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Banana Republic Grassland + Metal Rain Fragrance Review | What Are These Clones Of?
Today I discuss the latest Banana Republic Fragrances that are very inspired by other fragrances and also discuss the fragrances they are cloned or inspired from. Hear all about these two fragrances in today's video. Also, hear about one of my latest T-Shirts Aromatic Fougere which is perfect for the Aromatic Fougere Fragrance lover. Are you a fan of Banana Republic Fragrances? Have you tried Grassland and or Metal Rain? Please let me know, add a comment below so that I can find out.
Banana Republic Grassland From Icon Fragrance Collection
Year Of Release: 2020
Price/Size: 75ml/$85
Style: Fougere, Oriental
Smells like: Creed Green Irish Tweed
Banana Republic Grassland Notes:
T: Mint Leaves, Bergamot, Apple, Pomelo
M: Lavender, Geranium, Ozone, Petitgrain
D: Ambergris, Moss, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Patchouli
Banana Republic Grassland Accords: Woody, Herbal, Aromatic, Green,
Banana Republic Metal Rain From Icon Fragrance Collection
Year Of Release: 2020
Price/Size: 75ml/$85
Style: Woody, Aromatic
Smells Like: Creed Silver Mountain Water Millesime Imperial, Himalaya
Banana Republic Metal Rain Notes:
T: Crushed Basil, Lemon, Violet Leaves, Black currant
M: Lavender, Green Tea, Ozone, Galbanum
D: Sandalwood, Musks, Orcanox, Cashmere Woods
Banana Republic Metal Rain Accords: Woody, Herbal, Aromatic, Ozonic, Aquatic
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@bryantworley2922 3 года назад

Every time a fragrance smells in some way like another fragrance, the reviewer focuses on that, saying its a clone. There are only so many notes and accords that can be combined, and there will be smell-alikes. Unless a fragrance smells 110% like another fragrance, then its not a clone, unless the manufacturer says its so (IMHO). Also, unless you talk to the creator of the fragrance, who then confirms that it was INSPIRED by this or that fragrance, then the fragrance is a standalone fragrance, because there's no proof of any thing else. Like one reviewer said, every time a fragrance has pineapple, people say it MUST be an Aventus. So, was Aventus inspired by Curve (1996), since they both have pineapple, bergamot and musk? And how can these be clones, if Grassland is SUPPOSEDLY a MINTY GIT?! C'mon, reviewers need to stop the nonsense, unless they interview the perfumer. Jus'sayn.

@manygaga1 3 года назад

I totally agree. Every fragrance smells like another fragrance

@majortom5190 3 года назад

I have said this all along. I agree 100%!👍🏽

@trageopar 2 года назад

Well said

@ryanzimmer382 3 года назад

i liked your honesty in this review. when i first metal rain i instantly thought it must be a clone of silver mountain water and evidently enough you were able to indicate it was more of a combination on some of the creeds hahahha. that being said i am a fan of MI and SMW. i would def try metal rain over the other one. as far as clones go, i don't mind buying them as long as they do a better job performing than the originals!

@blackcat6508 3 года назад

I don't really mind clones as long as they smell good.

@MarkAg47 3 года назад

Since Sabastian isn't going to review fragrances that are inspired by or very similar to other fragrances does that mean no more tiziana terenzi reviews?

@chadm4051 3 года назад

Agree. I sampled several TT fragrances and was underwhelmed by all of them, sadly. Inspired and worse.

@dajuice7030 3 года назад

Why stop there.. Does that mean no more Parfums De Marly too? Mancera/Montale even Xerjoff has it's clones too. All these "Niche" houses pretty much to do the same thing the list could go on and on an on. Thameen, Amouroud, Roja.... Also he's ok with these big million/billion dollar companies like Zara and Banana Republic doing clones but god for bin a small family owned clone house does the same thing.

@brandonhubbard1154 3 года назад

I like your honesty. The grassland piques my interest the most.

@bryantworley2922 3 года назад

What I liked about your review was the deep honesty you brought to the interview. The one I would like to put on my skin is Metal Rain. I really enjoy clones, myself, as clones (IMHO) come close, but still have their own personality.

@harleyblankenship2963 3 года назад

I would try Grassland. My opinion is based on my buget. I enjoyed your honesty that you had interpolations about them.

@wm4487 3 года назад

A fragrance that has hints of 3 different fragrances, does that make it a clone?

@mariusjohnson7193 3 года назад

Metal🎸 Rain 🌧...all the way...I like your honesty👌

@shawnyoung2963 3 года назад

I enjoy the reviews especially for people who are on budgets also like how you list the notes me personally I enjoy the concept and everything about it 💯🤷🏽‍♂️ basically get something expensive inspired for cheaper but if I was to choose one I would go with metal rain 💪🏽 for the win seems more suitable for me 👍🏽 great video by the way keep up the good work 🙌‼️💙💚

@misfittheatreco 3 года назад

I am ok with clones if they smell great and I can afford them. I don't particularly like clone houses, but other houses that have fragrances inspired by another fragrance don't bother me.

@marymccullough377 3 года назад

I like the unique colors of the bottles. If lucky, I'd choose Metal Rain, because I love the scent of lavender. I don't mind clones, the prices are great! Thanks for your thoughts. Mich USA

@wilsonwc 3 года назад

I normally don't like clones, but if a perfume is just way too expensive, sometimes I'll try a clone. I'd love to see an episode about clones of Portrait of a Lady. You've said before that there are a lot of them, but didn't mention any names.

@Moshbearpig 3 года назад

I only buy clones of fragrances that are discontinued.

@ThePerfumeGuy 3 года назад

That totally makes sense!! :)

@alexluke84 3 года назад

@@ThePerfumeGuy and for clones of expensive ones as I am an over-sprayer and 100mL goes out very auick 😎

@Jamabreli 3 года назад

Good overview of these two fragrances. I liked how you shared that they were not direct clones of a single fragrance, but rather how they had similarities with several fragrances.

@mejungleeone 3 года назад

As always your review are right on the mark. I would probably get Metal Rain.

@lilymartinez9779 5 месяцев назад

Do you know any doupes? Or somthing more similar now?

@richardaubrey382 3 года назад

I loved your honesty and your in depth opinion on what these fragrances actually remind you of . If I had to choose one over the other it would be Metal Rain. My opinion on clones has changed over the years . The idea of a company trying to do an exact copy at a bargain price is great for a beginner or somebody on a budget , however invariably I got disappointed with the result . Inspired fragrances on the other hand that go for the feel of a popular fragrance or fragrances can work.. they seem go ultimately go off in a bit of a different direction that distinguishes them and that’s ok by me . Hanae Mori Him EDP. comes to mind as a “stand in” for Gucci Pour Homme 2 . Not exact but similar vibe. Keep up the great work! Love the reviews

@rob409BOI 3 года назад

1. Definitely respect the honesty 2. I'd probably pick the one that was close to smw 3. I personally have zero issue with clones. There has been a lot more than one occasion where the original had 1 issue or another, mostly performance, and I'll try a dupe and it's just exponentially better. Two stand out examples are Alexandria Fructus virginis and parfums vintage evolution de l'homme soir. I prefer to have the original but have zero issue going with a clone if i perceive it to be better somehow

@marcialsblendshair6088 3 года назад

GREAT EPISODE. My first experience with Banana Republic was dark cherry amber. My complaint is EXACTLY what you said. Definitely not long lasting.

@michaelbullock8011 3 года назад

Great 📹 and I enjoyed it and I'm going to try them and have a blessed day

@justaddlight 3 года назад

That minty fougere twist on GIT actually sounds quite inviting. That one would definitely be my pick. A good partner to Vintage Green. Like your description of Metal Rain though Sebastian. We've been seeing quite a few fragrances that fuse 2 originals lately, so why not 3? 🤣 As far as clones go, I am 100% on the side of cloning vintage discontinued fragrances that are no longer available and impossible to find. Like Jurassic Fragrance Park. 🦕 Other than that, the game has become a bit redundant. Even if a brand attempts to "improve" on a fragrance phenotype, the results are always subjective. Barring media influence of course. With the progressive successes of Aventus, Sauvage and BR540, the trend seems to be whittling a formula down to a simplistic mass of synthetics that will sell for $$$$. I wonder if the epitome will be a single molecule that will force its way into our noses and give us an instant orgasm. 🙌 That's the dream anyway. MI, USA

@michaellynady7271 3 года назад

Great review Sebastian! Thank you for the info. I would pick Grassland. Thanks for the giveaway. Checking in from Pennsylvania

@derred723 2 года назад

I'm perfectly fine with clones. I don't think you should expect to protect a scent and thus i don't think it should be legal to protect scents either.

@bennyb980 3 года назад

Yeah I’m going to totally disagree with you on this Sebastian. So because something smells similar to something else, then it’s considered a clone? That’s absolutely ridiculous. There are plenty of niche houses, PDM is the big one, that make fragrances that smell similar to designers ones. Does that make PDM a clone house?

@ThePerfumeGuy 3 года назад

A lot of people call PDM a clone house? Besides the fact when you listened to my entire video I restated that these are inspired not clones! I don't think you finished watching the video! LOL! ;)

@bennyb980 3 года назад

@@ThePerfumeGuy you’re right. Guilty as charged. I did finish the video but I guess I was initially confused on how you mentioned “inspired by” , “smells like,” and “clones” all together. Anyways, keep up the great work Sebastian. Always enjoy watching your videos!

@tr4nscend 3 года назад

I think the similarity you find to Pasha de Cartier Parfum is due to recency bias

@ThePerfumeGuy 3 года назад

No because it’s a freaking Oriental Fougere!!!

@basketball2795 Год назад

So you complain that they are clones but the. You say that they are no the same they just remain you of another fragance ????????????

@christianj_7 3 года назад

I would choose the metal rain

@816Zanny 3 года назад

Gotta be honest, not everyone has the money for the original niche brand vs. the clones, so for the more lower-income individuals a clone is much more economically affordable for them than the original brand. I also think if anything you should review clones more because as a reviewer you’re supposed to give people ALL the options that best suit their specific needs rather than picking and choosing what suits you personally. To some people, if they can achieve a certain smell at a price they can afford, then that’s what they’ll go with instead of breaking bank for the bigger brand. You’d be doing those people a huge service to get those great smells at a more affordable price you know? I’m fine with clones personally but overall I prefer the highest quality rather than brand. If it comes in a clone or an original brand is irrelevant to me personally, as long as that scent is knockin 💪🏽 your intro cracked me up tho lol “What’s the world coming to” same 😂 awesome vid as usual Sebastian 🙏🏽

@joshuateriyaki2840 3 года назад

Great review as always. Great at describing fragrances where I can imagine how they smell. I have no problem with clones. I would choose metal rain sounds really good.

@jessicabarbosarodriguez9580 3 года назад

I buy them in Orlando Florida (USA) for $ 20.00, I really like them.

@ThePerfumeGuy 3 года назад

Score!!!

@ilovefragrances5968 2 года назад

I like most of your content but I’d say this is inspired by. I don’t feel like they are clones. Something like oud for glory then yeah

@jeremycorrao 3 года назад

I think Grassland reminds me more of Himalaya than GIT. I don't get GIT out of Grassland. I think it is it's own DNA.

@bolo5584 3 года назад

Like most people I'm not going to waste $400 on a bottle of perfume,that's just nuts.So ya give me the clones.I like reviewers who get on their high horse and put down clones,we don't get free stuff like you do,we have to pay for everything.

@poobin1 3 года назад

You are nearly at 100k without reviewing clones ...please don’t start they are counterfeits.

@ThePerfumeGuy 3 года назад

I will certainly keep it to a very minimum on the channel! :)

@marcusbaumgardner1182 2 года назад

They’re so different he keeps saying, but acts like they are cloning

@donaldgenenavarro 3 года назад

No clones for me. Unless maybe the original is discontinued. Not really a fan of BR fragrances anyway. Too generic.

@arthurphillips7145 3 года назад

Calling these clones is like calling Sauvage a clone of Bleu De Chanel. Just because you borrow inspiration of a fragrance doesn't make it a clone.

@msobrevia 3 года назад

03:37 if they are not exactly the same... not clones.

@jimtyrrell6419 3 года назад

thanks! great video. totally new to me. interesting topic. JIM from MIAMI BEACH

@ThePerfumeGuy 3 года назад

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@joelfranco6206 3 года назад

Thumb. Up #104

@TsubasaDreams 3 года назад

Personally, a fan of clones or inspired fragrances existing for the pure fact that not everyone can afford to spend $100+ on a fragrance

@chadm4051 3 года назад

As long as there are some differences, I'm fine with clones being heavily inspired. I do feel like the prices niche houses command should require them to think about scent profiles that can't be knocked off with cheap ingredients. Justify your price.

@laurensspruit1647 3 года назад

Cheap brands and niche brands use the same synthetic ingredients. Real essential oils, absolutes or tincture extracts are very rare also in Niche perfumery. I don't think the aroma chemicals in Green Irish Tweed and Aventus cost more than $0.50 per bottle. There are countless reasons why niche perfumery is more expensive, but 'better ingredients' is almost always not one of them.

@miguelm5111 3 года назад

The colors of the bottle definitely 👌 I don’t have any problem with clones how it’s smell I think that is the most important feature.

@wanmangeng5957 3 года назад

What's worse, a clone, or a fragrance house reformulating a fragrance and charging the same price for the inferior spray?

@xxraverxxonxtacy 3 года назад

Clones are for test driving for the actual future purchase of originals imho.

@joelfranco6206 3 года назад

My first fragance was a clone , sorry , it happen and the grassland is interesting greetings from San AngeloTexas

@karlsenula9495 3 года назад

So these two don't really sound like clones? Another good reason to try fragrances even if others say they are 'inspired by' or 'smell similar to"

@Scjdrilldesigns 3 года назад

An attempt at a direct rip-off. Yeah, I have an issues. Similar, well... Let's be honest, a lot of stuff is inspired by something now.

@karlsenula9495 3 года назад

So if Aspen, Cool Water and GIT smell similar ... which was the first and which are clones? I personally don't have a problem with clones or homages (as opposed to out right copies) because the bad and mediocre ones will be found out but the good ones provide the service of offering scents that may be more affordable than the original. This fills a need for budget and beginning collectors. However, every fragrance reviewer needs to find their niche (pun intended) and if that is focusing on some designer frags but more niche brand and exclusive lines that is fine. There are many other very good fragrance reviewers... many of whom do review clones.

@cmcsdf 3 года назад

I liked hearing your honest opinions about these, metal rain sounds much more interesting and what I’d choose to win since I’m tired of GIT clones. I don’t mind hearing about stand out dupes/clones like neroli canvas and such but there are so many channels that churn out a steady stream of clone reviews that I’m glad this one keeps it pretty light. MI, US

@KalebChesnicFlutist 3 года назад

I would much rather have a house that out and out tells me they’re making clones. I prefer that to the “here is our all new fragrance” approach and then it just smells like Aventus. I especially like clones when niche houses are using the same cheap ingredients as everyone else but marking their releases up just because they can. A $50 clone of a $350 fragrance that doesn’t even using real Oud/Ambergris (for example) is fine by me. If I’m getting inexpensive synthetics either way, I’ll save the money.

@RobsBored 3 года назад

Thought it was a very thorough in-depth review, so liked that. Both sound good but I would choose Metal Rain ☔️ I have no problem with clones. Is a good way to get some good smelling scent profiles for a lot cheaper 💵

@Julie_77777 3 года назад

Xerjoff Erba Pura, T. Terenzi Kirke, Mancera Jardin Exclusive - who cloned who?

@ThePerfumeGuy 3 года назад

Seems Erba Pura came first so?

@FrescoScents 3 года назад

Clones are perfectly fine.

@milestheone5058 3 года назад

I’m pretty new to the fragrance community and I don’t really have that much money to spend on expensive fragrances because of school, I’m personally okay with clones or “inspired by”fragrances because i can wear them freely and smell like more expensive counterparts without having to worry about wasting it. I could just get samples or decants of fragrances like creed but then I try to restrain myself from using them as to not waste them. From the too metal rain seems the most interesting plus that color is amazing

@unkown312 Год назад

I wear Metal Rain daily. 💯

@ethanzhao2643 3 года назад

Love your honest feedback and how upfront you are in your videos. I generally don't like the movement towards clones, but it seems like there's two types of fragrance creators - those who treat it like an art form and those who treat it as business - and to each their own. I think I would enjoy Metal Rain more.

@kriseikenbery112 3 года назад

Clones are alright we me as I am on a budget. You gave great descriptions of both scents. I think I am drawn more to Metal Rain.

@samellison5063 3 года назад

So if they're different, then they're not clones, right? I'm most interested in Grassland. Big fan of Vintage Green 78 from Banana Republic. I don't love clone fragrances (though you could argue that Orion by Tiziana Terenzi is an Aventus clone, and I love that). Clone brands like Dua, Parfums Vintage, Alexandria, etc., are a hard pass.

@regismonkton 3 года назад

I liked hearing what you thought about two fragrances that are being mentioned a lot lately. If I win the contest, then I might select the second one of the two that you mentioned since I enjoy the kind of fragrance that is like Creed's S. M. W., and it seems like a pretty good way of becoming familiar with two other Creed perfumes that it seems to be inspired by. Sebastian, it's alright with me if you don't promote clone perfume houses, even though at this time in my life I can only afford inexpensive perfumes. I think that clones can be a pretty good way to become familiar with expensive perfumes. However, I'd much rather have the actual version of something (e.g. on account of the higher-quality ingredients) even though some of the inexpensive alternatives can have better overall performance than the perfume that it's a clone of. I think that the company, Armaf (e.g), produces better perfumes than what's at dollar stores. I hope that I win the draw; I live in MD., U.S.A.

@ThePerfumeGuy 3 года назад

Our giveaway for the BANANA REPUBLIC GRASSLAND or METAL RAIN FRAGRANCE Giveaway is now over. Our winner of the BANANA REPUBLIC GRASSLAND or METAL RAIN FRAGRANCE Giveaway is Doug Keester. If you are Doug Keester please send an email to LFSGWINNERS@GMAIL.COM asap with your full name, full address, email address, phone number with your Profile username so that I can make arrangements to have your sample sent to you. You must also write a comment here to acknowledge you are the winner after you send your info to claim your prize. I apologize for the many requests but too many scammers trying to claim prizes that are not the true winners. Thank you. If you haven't watched the BANANA REPUBLIC GRASSLAND + METAL RAIN FRAGRANCE please do so via the link below. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qEf79lyk3G4.html

@mejungleeone 3 года назад

More power to clones if they can make affordability for many who are on tight budget.

@NikkoNight7 3 года назад

I appreciate your insistence on calling a clone a clone, some reviewers don’t mention it if it’s not from a clone house. Out of the two, I’d go with Metal Rain as I’m not the biggest fan of GIT and have yet to smell those other creeds. For someone with limited disposable income I can appreciate an inspired fragrance that’s done well. Typically it makes me want to get the real thing if the clone impresses me.

@ladykryss8311 3 года назад

I try not to buy out and out right clones... but I have and actually most I have dont smell exactly like. I actually have 2 I enjoy more then what they are based on. The bottles of theses are very nice looking. Omg Aspen thats a throw back for me, did love it back in the day on guys at school.

@SilverShadow-fv9uu 3 года назад

Metal rain would be my choice. I don’t really buy clone. But if it is “inspired” by either from top notes and heading to their own direction then I don’t have any problem with it. Not exact clone. Bring back your friend, Talia. She’s so much fun.

@Phettraining86 7 месяцев назад

I’ve a lot of high end cologne and metal rain is one of my favorite 😂of course the cheapet one

@drummerboy58 3 года назад

I like the whole clone discussion. I own/wear clones, especially when they're of discontinued frags i can't afford (creeds green valley and ultrazest are a couple I rock). I love the look of the banana republic icon line and love the ones I own. I'll likely try these eventually, but between these two, I'd have to go with metal rain as my first choice. Thanks for reviewing these.

@raulsaavedra709 3 года назад

I have two Banana Republic fragrances: Vintage Green and Oud Mosaic. The oud one I really do not like, at least not yet, quite too acrid for me. Prefer by far Versace's Oud Noir, or Gucci's Intense Oud. Vintage Green is crisp and bright, it's probably the greenest fragrance I have, so bright green, I'd say even pungent. Have not worn it much, find it quite too sharp. Smells nice but to me ends up not being so comfortable/pleasant having that sharp green smell around me for long. Because of my experience with these two (blind buys) I have decided not to try any other Banana Republics unless smelling them first.

@RonaldJapenga 3 года назад

You've got the 2 I wanted to try, but they seem to have sold out in the UK. I have Neroli Woods and Tobacco & Tonka Bean. They are a 'like' definitely not a 'love'. Like you said they have a really sharp scent. They are a bit too feminine for me. My girlfriend likes them.

@ezaustin9922 3 года назад

I enjoy clones and inspirations. I would like to be entered for the giveaway and would like to try Metal Rain.

@_jm0n3y8oo_ 10 месяцев назад

Grasslands is beautiful inside and out

@sipandsniff1744 10 месяцев назад

Metal rain can be found for 20/25$ at rack stores , all BR frags can be found at that price. Metal Rain is absolutely FANTASTIC !!!

@dkeester77 3 года назад

I like the colors of the bottles. I also like the honesty of the review. I think I would go for Grassland. As for clones, I think they are fine. Colorado, USA.

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@dkeester77 3 года назад

@@ThePerfumeGuy Wow! Thank you! I will send you an email ASAP. Thank you for choosing me!

@RobMullins-xy1jt Год назад

I like clones because some of can't a afford the originals

@showmustgoon5311 3 года назад

For some reason it didn’t remind me of Green Irish Tweed at all.

@Plump_Nick Год назад

Metal rain reminds me of Stetson fresh. Like it’s VERY close

@ThePerfumeGuy Год назад

Interesting. I have to test.

@pamelabrown8467 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing your video take care 😇

@7back 3 года назад

Some clones perform way better than the authentic fragrance.I have a couple companies in mind that make great ones that project and perform way better.Sometimes I forget and what they are.I am not going to name the brand clone... but I am sure some of you already know which ones I am referring.We need to stop being too snobby unless you want to be ripedoff.Some don't have the same budget and don't want to break the bank so yeah why not try a clone.Stay safe and smell good.😎

@sidhumazara9134 Год назад

Metal rain is superb

@marcialsblendshair6088 3 года назад

Happy Wednesday. To be honest, to be an honest reviewer clones should not be omitted. You can manage how many clone videos you will do. Maybe a top 5 or 10 or 15 annually or semi annually.

@sherinthomas6852 3 года назад

Love this house !

@johncooney3044 3 года назад

Hate clones

@fortanell1 3 года назад

Banana republic it’s been to me like a reference…plus at discounters they are $25 bucks each ,I have almost the whole collection just because of you… if there’s a fragrance I like with similar notes from one’s of the bananas, I got a pretty good idea how they may smell… yes I did buy most of my perfumes base on that… mfk, kilian, parfume of Marley, diptyque, Tom Ford etc,etc… and for $25.. how can I say no… soooo bring it banana republic if I’m going to spend $300+ I’m going to make sure I like it and know how they smell before I buy it…

@sooyunkim9799 3 года назад

I really love your videos. I wish there was a female version of you who reviews mostly women's perfumes. I don't have problems with dupes or inspired fragrances if they are well done. And Zara perfumes/colognes are very popular with RU-vidrs here. And many cannot spend that much on fragrances. I actually really like how you showed pictures of actual notes since I'm not familiar with what the notes are supposed to look like and pictures of fragrances that you are comparing to. I like how the pictures are large as the video. I watched this video because apparently Banana Republic fragrances can be found at Marshalls /TJ Maxx /Burlington recently (I guess they are getting rid of their old bottles?) for about $21.00 and some RU-vidrs have reviewed them. I know Scented RU-vidr loves Black Platinum (it's one of her 10/10 perfumes) and Beauty Meow RU-vidr also reviewed several recently (but not Grassland or Metal Rain) and liked most of them. I think if I were to get one, I would get the Grassland but Metal Rain sounds nice too.

@ivyleague3224 2 года назад

I bought both from Burlington and returned them. Both are nice scents but if you own cool water dont bother with grasslands in my opinion the notes don't stand out enough and it has the same cast. Metal Rain, is interesting till the dry down and then i really couldn't notice it. Honestly you'll get more out of throwing your clothes in the dryer with some Downey Unstoppables. I do own most of the Banana Republic Icon line and some other B.R. scents so nothing against B.R. but these two scents definitely need more cowbell

@connerharrell67 3 года назад

Another great reveiw by the professor of perfumery . I enjoyed this content because i like the Icon collection. I dont think I've commented on any You Tube content since you last reviewd Banana Republic Icon collection. I have blind bought 7 of these now from discount stores mostly because of your thoughts . I have 10 kids 5 grown and 5 at home so i am always looking for bargin buys .😆 They both sound great and my shelf has 2 empty spots now where these belong beside their siblings but having to pick one I'd go with my fav color green for the tie breaker. As for clones i appreciate your view on them and im guessing from the point of view perfumery being art which i do agree with and it does seem kind of like plagiarism . My wife likes Van Gough and so I buy her $150-$300 oil reproductions as i cannot afford the real thing. If i only had 2 or 3 colonges maybe i wouldnt consider clones but I have close to 100 on my shelves and some of those are perfume parlor versions of Nasamottos and Killians that i would not otherwise be able to enjoy . I appreciate the purest point of view and i think i agree but I am just a hypocritical enthusiasts .

@blackphilip8369 3 года назад

I only buy clones of discontinued fragrances or of fragrances I like very much but that are crazy expensive (over 150 € is just too much for me). I found a 30€ clone for Baccarat Rouge that I prefer over the original, actually 😶. But it doesn't happen frequently. Otherwise I am not the biggest fan of clones and dupes either. 😊

@Julie_77777 3 года назад

I am on the fence about clones. From one point of view its a sort of a copyright infringement, but on the other hand if a clones house can nail a dupe with same raw materials used in the original + have an outstanding performance and all this for half the price - why not. 'Inspired by' title is just a marketing trick to get more 'blind buyers' who don't need to sample the fragrance

@RonaldJapenga 3 года назад

I am okay with a clone if the original is discontinued or is heavily reformulated. For example if BR made a long lasting clone of La Nuit de L'Homme or Dior Homme 2011, I'd buy it. Cloning isn't something I am against, but I prefer to get the original.

@johncarloburton5611 3 года назад

I usually only buy clones of fragrances that have been discontinued and the prices are high...and clone/dupes of niche/indie/designer scents that are way out of my price range...or hard to find in USA... Would like to win Metal Rain !!

@StuartGriffin1st 3 года назад

What I liked about this review? Now I know that everything at BR is overpriced. I'll pick metal rain but won't buy it with my own money. Silver mountain from a discounter site would be a better investment.

@vkosasihh 3 года назад

its tough not purchasing clones, especially when they can give the same experience as their originals with much more cheaper. i only bought clones when they perform much better than the originals, example Aventus, LNDL. if the original is already good enough, ill save some money.

@kellyoneal1675 3 года назад

I like Grassland. I like how you explained your review philosophy. I don't feel strongly against clones but I understand why others might. Please enter me in the giveaway and good luck to you.

@judgesunday3455 3 года назад

I enjoyed the this review by Sebastian. Coming from the fashion industry I totally understand the fine line in between clone and inspire. I, myself would totally support everything that is inspired by. Because that's where most of the creativity come from. Something have to be inspired to be created. But clone is something I don't support as Sebastian has said as well. I would not feel good to have my products copied and distributed with lower pricing and quality. As for these two bottles, I am a huge fan of mint. I like mint smell, mint candies, mint chocolates, and so on. So Glassland is my pick if I were to win a bottle of this. Hello from Los Angeles, CA.

@christopherderrick3745 3 года назад

I don't generally have a problem with clones. Especially so when they are not a straight up copy but more inspired by the original one. Plus in many cases the original one is higher quality so the clone doesn't end up giving you the same experience, but I can see where doing reviews of clones could be quite boring because smells doesn't really come through on youtube videos. Also as someone else already mentioned, I am pretty ok with clones of discontinued fragrances. Well anyway to me personally metal rain sounds more interesting. I am of the impression that Green Irish Tweed has been done to death at this point. Also I am a little particular about mint in fragrances. Thanks for the video and giveaway! I also wear V necks under my dress shirt. Mine are in gray though.

@kathrynallsopp8208 3 года назад

Hi there, I've been wearing Molecule 01 for many years and fancy a change along with the same notes, indiscreet freshness for day and night. What would you recommend? Thanks.

@DevanteMcDaniel 3 года назад

I don't have a problem with it! SOME of the clones are better than the original! But, I do understand the stigma behind clones...

@showmustgoon5311 2 года назад

Metal rain also reminds me of Aventus a bit and maybe a bit of Mancera Cedrat but very watered down version.

@84yung 3 года назад

Like that you reviewed something budget friendly and went in depth and specific on how it smells. Do not mind clones at all. I am sure niche houses get "inspirations" from other niche and designer houses so why cant more affordable houses/brands do the same?. Would love the opportunity to win metal rain. thank you.

@gorgioor 3 года назад

I like the honesty. You say your truth and that’s appreciated. I’d like to try Metal Rain. Not the biggest fan of clones, but I understand why they exist. If I can get the original, I will.