#1 10/10 niche fragrance for me is the Spring King- Green Irish Tweed. Projection, longevity, compliments. #2 for me is an Amouage fragrance that doesn't get much love- Beach Hut Man.
Here are mine: 1.) Creed Aventus 2.) Creed Erolfa 3.) Bond No. 9 Bleecker Street 4.) Parfums de Marly Nisean 5.) Parfums de Marly Galloway 6.) Parfums de Marly Pegasus 7.) Parfums de Marly Layton Exclusif 8.) Parfums de Marly Percival 9.) Amouage Reflection Man 10.) Nishane Vetiver
lol Dijaredoo. Just got a Viking sample and yeah, think I’ll have to pick that one up. It has a cooling effect like you would get from shave cream. Kind of even smells like a spicy shave cream. Just picked up Initio OFG and have Herod on the way! I love how the mail looks these days.
I figured it would be best to visit your house often, so I can spray away some niche without breaking the bank. Thank you so much for the video, Chris!
Great list! Lately I've been obsessed with Initio Oud For Greatness, Nasomatto Pardon, Nishane Hacivat, Kilian Straight To Heaven Extreme, T. Terenzi Spirito Fiorentino, Marc Antoine Barois Ganymede, Jovoy Private Label, Jovoy Psychedelique, Dior Ambre Nuit, Xerjoff Alexandria II. Keep the videos coming 🥃🍻
Really good list Chris. I’ve never really been sold on Creed’s Viking, but the general quality of your selection has me wanting to get my nose on the ones I don’t own (namely Pardon and the Argos fragrance). Thank-you!
Great content as always my man, I'll have to give Oud For Greatness another try. I can't really nail down just one 10 out of 10 niche fragrance without giving you a few others so here's mine: Nasomatto Baraonda, Oud Satin Mood, Mancera Red Tobacco and Instant Crush, Herod and Carlisle, Xerjoff Naxos, Silver Mountain Water and Amouage Reflection Man
Love your insight. My 10/10 cologne is Himalaya from the house of Creed. It takes me back to a place and time back home in Washington DC. I too also love Viking. It reminds me of getting a fresh haircut at the barber shop as a young man. Not so much Old Spice but a well done Bay Rum scent.
Hi, Chris. It's really hard to pick just ONE fragrance. So here is my list (in no particular order): Xerjoff Naxos Creed Viking PdM Herod Amouage Interlude Man Initio Oud for Greatness Diptyque Vetyverio EDP Creed Green Irish Tweed
Brilliant list! Do you guys experience any kind of difficulties with some of the viking batches? I feel like for the 18g01 batch they toned down the spiciness and it lost a bit of its... ooomph that I enjoyed so much. Maybe my bottle needs to mature a bit more, just bought it a couple of weeks back as a replacement once my previous one ran out. I would be interested in your opinion! Thanks!
I COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND the "damp earth" reference in terms of unusually pleasant smells...when I lived in the country, I was so drawn to the combination of hay , apple blossoms and cow manure wafting from one of the local farm ...can you imagine?
Enigma is fascinating. I just bought it, and was shocked by the heliotrope blast in the opening. It was a shock to get that floral, citrus vibe drying down into the boozy, smooth vanilla. Unlike anything I've ever smelled.
this was much easier than the designer version, i think because these were just clear 10/10 whereas for the designers i had to ponder is it really 10/10 anyway to the list 1 xerjoff rich wood this is my holly grail scent, its i am pretty sure the most expensive scent in my collection- rich wood smell well like rich wood its a mysor sandalwood with a gorgeous rose note a semi chocolatey, semi earthy patchouli , its just so luxurious it a panthy dropper , its versatile as hell, yes the price is challenging, but this is the best sandalwood fragrance on the market in my humble opinion 2 lartisan perfumier noir exquis i can best describe this as the love child of bond no9 new haarlam and replica by the fire place- its gourmand gem , really well priced, it has notes of coffee, maple syrup, chestnut, orange blossom, vanilla , tonka and ebony wood, which gives it a unique edge. 3 eldo like this this a new arrival in the collection but it deserves to be here to put it simply it smells like a pumpkin spice latte its fall in a bottle and it was done in collab with Tilda Sweden , which i think is cool 4 amouage dia man , amouage is my favourite house, dia is my favourite amouage i heard someone describe it as jubilation and reflection mixed together, i think that is mostly accurate , how i would describe it is as the most delectable vetiver scent with notes of plum, incense , vetiver and ylang-ylang i, its signature scent worthy, it is a hidden gem, great more for me 5 bond no9 manhattan this is a mind-blowing gourmand its head turning it has peach, plum, saffron, coriander, jasmine, patchouli, honey, gingerbread, caramel, suede in the base the gingerbread reminds me of a christmas market, when the wind carries this the sillage is 3-4 feet its a conversation starter, also somewhat underrated 6 by Kilian bamboo harmony - this smells like a japanese stone garden, i mostly got it because it reminds me of my trip to Japan, plus it is incredibly calming it has notes of bamboo, which is photorealistic smelling, it also has fig leafs, neroli and tea it is clean and calming and it just helps you focus 7 creed viking it just smells like a boss , or how i imagined a boss would smell like , its an amazing confidence booster 8 bois 1920 verde di mare this is here primarily for nostalgic purposes it reminds me of my childhood , but what it smells like the Mediterranian shore in late spring it is a salty aquatic but it has a lot going on there is tea, rose , even juniper berry 9 mancera wild cherry this is a more affordable , i would say better, alternative to TF lost cherry it smells like a cherry pie with vanilla ice-cream performance is amazing , 10 guerlain iris ganache its sad that this masterpiece is really difficult to find now, but i manage to procure a partial what this is iris and white choclate and the guelinard accord and its just heavenly
Another great video Chris to keep us going during these interesting time's. One you have to try if you've not tried already is Halfeti by Penhaligons, I've never smelt anything like this my number 1 signature scent absolutely stunning. Ps how's your fragrance coming along?
Great choices and food for thought, Sandalwood by Geo. F Trumper is my personal favourite, perhaps you could do a future video on the Trumper range, there's some really good ones in there, thanks.
Hey Chris, I was wondering if you've smelled Eau Duelle EDP by Diptique? On Fragrantica its been compared to Enigma by Roja Pafrums - would love your take on it. Great vid as always
I decided to sample Enigma Cologne in the recent heat. The projection is no joke! It completely chocked me out but wow what a beauty it is. I am getting a bottle when it gets colder.
Great video and list Chris! I absolutely adore Creed Viking. And, since it’s getting warmer and warmer here in the states, it’s about time to break out some Acqua Di Parma. Oh, and uh...”Didgeridoo”. As in...didgeridoo you play an instrument? I’m a drummer myself. Be well Chris!
Had a feeling the Andy Tauer was in here, my decant needs to be a full bottle. Such a varied and very enviable list, beautifully refined. That Initio bottle is a stunning bottle, sounds a wonderful scent profile. Very excited to receive my first Marly fragrance soon, Marcus is top class. Sounds like a Viking Longhorn perfect sound effect
autum and winter. Hahaha. I live in Louisiana and our 4 seasons are summer, summer, summer, hunting season. I have to agree with you on Enigma. I have the PC and Parfum. It's a 20/10
Just one 10/10 niche. hmmm. Ani from Nishane. or GIT from Creed. or Fougere Royal from Houbigant. or Cedrat Boise from Mancera. all 10/10s. But your list has some intriguing entries, Chris! TY
Hi Chris great video, I was wondering could you make a a video of best 5 or more 10/10 niche fragrances for the summer ? I gather Reflection, Bergamo 22, Acqua Di Parma Colonia could be considered. Best, Chris
Tauer LDDM is a masterpiece! Long time ago I smelled this one for the first time and my first impresion was” this frag smell like a dead man😂”. After I smelled at least 1000+ frag, I’ve found that one of my friend has this frag and I wanted to give it another chance, and woaaaaaaaaa.... I was completly in love about the uniqueness and the development of this fragrance. It is simply a masterpiece and now I understand why is considered one of the best frag ever. Greetings from Romania!
Well, excellent video, end is the most funny and natural at all time Chris, and I again from 01 to 10 give you a 12!!!!! So, you tell as soooooo many information, and I can tell you that I have only one Aqua di Parma, Colonia Club and I found its gorgeous scent! For others, I must watching again your video, and one by one tell you what is my opinion! At the end this time, I agree with you, choose ten something in sooo rich world is wery difficult and heavy work, find 10 THE BEST!!!!! In few days I take my complete review your video, but now I can tell just this, excellent work dude!!!!!
There's an ancient prophecy that speaks of a cataclysmic event: fragrance reviewers will finally pronounce French perfume names correctly. Just joking around XD, great video as always, Chris.
@@FRAGMENTAL Hey since I figured you were good at this frag game I'm faced with a delema. I need to figure out if there's ungaro pour l'homme III how it smells really musky and thick didn't like it. While the one I thought I remembered smelling was a completely different fragrance and I loved it The one I smelled that was Ungaro Pour L'Homme III smelled really airy and sharp, not musky at all. It was a different fragrance. The two I've smelt thus far are the musky version. Do you know if there's a sharp version that I'm trying to discribe?
My TOP 10 "10/10" fragrance list: Creed - Aventus Parfums de Marly - Layton Parfums de Marly - Oajan Guerlain - Vetiver Tom Ford - Oud Wood Tom Ford - Lost Cherry Acqua di Parma - Arancia di Capri Tom Ford - Mandarino di Amalfi Casamorati - Dolce Amalfi Creed - Jardin d'Amalfi
Nice list Chris, we have similar tastes. Pardon, Reflection Man, Oud Wood, Aventus, Millesime Imperial, Neroli Portofino, Grand Soir...these are my only real 10/10s. Viking would get a 10 if the opening was less harsh!
Ohhh gawwwwd I hate that - everything's quiet until the work begins. Props for your didgeridoo patience Chris. I always felt like M&W's Tabac was the niche version of Old Spice though. How about a review? Dirt cheap classic powdery aftershave scent with tobacco, lavender and oakmoss. Would recommend either the vintage aftershave or the current edc. Always wanted to try the Fire Power version too....
I have read you can dry out a bottle of rum and use the resin leftover for perfumery, I may be mixing information up, but I am currently doing just that lol
Bro do you know a place where i can buy roja enigma and SHL mortal skin ? It seams like these two are nowhere to find anymore. These two are one of my favorite niche fragrances!!!
So L'air du desert Marocain is transporting from tropical to desert...is it wearable all year around? What do you think? For Viking i agree..nothing like old spice but shares many similarities and i put it in the same Bois Du Portugal category and the only difference is that i feel Bois du Portugal is outdated and Viking is a newer version of it..i feel same accord Creed is using here (i like bois du portugal a lot i have Dua Clone...) I don't have Herod but i tried it and i know it...it is a long lasting fragrance, i wonder if there is a formulation difference...i own the Dua clone of it which smells nice but unfortunately couldn't find it similar in richness.... not like their Layton clone let me say.... I had a most cheaper Paris Corner clone for Herod and it was closer...
Here are mine: Initio Oud For Greatness, Byredo Elevator Music, Tom Ford Oud Wood, Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade, Creed Aventus Cologne, Parfums De Marly Sedley, Initio Blessed Baraka, MFK Baccarat Rouge, Parfums De Marly Layton, Creed Aventus (original). My most complimented is Initio Oud For Greatness!
@@Hialeah1925 I don't care so much about projecting, sillage or how strong a Parfum is. It must satisfy just me... My 3 favorite Niches right now are from Argos fragrances: Bacio Immortale, Triumph of Bacchus & Brivido Della Caccia
Nice perfumes on your list!!! I found some new inspirations from your video to try on soon. Nasomatto Pardon (absolutly amazing) Herod, Viking, oud for greatness are on my list of best perfumes, too. I like Carlisle from Marly better than Herod and Interlude black iris from amouage much better than reflection man. I also much like tobacco oud and ombre leather from tom ford and MFK Grand Soir. I have to check Roja enigma that so many are talking about :-). Thank you for your great video and infos.
One of Chris's kids asks..."I want to play a musical instrument". The other child said.."Will a didgeri..do?!?". We are so spoilt for choice of beautiful niche scents. Thanks for the video Chris.
My favorites are Ambre Précieux from MPeG, Carnicure from Marlou, Enigma, Oud for Greatness, Armani Prive Bleu Lazuli (does that count) and I dunno what else..
Loved the bloopers at the end Chris! I was filming on Monday & had the same problem! 17 mins of interrupted content = 10 mins of usable content! When the kiddos are playing Fortnite & yelling at other players, all bets are off! 😂😂😂
Hello, Some people say Triumph of Bacchus and Red Tobacco are pretty similar. Do you agree? Anyway, in Fragrantica both of them and House of sillage 1 and Herod are considered familiar between them. Is it worth having all of them in your opinion? Thanks.
Hey Chris I think this is one of the best 10 out of 10 lists that I’ve seen… I love that you have Triumph of Bacchus but would’ve love to seen Bacio imortaelle I understand that you don’t want to have more than one fragrance from a house.... Oud for Greatness was my Fav until TOB and BI came along- I just ordered Roja PC but you have to get your nose on Persepolis from Arshia or Kutay from Unique’e!!!! Any update on Smoulder?
Hi chris, can you give us 10 fragrances for the summer, but I need to know 5 for the summer day time as its more hotter in the day, second 5 will be evening or night due to the humidity, really would appreciate it. Thanks
