. The nose behind most CDG fragrances is Mark Buxton, not sure about Yohji.
unique doesnt necessarily mean good, boring doesnt necessarily mean bad. it differs from culture to culture, people of my ethnicity in my country only like floral and fresh fragrance while another ethnicity like oud and amber sweet fragance. as long as it smells good to you or the people you meet, its good enough.
I smell a couple niche and I can say that most people around me wont like it, neither do I. If I told them the price, they would have been scratching their heads on why one would pay so much for such a stinking perfume.
even mainstream designers vs cheapies, sometimes cheapies just wins, I hate Terre D'Hermes, Sauvage a lot, while something as simple as Nautica Voyage get more compliments than most of the perfumes I got
Out of all the fragrances i have, ive gotten the most compliments from women with my cheapest one Nautica Voyage lol people that are not into fragrances usually like mass appealing fragrances not super unique ones. However I agree that Nautica is somewhat boring bruh
Bro thinks he's Fashion Elitist
Bro is the homie. I was going to make this video before he released his. We talked about vastly different things, but bro inspired me to still make this one. Bro is a huge encouragement to keep grinding. All love for him
This guy said Invictus isn't designer, I'm dead.
As a girl: yes. Also if you don’t want to order samples or don’t know where to start, it’s definitely worth it to research niche perfume stores near you. A lot of those have a great selection and don’t get as much traffic as they deserve
They also overchage 😅😂
I dont tend to leave dislikes on vidoes, but this was just some aweful advice. Genuinely bad.
Designer fragrances do not all smell the same, and men's fragrances have a lot more variety than he gave them credit for. Women's perfumery has been prioritized for longer, but the industry is creating many more options for me.
Also, insulting jeremy fragrance was uncalled for as he is a good person who has made a huge impact on the people eho enjoy fragrances. Calling him names is just lame and makes this guy look like a jerk.
👎 bad advice overall, and somewhat unlikeable personaluty displayed in this video. Hope the other content on this chanel is held to a higher standard
This is genuinely the greatest marketing I’ve ever seen, bought a comme des garçons discovery set the day after seeing this.
Nice video with some intersting points of views but personally I think there is something wrong:
- All the popular fragrances are made to be liked from most of the people, indeed "the mass" usually don't prefear niche fragrances.
- I think it is useless to compare popular fragrances with niche ones, they are two totally different worlds and also niche ones have a much higher price so dear karsten popular fragrances are not chosen only for the smell (often done to please many) but for the affordable price.
I like your videos but you often address a very narrow niche of people leaving no advice or space for those who cannot make the same choices as others. I greet you from Italy :)
Well I feel like this channel is pretty niche and so is the audience interests. So I would understand karstens recommendations. In fact it lead me to start my fragrance journey today. Just ordered some samples.
Karsten isn't a fragrance chanel. This video is more of an eye opening to say that there's more interesting fragrances out there. Not just the mall brand stuff.
So I recommend you find a fragrance channel.
On top of that, most people don't even wear fragrance, so even using a generic mass appealing one will get you ahead
On top of that, most people don't even wear fragrance, so even using a generic mass appealing one will get you ahead
bro think he fashion elitist 💀💀
Lmao lost me when you started badmouthing Jeremy ……. That was terrible
Just another pretentious hipster hating on Jeremy
You should do a video on your specific favorite fragrances. This video was a great overview on the subject
I was looking for a vid like this for a min! Great video
Glad I saw this video. Because of this video i just started my fragrance journey. Just ordered some samples. Excited for what lies ahead.
I suggest you don't take this video word for word because i think you'll find if you fully explore frag YT this man isn't the best source.
Not to say there arent those unique, groundbreaking bangers but actually the balance in between safe and unique is the golden ratio as to me and many, those that you will probably recognise the designer or perfumer but not the fragrance if you are in the mainstream eg. Stronger With You Absolutely Armani, La Nuit De L'homme Bleu Electrique YSL, Gentleman Reservee Prive Givenchy, Spicebomb Extreme Viktor and Rolf
Etc.
These are often scents that have a wide appealing note but also a tweak that helps the standout factor and performance. Niche houses like PDM, Mancera and Amouage are amazing also but are really going to run you for your money 😂
what samples did u end up getting
When im outside and ya girl say “you smell soooo good” dont say nothing
This video was so helpful. I just ordered like 7 samples.
Love it bro. When you trynna come to Seattle and come hiking ?
@@karstenkroening bro I’ve always wanted to visit the pnw and never been but it looks awesome
Why did you ask us “think about WHY do you want to wear a fragrance” in the beginning/end and then proceed to force opinions about “what girls like” down our throats for the entire video? What you say at the end is hypocritical of the stuff you say literal seconds before. Also, there is a reason why top brands still sell certain scents like Bleu de Chanel and Terre De Hermes; they were formulated decades ago and are timeless. Not all “mainstream” fragrances are deserving of your blindly dismissive attitude.
hey man i really enjoyed the video but one thing i wish you touched on a bit was the process of applying and making a fragrance stick! but i dont think that was ur purpose too much so i get it, but uve opened my mind to so many different brands as well as the fact that u can order samples online :0 love ur stuff and appreciate you :D
Alot of the brands you mentioned in the description isn't very beginner friendly nor easy to find *cough cough* slumberhouse *cough cough*. I would suggest some brands that are timeless and easier to get into like Frederic Malle, Parfum d'Empire, Miller Harris etc... As your nose developed and familiarized with fragrances, I'd say you would still find ways to appreciate your old favourites and find new exciting aspects in them.
Hi may I ask you what is your favorite? Any recommendations?
Fell in love with CDG Wonderwood. Such a beautiful smell, almost intoxicating.
The most important part of choosing a fragrance is one that smells good *on you*. Some of these avant-garde fragrances may smell "unique" and "cool" but actually turn into wet dog and pennies when you wear it for more than an hour.
I personally don't like aftershavey fragrances like Sauvage, I'm more a Tom Ford type. But the important thing is that citrus, wood, tobacco and vanilla *smell good on me*, so something wild and interesting may mix poorly. I think Replica is a cool concept in line with the brand overall, but i also think Jazz Club smells like a wet ashtray. "Unique" can sometimes just translate to "who tf would wear this?"
nothing wrong with generic/popular fragrances and theyre popular for a reason but to anyone who wants to find their own "personal" scent thats unique to them, i suggest asking your significant other, friends, family, or yourself what you'd smell like (woody, fresh, warm spicy, gourmand, smoky, dark, etc)
i personally like to use Fragrantica for info and comments and 'the perfume guy' to discover brands or certain scent profiles im interested in.
It's all really personal. I like warm spicy (cinammon, peppers, amber) and my gf loves wearing incense or herbal scents. good luck find yours!
Try to look around older designer fragrances, you can find some that smells great, and they are not overused because they are old, and that’s why they are unique.
im lucky to be in nyc where ds&durga is based! would highly recommend for people who are trying to explore fragrance and smells as a greater "experience"
they have some crazy unique perfumes and also sell candles and body care stuff
Not directly related to the video, but I get frustrated in the summer, as I want to wear fragrances but can’t find deodorant that is sentless, and I don’t want clashing smells, are there any sentless deodorants you use/ would recommend
Really enjoyed the video something different from any other fragrance videos.
Liked this video .I feel like I recently finished my fragrance journey and can agree with almost everything told in it. Two brands worth mentioning(IMO) are Etat Libre D'Orange- provocative and sometimes funny brand that creates really creative fragrances(my favourites are Rien and Fat electrircan however they all worth knowing) And second brand that I personally dont like that much but it is really interesting and I guess is better as a beginners brand is Histoires de Parfums- brand most of which fragrances are based on historical figures. Smells niche enough to be interesting but unlike Filippo Sorcinelli or Meo Fusciuni is kinda easy to understand ( my favourites are 1899-Hemingway and Irreverent )
btw if u like copper from cdg try la fin du monde from etat libre d'orange. smells kinda the same in the beginning but then it becomes more powdery
Привет Лёша хочу спросить тебя, CDG, какой твой любимый? Я пробовал только черный перец. Понравился . А что по поводу Меди? Это популярный?
@@troecurov3 Привет,иронично ,но из CDG пробовал только Copper, он показался интересным,но немного напомнил что-то типично мужское,хотя да,он необычный,но как то не зацепил. Если нравится нота перца то попробуй 1899 от HDP там он и еще специи разные и возможно nota di viaggio 1 от Meo Fusciuni, но его обязательно нужно нанести на кожу потому что аромат сильно меняется в течение звучания
но я если что не эксперт ,просто потерял интерес к парфюмерии
I ended up copping the “CDG Mirror” cologne because of this video! It lasts long & is very lowkey , the sent reminds me of getting a clean haircut/shave from a barber also the bottle is super dope
People are hating bro I loved this video
Concrete is such a compelling mystery i smelled it once and swear by it ever since
this man won’t stop cooking
Love the Pray for Paris snippet
This was really interesting to watch as I'm not that into fragrances but CdG wonderwood has been my go to fragrance for the last 5 years or so. Ever since then I just get another CdG one to try out every year or two, my other favourites I would recommend are the red one(forgot the name) and wonderoud.
Legit got margiela by the fireplace a couple months ago and im for sure gonna try more now
as a fragrance collector who has over 150 fragrances, I understand your point of non conventional brands and they do have some interesting scents.. but you're underestimating designers fragrances.. here is a few that do smell good and unique Valentino Uomo intense, Spicebomb extreme, Givenchy Gentleman Prive, Saint Lurent Tuxedo, Tom Ford Noir Extreme and Tom Ford Ombre leather.. plus there is the house of Lattafa for good quilty cheapies like Khamrah, Maahir Legacy, Ameer al-oud and Ejaazi.. there is also niche fragrances which i love the most like PDM Oajan, Arabian Oud Rasala, Arabian Oud Rosewood and.. the fragrance world is very vast and intresting
I buy the one that I’ve gotten 100% positive feedback on
i personally dont want to smell like copper, concrete or some other fragrances maybe one in a billion people like😂😂😂😂 there is brands like xerjoff, parfums de marly, tom ford, kilian and others who actually make masterpieces and try new things
U Smells Good is my favorite frag channel. A little snobby but his taste is superb.
Ive been through this phase before, DENIAL. I was pouring a good bit of money into fragrance so you want to believe you are the best smelling in the room and completely unique to everyone else. The thing is i was starting to almost pretend to like scents just cause they were 'unique' or made me 'stand out' but in actuality i knew what appealed most to me
Not to say the most popular are the best by any means, but theres a reason theyre the most popular, youll smell good wearing all of them and in fact by wearing a respectable, decent quality fragrance you've already surpassed the majority and quite possibly get noticed for it weather silently or communicated
To me a well crafted, fairly complex designer fragrance tends to appeal the most, Aqua Di Gio Profumo, Dior Homme Intense Parfum, JPG Le Male Le Parfum, Spicebomb Extreme, Gentleman Reserve Privee and Prada L'homme type fragrances .
my daily is "The Door" by D.L. Roelen. its based on the Door of Berghain. its fresh dark and mysterious and also has tones of latex.
Thank you for you recommendations, after 3 yers of the same smell i might try out something new
I've never got more copliments than when i wear CDG Wonderwood. I literally had a whole conversation on scents with a random stranger because of it lmao
Yeah I think where it gets good is mixing fragrances. I find having some more avant garde fragrances wit the generic is how u diversify urself. I love Burberry hero especially the parfum but I also love CDG zero and I feel like there’s a place and time for both
I wear Megamare by Orto Parisi during Summer, it is insane.
there’s so many designers frags that go into niche territory with their smell this video is just prentencious
I myself am deep in the Niche Game, but for myself not for others. I know for a fact that the most unique and special Fragrances that I have aren't liked by everyone. For people that want to smell good to pretty much everyone Designer Fragrances and likable fragrances are the way to go. For me it's expression and almost an art form, but i know that most people don't see Fragrances in that way.
For those who starting fragrances go for safe choices and don’t be unique like in fashion, because you might not like and people around might not want to be next to you. Gentscent is the best example for reviewing good fragrances, Jeremy fragrance recommend good fragrances too but he just on coke most of the time when describing fragrances but it’s always good for beginner
So By The Fireplace is okay as my first fragrance? 👀
CDG copper just smells like blood and rust, im not a fan, Concrete is aight almost bought it, CDG Ganja pretty underrated, tbh not all of the fashion brands edps are bad or boring favorite one for me is Moncler, it smells like pine its fresh, its strong but not pungent, sticks to the body for a long long time and fades beautifully into the clothes (underrated imo), got many people saying I smelled good compared to the Prada Luna Rossa Ocean that I use for more casual events which is way more simple. I dont really wear perfume for others but mainly for myself I couldn't care less about others opinions but when you get compliments for the fit, the vibe and the scent, validation is always nice. But validation can also limit you. Moncler for life.
Copper smells horrid K agree. I own concrete and I love it. I also habe the black pepper scent for special occasions or nights out, reall stand out smell
Byredo and MFK are some good examples of houses that make more unique offerings. As long as you don’t mind the price tag lol
the way maison uses vanilla in a powdery way but still maintains its rich profile along with his candied ouds completely changed my perspective of those notes
Can you make a video talking more about the unique fragrances?
Also, I feel like you only know about designer fragrances from their most popular ones. A lot of them have private blends with niche quality.
I agree with you brudda man
Overall a great video with some great points. While the vast majority of designer fragrances do smell like an Elfbar, there’s some gems in there. YSL’s La Nuit de L’Homme is one of them. It’s spicy, sweet, and pretty subtle in potency. Oddly enough that “European cokehead” had a big role in reviving it’s popularity.
I’ve heard of quite a few CDG scents but have yet to try any myself. But if I could recommend one fragrance house it would definitely be Xerjoff. Start with Naxos and go from there.
la nuit smell like a rich,pedophile grandfather
Could you please reccomend more fragrances like YSL LA Nuit de L'Homme? im planning to get it but im trying to find something similar, and deciding between that and Gissada Ambassador.
I use Comme Des Garçon BLACK. It kinda scared me at first, Heavy Incense sweet licorice. i’m better off with it, CDG does it right
who made you team leader??
Seems like you're basing a whole lot on one person's opinion. It almost sounds personal lol.
Designer fragrances are made with high versatility and mass appeal in mind. Practically everyone will like Dior Sauvage/D&G The One/Bleu de Chanel even if they have smelled them before. Compare that with stuff like Tom Ford Tuscan Leather, Tobacco Vanille or even Dior Homme Intense (or anything iris based). Only a small number of people will compliment you if you have those fragrances on. To some people they're downright disgusting.
is it really that deep, if you like a scent you like it.
this man just gave away all the sauce and yall hating, great video
I appreciate the reverse gatekeeping
anyone know where to get good samples?
Great hoodie
All I need and westide gun as background tracks??
CONCRETE BY CDG and STANDARD ( CDG) and ZOOLOGIST for me❤
Not going to lie, I personally have preferred designer fragrances...however....I've also loved even more than niche houses, Indie houses (Seance, Poesie, etc). Indie house fragrances are really where it's at.
I wonder what would happen if your wore it to a sushi restaurant where any perfume is frowned upon
can anyone put me onto some websites that have a wide sample selection???
You confused the accords like fruity and aquatic with notes like black pepper, cedar wood or amber.
You forgot to mention that the CDG frags perform like ass, lasting around 2 hours. For me, that doesn't entice me to buy.
why are all these youtubers telling me i suck, wtf bro :((
You don’t suck dude dw this guy doesn’t really know what he’s talking about and the video is overloaded with bias
at the end of the day just wear what you like (clothing or fragrances)
Be careful man. If you feel like the youtubers videos are like an attack on you. Then you might want to discover some insight on yourself. I'm not saying your feeling attacked btw. I just want you to be secure with yourself
@@ayokevin287 (its a joke)
@@ayokevin287 a lot of fashion youtubers have started using the 'you suck at ...' as a title, i find it hilarious they're using it.
been meaning to try Le Labo, but Henry Rose is nice
Scent blending the real sauce, more unique smell
Here I thought I was a top G for having 3 Creed frags
Not to be that annoying person but I don’t recommend margiela fragrances since they are funded by L’Oréal and the quality of them decreased compared to them having the line independently
I do love their scents and the concepts but the price isn’t really justified for it anymore, especially since there are fragrances with better quality for a lesser price point
But yet again, people should wear what they love and have fond memories attached to :)
Just go for Xerjoff, Argos, PdM, Initio and get literally any fragrance and you should be fine
That hoodie is fresh bro where can I get one?
Givenchy
I keep it old school.
Brut, Clubman, Paco Rabanne, Polo. Some girls like them. Most girls don't. I don't give a fuck what they like. It's what I grew up with. It's what I like.
Bruh why'd you have to do my man Jeremy like that 😭
THIS IS MY TYPA VIDEO
I guarantee Jeremy Fragrance gets more compliments and notice from what he is wearing in a week than this man has ever had from anyone about anything
watching this with 3 bottles of cdg concrete on my shelf
cool vid 👍🏾
I much rather listen to a fragrance collector who has smelt every fragrance known to man than some one who smelt couple cdg fragrances once
Yeah invictus aint a brand brother
New scribe 🖋️ 📜 because the ancestors were praying w/ sauvage LMAO classic ma’boy I’m dead 🤣
W vid as usual
idc i will trust jeremy with every fabric of my being
Dunno why so much hate, fragraniacs should just avoid that footage, that's pretty much for default interest.
Nahh bro really put pdm into the mid tier 😭 and even put le labo on the great tier like bro this hsit smells like flavored water that lasts 3 hours max💀
Where aer you hetting 5$ samples????
Don't do Jeremy Fragrance dirty like that lol
Coulda gave elitist his credit
yeah you have literally never smelled any other designer fragrance other than dior sauvage and nautica voyage
invictus isnt a brand itself. its being owned by paco rabanne
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Invictus is paco rabanne
Guerlain and vintage pre 2000 stuff is the best. Real oakmoss and stuff, none of this watered down junk.
Nothing better than a vintage Mitsouko and Jicky
@@fastslowboat need to try Jicky! i loved Mitsouko, its gorgeous