Thanks Ash. Good call on the Neroli Voyage. I have a bottle in my collection and it does indeed lift my spirits. However, my cheaper summer signature fragrance is Davidoff Blue Water. I love this stuff and, like you with Dunhill, I can guarantee that I'll finish a bottle over the course of a summer.
I can highly recommend Dolce & Gabbana "Light Blue Summer Vibes" which was released this year. Blind buy! I alternate between this for summer evenings/more formal nights and Nautica Voyage for daytime/work wear in the summer. I've gotten compliments on both! The D&G is very "lemony" and woody. I also mix it up with some Bleu de Chanel from time to time.
I often go small bottles and decants to try and not get too carried away on spending, but does also allow for some variety and rotation which I also enjoy. So some of my favourites for this summer have been: Maision Frances Kurkdjian - Gentle Fluidity Silver Parfums de Marly - Galloway Xerjoff - Renaissance, Uden and Naxos Creed - Erolfa and Green Irish Tweed Ormonde Jayne - Ormonde Man (more suited to evenings in the summer) Atelier Cologne - Rose Cuiree (great for black tie events once past the opening) Hermes - Terre d'Hermes edt
Ash my go to fragrances are Bleu De Chanel I've got both the EDT and Parfum. I have Chanel Allure aftershave which i mainly use if i want a quick freshen up on hot days if I'm not going anywhere. As its crisp and light the fragrance. I also alternate between Bleu De Chanel and Sauvage EDT as my Summer fragrances. The Autumn and Winter months it's got to be D&G The One this is a quite heady fragrance. These are some of my fragrances but the ones i use most often.
I've been rotating a trio of Dior Eau Sauvage, Acqua Di Parma Colonia, and Floris Stephanotis. The Stephanotis I only keep for special occasions as it's very expensive but definitely worth trying
I would add Floris 127, and I'm also very partial to Ralph Lauren Safari, which is sadly discontinued but I recently found some more. As always great video!
You gentlemen might also consider Royall Bermuda Lyme. A great aftershave splash for summer. Terence Stamp wore it in “The Limey.” And the classic Paco Rabanne. Chet Baker wore it.
I have Amouroud White Sands, which is very smooth and classy. Issey Miyake L'eau D'Issey Pour Homme which is very crisp , Floris Elite for when I am feeling classic. I have just ordered Floris Cefiro and Floris Bergamotto di Positano which I am excited about receiving. I should say that I am 59 and just new to collecting men's fragrances. Thanks for your thoughts Ash. Roger
Another great video! My own favourite summer scent right now is Invictus Victory; Grapefruit, Mint and Lavender. Sadly it doesn't work to great on my skin... The search continues
You may be aware that Chet Baker wore PR. Perfect for a younger man of the world type lounging in a sidewalk cafe, reading Le Monde, wearing Foster Grants, smoking a Gauloise. Marcello Mastroiani and Alain Delon might fit the bill as well.
I have another classic one for you: "4711-ECHT KÖLNISCH WASSER". It unfairly calls up memories of "Grannie's 80th birthday", but it is ideally suited for hot temperatures with its rich lemony scents. And it is suitable for men as well. The scent dissipates rather quickly, but as it is so cheap, you can always apply it a second time throughout the day. And of course you get it practically anywhere. It really refreshes on a hot day.
Nice selection, *especially* the Dunhill Edition which was among the fragrances I inherited from my father oh so many years ago and have added to my staples since. Personally for the Summer I'm a great fan of Dior Sauvage (or for that matter it's clones like Hunter Intense - actually *only* this one, the rest are meh) in the EDP strenght, but then I'll always champion EDPs over EDTs, for my uses they have a better "cost per spray" ratio than virtually all EDTs. Then of course there's the ancient fragrance par excellance: Eau de Cologne... of course it's insanely *old* and it's "concentration" and consequently it's endurance is a joke, but it's also so cheap that during the early phases of COVID people used it as a hand sanitizer - that all being said I feel it still *is* a nice summery scent... you Just need to carry a 200mil bottle to get through a hot day. 🤣 Noted the Agua Brava as an alternative for this specific niche - thanks!
And since you mentioned Bleu de Chanel: actually most of the other "Blue" fragrances that operate in a similar ballpark of citrussy, aquatic fresh aromas are great choices for the Summer. There's a ton of them. And they all come in blue bottles😂. Thanks for the breakdown Ash - I always take a recomendation that ends up in my collection with me from these fragrance reviews! So thank you! Best regards Raoul G. Kunz
I recently picked up a bottle of Creed Aventus Cologne which is an amazing scent, but doesn’t last very long. Great for the warmer months. During winter, I like Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille. It’s strong and heavy but calms down nicely and lasts all day.
Dear Ash, could I interest you in the idea of listing specifically cheapie scents? I've fallen into the larger fashion houses and thought perhaps I could investigate pastures new- and of course I would appreciate your guidance!
My go-to summer fragrances are Guerlain Homme EDP and Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza. The former is powerful and lasts all day, while the latter is lighter and can be reapplied during the course of the day. For winter, I stay with the house of Guerlain and rely on their Heritage. I alternate with Floris No 89.
Hi Ash. I use Bleu de Chanel EDT. I paid £81 during a sales event in Boots. I agree entirely with your comments. Chanel doesn't make rubbish. I got a good deal. But would've have paid more.
I’ve worn Acqua di Parma Intensa for some years as my summer signature, but this year I’ve taken up Tres nuit, A much cheaper version of Green Irish tweed and it’s quite lovely 👌🏼
"L'Aventure Knight" is another, slightley more expensive, Green Irish Tweed clone by Al Haramain and I greatly enjoy it, if for no other reason that I feel the original to be grossly overpriced. Got to try out Tres Nuit! Best regards Raoul G. Kunz
@@RaoulKunz1 Thank you, sir for the tip, I will sample it for sure 👍🏼 Is L’aventure knight more frutti? While Tres nuit is more powdery? Anyway, the Green Irish Tweed style fragrances for spring and summer is on top of my list 👌🏼 Best regards René Agerbo
@@Agerskiold Much appreciated Mr. Agerbo! L'aventure knight is pretty much, though not *too* obviously (I mean it's still an Irish Green Tweed clone, not an Aramis variation 😉), dominated in the opening by hefty dose of Bergamot and Citrus notes with a rather substantial dose of...err.. "Tea leaf fragrance" (does this make sense? it's a bit of a "fresh brewed Assam" smell) with the powdery fragrances almost an afterthought towards the base notes. So the powder is more present in the Tres Nuit - interesting, I have to admit to being intrigued, I think I'll order a bottle right away^^. (Ahhh.. a cold Gin-Tonic after a long summer-day at work^^ - cheers!) Best regards Raoul G. Kunz
I have used Bleu de Chanel EDP for the last month of so. I love the scent, but I wish it lasted longer on my skin. Honestly, I feel like I only get a couple hours out of it.
Great for safaris and very warm climates - challenging to wear in temperate climates, but the right colour and style can be superb in the right circumstances.
I'm a man who enjoys just about any type of fragrance any time of year. Yet, if I had to pick my go-to scent that meets the traditional summer-type fragrance on an actual hot summer day, I'd pick Dior Eau Sauvage.
Hi Ash, here’s a question, Lanyards? I work in an environment where I have to wear a lanyard for work with an ID card dangling from it. It’s increasingly common. Does anyone else out there have a problem with them spoiling their appearance with odd colours. What’s our view on the bright and distasteful ones others wear? Just a thought, love the channel- Steve Lee
A challenge to wear with panache - I'm going to roll this question into a Q&A video I'm producing at the moment - It will give me time to ponder a better answer!
For me, the original Aqua Di Parma Colonia has fast become both my summer AND signature scent. However, I'm very partial to Penhaligon's Castille for late summer evenings in the garden, and Floris 89 as summer slips away to Autumn. There are a lot of cheap Halfeti rose/oud clones being worn in the heat with reckless abandon and it's awful!
You have a very fine nose for a good perfume.. The Dunhill is wonderful and a classic, however .. I personally cannot stand the overrated Bleurgh de Chanel (pardon my childish wordplay) … That said I didn’t really rate platinum egoiste either Give me Dior Eau Sauvage any day Everyone to their own sir
Ash I recommend Jeanne En Provence Acqua (smells very similar to Kenzo from the 90s), and I also love the very lemony classic Visconti Di Modrone Acqua di Selva ☺ Perfect for this time of year here in Cyprus 🌞
I'm sticking to my Acqua di Parma Colonia for now because I just bought a bottle and now my money is gone lol
I’m on my second lot of samples of this lovely cologne - will be asking for a bottle for either a birthday or as a Christmas gift!
@@simonhodgetts6530 You have excellent taste, sir 😁
I have a back up bottle all ready to go for this summer…we are hitting 110’s here in Texas.
with you there, brother…
Such a gorgeous scent
Thanks Ash. Good call on the Neroli Voyage. I have a bottle in my collection and it does indeed lift my spirits. However, my cheaper summer signature fragrance is Davidoff Blue Water. I love this stuff and, like you with Dunhill, I can guarantee that I'll finish a bottle over the course of a summer.
4711 is a classic heritage fragrance. Perfect for summer 👍 It's inexpensive and Tom Ford paid homage to it with "neroli portofino" .
It’s lovely - I wear it often! Just wish it had a little more staying power…….
I can highly recommend Dolce & Gabbana "Light Blue Summer Vibes" which was released this year. Blind buy! I alternate between this for summer evenings/more formal nights and Nautica Voyage for daytime/work wear in the summer. I've gotten compliments on both! The D&G is very "lemony" and woody. I also mix it up with some Bleu de Chanel from time to time.
spooky, my daughter just said she wants a bottle!
I am thinking of trying Dunhill after seeing you review it several times now. I have been using Quorum Silver for a while now. Cheers Ron
Hope you enjoy it!
I often go small bottles and decants to try and not get too carried away on spending, but does also allow for some variety and rotation which I also enjoy. So some of my favourites for this summer have been:
Maision Frances Kurkdjian - Gentle Fluidity Silver
Parfums de Marly - Galloway
Xerjoff - Renaissance, Uden and Naxos
Creed - Erolfa and Green Irish Tweed
Ormonde Jayne - Ormonde Man (more suited to evenings in the summer)
Atelier Cologne - Rose Cuiree (great for black tie events once past the opening)
Hermes - Terre d'Hermes edt
I 2nd the Hermes, Terre d’Hermes
Bleu de Chanel is worth every penny.
But, I shall be trying Agua Brava. Largely, because Im broke from buying the Chanel….😊
Ash my go to fragrances are Bleu De Chanel I've got both the EDT and Parfum. I have Chanel Allure aftershave which i mainly use if i want a quick freshen up on hot days if I'm not going anywhere. As its crisp and light the fragrance.
I also alternate between Bleu De Chanel and Sauvage EDT as my Summer fragrances. The Autumn and Winter months it's got to be D&G The One this is a quite heady fragrance.
These are some of my fragrances but the ones i use most often.
Excellent video Ash. I’ll add 4711 and Floris special 127 as well
I've been rotating a trio of Dior Eau Sauvage, Acqua Di Parma Colonia, and Floris Stephanotis. The Stephanotis I only keep for special occasions as it's very expensive but definitely worth trying
I've been using CK Free for ages during the summer, and I was looking for an alternative, since I wasn't satisfied with it. Thanks for the video, Ash!
Oh, the lemon one?
Best scent CK ever made I think, and still not all that.
I would add Floris 127, and I'm also very partial to Ralph Lauren Safari, which is sadly discontinued but I recently found some more. As always great video!
You gentlemen might also consider Royall Bermuda Lyme. A great aftershave splash for summer. Terence Stamp wore it in “The Limey.”
And the classic Paco Rabanne. Chet Baker wore it.
I have Amouroud White Sands, which is very smooth and classy. Issey Miyake L'eau D'Issey Pour Homme which is very crisp , Floris Elite for when I am feeling classic. I have just ordered Floris Cefiro and Floris Bergamotto di Positano which I am excited about receiving. I should say that I am 59 and just new to collecting men's fragrances. Thanks for your thoughts Ash.
Roger
Thanks for sharing!
Another great video! My own favourite summer scent right now is Invictus Victory; Grapefruit, Mint and Lavender.
Sadly it doesn't work to great on my skin... The search continues
it looks like the sun is always shining in england, my favorite fragrance is paco rabanne, the same one i had in the 70s, grtz from the netherlands 🇳🇱
You may be aware that Chet Baker wore PR. Perfect for a younger man of the world type lounging in a sidewalk cafe, reading Le Monde, wearing Foster Grants, smoking a Gauloise. Marcello Mastroiani and Alain Delon might fit the bill as well.
Currently rotating between Dior Eau Sauvage , ADP Colonia Intensa & Creed Vetiver 😊
Great choices sir!
Best regards
Raoul G. Kunz
@@RaoulKunz1 Much appreciated 🙏🏽
I have another classic one for you: "4711-ECHT KÖLNISCH WASSER".
It unfairly calls up memories of "Grannie's 80th birthday", but it is ideally suited for hot temperatures with its rich lemony scents. And it is suitable for men as well. The scent dissipates rather quickly, but as it is so cheap, you can always apply it a second time throughout the day. And of course you get it practically anywhere. It really refreshes on a hot day.
I love it - wear it often!
Truly a classic and summery though weak but that's at least partially compensated by it's *extreme* affordability.
Best regards
Raoul G. Kunz
Nice selection, *especially* the Dunhill Edition which was among the fragrances I inherited from my father oh so many years ago and have added to my staples since.
Personally for the Summer I'm a great fan of Dior Sauvage (or for that matter it's clones like Hunter Intense - actually *only* this one, the rest are meh) in the EDP strenght, but then I'll always champion EDPs over EDTs, for my uses they have a better "cost per spray" ratio than virtually all EDTs.
Then of course there's the ancient fragrance par excellance: Eau de Cologne... of course it's insanely *old* and it's "concentration" and consequently it's endurance is a joke, but it's also so cheap that during the early phases of COVID people used it as a hand sanitizer - that all being said I feel it still *is* a nice summery scent... you Just need to carry a 200mil bottle to get through a hot day. 🤣
Noted the Agua Brava as an alternative for this specific niche - thanks!
And since you mentioned Bleu de Chanel: actually most of the other "Blue" fragrances that operate in a similar ballpark of citrussy, aquatic fresh aromas are great choices for the Summer.
There's a ton of them.
And they all come in blue bottles😂.
Thanks for the breakdown Ash - I always take a recomendation that ends up in my collection with me from these fragrance reviews!
So thank you!
Best regards
Raoul G. Kunz
I recently picked up a bottle of Creed Aventus Cologne which is an amazing scent, but doesn’t last very long. Great for the warmer months. During winter, I like Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille. It’s strong and heavy but calms down nicely and lasts all day.
Dear Ash, could I interest you in the idea of listing specifically cheapie scents? I've fallen into the larger fashion houses and thought perhaps I could investigate pastures new- and of course I would appreciate your guidance!
I like the simplicity and versatility of Floris 89 and the Rolex Explorer. I might try Chanel to match with the Datejust :-)
My go-to summer fragrances are Guerlain Homme EDP and Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza. The former is powerful and lasts all day, while the latter is lighter and can be reapplied during the course of the day. For winter, I stay with the house of Guerlain and rely on their Heritage. I alternate with Floris No 89.
Hi Ash.
I use Bleu de Chanel EDT.
I paid £81 during a sales event in Boots.
I agree entirely with your comments.
Chanel doesn't make rubbish.
I got a good deal. But would've have paid more.
I found Mancera Cedrat Boise EDP recently. Great citrus summer scent and pretty long lasting
Absolutely a lovely fragrance 👌🏼
I’ve used Cedrat Boise some years ago as my all seasons all occasions scent. It’s really that good 👌🏼
I’ve worn Acqua di Parma Intensa for some years as my summer signature, but this year I’ve taken up Tres nuit, A much cheaper version of Green Irish tweed and it’s quite lovely 👌🏼
"L'Aventure Knight" is another, slightley more expensive, Green Irish Tweed clone by Al Haramain and I greatly enjoy it, if for no other reason that I feel the original to be grossly overpriced.
Got to try out Tres Nuit!
Best regards
Raoul G. Kunz
@@RaoulKunz1
Thank you, sir for the tip, I will sample it for sure 👍🏼
Is L’aventure knight more frutti? While Tres nuit is more powdery?
Anyway, the Green Irish Tweed style fragrances for spring and summer is on top of my list 👌🏼
Best regards
René Agerbo
@@Agerskiold Much appreciated Mr. Agerbo!
L'aventure knight is pretty much, though not *too* obviously (I mean it's still an Irish Green Tweed clone, not an Aramis variation 😉), dominated in the opening by hefty dose of Bergamot and Citrus notes with a rather substantial dose of...err.. "Tea leaf fragrance" (does this make sense? it's a bit of a "fresh brewed Assam" smell) with the powdery fragrances almost an afterthought towards the base notes.
So the powder is more present in the Tres Nuit - interesting, I have to admit to being intrigued, I think I'll order a bottle right away^^.
(Ahhh.. a cold Gin-Tonic after a long summer-day at work^^ - cheers!)
Best regards
Raoul G. Kunz
I have used Bleu de Chanel EDP for the last month of so. I love the scent, but I wish it lasted longer on my skin. Honestly, I feel like I only get a couple hours out of it.
Dear Ash,
what is you opinion on safari jackets?
Great for safaris and very warm climates - challenging to wear in temperate climates, but the right colour and style can be superb in the right circumstances.
How would you compare aqua brava to aqua di selva? Both cheap, classic.
Brava is much, much more woody.
😊like your fragrance reviewing videos👍
Glad you like them!
Just in time, I'm about to run out of no5 amber & oud... my Floris No127 .... long gone :(
I like Mistral "Salted Gin" for a summer EDT and their 'Bourbon Vanilla' for winter.
You can never go wrong with old spice or tabac.
My favourites - my father and my grandfather also used it it. So it reminds me of them.
Im shocked you didn't pick "old Spice" or "Brut"😂 great vid as always 👍
Anything Floris London is classy. Not over powering.
I'm a man who enjoys just about any type of fragrance any time of year. Yet, if I had to pick my go-to scent that meets the traditional summer-type fragrance on an actual hot summer day, I'd pick Dior Eau Sauvage.
Hi Ash, here’s a question, Lanyards? I work in an environment where I have to wear a lanyard for work with an ID card dangling from it. It’s increasingly common. Does anyone else out there have a problem with them spoiling their appearance with odd colours. What’s our view on the bright and distasteful ones others wear? Just a thought, love the channel- Steve Lee
I refuse to wear them, to my mind they look bloody awful. I wrap the strap around the card and pocket it and produce when necessary.
A challenge to wear with panache - I'm going to roll this question into a Q&A video I'm producing at the moment - It will give me time to ponder a better answer!
You should try John Varvatos Artisan Blue. Pleasant for summer.
For me, the original Aqua Di Parma Colonia has fast become both my summer AND signature scent. However, I'm very partial to Penhaligon's Castille for late summer evenings in the garden, and Floris 89 as summer slips away to Autumn. There are a lot of cheap Halfeti rose/oud clones being worn in the heat with reckless abandon and it's awful!
Bvlgari Wood Neroli
Ash, how would you relate Bleu de Chanel say, to Acqua di Gio Profundo EDP? And could that substitute it here?
Sorry, no experience of Acqua di Gio Profundo EDP
@@TheChapsGuide Thank you anyway.
What do you think about Moschino Uomo?
I don’t know that frag.
@@TheChapsGuide just got it 2 days ago, very nice, you should check it out 😀
@@TheChapsGuide you should check it out, great stuff
some nice choices
No Cool Water?!
You have a very fine nose for a good perfume..
The Dunhill is wonderful and a classic, however .. I personally cannot stand the overrated Bleurgh de Chanel (pardon my childish wordplay) … That said I didn’t really rate platinum egoiste either
Give me Dior Eau Sauvage any day
Everyone to their own sir
Ash I recommend Jeanne En Provence Acqua (smells very similar to Kenzo from the 90s), and I also love the very lemony classic Visconti Di Modrone Acqua di Selva ☺ Perfect for this time of year here in Cyprus 🌞