My birthday was Friday and my girlfriend was staying with me for the weekend, so I let her pick. For my party she went with Green Irish Tweed, and initially tried to pick Molinard Cuir and I had to stop her. It was super humid and it's mid July in LA, so I went with the veto. On Saturday my best friend was throwing a Tiki Party and that's when my girlfriend threw me for a loop and picked 1 Million Parfum, which was like catnip to her. She mentioned it like five times. It threw me for a loop because she typically likes green scents on me, and suddenly she went with the sunscreen scent and loved it. Sunday we went out for a nice breakfast, and she picked The One Grey, but she had to head home around noon. So I reapplied and decided to layer it with Guerlain L'omme Ideal Cool and WOW. I found magic. This was a solid rotation this week. I have had my bottle of Qaed al Fursan for about a year now and yes, it will macerate and get a lot better. Put it on your shelf for a while and you'll like it more in a few months, I promise.
Great rotation as always. My rotation this week was: Day Three Ambar Dominocano Versace Man Eau Fraiche Tommy Bahama St. Bart's Banana Republic Cordovan Salvatore Ferragamo Pour Homme Angel's Share by Killian MontBlanc Starwalker
YSL L’Homne Ultime and Declaration D’un Soir are fresh rose pins le for me. Sunday: Vibrant Cities in Tulum by Zara (similar to Aventus cologne) Monday: Renaissance by Xerjoff Tuesday: Mefisto Gentliuomo by Xerjoff Wednesday: Sunrise of the Red Sand Dunes by Zara Thursday: Bleu de Chanel EDP Friday: Acqua Di Gio Profondo Saturday: Le Male Pride Edition Jean Paul Gaultier
I have the Givenchy EDT,it's not in heavy rotation but definitely one of those bottles that when you do go back and grab it you always say "wow..this stuff is good"..might make it my scent of the day!
Bohemian Lime is probably my favourite summer fragrance at the moment. And if you like Toy Boy, try Hermann and Mes Cotes by Etat Libre d'Orange. It's a more masculine version. Sunday - Alhambra Porto Neroli Monday - Versace Pour Homme Tuesday - Loewe Paula´s Ibiza / Micallef GNTonic at evening Wednesday - Versace Man Eau Fraiche Thursday - Goldfield & Banks Bohemian Lime Friday - Bvlgari Pour Homme Extreme Saturday - J. Varvatos Artisan Pure
in no particular order: 1. D&G The One Sport, not a performer. I like how it smells though. Discontinued. 2. Layer of Givenchy Pi and Burberry Weekend. Ended up smelling like a masculine D&G Devotion. It's pretty good, actually. 3. Ralph's Club Elixir, was outside for most of the day and thank God. But, man, I love that stuff. 4. Gucci Guilty EDT, this and Burberry Touch are my dumb reaches of spring/summer '24 5. D&G The One Gold. Costa Azzura vibes, anyone? ... and yes, Gerard, Gentlemen EDT is amazing.
I just got a travel size of bohemian lime and you are right. It is surprisingly good for a citrus scent. Also sticks quite a bit to my skin. The price is a bit steep but the scent is really good
Varvatos makes some great fragrances, a shame they didn't give them a little more performance. Sunday: LV L'Immensite Monday: Bently Momentum Intense Tuesday: Aventus Cologne/Imagination hybrid Wednesday: Office Thursday: Artisan XX Friday: 1st Instict Saturday: Zarahoff Seraphim Blue Have a great week!!
Last week's rotation... 🏺July 14 - July 20 Sun - Versace Man Eau Fraîche Mon - Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Tue - Miim Miic No 27 Wed - Versace Pour Homme Thu - SF Acqua Essenziale Blu Fri - Fragrance World Imperium Sat - Acqua Di Giò Profumo
Hey Gerrard, I never seem to find the right occasion to wear Toy Boy. I need to try wearing casually in the summer. My wife wears Toy Boy all the time it smells fantastic on her genuinely unisex. Any frag heads that don’t own Toy Boy buy a 30ml bottle it’s 8:41 very affordable amazing quality. Add Rose 🌹 to your options. Fresh jammy rose not granny rose.
Sun Versace pour homme M. D&G Light blue intense T. Missoni Wave W. Armaf Milestone T. Missoni pour homme ( from your recommendation) F. D&G Light blue intense S. David Beckham signature
I'm still with you on the Lattafa, it's just not for me. But I have a Givenchy Gentleman story for you. I found out the Gentleman Cologne was available at a decent price on Amazon and ordered it. They sent the EDT instead (which is, you're right, fantastic!). I contacted them and they said it was non-returnable, to keep it and they refunded me. So I reordered the Cologne and now I have the Cologne, EDT and the EDP. And I think we've discussed Toy Boy before, I think it's amazing. Last week's wears: Sun- Amouage Portrayal Man, Mon- Acqua di Parma Fico di Amalfi, Tues- Nishane Ege, Wed- Nishane Safran Colognise, Thurs- Nishane Wulong Cha, Fri- Amouage Boundless (it was a cooler day), and Sat- Givenchy Gentleman Cologne.
🔸SOTD: The Spirit Of Dubai Bahar 🔸Last week weekly rotation: 14 July 2024 to 20 July 2024: 🔹JPG Ultra Male 🔹Zaharoff Signature Seraphim Blue 🔹Jacques Fath Curacao bay 🔹Afnan Turathi Blue 🔹Fragrance World Jack of clubs 🔹Salvatore Ferragamo Acqua Essenziale Colonia 🔹Mancera Vetiver Sensuel
Finally got around to testing Perseus and like Greenly I don’t love it. They are both ok, but I like my fragrances a little sweeter. I think if they would have added some sweetness to that grapefruit in Perseus I probably would have loved it.
Last week I wore: Fraghead's Asylum, YSL Edt and eau Fraiche, Jul et Mad Aqua Sextius, Naxos, Valentino Born in Roma the og, the underrated dunhill racing blue and Tommy vibrant summer
Hey Gerard. I guarantee that I do not smell like granny. LOL. I went with the following: Afnan Edict Mustique, Cartier Roadster, Patek Maison Meraka Devotion, Z&V This Is Really Him, Hist. De Per. 1899, Asdaaf Al Laila Ghair, T. Terenzi Akragas. On that Lattafa, my bottle is a pineapple bomb. Outside in the breeze, it is really good.And,my wife is like yours and agrees.Thanks for the video.
I agree John varvatos by John varvatos is good,I have no doubt your wife would be great reviewer ! Not going to happen probably,but you all literally are like family when you do these videos ,best channel period not even close IMO!!!. Vince camuto homme intenso,bad boy cobalt blue electrique EDP!, legend EDP.have had a break from 100's Temp this week. Thanks
Queed al Fursan has pineapple but also a Middle Eastern funk. I think it’s the Saffron. Definitely not for me. It smells like its price tag. Now Ameer Al Oud for the same money that’s a banger.
You convinced me to purchase the John Varvatos. I'll likely get that in August for the cooler months. Hopefully, the leather note in it isn't too strong because my wife does not like fragrances with strong leather notes. As I said last week I was also disappointed by Qaed Al Fursan. However, I was able to gift it to someone who liked it. I didn't hate it, but it was an underwhelming smell that I would never wear. There was no point in me keeping it when someone else can enjoy and use it.
Try Rave Now black bottle. It's the pineapple without the spice funk Great performance and just smells like ripe pineapple. Great for layering. The white bottle is great for spring summer.
O... man... Toy Boy smells a bit too floral for my liking. I have the bubble gum version, which is actually for females, but it's definitely a gourmand fragrance-it smells exactly like Bubble Yum. While I love the scent, I don't wear it because it's a bit too youthful for me. I love JV fragrances, and the og is one of the best. It's very suitable for the office and smells like what "leadership" should smell like, lol. I've been just wearing Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme because it's been so hot lately. It's a beautiful and timeless fragrance, and I appreciate it as I wear it more and more.
I cannot stand Montblanc legend but love legend spirit. The opening (and mid) of legend edt smells like someone covering up what they just did in the bathroom. Perhaps it's tied to my college dorm days with old Abercrombie scents mixed with the shower room. Smells and memories are so interesting.
I wore the new YSL MYSLF Le Parfum, I really enjoy it. Little more complex than the OG. What travel atomizer that you mentioned do you use? Great video as always Gerard!
I just bought a john varvatos gift set from marshalls for $20. The OG and Vintage are really great. My wife loves them. I've bought like 8 fragrances in the past 2 weeks 😆 that azzaro is on my wishlist. I'm so tired of this sweet/vanilla trend in modern frags.
I also got Qaed Al Fursan. When I first sprayed it my anxiety level went to overdrive because it reminded me of a sweeter version of BR540 and everybody in NYC wears BR540 or LeLabo Santal 33. So annoying. That said Im glutton for punishment and when it starts to cool down Ill wear it. Dont think its something I would wear in the midst of summer. What say you?
0:48 …Really? Doesn’t last long? I get 7-8 hours! Smells like bug spray to me. Too strong. I do like it during the dry-down, just so strong in the first two-three hours. 13:37 Pacific Rock Moss is great too!
Givenchy Gentleman EDT is criminally underrated, and I need to get my nose on Bohemian Lime 🍋🟩 The "smelling like a grandma" allegations hit home for me, my wife DESPISES when I wear fragrances with a strong floral component (which are the scents I personally love and often get complements on from others). Ended up selling Noir Extreme because she disliked it so much off my skin(😭)
My birthday was Friday and my girlfriend was staying with me for the weekend, so I let her pick. For my party she went with Green Irish Tweed, and initially tried to pick Molinard Cuir and I had to stop her. It was super humid and it's mid July in LA, so I went with the veto. On Saturday my best friend was throwing a Tiki Party and that's when my girlfriend threw me for a loop and picked 1 Million Parfum, which was like catnip to her. She mentioned it like five times. It threw me for a loop because she typically likes green scents on me, and suddenly she went with the sunscreen scent and loved it. Sunday we went out for a nice breakfast, and she picked The One Grey, but she had to head home around noon. So I reapplied and decided to layer it with Guerlain L'omme Ideal Cool and WOW. I found magic.
This was a solid rotation this week. I have had my bottle of Qaed al Fursan for about a year now and yes, it will macerate and get a lot better. Put it on your shelf for a while and you'll like it more in a few months, I promise.
She sounds like a keeper Danny! Happy birthday buddy. 👊🏽
I loooooove the OG Varvatos!!!! It reminds me of so many occasions in my life. Great choice, Gerard!!!
So good Mang I agree.
Got a JV 3 pack gift set, my rankings: 1) Vintage, 2) JV OG, 3) Artisan.
All 3 are good. Vintage is the best Tobacco focused scent I've tried.
Great rotation as always.
My rotation this week was:
Day Three Ambar Dominocano
Versace Man Eau Fraiche
Tommy Bahama St. Bart's
Banana Republic Cordovan
Salvatore Ferragamo Pour Homme
Angel's Share by Killian
MontBlanc Starwalker
Nice mix this week!
YSL L’Homne Ultime and Declaration D’un Soir are fresh rose pins le for me.
Sunday: Vibrant Cities in Tulum by Zara (similar to Aventus cologne)
Monday: Renaissance by Xerjoff
Tuesday: Mefisto Gentliuomo by Xerjoff
Wednesday: Sunrise of the Red Sand Dunes by Zara
Thursday: Bleu de Chanel EDP
Friday: Acqua Di Gio Profondo
Saturday: Le Male Pride Edition Jean Paul Gaultier
Love your Wednesday pick!
I have the Givenchy EDT,it's not in heavy rotation but definitely one of those bottles that when you do go back and grab it you always say "wow..this stuff is good"..might make it my scent of the day!
Exactly it’s unique too
I love John Varvatos Artisan and Artisan Pure, but I must try the OG. Absolutely love Bohemian Lime from Goldfield & Banks.
I love those as well Glenn!
I wore some new stuff this week - I grabbed 2 Miim Miic's, 61 which is Gucci guilty, their green wood spice (Sauvage edt), and Polo Black edt!
Miim miics are sneaky good!
Bohemian Lime is probably my favourite summer fragrance at the moment. And if you like Toy Boy, try Hermann and Mes Cotes by Etat Libre d'Orange. It's a more masculine version.
Sunday - Alhambra Porto Neroli
Monday - Versace Pour Homme
Tuesday - Loewe Paula´s Ibiza / Micallef GNTonic at evening
Wednesday - Versace Man Eau Fraiche
Thursday - Goldfield & Banks Bohemian Lime
Friday - Bvlgari Pour Homme Extreme
Saturday - J. Varvatos Artisan Pure
Great choice mine too!
I love tamarind candy! One of the reasons John Varvatos is a favorite
So good
in no particular order:
1. D&G The One Sport, not a performer. I like how it smells though. Discontinued.
2. Layer of Givenchy Pi and Burberry Weekend. Ended up smelling like a masculine D&G Devotion. It's pretty good, actually.
3. Ralph's Club Elixir, was outside for most of the day and thank God. But, man, I love that stuff.
4. Gucci Guilty EDT, this and Burberry Touch are my dumb reaches of spring/summer '24
5. D&G The One Gold. Costa Azzura vibes, anyone?
... and yes, Gerard, Gentlemen EDT is amazing.
Wow might have to try that layering combo!
And to think, all these years I thought White Shoulders was the ultimate "Older Women" scent. 😊
Oh it is 😂😂😂
I just got a travel size of bohemian lime and you are right. It is surprisingly good for a citrus scent. Also sticks quite a bit to my skin. The price is a bit steep but the scent is really good
Yea exactly!
Great list! You're spot on with your assessment of the Varvatos and Givenchy. Two of my favorites!
Thanks Dan!
Varvatos makes some great fragrances, a shame they didn't give them a little more performance.
Sunday: LV L'Immensite
Monday: Bently Momentum Intense
Tuesday: Aventus Cologne/Imagination hybrid
Wednesday: Office
Thursday: Artisan XX
Friday: 1st Instict
Saturday: Zarahoff Seraphim Blue
Have a great week!!
How is Seraphim Michael?
About to get some JPG decants in, including ur much loved Airlines. If I like the decants, I’ll keep an eye out for the Raco Baraco 😮
Enjoy!
I'm digging the video and list Gerard, stay safe brother. I also dig John Varvatos Vintage. SOTD ACQUA DI PARMA PURA
Thanks Greg. Nice pick!
My grandma is one classy lady Chanel
Yesss!
Last week's rotation...
🏺July 14 - July 20
Sun - Versace Man Eau Fraîche
Mon - Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey
Tue - Miim Miic No 27
Wed - Versace Pour Homme
Thu - SF Acqua Essenziale Blu
Fri - Fragrance World Imperium
Sat - Acqua Di Giò Profumo
Some heavy hitters right there!
@@gerardgeorge just picked up Varvatos XX Artisan the other day. Dig it.
Love the original JV, and it actually lasts well on me.
That’s icing on the cake then!
Wore Limmensite, Dior Sauvage EDP, Luna rossa black this week.
Solid week Cole
This was too good 😂😂😂
Thanks!
Nice weekly rotation love the video G stay motivated Dream big 1 mill on the way
Thanks Antwain!
Hey Gerrard, I never seem to find the right occasion to wear Toy Boy. I need to try wearing casually in the summer.
My wife wears Toy Boy all the time it smells fantastic on her genuinely unisex. Any frag heads that don’t own Toy Boy buy a 30ml bottle it’s 8:41 very affordable amazing quality. Add Rose 🌹 to your options. Fresh jammy rose not granny rose.
My wife likes it too. I find spring days to be the best!
Sun Versace pour homme
M. D&G Light blue intense
T. Missoni Wave
W. Armaf Milestone
T. Missoni pour homme ( from your recommendation)
F. D&G Light blue intense
S. David Beckham signature
Love seeing Missoni get some love
I'm still with you on the Lattafa, it's just not for me. But I have a Givenchy Gentleman story for you. I found out the Gentleman Cologne was available at a decent price on Amazon and ordered it. They sent the EDT instead (which is, you're right, fantastic!). I contacted them and they said it was non-returnable, to keep it and they refunded me. So I reordered the Cologne and now I have the Cologne, EDT and the EDP. And I think we've discussed Toy Boy before, I think it's amazing. Last week's wears: Sun- Amouage Portrayal Man, Mon- Acqua di Parma Fico di Amalfi, Tues- Nishane Ege, Wed- Nishane Safran Colognise, Thurs- Nishane Wulong Cha, Fri- Amouage Boundless (it was a cooler day), and Sat- Givenchy Gentleman Cologne.
What a score! Also great rotation. Glad you are liking it.
@@gerardgeorge Yes, definitely so glad to have it in the collection!
🔸SOTD: The Spirit Of Dubai Bahar
🔸Last week weekly rotation: 14 July 2024 to 20 July 2024:
🔹JPG Ultra Male
🔹Zaharoff Signature Seraphim Blue
🔹Jacques Fath Curacao bay
🔹Afnan Turathi Blue
🔹Fragrance World Jack of clubs
🔹Salvatore Ferragamo Acqua Essenziale Colonia
🔹Mancera Vetiver Sensuel
Niiiiicccce Joel. Working on getting a decant of seraphim blue
Rocco Baracco should have renamed to Gunga Galunga maybe it would still be in production
Lol
Finally got around to testing Perseus and like Greenly I don’t love it. They are both ok, but I like my fragrances a little sweeter. I think if they would have added some sweetness to that grapefruit in Perseus I probably would have loved it.
I like it personally but I see what you mean.
Saw Toy Boy at TJ Maxx today but didn't know anything about it. Also saw many CDNI body sprays which I have never seen at a store like that before.
Toy boy is pretty good!
Yes the body sprays are popping up at Burlington as well.
Hey Gerald, the Roco Baracco Extraordinary is a gem. I heard about this from the perfume guy and ordered it while watching his review 😂 $11😮
Steal!!!!
Last week I wore: Fraghead's Asylum, YSL Edt and eau Fraiche, Jul et Mad Aqua Sextius, Naxos, Valentino Born in Roma the og, the underrated dunhill racing blue and Tommy vibrant summer
Niccceeee!
Hey Gerard. I guarantee that I do not smell like granny. LOL. I went with the following: Afnan Edict Mustique, Cartier Roadster, Patek Maison Meraka Devotion, Z&V This Is Really Him, Hist. De Per. 1899, Asdaaf Al Laila Ghair, T. Terenzi Akragas. On that Lattafa, my bottle is a pineapple bomb. Outside in the breeze, it is really good.And,my wife is like yours and agrees.Thanks for the video.
Hell no you don’t!
I agree John varvatos by John varvatos is good,I have no doubt your wife would be great reviewer ! Not going to happen probably,but you all literally are like family when you do these videos ,best channel period not even close IMO!!!. Vince camuto homme intenso,bad boy cobalt blue electrique EDP!, legend EDP.have had a break from 100's Temp this week. Thanks
Wow thanks Vance I appreciate your support man I truly do.
Queed al Fursan has pineapple but also a Middle Eastern funk. I think it’s the Saffron. Definitely not for me.
It smells like its price tag. Now Ameer Al Oud for the same money that’s a banger.
I’ll check it out Steve, thanks
Rave Now is same but without the Middle Eastern funk. It's a beast for performance and great for layering
My moth ball Eau De Parfum is a top 3 compliment gem...👀😁
😂😂😂😂
You convinced me to purchase the John Varvatos. I'll likely get that in August for the cooler months. Hopefully, the leather note in it isn't too strong because my wife does not like fragrances with strong leather notes.
As I said last week I was also disappointed by Qaed Al Fursan. However, I was able to gift it to someone who liked it. I didn't hate it, but it was an underwhelming smell that I would never wear. There was no point in me keeping it when someone else can enjoy and use it.
Not a strong leather Keith you should be good my man!
Try Rave Now black bottle. It's the pineapple without the spice funk
Great performance and just smells like ripe pineapple. Great for layering.
The white bottle is great for spring summer.
The best pineapple fragrance by far is Thomas Kosmala #5. A bit pricey, but amazing.
Have you tried Kosmala fragrances?
O... man... Toy Boy smells a bit too floral for my liking. I have the bubble gum version, which is actually for females, but it's definitely a gourmand fragrance-it smells exactly like Bubble Yum. While I love the scent, I don't wear it because it's a bit too youthful for me. I love JV fragrances, and the og is one of the best. It's very suitable for the office and smells like what "leadership" should smell like, lol.
I've been just wearing Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme because it's been so hot lately. It's a beautiful and timeless fragrance, and I appreciate it as I wear it more and more.
Sounds like it might be great for layering?
I cannot stand Montblanc legend but love legend spirit. The opening (and mid) of legend edt smells like someone covering up what they just did in the bathroom. Perhaps it's tied to my college dorm days with old Abercrombie scents mixed with the shower room. Smells and memories are so interesting.
Hahaha I know what you mean.
I wore the new YSL MYSLF Le Parfum, I really enjoy it. Little more complex than the OG. What travel atomizer that you mentioned do you use? Great video as always Gerard!
I got mine off Amazon. Maybe I’ll do a vid! Haven’t tried MYSLF Le Parfum yet.
I love the Al Fursan!
Glad it works for you!
I just bought a john varvatos gift set from marshalls for $20. The OG and Vintage are really great. My wife loves them. I've bought like 8 fragrances in the past 2 weeks 😆 that azzaro is on my wishlist. I'm so tired of this sweet/vanilla trend in modern frags.
My wife like them too. I agree the vanilla is being overused for sure.
Nice video!
Thanks Stephen appreciate it 🙏🏼
How do you store your fragrances the "correct " way? I just keep them in my room and close the blinds. 😅
That’s perfect. As long as they aren’t in direct, unobstructed sunlight you are good.
Layer qaed with MB explorer
I’ll try it!
I also got Qaed Al Fursan. When I first sprayed it my anxiety level went to overdrive because it reminded me of a sweeter version of BR540 and everybody in NYC wears BR540 or LeLabo Santal 33. So annoying. That said Im glutton for punishment and when it starts to cool down Ill wear it. Dont think its something I would wear in the midst of summer. What say you?
Yea I agree it’s pretty sweet in the opening. Although after that it’s kind of a jumbled mess on me so who knows.
On the the other hand if you WANT to smell like a granny try guerlain ideal cologne 😂
I love that one!
@@gerardgeorge ok grandma 😉
I'm wearing my mini bottle of Aqua de gio parfumo 0.5 oz 😅
That's all I have for that scent 😢
Oh boy!
@@gerardgeorge I know. My loss.
0:48 …Really? Doesn’t last long? I get 7-8 hours! Smells like bug spray to me. Too strong. I do like it during the dry-down, just so strong in the first two-three hours.
13:37 Pacific Rock Moss is great too!
Yea I have to spray heavy and often to get some life out of it. Part of it is the weak atomizers on the JV’s they are terrible.
What happened to your last giveaway? anyone won?
2 winners it was announced on the community tab.
@@gerardgeorge what is community tab?
@@first-vh2wh just go to my page and look at the bar on the top
👍👍™️
Thanks Michael! 🙌🏽
Givenchy Gentleman EDT is criminally underrated, and I need to get my nose on Bohemian Lime 🍋🟩 The "smelling like a grandma" allegations hit home for me, my wife DESPISES when I wear fragrances with a strong floral component (which are the scents I personally love and often get complements on from others). Ended up selling Noir Extreme because she disliked it so much off my skin(😭)
I hate when that happens to Ryan I can totally appreciate it.