Taking a Pause
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 23 авг 2024
- Creating my Reviews, Battles, and Weekly rotation videos is a labor of love, and I put a tremendous amount of time and effort into making them as exciting and informative as possible for you. If you enjoy my content and would like to support me on this journey, I would be thrilled if you considered subscribing to the channel! Your support means the world to me.
Check out Etanshi etanshi.com/
💥 Keep track of your favorite fragrances and weekly rotation with an easy-to-use Fragrance Dashboard @ www.ParagonFra...
BEST SITES TO BUY FRAGRANCES
🔥FragranceNet: click.linksyne...
💥Jomashop: www.jdoqocy.com...
🎇 FragranceBuy: fragrancebuy.c...
Fragrance Decant Boutique: decantboutique...
LOOK UP FRAGRANCES NOTES
www.fragrantic...
www.parfumo.com/
☕Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoff...
🎁Support the Channel Directly: paypal.me/ParagonFragrance
Dior Savauge: amzn.to/3eEAKPL
One Million: amzn.to/3QB4eeJ
The One EDP: amzn.to/3DlKcBR
Versace Eros: amzn.to/3DqL88p
RASASI Hawas: amzn.to/3RXIzOR
Azzaro Most Wanted Parfum: amzn.to/3eKUG3M
Lattafa: amzn.to/472AkZb
5ml Spray Bottles: amzn.to/3DdsjV5
ISO E Super: amzn.to/3Rvw9il
INSTAGRAM: @ParagonFragrance
My Equipment for Filming:
Sony Z1 E2: amzn.to/4857KYn
Sony A7III amzn.to/3BLqDlD
Rode Mics: amzn.to/3dafnpf
Godox Lights: amzn.to/3xj2Jem
#Mensfragrance #Cologne #Fragrance #Top10 #FragranceReviews
Links above are afffiliate links that I earn a commission with no extra cost to the buyer. Help support the channel by using them.
As an old dinosaur in this community, taking breaks are crucial. Take your time. Personal life and health come first over YT, PERIOD!!!
That's really nice to see him getting support from another great channel.
I'm sure you know what burnout is all about.
Be safe.🙏
⬆️ Words of wisdom from an old, old, old fragrance RUclipsr. 😂 You don’t want to lose your hair over fragrance reviews. 🙊🤣❤
❤️
💯
True, my stress developed heart beat problems which can maybe take 1 year to get over or more ☹️
Take your time, your health is more important than RUclips and the viewers.
As someone who’s not made a dollar off my frag RUclips channel and has only spent $$, I get it. Take your time. RUclips and frags aren’t going anywhere. ❤
All with time my friend.
Take care of yourself first and don’t get in debt over fragrances! 👍🏼
I think you've done an incredible job getting this far with the amount of videos and the quality of the content that you make, honestly I'm surprised you haven't burned out sooner. I've burned out multiple times before and that's just aiming for 1 video per week and I have many gaps of over 1 month between my uploads. I think dialling it back is the right thing to do; forcing yourself to such an intense schedule smothers the spark of passion. Looking forward to seeing your new ideas for your less frequent but high quality content, wishing you the best mate.
Really appreciate what you (both) do. Thanks for your time.
Thanks Sam, Congrats on the new office btw! Great step forward and I always look forward to you new videos. 🙏
You do you, brother! People look at, and support, your videos because you have heart ❤! Don’t lose that in the pursue of anything .
Always take brakes! Adjust your schedule in a way that you always have at least a few days off each week, just like your regular job. I've been taking that approach for the last 6 months and thats been helping me staying productive and not getting bored and doing lots of videos at the same time
TAKE A BREAK BUDDY.... EVERYTHING WILL BE FINE... YOUR HEALTH/FAMILY COMES FIRST....🙄🙄😢
Thanks for being so candid, Nate. I know that's never easy, but as an avid viewer of your channel, I appreciate knowing you are OK and working toward a happy medium in balancing work & life.
Your production quality is top-notch and I appreciate your honesty in all your reviews- that's something that not all of the other YT reviewers can say.
Take care of yourself and I'm really looking forward to checking out your new fragrance line!
True, my stress developed heart beat problems which can maybe take 1 year to get over or more ☹️
Take your time, your health is more important than RUclips and the viewers.
In an ocean of Fragrance reviewers, you’re one of the few being transparent. Your content is premium, cinematic. Makes sense to invest more into the quality of the review than top 10s. Take care of yourself, you gained a follow! 🥂
Glad you are back. Do what you think is best for you. I look forward to hearing your voice.
Your video quality is as good or better than any other fragrance reviewer. You put in a lot of hard work. I find it inspiring.
If you ever feel like making a channel based on some other niche, I'm sure you'd succeed there as well.
As far as your question about not knowing how these guys are making so much frag content... They're just b.s.-ing their way through it.
I suggest staying open to the posibility of doing other types of youtube videos. You've developed the skill of making quality videos and of being relaxed on camera. You can do just about any type of content now.
Hope you get better soon ❤
A lot of RUclipsrs are rushing a lot of fragrance and indeed it seems like a cash grab,
I hope you stay true to the game as you have always been.
Hope your back gets better! Taking a step back and focusing on the qualitative aspect on your videos is definently a good idea, and you have all of our support for it ❤. I also agree with you that it is suspicious how fast other fragrance influencers pump out reviews. Although following your passion is extremely important, never put it before your health and hapiness. Take as much time as you need to rest and recover both mentally and physically. Luna Rossa Ocean Le Parfum also smells nothing like the name suggests 😂.
Been watching you for a long time. I started my channel 3 weeks ago. Think I’m getting the hang of it.
Learning things about myself like how I’m up at 3 am right now after making a video. It excites me and I love it, but I don’t know how crazy the pressure must get on the full timers and career RUclipsrs.
Passion project channels like you represent what I’m modeling my own channel after. Dont care if I make money, it’s just fun!
Take a break and enjoy it. I think you’re passionate enough to desire a return to this hobby in short time!
I appreciate the support, I would say, keep going if you're into fragrances, because you get exposed to so many I never would have.I thought my collection would have got so big.
Few things that helped me grow on youtube.
-Get autopod ai. Saved me thousands of hours of editing.
-Set up a "video set" So it makes it easy to just pop up and start shooting quickly.
-Invest in audio. A lot of people who watch fragrance content listen to it in the background. If you have good audio, they'll keep watching.
Focus on your thumbnails. Better thumbnails more clicks, more growth.
Wish you the best!
Dude. Burnout is too real- I'm sorry you were going through that man. Been there before with my channel too- I can only imagine with the amount of content you were putting out. Props for being one of the realest creators out there- that's why we like you so much man... doing the channel and all the editing yourself plus your regular job plus starting your own frag company is way more than people realize huh. I honestly started using an editor through fiverr a couple months ago who's a friggin g and yeah it takes from monthly payouts but it helps me stay afloat with my brand and fulfilling orders and stuff. I like that you still do your own edits and haven't lost sight of why we started these channels in the first place- it seems like a lot of creators (sometimes even the little fish like me lol) lose their way with that. Definitely not the most lucrative type of channels out there haha these frags cost so much especially keeping up with the new releases huh. Didn't know what to think about the le parfum either, good catch with the norlimbanol- i feel like a lot of these "elixirs" and "parfums" getting released these days are just norlimbanol/ambermax/amber xtreme shitfests 😂 Best of luck with Etanshi man those fragrances sound amazing! May have to buy a bottle or a sample set once you release em 🤝 cheers man, hope you're doing well these days. -Seb
Wish you the best buddy! Enjoy friends and family ❤
The realist I have heard lately. You are spot on. It only makes sense. You cant possibly rate, review that many fragrances in that short of Amount of time
Take it easy ! Take your time.
Good luck, Nate. May God bless u!🙏
❤
You made the right choice man! I do appreciate the honesty and the fact that you took the time to share such a personal situation with the community. Take care of your family, money and most importantly yourself! Keep it up!
You are my top favorite reviewer because you are honest and funny as hell so you will be missed! Take the time you need and hopefully we’ll you soon!
I agree with the others: take time for yourself. That benefits yourself and those you care about most. ❤
I agree with the make lists of things you already own suggestion made previously. I have hundreds of bottles, and what makes me happy is to have a reviewer remind me to wear something I own. It can be based on a context or situation I didn’t think about, or a time of year I wouldn’t ordinarily wear something. Not earth-shattering, but definitely interesting to find out what others are currently wearing from their collection and why. Interesting even when you have wearings that fail to meet expectations! A list of not-to-dos is also interesting and useful.
I also understand if this type of content is precisely what burns you out, because you want to go into depth but need more time. If you go where your heart leads you, and you publish less frequently, those of us who have followed you for the past two years will understand and be happier knowing you are pursuing your passion. Everything you do is good, but good must be ruthlessly cut because good is the enemy of the best. I am the worst at following this advice, but at least I know it is an ideal. 😅
Looking forward to learning more about your three new fragrances.
Rest up, heal your mind and body brother.
Appreciate your work. Get well
Hang in there ! One thing you have over them is you are not repetitive. It is very difficult to do it alone/solo.
Thats why I mess with you bro. You're genuine and it shines through your videos. Respect your decision and its the best for you man. We're just here enjoying your journey. Sorry that your going to physical and financial issues. Prayers going up brother.
I appreciate that 🙏
The main thing I look for from fragrance content is long term reviews. First Impressions don't help anyone. You need time to experience each fragrance. The nuances of each fragrance versus the others. Not to mention, how these fragrances perform/smell in various weather climates (Summer/Winter/etc).
Please, feel free to slow down to give better reviews. ❤❤
So glad to hear your honesty and I respect you more fore your honesty so I hope you will be true to your self and take better care of yourself
I’ve just found and subscribed you and the second video I watch is this lol. Hope you come back after a good rest! No need to catch up all the new release imo, maybe revisit to old fragances and indepth analysis or comparisons will be interesting and informative enough. Good luck!
Just continue to enjoy the hobby of fragrances and lot's of luck with everything else going on. 👍👍👍👍👍
You are one of my favorites I appreciate you. Some of the other reviewers are not being truthful at all. Best of luck to you bro
Take care and know I appreciate any amount of content you put out! Quality over quantity! 😉🙏🏽
Great decision. There is more to life. I enjoy your videos, including this one. Take your time.
New subscriber but I really enjoy your content. I'll always take quality over quantity, and posting every day just seems soul destroying. I'm subscribed to the channels you mentioned and half the time I find myself totally zoned out watching them because it's the same stuff over and over, it just becomes redundant. Hope you're good, look after yourself and give yourself time and that enthusiasm will build back up and lead the way!
Hey Nat, I am glad to see you back, and I am genuinely sorry to hear what has been going on. Taking break is important, and of course your well-being should come first. Just like how I have been enjoying your contents so far, I am going to enjoy your future contents no matter what it's going to be! I can always count on your production quality. Cheers
For sure take a break for all the right reasons! Been awhile since we talked,kitten fur exlir/ slash baby cat,who can forget that? I appreciated that review/ video. Yes time away, refocus and a speed at your pace will be good. But yes definitely more important priorities than frangrances for you.
😢 Damn Paragon
I personally respect all about your opinion. You are the most honest reviewer according to me. Support you take care👍👌
You caught the fragrance bug big time. Chill slow down brother.. then you started with perfumery. dude you don't need to keep up with anyone, what I appreciate about you is the honest review. when you review i know you actually wear it, I don't feel like your trying to sell me. Appreciate you👊🏽 your RUclips followers aren't going anywhere
Oh my goodness. Ouch. Here’s to you getting medical and every other type of support. Back is no joke, and like you have spine and let’s say vertebrae stuff.
You’re a good man and pulling for you brother
🙏
I totally understand!!!! I hope you can get a break and come back stronger than ever!
I love your content, and have learned I can trust your opinions generally (subjectivity factored in) and I'll still look forward to any future content, because I really enjoy your presentation. I once had a hobby that got me industry involvement, sponsorships, trips....it killed that hobby for me. I commend you, Sir.
Personally speaking - you don’t have to act like the other channels you look up to. You bring something unique and entertaining to the table the other channels you mentioned don’t. I feel like your personality and self deprecating dry humor adds to your watch ability. Your videos are all top shelf. Enjoy your time away, will be along for the ride when you pick back up
Well said. 🙏
Quality over quantity. Take your time mate.
Hope u get better soon mate, u'll figure it out somehow. Best wishes 🙏
Good to see you! Algorithm feeding seems to take a pound of flesh for sure. It nullifies the art that it's supposed to be promoting. Looking forward to your next content, however that may be.🥰
We'll be here and look forward to seeing you whenever feel to bless us.
Take your time, a few deep breaths, and relax for a bit buddy.
Be safe all.🙏
Glad to see you're back. But don't feel the need to push yourself. It's not worth it. I hope you are feeling better. I enjoy watching your channel. But do it the best way to make yourself happy. It doesn't matter if a couple of videos a week or just a couple a month. Do what's best for you.
Looking forward to you returning, get better financially and physically please.😊
Nate, we got you. We'll be here when you are ready. In the meantime, we'll live off your past videos and advice. Wishing you well, my friend.
Better to stay steady and pushing progressively vs too much and crashing entirely. Keep up the work man, much blessings 🙏🏻
this here , so true 3:45
You go man! Do what's best for you and your health! And remember its about quality, not quantity!
Pace yourself, no one is here for how much you spend. We're here for the Quality brother.
Analytical approach is a great idea. I love your channel.
Yo, this video hit me hard, man. I totally agree with what you said. Remember when you had like a thousand subs and I commented on how great your content was? I could tell your channel was gonna blow up, and it did. Twenty-two thousand subs in two years is insane, bro.
I took a break from this whole thing for a year. Just needed some time off, but it ended up being way longer than I thought. I used to look up to the big reviewers, but during my break, I realized I was trying to climb the same ladder they did. But I figured out there was no way I could reach that level and still be genuine and honest. I mean, I was spending like three days testing out a fragrance and another evening filming and editing the video. There was no way I could keep that up without stressing myself out and going into debt. So now I'm just chilling, enjoying my free time outside of work and doing the hobbies I love.
Keep grinding, though, bro. And stay true to yourself with your content. That's what the community needs.
Strongs champ! Will support you through the ride 💪💪
As someone that stopped posting for a bit, I sold my entire collection. I felt like everything I had I didn’t enjoy and I was running out of content ideas, I didn’t even make videos for a long time but after like 5 months there’s only so many top 10 videos and it feels like every other video is a first impression. After I sold my entire collection I decided to only buy the fragrances I wanted to and I just decided to knock fragrances houses I was interested in creed and Amouage so I only bought those fragrances that interested me from those houses. Now with a smaller collection I make videos when I want to and if I don’t have any video ideas I just don’t make a video.
Something I learned is the people that support you never go anywhere, so don’t be afraid to post less frequently, I gained more subs in a less amount of time posting less talking about a fragrance I enjoy and not a random clone.
Interesting insight, I've thought about doing this for a while. My collection is cluttered with clones and cheap fragrances. I kinda just wanna get rid of all of them and focus on high end fragrances.
There's definitely a repetitive nature with the content. It's just a nature of the niche. There's only so much you can talk about, and only be so creative with what we're given.
Let me know! I can provide a ton of fragrances! My collection is stoopid.
Thats life,wait till u have family it only gets worse but stsy on course, buy samples your chanel will grow slowly once u on top it will be easier
Nice to see you again Nate! And heck kick back and relax here and there
Take all the time you need, well I'm going to tell you something my friend, I have over 400 fragrances and to be honest I'm burned out too. The reason is , everytime I buy a new fragrance I either already have one just like it or one close to it. So I stopped buying for now also I'm not wearing hardly anything right now.. I think I'm set for now I want to wear what I already got. Cheers my friend
Nice to see you back sir. But if anybody believes that someone would open up a box and not spray it let me know. I have some beach side property in Nebraska I could sell you! 😂
Nate, my brother! Kudos to you for making this video it will definitely help others that may be experiencing the same thing. Take care of yourself, man. Your mental and physical well being are far more important than the RUclips thing. We will all be here when you decide to come back. Much love
🫡❤️🙏🏻👊🏻
❤️
Take care of yourself Nate and take as long as you need to get yourself right physically, and mentally. Frag comm will still be around, and I know myself personally I will still stick around and watch your videos even if they aren't as frequently uploaded. I'm fine with just the humorous lighthearted fragrance talk with jokes mixed in, like the early days of the channel. Doesn't always have to be impressions and reviews of new releases.
I actually kind of like Prada Ocean le Parfum, it's an interesting Saffron spiced, Oak wood - Amber Extreme concoction that kind of smells like Leathery Woods. I want to try it out in the Fall weather; but I agree that it's not for everyone a lot of people will be turned away by that Amber Extreme note and also they shouldn't have named it Ocean. Naming it something like Luna Rossa Desert Sands, or Red Dune would have been more appropriate. Looking forward to the launch of Etanshi!
Because a lot of the other channels are just blowing smoke. Take Break try and relax enjoy yourself. Remember, this is supposed to be fun 🍻
Dude glad to hear you are doing ok now buddy. Its just not worth it to burn the candle at both ends . No matter how you decide to continue on this channel . ill be here to watch .
Glad to see you back!
Thank you for your honesty. I've been trying to tell people about this. RUclips makes so much money off advertising on your videos. You are constantly making content to stay in the algorhythm and you have no life anymore. Besides that, it will kill your passion. RUclips is worse than having a 9-5 you don't like and in the end it's making youtube all the money and not you, the content creator.
I don’t blame you. Hopefully you can get some rest and figure it out. I don’t make RUclips videos but I do collect. My problem is I have around 100 fragrances and I don’t have enough time to wear them all. I probably would have been better off with maybe 10. Anyway hang in there buddy. Cliff
Much love, live ya life!
Wow…quality content. Your ‘poor’ quality consistent content is amazing. I’d love to see your irregular high-quality content!
Glad to have you back 💪🏼
Have a good break - relax, and stop working so much!
I'm certainly one for quality over quantity.👌 But I'm sure most of us feel that kinda way about fragrances once in a while. It's par for the course. Not just fragrances either. Our physiology changes when we constantly make concessions for the sake of illusory progress. As Baron Mordo said, "the bill...comes....DUE." 😄 You do you Nate. Balance those scales and congrats on the upcoming releases!!
Quality over quantity is what always made your channel stand out to me more than the rest. Im glad you have not left but i completely understand your need for a break and the burnout this can cause. Take your time my man and we all will look forward to your next upload ❤
🙏
I think shat they do is make bideos that they will be posting ahead of time. (e.g. the video they post today had me made a week ago) or make videos in bulk that are easy to make. You should also try making first impressions and, unboxing.
I worked like crazy in my 20’s. Now in my 30’s, I try to think like this: Work to live and enjoy life, do not live to work.
Good job on your reviews. Nate. Les is actually more. Quality over quantity. When you do one every day. It's basically a recycled list. Nobody needs that they get bored of it.
I'm glad you're taking care of yourself brother
❤️
Take care of yourself brother
I'm glad you're back with this honest video.
I hope you will be in a good mood again, and also in relation to perfumes. And I hope your own brand will also take off successfully.
I am looking forward to see your quality videos again just like before, because this is why I appreciate to you so much. You helped me a lot in this field.
I'd like to touch on the other thing you didn't really want to get into.
Unfortunately, all I see these days is that the videos just keep pouring in. The authenticity of these contents is hard to believe. Sometimes I just feel it is just for those affiliate.
Sometimes I feel these clone recommendations are just misleading and getting out of hands. I try to not get fall into it anymore, and be more cautious about it.
I can understand why you could get burned out.
Hey bro I just purchased a DUA fragrance because of you. Caribbean Swim lol..
praying for you in Jesus Name
When Jesus filled me with His Spirit it completely changed me. Acts 2:4 John 3:5 Acts 2:38
I remember when I hit my first existential crisis in my mid 30s. It's all down hill from here
I think quality over quantity is the right choice. We will still be here for you. I also was not impressed by Prada Luna Rossa Ocean. Both the sample and full bottle I tried were very soft with weak performance. Gone after a couple hours. I have the original and also Carbon and those are great. So I'm not a Prada hater. But I feel like this was a step backwards.
Bruv... you're looking stressed. Chill. Have a rest mate. Get what you need to get done sorted. Get your head in a good place. We'll still be here. Now, piss off to bed.
... if you can pick up the baton from The Fragrance Apprentice who is retiring , that would be fantastic - I love your content and am just down the road from you if you need any help ...
Not sure if you'll see this, but let me share something with you. I'm pretty new to this community, I started sampling last year, and really just dove in to buying full bottles this year. As I really started getting more interested in this world I obviously started following several of the frag youtubers to get ideas on what to sample. It got so overwhelming with the amounts of videos some of these people put out, that it got me thinking exactly what you mentioned....how do these guys have the time to properly try these fragrances that they recommend? They can't, it's not possible, regardless of whether this is their only job they dedicate time to. Therefore I started paying more attention to those who take their time and don't post a list every single day. All this to say that to some of us your suggestions are more welcomed than those heavy volume posters. Take care of yourself first, and whenever you do upload something I'll support. Best of luck always
❤
I'll let you in on a little secret Nate. It's less about how many new fragrances you review, but more about the lists you put together. If spending big dough on new releases is what's holding you back, then simply use your existing fragrances to put together creative lists. I personally enjoy it way more, when reviewers praise fragrances I already own. It puts me in the mood for wearing them 😅 - and I got around 250 bottles to chose from (95% designers). All that aside, it's more about the reviewer's vibe and personality and how the video comes across, than about any one specific fragrance being featured or not. I LOVE watching you and Ross (TLTG) the most, bcs I just like the way you come across on screen. I like the way you talk, the way you edit your video and most of all your overall vibe, for lack of a better word 🤷♂️ Bottomline, do not stop making content! Use what you already got and keep going 💪 BEST OF LUCK 2 U
🙏
I subscribe to most of those guys or have subscribed to them, and you to, I thought you were in the same club as them. So you must be doing something right.
I have wondered how some people can review a different fragrance every day (some more than one) and say they have tested and worn the fragrance multiple times
It’s all BS. They spritz the back of the hand and a tester strip once.
Take care of yourself man, take as much time off as you have to.
Perhaps you haven't chosen the right people to look up to / compete with. I personally am familiar with all those names you mentioned, but I treat those (x fragrances list) videos as background noise while I eat or take a dump.
On the other hand, I very much appreciate Justin Copeland and Daniel of SeldomlyOften for creating valuable content. Less is more, as the saying goes! If you haven't checked them yet, please do.
Anyway, mental & physical health more important than anything else. Take your time, I hope you're back sooner, rather than later.
Good for you. Keep in mind that the Chaos (burned nose) , Gent Scents (Always looks dirty) , have gotten to the point that the material is repetitive and they have lost my respect. I just dont see it. Top 10 this and top ten that. Plus, I just dont see these guys wearing Adidas t Shirts and baseball caps being honest and believable By the end of the day, everyone should go to their local Macys or Sephora and try a bunch of different fragrances. A decent well rounded collection of 12 to 15 will take of anyone for the next 3 years.
Buy decants
Hi nate, Thank you for this video. You are actually one of the content creators I looked up to when I tried to make my own channel. Man, the amount of work that goes into a videois insane, and then you get about 3 of 4 views, it is crazy. I am actually a bit shocked o the amount of money you made, I would have thought it would be a lot more, You tube should pay it's content creators more money. To make videos every day is to much. Even if you make 2 videos a week it is good. I tend to get a bit bored with the everyday videos . Even from my top content creators, I do not watch all of them, it is to much. 2 , max 3 a week is really enough. Please take it easy and be REAL. we want to see you, and not something that you think we want to see. I tried to be a version of all my favorite content creators and it was just wierd to look at. Ha ha, be good, be healthy and remember, we will keep on looking out for you , maybe with greater numbers if you make less but better content. greetings from Germany
🙏
Think outside the box. Do something different than others. You can talk about life and other things. I told one guy to do ASMR cos he had an amazing cool voice. Go out and do street tests, interview girls about things they think is important when it comes to men and dating. How to dress and the importance of smell. Make a list of great music bands. At the end it´s going to be boring to just watch reviewers doing those top ten lists year after year. A swedish reviewer did a street test with Creed Aventus and a 4 dollar Axe body spray. Axe got 9 votes. There are so many things to do with a little fantasy. There is nothing wrong to be fragile and show it to the people. The bigger you get companies will sure start sending free stuff more and more but til that day you have to be smart:) Fragrances is an expensive hobby.
They're not being genuine and honest, that's the bottom line.