Finally picked up a sample and my initial reaction was the same as yours....just incredible. Perfect for the Christmas season here in cold and snowy New Hampshire! You are one of my two favorite reviewers-impeccable taste.
The best fragrances out there and everybody says "for colder weather at night" because of their ingredients. Guys,just wear them as you like and when ever you like just with common sense! If there's even little sweetness,vanilla,floral,woody,leathery,musky and everybody goes ... it's for night,winter,cold weather like we live in North Pole 365 days a year. Stop stressing yourself with seasons.
Thank you Steven, but you are killing me:) I must confess that I have made several blind buys (I know, I know:) with fragrances you have highly recommended and I must confess that I have never been disappointed---well, I will not stop now:) I will pick this up and let you know my thoughts. Thanks again buddy.
Wow! Decided to look at the reviews on this cologne after the fact that I bought it- and let me tell you...It's one of the most satisfying fragrance I've owned. Yes, vanilla is the most dominant scent but it's not your typical female vanilla scent. This is different in a good way. I'm very happy with it and Like you mentioned- it last for a long time. This is a must have. Glad I bought it.
Hello Steven. Today I received El Born from Carner Barcelona on the post after I have seen this video. I know you put your reputation on it and Sir you were absolutly right because this is a magic scent and I love it. Thank you! This is the second time i blind buy a perfume because of how you describe the fragrance. The first time it was Honey Oud from Floris, once again thank you 💕
Steve, I've seen all your reviews and this one demanded a subscription and a "like". I love this fragrance too and I back-up every word you said. Perfectly stated. El Born is a ritzy district in Barcelona and this aroma is just as nice. Well done champ! It is indeed a 5/5.
If you are not willing to blind buy for a full price bottle, you can go to scentbird.com and order a sample of it for $15 which will last you for atleast one month, maybe longer.
I picked up a small sample of this fragrance about a year ago, based on a very few reviews, and it's been on my wish list ever since. I thought I'd do a search of reviews as a reminder of valued opinions, since El Born is now at the top of my list of planned purchases for this winter. It is not the easiest scent to locate, but I know where to get it. It's a fantastic scent with a great price, and I'm surprised at how little it is discussed! Thanks for covering it. Please consider revisiting it in your upcoming recommendations. Hard to believe it's been around since 2014.
Thanks Steven I got a bottle based on your recommendation and I am extremely happy. I have also purchased Palo Santo and boy that too is amazing...Thanks a good Steven 👍👍👍
This is the most delicious fragrance I've ever smelled. I bought a decant after watching this video. I was going to buy a bottle of Tom Ford Noir Extreme but now I can't decide between that or this. Help me decide please.
I have a bottle of it. it's really amazing. I also have Palo Santo from the same house, I would recommend you sample it as I'm sure you will be impressed.
Steven, great video! How much was the bottle? I could tell you speak so highly of this fragrance. You know your fragrances so I'm going to put all my chips in and purchase a bottle without sampling. Would you be kind enough to do a video with Mr. Brooklyn Fragrance Lover on top 10 niche and designer spring fragrances for 2017? I would really appreciate it very much.
Adman Plourde Thank you very much. I'm really excited because it will be my first ever niche fragrance in my collection. I just started getting involved with fragrances about one month ago so I can use all the help I can get from you experience fragrance guys out there.
S XB I'll consider it. It would be second blind buy. Sometimes blind buys can turn out to be great. Sometimes blind buys can turn out to be bad. Big risk at stake but life is all about taking risks haha.
Hi Stephen I have never seen you complimenting any other fragrance than this, I think it is the one Which should be on my top wishlist Is this fragrance suitable for groom on his wddding day Or can you suggest any fragrance which I should wear on my wedding which is 2 months from this date Or can you suggest 3 fragrance each for different different seasons for groom
Hello Steve, big fan of your Channel, I got a bottle (blind buy) from Europerfume (my bad). Not my taste or wife. I will try it and see if I can learn to like it.
Sounds great. I've only smelled Amber del Sur, very nice. Time-stamping would be appreciated, especially by those want to fly over the preamble and packaging and get to the liquid itself. Thanks so much for alerting me to this vanilla-themed scent.
I just recently added Rima XI to my scentbird queue because it seemed like it would be a bit more wearable / masculine fragrance. I may have to add this to my queue as well. i love a good gourmand'ish warm scent.
Steven, I have seen your reviews on Palo Santo and el born. You have experience both. Which of the two do you like best. Am about to buy one but I remember Palo Santa smell like honey and I have 1821 already.
Hi! I bought It after your video recommendation and....no..no..another blind buy goes to trash...Terrible performance on me even with 20 sprays. Great opening for 5 minutes I really love It and then turns to skin scent...just nothing...my wife should almost touch my skin with nose to detect some smell...Projection is Zero. The dry down as far as it exists reminds me of Grand Soir by Fr. Kurkdjian. I also see the color of my fragrance is pretty lighter then yours :( One more thing- Peru Balm note isn't listed on the back of my box (50ml) Same on yours?
@@Redolessence It's ok! I'm from Europe and the site is parfimo.bg I asked carner barcelona and they assure me that my bottle is authentic. I think that's the way It is but expected more
The mystery is solved! We discussed the problem in your facebook group and there it became clear that the perfume was reformulated. The old one has a logo on the label and is darker in color and the new one is without a logo and a much more transparent color. I hope I will be able to smell the first version because I fell in love with this scent, but unfortunately I have to carry the bottle always with me and use it right before I come in somewhere so anyone can feel it!
this perfume gave me a headache everytime I tried it. but its a unique and Well blended Vanilla based scent. speaking of vanilla: did you try Page 29 by Francesca del oro ? what a great Vanilla scent with a tangy resinous vibe
How do you find this compares to Eau Duelle? I have this and Vanille Insensee and they are both very nice and similar to each other (el born slightly better but more $).
Mine doesnt have that logo on top of the words El Born on the bottle and in the packaging box there are some words engraved when u open the box..i dont know if its a fake bottle or a newer formulation
receveid this yesterday.sadly the new formulation(without the logo on the label) sits close to skin,and 6-7 hours of longevity.i tried this summer el born from the old bottles and the performance was way better...projection and at least 10 hours of longevity.but still a good scent.inside the box is a sentence the represent the fragrance the best..a soft liquorish perfume...made with love
Hey Stephen your review motivated me to get a sample.It's great! So I ordered the last 50 mil from Notino for $103.00 with shipping.I gotta stop watching your videos.
Great scent for a candle, but I can't wear it on my skin for some reason. It smells pleasant, but I don't think it's sexy. A cozy scent for lounging I guess. My 2 scents
it reminds me of Autumn. When i smell it i get the image of sitting in a patio of a dessert shop having vanilla ice cream with raisins on an early autumn humid day surrounded by some plants. then it starts raining after a long dry period which leads to that unique smell of the water mixing in with the dust on the plants and the ground. The performance is moderate
Hi rami s. Just seen your comment, you say 'that unique smell of the water mixing in with the dust on the plants and the ground'. We have a word for that in the English language, it's called 'petrichor'. 😊
Redolessence In Europe Carner Barcelona is 'niche' in niche category :) Sometime ago they released 3 limited edition fragrances called respectively: Black Calamus, Rose & Dragon, Sandor 70s. Very high quality fragrances.
Finally picked up a sample and my initial reaction was the same as yours....just incredible. Perfect for the Christmas season here in cold and snowy New Hampshire! You are one of my two favorite reviewers-impeccable taste.
The best fragrances out there and everybody says "for colder weather at night" because of their ingredients. Guys,just wear them as you like and when ever you like just with common sense! If there's even little sweetness,vanilla,floral,woody,leathery,musky and everybody goes ... it's for night,winter,cold weather like we live in North Pole 365 days a year. Stop stressing yourself with seasons.
Wow you talk so passionate about this fragrance. I'm sold. Great video and review Steven. 😀😊
Thank you Steven, but you are killing me:) I must confess that I have made several blind buys (I know, I know:) with fragrances you have highly recommended and I must confess that I have never been disappointed---well, I will not stop now:) I will pick this up and let you know my thoughts. Thanks again buddy.
How is it ?
Wow! Decided to look at the reviews on this cologne after the fact that I bought it- and let me tell you...It's one of the most satisfying fragrance I've owned. Yes, vanilla is the most dominant scent but it's not your typical female vanilla scent. This is different in a good way. I'm very happy with it and Like you mentioned- it last for a long time. This is a must have. Glad I bought it.
Hello Steven. Today I received El Born from Carner Barcelona on the post after I have seen this video. I know you put your reputation on it and Sir you were absolutly right because this is a magic scent and I love it. Thank you! This is the second time i blind buy a perfume because of how you describe the fragrance. The first time it was Honey Oud from Floris, once again thank you 💕
Steve, I've seen all your reviews and this one demanded a subscription and a "like". I love this fragrance too and I back-up every word you said. Perfectly stated. El Born is a ritzy district in Barcelona and this aroma is just as nice. Well done champ! It is indeed a 5/5.
Thank you so much! I'm glad we see eye to eye on this one!
Thank you Steven for your take on this one. My turn to give my take very soon. My 1st full bottle from the brand so I'm excited to give my take.
Thanks, Marc! You chose a fantastic one to start with! This is still one of my favorites of all time!
Wow, I'm very interested now. The only thing holding me back from a blind buy is the lack or versatility. Great review, Steve!!
If you are not willing to blind buy for a full price bottle, you can go to scentbird.com and order a sample of it for $15 which will last you for atleast one month, maybe longer.
i cant believe i didnt knew about this,just got my bottle today and i am in love
great review thank you
My pleasure, Tony!
I just purchased the sample kit a couple weeks ago..... 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥simply amazing. No complaints at all .
I'm glad you like it, George! Thank you for watching.
I picked up a small sample of this fragrance about a year ago, based on a very few reviews, and it's been on my wish list ever since. I thought I'd do a search of reviews as a reminder of valued opinions, since El Born is now at the top of my list of planned purchases for this winter. It is not the easiest scent to locate, but I know where to get it. It's a fantastic scent with a great price, and I'm surprised at how little it is discussed! Thanks for covering it. Please consider revisiting it in your upcoming recommendations. Hard to believe it's been around since 2014.
Seeing you so excited, makes me wonder where is your versatile niche list for 2017? Can't wait to see your highest rated Niche list for 2017 as well.
Hi Stephen
Because of your stellar review, I just ordered a sample and fortunately I was able to get it in Canada.
Jeff
That's awesome!
This moved me to add this to my scentbird queue for January. I have smelled a lot of gourmand frags and am looking for something unique.. Great video!
This is just amazing scent....And Palo Santo too
You're absolutely right!
I got that gem just today and I am very happy with it! :) Another great review by Steven...
just received this one from Sentbird and I agree it smells amazing but my wife hates it but I will be getting a full bottle
Thanks Steven I got a bottle based on your recommendation and I am extremely happy. I have also purchased Palo Santo and boy that too is amazing...Thanks a good Steven 👍👍👍
Steven: Awesome review. Looking forward to Florida this March break to pick up this fragrance. All the best. Spero in Kingston Ontario.
Effortless and smooth review. I really enjoy your videos. Full endorsement from you does bump it up on the O'l wish list.
would love to see a costarela review now that spring and summer are ahead of us...love your videos!
Awsome Video!!! My next cologne for February on scentbird!!!
awesome fragrance it sounds! And a fine review as always
Great review!!
Thanks for the heads up on this one . . . I will have to get my nose on this one !! Thanks again . . .
Yesterday I finally bought it! Great scent! I can't stop smelling myself now)
This is the most delicious fragrance I've ever smelled. I bought a decant after watching this video. I was going to buy a bottle of Tom Ford Noir Extreme but now I can't decide between that or this. Help me decide please.
Hey what did you end up buying?
Tom ford all day
I have a sample on the way. Can’t wait!
now im gonna buy this for sure , awesome and amazing review Steven, may i ask please if do they ship free in california?
Great video
I have a bottle of it. it's really amazing.
I also have Palo Santo from the same house, I would recommend you sample it as I'm sure you will be impressed.
Great review
youre the man
GREAT REVIEW!!I SHALL GET EL BORN EDP AND THX TO YOU BRO,CHEERS
This is a great one.
Great review.
Steven, great video! How much was the bottle? I could tell you speak so highly of this fragrance. You know your fragrances so I'm going to put all my chips in and purchase a bottle without sampling. Would you be kind enough to do a video with Mr. Brooklyn Fragrance Lover on top 10 niche and designer spring fragrances for 2017? I would really appreciate it very much.
You can buy it here Alberto :) www.europerfumes.com/el-born/ it is from $120 to $180
Adman Plourde Thank you very much. I'm really excited because it will be my first ever niche fragrance in my collection. I just started getting involved with fragrances about one month ago so I can use all the help I can get from you experience fragrance guys out there.
No problem Alberto :D Please let me know what you think of the fragrance from 1 to 10
Alberto Gonzalez buy a Sample dude. dont blindbuy.
S XB I'll consider it. It would be second blind buy. Sometimes blind buys can turn out to be great. Sometimes blind buys can turn out to be bad. Big risk at stake but life is all about taking risks haha.
totally dig in by this one, tks steve
Just received this via Scentbird. I LOVE it!
I'm glad you like it!
Hi Stephen
I have never seen you complimenting any other fragrance than this,
I think it is the one
Which should be on my top wishlist
Is this fragrance suitable for groom on his wddding day
Or can you suggest any fragrance which I should wear on my wedding which is 2 months from this date
Or can you suggest 3 fragrance each for different different seasons for groom
I'm fan of Barcelona soccer team. And I hear about this house I need to try it soon thank you for this video Steve
Thank!
Hello Steve, big fan of your Channel, I got a bottle (blind buy) from Europerfume (my bad). Not my taste or wife. I will try it and see if I can learn to like it.
+Stalin Almanzar Oh, wow! I hope you come around to liking it, but if not, it's because scent is so subjective! Thank you for watching and supporting!
Sounds great. I've only smelled Amber del Sur, very nice. Time-stamping would be appreciated, especially by those want to fly over the preamble and packaging and get to the liquid itself. Thanks so much for alerting me to this vanilla-themed scent.
My pleasure!
This is a masterpiece.. It does remind me of Noir de Noir by Tom Ford, but a lot creamier and a bit more masculine.
I just recently added Rima XI to my scentbird queue because it seemed like it would be a bit more wearable / masculine fragrance. I may have to add this to my queue as well. i love a good gourmand'ish warm scent.
Nice tie dude.
Sounds great... btw.. did i miss the beard shaving video???
Steven, I have seen your reviews on Palo Santo and el born. You have experience both. Which of the two do you like best. Am about to buy one but I remember Palo Santa smell like honey and I have 1821 already.
Hi Steven.... I just got this one today. It's wonderful.... I'm looking at Fig man now from the same house... do you have any thoughts on this one ?
I need to spend more time with that one to arrive at a verdict! Sorry!
Hi Mr. Steven great review. I would love to hear your review and thoughts about 24 Carat Gold by Vertus
Thank you for watching!
nice review!!! have you smelled patchouli patch from l'artisan?
Hi! I bought It after your video recommendation and....no..no..another blind buy goes to trash...Terrible performance on me even with 20 sprays. Great opening for 5 minutes I really love It and then turns to skin scent...just nothing...my wife should almost touch my skin with nose to detect some smell...Projection is Zero. The dry down as far as it exists reminds me of Grand Soir by Fr. Kurkdjian. I also see the color of my fragrance is pretty lighter then yours :(
One more thing- Peru Balm note isn't listed on the back of my box (50ml) Same on yours?
I'm really sorry to hear that. I seem to have the opposite experience. Where did you purchase it from if you don't mind me asking?
@@Redolessence It's ok! I'm from Europe and the site is parfimo.bg
I asked carner barcelona and they assure me that my bottle is authentic. I think that's the way It is but expected more
The mystery is solved! We discussed the problem in your facebook group and there it became clear that the perfume was reformulated. The old one has a logo on the label and is darker in color and the new one is without a logo and a much more transparent color. I hope I will be able to smell the first version because I fell in love with this scent, but unfortunately I have to carry the bottle always with me and use it right before I come in somewhere so anyone can feel it!
@@fusionphotography2714 ah, I was unaware of that. Thank you for bringing it to my attention!
@@Redolessence You're welcome!
Quick question.. Does this at all resemble Perry Ellis black vanilla absolute? I know it's a boozy vanilla but I already have that one. Great vid!
+DualOutput123 I personally find the two to be very different!
Redolessence OK thanks a bunch!!
this perfume gave me a headache everytime I tried it. but its a unique and Well blended Vanilla based scent. speaking of vanilla: did you try Page 29 by Francesca del oro ? what a great Vanilla scent with a tangy resinous vibe
Just order a decant of this hope i like it
How do you find this compares to Eau Duelle? I have this and Vanille Insensee and they are both very nice and similar to each other (el born slightly better but more $).
This one has a boozy note that stands out to me.
just a suggestion for review...Much Ado About the Duke or the Tragedy of Lord George by Penhaligon's
Mine doesnt have that logo on top of the words El Born on the bottle and in the packaging box there are some words engraved when u open the box..i dont know if its a fake bottle or a newer formulation
I really wish I had the answer for you, but I don't. Perhaps they made a subtle change to their presentation.
@@Redolessence no worries bro..but the scent is really gorgeous..that smoky vanilla is to die for..
does this start a Hype train TUT, TUT
Is it one of the top 10 list best perfume ever for you?
The website in the description does not load.
receveid this yesterday.sadly the new formulation(without the logo on the label) sits close to skin,and 6-7 hours of longevity.i tried this summer el born from the old bottles and the performance was way better...projection and at least 10 hours of longevity.but still a good scent.inside the box is a sentence the represent the fragrance the best..a soft liquorish perfume...made with love
Sorry to hear about the projection.
I'm in on split with this
I'm just plain curious now! Blind buy worthy?
From my experience- YES
have to try it...
thank you
Hey Stephen your review motivated me to get a sample.It's great! So I ordered the last 50 mil from Notino for $103.00 with shipping.I gotta stop watching your videos.
Great scent for a candle, but I can't wear it on my skin for some reason. It smells pleasant, but I don't think it's sexy. A cozy scent for lounging I guess. My 2 scents
Thanks for watching and commenting.
Are all Carner Barcelona fragrances unisex?
D S Yes
if you like el born you gonna like aomassai & le musc et la peau by parfumerie générale goooooood release!!!!!
it reminds me of Autumn. When i smell it i get the image of sitting in a patio of a dessert shop having vanilla ice cream with raisins on an early autumn humid day surrounded by some plants. then it starts raining after a long dry period which leads to that unique smell of the water mixing in with the dust on the plants and the ground.
The performance is moderate
Hi rami s. Just seen your comment, you say 'that unique smell of the water mixing in with the dust on the plants and the ground'. We have a word for that in the English language, it's called 'petrichor'. 😊
Something comes off dusty in it that is off putting to me. Plus the opening choked me out.!
Go and try Cuirs then , or Palo Santo :)
kamillimak1996 I own all three! They're fantastic!
Redolessence In Europe Carner Barcelona is 'niche' in niche category :) Sometime ago they released 3 limited edition fragrances called respectively: Black Calamus, Rose & Dragon, Sandor 70s. Very high quality fragrances.
review of black calamus?
I am gonna blind buy this.
you are only tenths away from reaching the next k plz if you reach 34k do a persian language you can get help from me
Smells like liquorice
What a waste of money
review of black calamus?