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Handsome Smells
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I love to test new fragrances and share my experiences. My channel consists of reviews of designer, niche, indie, oud and attar oils.
L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDT (2004 Vintage) | First Impressions | Handsome Smells
L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme by Guerlain is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men. L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme was launched in 2004. The nose behind this fragrance is Beatrice Piquet. Top notes are Lemon, Anise, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Jasmine; middle notes are Cacao, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Tea, Cedar and Lavender; base notes are Natural Musk, Hibiscus Seed and Elemi resin.
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Cuirtis Areej Le Doré | First Impressions | Handsome Smells
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Curtis Post First Impression Thoughts: - Very powerful concept scent which was nailed by Russain Adam - This feels like walking into dark forest whilst you're wearing a leather jacket, where the ground is green and mossy, and in the distance there is a oil spill and some smell of petrol or gasoline.
Les Abstraits First Impressions | La Douleur Exquise, Des Cendres & Belle Âme | Handsome Smells
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First Impressions of the three fragrances from the indie house of Les Abstraits (founded by CZcams Fragrance Review Eugene from U Smells Good). Des Cendres 2:36 La Douleur Exquise 5:50 Belle Âme 8:54
Forbidden Flower Areej Le Doré | First Impressions | Handsome Smells
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Forbidden Flower Post First Impression Thoughts: - Gorgeous sweet grapefruit, which across like a pie, it's almost edible, sort of has a candy vibe - Gentle florals in the background - Office friendly stuff - nothing animalic or off-putting
I bought a cheap Kouros on eBay (Fake? or Vintage?) | Handsome Smells
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I bought a cheap Kouros on eBay for £45. After filming I can confirm the scent smells as expected - so chuffed! I put a light again the bottle, it's about 48ml/50ml. So happy to have this in my collection! According to this blog, I believe my bottle is considered a late PPR-GUCCI typical bottle from 2010: raidersofthelostscent.blogspot.com/2014/01/kouros-scent-of-gods-12.html Happy for any Kour...
Paradise Soil Areej Le Doré | First Impressions | Handsome Smells
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Paradise Soil Post First Impression Thoughts: - Lots of jasmine and ylang ylang in the drydown, giving this a beautiful to the warm saffron
Mitsouko Guerlain (EDP) | First Impressions | Handsome Smells
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Mitsouko Eau de Parfum by Guerlain is a Chypre Fruity fragrance for women. Mitsouko Eau de Parfum was launched in 1919. The nose behind this fragrance is Jacques Guerlain. Top notes are Bergamot, Citruses, Jasmine and Rose; middle notes are Peach, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Rose and Lilac; base notes are Oakmoss, Spices, Cinnamon, Vetiver and Amber.
Creme de la Creme Areej Le Doré | First Impressions | Handsome Smells
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Creme de le Creme Post First Impression Thoughts: - Smooth florals, with a backbone creamy and buttery woods from the sandalwood - Quite a vintage smelling scent
12 Fragrances - 1 Per Month Tag | Handsome Smells
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January - Fahrenheit Dior - 0:39 February - Habit Rouge (edt) Guerlain - 2:40 March - Dior Homme - 4:21 April - Ormonde Man Ormonde Jayne - 7:12 May - Rose 31 Le Labo - 9:42 June - Dolce&Gabbana Pour Homme - 13:06 July - L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Issey Miyake - 14:57 August - Acqua di Gio Giorgio Armani - 17:00 September - Terre d'Hermès - 19:25 October - Ambre Nuit Dior - 21:33 November - Hugo ...
Pour Un Homme de Caron | Fragrance Review | Handsome Smells
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Released in 1934 Classified as a Aromatic The nose behind this fragrance is Ernest Daltroff, who founded the Caron house in 1904, a self-taught perfumer who was behind many of the early releases from the house. Top: Lavender Heart: Vanilla Base: Musk Scent Breakdown: - this opens up as a super authentic lavender, it's like smelling the flower up close, imagine walking through a lavender field, ...
Royal Barn Areej Le Doré | First Impressions | Handsome Smells
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Royal Barn Post First Impression Thoughts: - Intense barn leather oud opening, with some green mossy accords - Deep rich green mossy mixed with deep dark leather - comes across quite dirty and animalic - Very powerful scent, not office friendly
One Fragrance For Life | Signature Scents | Handsome Smells
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One Fragrance For Life | Signature Scents | Handsome Smells
Giorgio Beverly Hills for Men | First Impressions | Handsome Smells
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Giorgio Beverly Hills for Men | First Impressions | Handsome Smells
Keep Only Four Fragrances For Life: One Per Season Tag | Handsome Smells
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Keep Only Four Fragrances For Life: One Per Season Tag | Handsome Smells
Lalique Pour Homme | First Impressions | Handsome Smells
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Lalique Pour Homme | First Impressions | Handsome Smells
Caron First Impressions | Le 3e Homme Yatagan Pour Un | Handsome Smells
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Caron First Impressions | Le 3e Homme Yatagan Pour Un | Handsome Smells
Al Majmua Areej Le Doré | First Impressions | Handsome Smells
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Al Majmua Areej Le Doré | First Impressions | Handsome Smells
Areej Le Doré Classics Collection 2023 | First Impressions | Handsome Smells
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Areej Le Doré Classics Collection 2023 | First Impressions | Handsome Smells
Azzaro Pour Homme | Fragrance Review | Handsome Smells
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Azzaro Pour Homme | Fragrance Review | Handsome Smells
Malik Al Motia Areej Le Doré | First Impressions | Handsome Smells
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Malik Al Motia Areej Le Doré | First Impressions | Handsome Smells
Barbershop Fragrances | Azzaro Paco Rabanne Pour Homme Drakkar Noir Quorum Lalique | Handsome Smells
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Barbershop Fragrances | Azzaro Paco Rabanne Pour Homme Drakkar Noir Quorum Lalique | Handsome Smells
Jardin de Borneo Gardenia Sultan Pasha | Attar Review | Handsome Smells
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Jardin de Borneo Gardenia Sultan Pasha | Attar Review | Handsome Smells
Heritage Guerlain (EDT) | Fragrance Review | Handsome Smells
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Heritage Guerlain (EDT) | Fragrance Review | Handsome Smells
Mysore Incenza Areej Le Doré | First Impressions | Handsome Smells
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Mysore Incenza Areej Le Doré | First Impressions | Handsome Smells
Terre d'Hermes vs D&G Pour Homme | Fragrance Battle | Handsome Smells
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Terre d'Hermes vs D&G Pour Homme | Fragrance Battle | Handsome Smells
Vetiver Guerlain (EDT) | Fragrance Review | Handsome Smells
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Vetiver Guerlain (EDT) | Fragrance Review | Handsome Smells
Ambre de Coco Areej Le Doré | First Impressions | Handsome Smells
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Ambre de Coco Areej Le Doré | First Impressions | Handsome Smells
Habit Rouge Guerlain (EDT) | Fragrance Review | Handsome Smells
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Habit Rouge Guerlain (EDT) | Fragrance Review | Handsome Smells
Hugo Boss The Scent Le Parfum | First Impressions | Handsome Smells
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Hugo Boss The Scent Le Parfum | First Impressions | Handsome Smells
Gul Hina Areej Le Doré | First Impressions | Handsome Smells
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Gul Hina Areej Le Doré | First Impressions | Handsome Smells
Great review!
Thank you!
Watching CZcams made my addiction start there was always new ones coming out
My favorite Guerlain perfume too … 7 years ago for such a nice price
Was just watching your video on sandalwood fragrances! Came up while I was searching for Santal Majuscule. Totally agreed about L'Instant being stunning though.
Yeah sadly was a great fragrance for the price back in the days. Now perfumes are twice as expensive but also twice as bad! Great choice as a favourite Guerlain.
@@HandsomeSmells - agree with You 1000%
I regret not stocking up on this 13 year's ago. Kicking myself 😢
Haha yeah I feel like that about some other fragrances too!
Oh excellent mate! I had a 125ml bottle of this edt version but swapped it for a 100ml bottle of bleu de chanel in about 2012 🤦🏻♂️ Thankfully i still have a bottle of the eau extreme, i can’t believe i used to buy 75ml bottles of it in House of frazer for like £40 😆
haha I know mate, crazy how cheaply you could pick these up at retail back in the day. I remember D&G Euro Italia with the stickers were selling cheaply at House of Fraser back in the day, but I was a poor student on a budget and didn't feel comfortable picking it up at the time - do regret it now slightly!
Haha yeah, i never tried that D&G one, was it good stuff?
All hail the ironing board
haha :) You're the first to have mentioned anything, you must be an OG subscriber!
Of course! Love the content btw from humble beginnings to new office
Thanks so much for the support ❤️ really appreciate it! It's been a long journey! Glad to have subscribers who enjoy the content still after so many years.
All of those fragrances are undeniably the absolute balls my friend 💈👍😎
Agreed! thanks for stopping by, really appreciate it!
Your video has encouraged me to limit my addiction to Cologne I have 75 bottles appreciate the input
Glad I could help.
A full review for this and Cuirtis would be great! Trying to decide if I should buy either, neither, or both lmao
Great video
Thanks so much 🙏
Nice set and good taste. Congrats!
Thanks so much 🙏
I tried sample of this, it smelt v rustic and bloody. And yes it is very gothic.
Great video and I enjoyed it and I'm going to try it and have a blessed day
Thanks Michael
You welcome keep up the good work GOD BLESS 🙏
Beaver tail oil 🤔 Interesting. A lot of interesting notes in fact. Appreciate the impressions!
Thanks Doni 🙏
I need to sample Eugene's line. Thank you for the review.
My pleasure
I bought a newer formulation off EBAY and it smells kinda soapy and not the beast as described by reviews. The batch code didn’t validate on check fresh. How can I find out? I’ve never smelled it before to compare.
ah i'm sorry to hear that. If the batch code doesn't show up on check fresh, or if it doesn't smell as expected, I'd be worried if it was a fake bottle perhaps? I know Kouros is one that is faked often.
And where I can buy it?
from any shop or online, this isn't discontinued. I bought the older style bottle from eBay
Des Cendres 2:36 La Douleur Exquise 5:50 Belle Âme 8:54
glad you get these samples !!!
i'm glad I did too, will be testing them next week!
Thanks for 🎤
No problem 🙏
Definitely am a fan of Des Cendres and LDE. Never pulled the trigger on Yatagan so now you have me intrigued. 😄 Thanks Waseem!
Thanks Doni!
A few minutes on a card isn't a good representation of these scents. I own all 3 and they are fantastic on skin. Hope you do a follow up once you've spent time with them. Thanks for sharing
Yep I agree. Best to form an opinion on skin. I remember I disliked Ormonde Man on first impressions, and only after wearing on skin did I fully appreciate the scent.
Oooh, can't wait to hear what you think of these. I've not tried this one yet!
I'll need to give these a proper wearing on skin. First impressions on card, they weren't too impressive for me.
@@HandsomeSmellsdefinitely do so. I loved des cendres and had to buy a bottle. The others I've not had any experience with.
Have you tried Yatagan from Caron, I found des cendres quite similar to that on first impressions.
@HandsomeSmells i think I've smelled it in passing at a department store/duty free but not gone out to try it specifically. If its very similar, i understand how this one could come across a bit underwhelming. I don't have the most extensive experience with the OGs
Lucky You !!!!!! :) Enjoy wearing Kouros!
Haha thanks Miles 😊
@@HandsomeSmells glad it’s vintage ! A treasure
Great video and I enjoyed it and I'm going to try it and have a blessed night
Thanks Michael 😁
You welcome keep up the good work GOD BLESS 🙏
This is the one that intrested me the most. Thanks for your thoughts on it.
My pleasure!
Quite a good price! You got away with it this time Waseem. 😆 Constant vigilance!! 🧙♂
Haha thanks Doni, luck was favourable to me this time!
Is it written Parfums corp or Charles of the ritz anywhere in the bottle?
Neither. It reads as follows: Yves Saint Laurent B.R.I 92521 Neuilly Cedex Paris Made in France
@@HandsomeSmells yours is probably from "PPR-GUCCI Era" (1999-2007)
raidersofthelostscent.blogspot.com/2014/01/kouros-scent-of-gods-12.html
Checkfresh is useless. The bottle is mid-2000s. Google Raiders of the Lost Scent Kouros. They have everything you might want to know. Mid 2000 bottles were part of the Gucci era. It had gone through a number of reformulations by that point.
thanks for the confirmation, I also checked out the raiders of the lost scent blog to double check too.
Is it sintetic
Wearing on skin it's better. I prefer the EDT over the EDP, the EDP was slightly more synthetic to my nose
As someone who wore Dior's Eau Sauvage for more than three decades until it was brutally reformulated around 2011 by François Demachy, I would urge you to seek out a vintage bottle of the EDT. Unlike the current EDT, which smells strong, synthetic, and cheap, the old version smells clean, natural, and refreshing. It doesn't last as long as the new version and doesn't project as far, but it does include the original herbal heart notes of ginger and basil which are totally missing from the current version. Edmond Roudnitska's 1966 masterpiece deserves to be smelled as he originally intended it, something you no longer get with the current version. I now wear Goutal's Eau de Monsieur if I want a crisp, clean, tart, natural-smelling citrus cologne. It's like having a nice gin and tonic with a spritz of lemon or lime on a hot summer day.
thanks so much for the recommendations! I will seek out a Dior's Eau Sauvage vintage, though I wonder if older bottles may suffer from the citrus notes becoming bad. Not heard of Goutal's Eau de Monsieur, thanks for bringing it to my attention!
I love Héritage and have worn the EDT for many years, mostly during the cooler months since it’s a warm scent. With its prominent patchouli note it reminds me of Givenchy’s classic Gentleman from 1974, only more refined and less in-your-face macho, which the original Gentleman was. It’s since been tamed, but Héritage seems to have taken the best of Gentleman and softened the rough edges of the Givenchy, much like Jacques Guerlain took Coty’s Chypre from 1917 and refined it into Mitsouko two years later. It’s an old Guerlain tradition!
Interesting! I didn't detect the comparison with Givenchy’s Gentleman, but I can understand where you're coming from. Have you tried Zino by any chance, some say it inspired Guerlain to make Heritage. There is talks of Beau de Jour being similar to Heritage, though I have yet to try it.
The first time I tried a sample of Habit Rouge was many years ago. I found it dandyish and sickeningly sweet. Not my thing. But then years later, I did a blind buy for the EDT, no doubt reformulated by the great Thierry Wasser, and am glad I did. It’s much lighter, with a greater emphasis on citrus, drying down to a pleasant and not-too-sweet vanilla. I like to wear it for formal occasions during the warmer months. I’ve never smelled the modern EDP, but I’m guessing that Wasser took the DNA of the original EDT and tweaked it to give it a more modern edge. Even though I’ve never smelled it I think I’ll stick with my modern EDT.
Ah i wonder if you tried the EDP, I find that it's alot of more sweeter than the EDT, which is alot more fresh and citrusy.
Terre d’Hermes is a modern classic. I like the original EDT and have worn it since it first came out twenty years ago. Needless to say, it’s aged quite well. That’s how you know it’s destined to be a classic. Terre’s star will only grow brighter as the years go on.
Agreed, it a classic and for me better than a lot of Niche i've tried. Masterful scent.
I recently purchased a bottle of Guerlain Vetiver after reading that it had been reformulated, perhaps when the newest bottles were released a couple of years ago. Ten years ago, I bought a bottle of Vetiver and hated it. There was a heavy note of wet tobacco leaves combined with wet leather that made the whole composition seem heavy, dated, and dour. I actually threw it away rather than give it to anyone. This newest version, masterfully re-engineered by Thierry Wasser, Guerlain’s “nose,” is much lighter and fresher without that musty old man smell. I like it so much that I’ll be wearing it quite a bit, especially in the heat of summer. It’s signature scent-worthy.
"It’s signature scent-worthy." - I agree! Ah a case of a reform working better than vintage for you! I'm glad you like the newer formulation. I've not tried the old forumulation, but from your description I don't think I'd prefer it over my current bottle.
@@HandsomeSmells If you like vetiver, seek out a bottle of Givenchy's Vetyver, which they now no longer sell. It was Hubert de Givenchy's personal scent which, like Monsieur de Givenchy, came out in 1959, although unlike Monsieur wasn't released to the public until much later. It's a simple construction using three types of vetiver, along with a top note of bergamot, a mid note of coriander, and a base of sandalwood, all of which support the main theme of vetiver. It's stronger and more long-lasting than my new bottle of Guerlain Vetiver, but smells quite similar. With the Givenchy, there is something about it that smells a little bit dated, which is why I'm enjoying the new reformulated Guerlain. Still, the Givenchy is worth seeking out, especially since no one ever talks about it, at least on CZcams.
sounds like another gem! You sir have great knowledge of fragrances! Thanks for bringing it to my attention.
If I had to pick one pleasant versatile fragrance to wear for any occasion, any time, any place, any season, it would probably be Pour un Homme de Caron. Curiously, it’s the only one of my fragrances that I don’t particularly care for when sniffing it from the bottle. Pour un Homme is so well crafted that what you smell on your skin is a fragrance that seamlessly unfolds over time from a clean, true lavender to a warm, but not cloyingly sweet vanilla. What you smell straight from the bottle is a flat-smelling amalgamation of the two reminiscent of Play-Doh that you never actually experience on the skin. Olfactory chemistry at its finest!
"If I had to pick one pleasant versatile fragrance to wear for any occasion, any time, any place, any season, it would probably be Pour un Homme de Caron." - fine choice sir! Yes I agree, skin chemistry makes such a difference!
Great video! For many years I’ve worn Mitsouko EDT (now no longer sold on Guerlain’s web site) at night just for myself and I’ve never gotten bored with it. It’s subtle, complex, beguiling, ever-changing and understated, especially in the EDT concentration. I also own a bottle of the EDP but, as a man, prefer the lightness of the EDT. It smells a little more masculine to my nose. It's also not still with me when I wake up in the morning whereas the EDP is. If you haven't yet read Luca Turin’s book “Perfumes,” be sure to check out his review of Mitsouko. Of all the fragrances in the world, it’s his favorite, and that’s saying something.
Thanks so much for sharing your experiance of the EDT, I have the opportunity to possibly get my hands on a vintage EDT from the 90s, I may now go for it :) Didn't know it was Luca Turin's favourite - very interesting!, thanks for letting me know!
@@HandsomeSmells You mentioned wanting to get your nose on Shalimar and other Guerlain classics. Personally, I'm not a fan of Shalimar, which to my nose smells nothing like Habit Rouge, and I certainly don't care for L'Heure Bleu, which to me smells like an old tart trying to hide the smell of sex under a mountain of heavy spices. Jicky is okay - I'm told Sean Connery wore that, but if I want lavender I go to Pour un Homme de Caron instead. I like Vol de Nuit, but only on women. Mitsouko is the only one from that period that I like to wear myself and thankfully, it's enough.
interesting! I may get my hands on samples rather than full bottles in that case! With the thinking that if I love them enough, i'll get a bottle!
Has cola like opening?
not to me personally
What is the dry down like? How’s the sillage / longevity been ?
will give it a full proper wearing on skin and let you know brother. I've been tested a few other fragrances for reviews so haven't gotten around to this one yet.
Brother its 100% fine to enjoy fragrances, Its not an addiction, its a stimulation of senses. Just the same way some people like fine dining (taste) going to concerts, live music, opera (audio) , playing games, watching movies etc (visual) or going to gym, doing active sports, tennis etc (touch) . Perfumes I just a stimulation of the nose. Its completely fine to enjoy and spend on fragrances brother dont feel bad ! I sold 30 bottles and i really regret it
It's fine if not affect your economy or if not became an obsession. The things is find a good balance, like everything in life.
Great video and I enjoyed it and I'm going to try it and have a blessed day
Thanks Michael 😁
You welcome keep up the good work GOD BLESS 🙏
We are waiting for the review,
It will come soon insha'Allah 🙏
This is not aged yet and very complex , for me this is number 1 from this collection.
Thanks for stopping by. I'll try my sample again after a few months and see how to develops.
Let me guess, you dont like it because you are not a scumbag?
I need more tips
maybe a part 2 is in order?
Great review. Very fond of Guerlain fragrances. I'll have to get my nose on this one. Thanks for bringing this to my attention.
Thanks for the kind words. If you try, do let me know your thoughts on it!
Oh my.. you are such a great perfume reviewer.. a big thumbs up.. 👍🏼
Thanks so much 🙏
Great video. Just a note that it is not IFRA that is the bully when it comes to restrictions, it is the EU. 🙂
Thanks Joseph. Ah I didn't know, thanks for letting me know!
I saw your review on Thebes. Do you still think it is worth picking up?
Thebes? Yeah it's worth a sample for sure, I think I'm in the minority where it didn't blow me away like his other stuff. Others I know think it's a masterpiece. Worth a sample deffo pal. (I would avoid blind buying a bottle).
for me this is probably the most worthy designer scent on today´s market !!!!!!!! and that price is still nice and affordable
Agreed! It's an underrated gem (in terms of CZcams fragcomm)
@@HandsomeSmells - absolutely, i fight for him👌🏼🫶🏼
yeah - i have EDT - such a timeless classic !!!! much better than everything on today´s faceless market
Agreed! I really hope the market starts to bring out gems for us to enjoy.