These 5 Fragrances Are NOT Worth Your Money. (hear me out)

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This one is going to upset some of you...but only if you choose not listen to what I'm actually saying!
I'm not saying these are bad fragrances...well, maybe one of them...regardless of my very particular reasoning for avoiding these 5 fragrances, here is what is most important:
If you have already smelled these fragrances and you love them, keep loving them. Pay me no mind. But if you remotely care about my opinion on fragrances, I only suggest that you take heed to what I'm saying about each of these fragrances before you decide to purchase them.
Because I don't wish to control anyone's taste, should you still have interest in purchasing the fragrances I've outlined, I'll have links below.
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Dior Homme Parfum:
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Rasai Hawas:
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Roja Parfums Apex:
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The Parfum:
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PDM Percival:
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@stayfreshproductions Год назад

I’m seeing your comments: DHP is not discontinued in the Eastern Hemisphere, and that is wonderful for y’all 😆 My messaging for it is mainly directed at my Western Hemisphere brethren/sistren. Bottom line, if you’re able to get it for a “good” price (relative), get it! 🔥

@Carnivore.A.J Год назад

Luckily it’s available in Germany, but it’s hella expensive 100ml costs 145$. Sometimes it’s on sale in German Airports for employees only, I know some people working there so i can get it for 100$-130$ still a lot of money to me but it’s worth it’s price 🤷‍♂️

@scorpio39175 10 месяцев назад

Bought it don’t care for it …..doesn’t project loud

@eddiemaxwell6949 5 месяцев назад

Chunks of Europe and Africa are West of the Prime Meridian, so they're in the Western Hemisphere. I think it would be better to say The Americas.

@jcb0920 Год назад

Hawas gets me more unsolicited compliments than any other fragrance in my collection. Work, gym, grocery store, you name it. Strangers coming up to tell me I smell amazing and that they must know what it is...women and men of all ages. Personally, it's not the favorite in my collection but when I want to be noticed, it's Hawas no question.

@ahsisjdvdve2022 Год назад

Which one is your favourite?

@shashankchaudhary3659 Год назад

Yes tell us your favorite one

@blackgazex5873 Год назад

Agreed, and my collection is pretty extensive with lots of niche stuff like Xerjoff. No one can figure it out

@nahdi Год назад

Me too

@RoqueExclusives Год назад

How many sprays?

@Jiscold300 9 месяцев назад

I blind bought Rasasi Hawas and I got the Version that wasn’t reformulated. It’s a fragrance worth having in rotation and the price is good got mine for 56$👍🏾

@Timboslice321 Год назад

This is the type of review that there needs to be more of in the fragrance community. It is a honest opinion and informative. I’m tired of seeing the sunshine and rainbow reviews.

@craigtillman5988 Год назад

I agree 100% I love frag reviews, but I immediately chose this to save me cash and make a more diverse collection.

@Suspect333 9 месяцев назад

wasn't really an honest opinion hes just trashing bangers for views

@brycechapman1440 Год назад

As a huge fan of Hawas, I can understand your gripe. For me though, the scent is just so pleasant and I don’t mind the scent being linear. And I definitely agree with Percival complaint. I like it, but It’s too familiar to the two fragrances you mentioned. I do love me some Sedley though. Another great video Justin!

@Yo-Geo Год назад

I know this is a hot take but I personally strongly dislike the Hawas, Legend Spirit, Invictus Aqua, YSL Y DNA… Especially Hawas, it’s too much after a while. But I do love me some Sedley too.

@brycechapman1440 Год назад

@@Yo-Geo I don’t see that as a hot take. We all have our likes and dislikes. Just like how everyone I know loves Gentle Fluidity Silver by MFK, but it’s not something that’s for me.

@Yo-Geo Год назад

@@brycechapman1440 Gentle Fluidity Silver is my signature and favorite from the house of MFK 😩🥲

@brycechapman1440 Год назад

@@Yo-Geo lol! That’s awesome. It’s just not for me 🙂

@Yo-Geo Год назад

@@brycechapman1440 what do u not like about it?

@edgardozara97 Год назад

Hey Justin. Great video as always and i love the concept. I agree with all especially DHP (except for the discontinued part). I got myself Greenley from PDM instead of percival and Desirtoxic rather than Layton. I also grabbed apex EDP asap but didnt bother with its parfum flanker

@berenddevries74 Год назад

I just love these honnest reviews Justin. If we want, we can see hundreds of top this and that list video's, with perfumes like this. Video's which basicly leads the obsessive collectors into buying perfumes they realy don't need. Again a valuable lesson for those who are willing to listen. Folks, enjoy this hobby but don't let it become an obsession! An obsession will only harm you sooner or later.

@craigtillman5988 Год назад

This is refreshing. As a collector, I appreciate it. Your review on Hawas actually perfectly describes my experience with it's brother Shuhrah. Very accurate and honest and appreciated.

@iskandardarmali626 Год назад

I love your honesty. This is great advice. I love fragrance but I am a normal person and cannot afford to try so many types of fragrance. So advice like this really guide me tremendously. Looking forward to your videos. Happy holidays to you, Justin.

@stayfreshproductions Год назад

Happy holidays to you as well, thank you 🙏🏾

@SirSillageSniffington Год назад

Also, I fully agree with Percival. It smells good, but for the price it really is so close to Fierce, that many people will just think you’re wearing Fierce (especially since so many people are familiar with how that smells). Who wants to spend niche money for people to think you’re wearing a basic super popular designer scent? There are so many better options for the money imo, even just from Parfums de Marly.

@andypayne2743 Год назад

Great video. A lot of houses releasing flankers especially edp/parfum versions giving less for more. Just a cash grab and I hope Roja doesn’t go continue down this route. Have to totally agree with your take on this PDM. I tried it on skin in the store and was really disappointed, it’s not terrible, far from it, but for the money and something aimed at being niche it felt like being blindsided. Really enjoy your channel please keep doing it your way.

@paulocosta7879 Год назад

Thanks for the video definitely need a part 2 and part 3 and definitely a part 4. A good hot weather fragrance should last 7 to 12 more than that it starts getting annoying.

@alsmith5404 Год назад

I appreciate the video J.C. I heard you out & I see where you are coming from. I agree with you 100% in regards to the Dior Parfum, but the Hawas juice is one of my fav's!! Keep em coming

@nonyabiz12 Год назад

It's nice to see a fragrance reviewer give honest opinions about fragrances that shouldn't be hyped. There always seems to be a lot of hype in the fragrance world. I used to blind buy but I've come to realize that fragrances are too subjective for that. Now I know to sample.

@jroark101 Год назад

Hawas is a dumb reach for me, it never offends anyone around me and I find it nice. It actually always gets me compliments even though that’s not my main goal. On my skin it’s not too strong actually. I will agree it’s pretty linear and overall really love it for what it is though. My thoughts are similar to percival. Monte Blanc legend EDP would be a cheaper alternative if someone enjoys that scent DNA IMO.

@blankmandastankman Год назад

Mont Blanc Legend edp is actually pretty decent

@espartan3806 Год назад

I JUST ORDERED 2 HAWAS $45 EACH.. I LOVE ACQUA DI GIO & INVICTUS... BUT HAWAS ITS MY FAV ACUATIC🙄🙄🙄

@deecee1274 Год назад

Yeas i agree 100% how can it not be worthy? hahaha

@ivantrudeau8974 Год назад

I prefer Legend EDT.

@d.scentgent5382 Год назад

I can definitely understand & agree with your sentiments, Justin. Regarding the Dior though, my question (in 2 parts) would be: Have you smelled the current iteration of Dior Homme Intense and... if so, for someone who never had the previous iterations, is it worth a purchase?

@khunjeau8393 Год назад

I understand your view on Percival, but I own my bottle for a couple of years now and only recently tested Legend (never tested Fierce). The quality difference was stunning, as was the difference in performance.. It makes me appreciate and enjoy my Percival a lot more..

@ogme8510 Год назад

Great video concept. I feel the same about Ganymede. I own it and feel like it's way over hyped!!!! Give me TF Grey Vetiver any day. Bought that at old price three years ago. Please make more of these. God knows I can think of more.

@greggraham9785 Год назад

Hello Justin, how are you? I'm digging the video and list. Rasasi Hawas is a favorite of mine but you are probably right, it is so strong but people here where I live people love it. I can agree with you on that one for sure. Stay safe brother and hi to Grace

@eddies8502 Год назад

Hey thanks for saving some money Justin. I don’t have any of these. The Dior interested me for a while but not for that price tag. I’m content with DHI. And btw-sotd- 2nd Soul today. It’s really nice Justin. I’m glad I have it.

@stayfreshproductions Год назад

I’m so glad you enjoy 2nd Soul, Eddie 🙏🏾

@jonah9165 Год назад

I like hawas's longevity because I don't have to re-apply for a long night of clubbing. However, I find that it is so frickin' loud I don't even feel comfortable wearing it when I go for drinks with friends at a restaurant (before hitting the club) or at a friend's house for pre-drinks 🤣🤣🤣 Agree that it is very linear as well.

@sidneydunston Год назад

As much as I hate to admit it, you are absolutely right. There are some really nice fragrances on this list but there are better fragrances that get the job done. Hawas I really like, but for the reasons you mentioned, I don't really reach for it.

@michaelbullock8011 Год назад

Great video and I enjoyed it and I'm going to try these fragrances and have a blessed day

@Rich-rd1ge Год назад

Thanks Justin this is very helpful since I'm only 2 and a half months into this fragrance world and wondering just how far down this rabbit hole I should go.

@iansamuelson3666 Год назад

Be careful my friend. I had to pump the breaks after my first year in the fragrance space.

@Rich-rd1ge Год назад

@@iansamuelson3666 I hear ya buds, thanks. I'm getting the fragrance habit out of my budget, atleast until spring 😄

@veganchiefwarrior6444 2 месяца назад

So you thought it was a simple little rabbit hole did you.. you thought there was an end to the hole.. well guess what buddy.. this is a worm hole.. IT NEVER ENDS AHHHHHHH

@veganchiefwarrior6444 2 месяца назад

@@iansamuelson3666the problem with pumping the breaks is you end up with fragrances that aren't that good lol the longer you stay in the game the more likely you are to find better fragrances, I hate it, there's just too many on the market.. it's an obsessive nightmare

@shon7425 Год назад

I'm starting to notice a lot of fragrances smell like more expensive fragrances for less money. And im here for it😁

@SirSillageSniffington Год назад

For anyone in the USA looking for DHP, just ask anyone you know who’s travelling to Europe (or nearby) on holiday to look out for you. I’m not USA based, but a family member picked me up a bottle from a European Airport for ~$120 or so. That being said, I would agree with some other comments - I feel that even at $250 for 100ml, it’s worth the price tag. It’s as good a scent as I’ve ever smelled, so I think even with a niche price tag it’s still a fair buy. Obviously, don’t blind buy it though - always sample first like Justin said.

@NicholasAchladis Год назад

I gotta be honest. I wore Fierce for over a decade way before I got into fragrances. I loved it but felt it was time to grow up as I was about to enter my mid 30's. A couple years after, I got bit by the fragrance bug. Parfums De Marly became my favorite niche house. I didn't and still don't understand the comparison between Fierce and Percival. A couple things I will say about this topic. First off, I have actually been asked if I was wearing Fierce while wearing Percival quite frequently. I don't understand it but I have gotten that. Second, I never used to get compliments with Fierce. Sometimes, yes. But not with any regularity. But I get LOADS of compliments with Percival. It's like fishing with dynamite! As far as my own opinion. I got a decant of Percival originally and was originally disappointed. It kind of has an aldahidic smell as opposed to Fierce which is much sweeter of the opening. Fierce is much more linear and doesn't evolve much if at all while I think Percival actually evolved quite a bit. Percival is also really long lasting for a fresh fragrance while Fierce had pretty bad longevity in my opinion. When it is said that Percival is a version of Fierce, I would say maybe they are in the same class, but I don't think you can call it a version of Fierce. But to each their own

@stayfreshproductions Год назад

All I have to say is this: there is a reason people around you have frequently mistaken Percival for Fierce. 😉

@mhassouneh Год назад

I agree with you on Percival.. Maybe a little bit on Hawas.. More videos like this one, please 👌

@PuppetMa5teR Год назад

I think people need to appreciate this for what it is, it's his honest personal opinion, it doesn't mean he is wrong or right or that these fragrances are good or bad, he is just sharing how he personally feels about them. Ultimately we all have different tastes and smell profiles so not everyone is going to like or dislike the same! I appreciate honest opinions and just because the influencer likes or doesn't like it doesn't mean we have to follow suit. I can't count how many times YT frag reviewers have hyped up a scent only for me to buy it and be disappointed so it's nice when they throw in some honest opinions as well!

@googah.qq1 Год назад

We need more honest and objective people like you. Even extremely experienced perfumers have certain specific interests and tastes that goes in a certain direction but i see lots off POPULAR RU-vidrs "loving" and boasting off on any fragrance that they put their hands on (don't mistake this as appreciating the art). Oh this is awesome this is crazy and a week later after a new "flanker" releases they say that (MUUH THEY UPGRADED THE FRAGRANCE). They don't even try to describe the scent they just boast some random stuff. They don't put statistical graphics of wheter ppl like it either, they usually bullshit about the fragrance and throw up random terms to sound trustful. I ONLY WATCH -ATH -JUSTIN (YOU) -THE PERFUME GUY and couple of other underground channels that didn't really made out to the surface yet.

@stayfreshproductions Год назад

Thank you very much.

@moustachio334 Год назад

Justin isn't bought out like most perfume channels that get kickbacks

@stayfreshproductions Год назад

@@moustachio334 don’t get me wrong-I receive commissions through some of my affiliate connections (this is outlined in every description box on every video I publish, as mandated by the FTC)-it is not morally wrong for content creators to get paid for driving traffic and loyalty to certain sites/stores, so long as it’s transparent. It takes a lot of time and work to create content that the public gets to enjoy for free, and we deserve to be paid for our efforts just like any other service job. 😊 but I really appreciate your support.

@catherinelynnfraser2001 Год назад

I love this video. It was nice to get a lecture on “why not to buy”. 1. Sample first 2. Take these reasons and apply to anything you are thinking of buying. 3. Price shop, size shop. 4. Take your credit card out of the freezer.

@stayfreshproductions Год назад

Haha credit card in the freezer 😆

@Pyroshaq75 Год назад

I agree with everything that was said in this video. Granted, I dont know anything about BALR, but this video was solid. I own hawas and literately only wear it when I want to get compliments and I always get compliments when I wear it. Outside of that it gets on my nerves when I wear it, so rarely do

@Rowdy_gamb0 Год назад

What year/month batch it’s yours pls?

@Pyroshaq75 Год назад

@@Rowdy_gamb0 November 2021

@zackphelps3052 Год назад

I have Percival and Hawas. I definitely see your complaints with them but I still love them

@begasuwp Год назад

Nothing but respect I look for vids for some kind of honesty so thanks.

@Carnivore.A.J Год назад

Hawas is so damn strong that I can’t spray it on my neck area it’s impossible. But I really enjoy the smell of it especially if it lingers around the air. If I smell it up close, I get instantly knocked out. 😂 There is just one single note in it that I don’t like I don’t know what it is but anyways I can recommend it. Great video 🤙🏼

@stayfreshproductions Год назад

Thanks AJ. Plum accords can sometimes be a little scratchy, so it could be the part you don’t like.

@OlfactiveOverdose Год назад

Dior homme parfum is not discontinued it is not for the us market it's like a Europe exclusive but in my opinion it is worth 200 easy

@OlfactiveOverdose Год назад

I want to clarify it's only worth that to me because I love it otherwise you can get barruti dama koupa and have something in a similar style

@HorologicRannygazoo Год назад

Appreciate the warnings. Glad I sampled DHP first. Too dark and leathery for me, much prefer DHI (and VUI). Love Hawas, though. Especially in really high heat. But I paid $30, not the current inflated prices. I love many PDM fragrances. Carlisle is still one of my faves, and Darley and Greenley are my dumb reach frags. Completely agree on Percival. Think you can get away with clones for Sedley and Layton, but a least sample the real deal to compare.

@johnjohannes5954 Год назад

Hi Justin, i would not agree more regarding PDM Sedley. If one wishes to get a niche fragrance , they can go for an Amouage fragrance i/o PDM. They smell more unique

@JNiNjA3 Год назад

Hey Justin, I have hawas and feel the same about it ! Is it the same with rasasi daarej if you know of it? Been thinking about picking it up..

@stayfreshproductions Год назад

I haven’t tried Daarej!

@coleandda7475 Год назад

I kind of agree with you on the Percival thing but it’s a slippery slope. If we say that then aventus should never be on anyone’s list since we have club de nuit, or br540 cause we have untold or amber oud rouge or whatever it may be. The angels share clones. I mean the list goes on…at the same time I’m a fan of just buying the real deal. However I’m a huge fan of AF fierce and still wear it to this day. Percival for me would be redundant

@shawncross7990 Год назад

I came in to the video all ready to rage & be butthurt, because I like several of these, but I think you stated your cases very well. Yes scent is subjective, but you provided solid opinions, based on evidence with examples. Good video. 👍

@stayfreshproductions Год назад

Thank you Shawn 🙏🏾

@bigeazy5043 Год назад

I’ll do you one better… Thank you kindly for the information, because I really was going to pull the trigger on the Rasassi Hawas. Appreciate you my G👍🏾💪🏾💯

@stayfreshproductions Год назад

Get a decant if you can! Especially if you were genuinely interested in it.

@Cooliewhistles Год назад

Buy it, come back and thank me later

@anthonyellison8680 Год назад

I do want to get one of the dior homme . Which one do you recommend first?

@stayfreshproductions Год назад

The original!

@quentinutter5173 9 месяцев назад

I love hawas. But after you said “just hear me out” I subbed. I love that bc I follow guitar gear and cigar pages etc and a ass ton of RU-vidrs and it’s all here are these and this and that but there’s a few older cigar cats that are like hey, if you don’t like this just watch you may hear something you didn’t know. So just that alone makes me wanna watch lol. Thank you!

@stayfreshproductions 9 месяцев назад

Thank you! I can relate!

@justaddlight Год назад

I'm with you on the annoyance factor. Same thing happend with me and Carlisle. Fantastic for the first two years, but after 5, it got nuclear and 2 sprays was suddenly a bit much. Is that a good thing? Use up less juice for the price of being super careful? I dunno. There are clones that probably do the job just as well and you can spray with impunity. And MAN are clone brands getting good these days.

@kristofraemdonck Год назад

DH Parfum is easier to come by in Europe. But I understand that price is a valid reason not to get a fragrance. In my opinion however, this is well worth in access of 150 euros. As for Hawas, to me is not that strong, batch variation probably. My reason for avoiding it is that I don't like it. In the end you have to decide for yourself what you are willing to pay for a certain smell and that is a personal thing, so no hard feelings 😉

@rbiamby Год назад

Did you just coin a new phrase" Lazy Fragrance"😮😮😮

@aaronmy Год назад

Lol I like DHP. I have patience now on buying the full bottle, but I may pull the trigger late next year if I can’t find it at a retail price lol.

@MrLyricJunkie Год назад

It’s wild you say that with the Hawas as far as that smell is on you all day where it’s annoying. That’s how i feel about Azzor Wanted By Night. I love it but after a while that Cinnamon just does not go away and it last a long time on me. Also Al Harmain Gold Edition. Great scent but it’s on ya

@limchoonteck1 Год назад

We need more such videos! 👍🏼

@mardoggyo6712 Год назад

I got Roja Parfums Apex Parfum 1.7 bottle missing 3 sprays for $300 after tax and shipping. Should be showing up in the next day or two. Very excited as Apex is so sick!

@RodT87 Год назад

I love Hawas. I just spray less. Love the strength of this fragrance...and the scent.

@sainteangelo4662 Год назад

Hawas has garnered me many compliments and I do enjoy the smell. But I agree, it is too strong. I personally don’t mind, but my mom gets angry whenever I wear it around her since it’s too strong😂. I’ve also had people ask me what I was wearing, when I was 30+ft away from them😂😂 it’s a fun gem.

@MR.ROCKETT Год назад

which batch? mine doesn't lasts even 10 mins .

@Cooliewhistles Год назад

What year did you buy it? I have a 2022 bottle and it performs slightly above average but no more, and it’s a rare frag that my nose doesn’t tire of

@DripExplains Год назад

Glad to see you being more honest and forthcoming with shit perfumes. Most yt reviewers are too afraid to call out some frags.

@jamesriley9800 Год назад

Hawas anymore then 3 to 4 sprays is too much but I have gotten a bunch of compliments

@theizza68 Год назад

Agreed about Hawas being too strong. But I will say that the oceanic notes go away after 3 hours. I stopped wearing it because of how obnoxiously powerful it is and easily the most complimented fragrance I have.

@alihazem1479 Год назад

What should I get instead of hawas for school as a high school 5th grader

@comment3952 Год назад

@@alihazem1479 spice bomb extreme

@zubairnurie7511 11 месяцев назад

@@comment3952 You can't really suggest SB E as an alternate to Hawas. Their usage has basically no overlap. @alihazem1479 Maybe go for AdG profumo

@asparceproton1 Год назад

Completely agree about Percival. It’s pleasant but completely unremarkable and not something I’d want to spend $200+ a bottle on.

@santacruzaldia Год назад

Congrats for your honest opinion

@nonyabiz12 Год назад

I had a sample of Hawas awhile back. I get what u mean. I couldn't even wear it because it's just too annoying to my nose. Almost like it needs to be watered down.

@EdumisaEd Год назад

Only watching this one. Highly agree. Love this Justin keep on it

@stayfreshproductions Год назад

Thank you

@darthsaren6519 Год назад

finally someone who admits Percival as a smell its not worth the money. I am a big fan of PDM. Almost any reviewer praises Percival like its the next thing . For the general nose it will smell like any other perfume made by a designer for a half the price. I did not had any freshie from PDM so I got myself Galloway from notino and I was really lucky to get an older bottle from before reformulations. But yea in my head Galloway is better , Kalan is better , Sedley . And these are just the freshies. I wont get into Carlisle or Godolphin for example. Spot on m8

@marcuswelby921 Год назад

I HIGHLY Disagree with you. Dior Homme Parfum is NOT discontinued. Its just not sold in the United States. In November I was able to order (3) bottles at retail price from the U.K.

@stayfreshproductions Год назад

Lucky you! 😆 A majority of my viewers are in North America, where we cannot get it. 🥲

@robertryanmason1209 7 месяцев назад

Hi. Great video. I wanted to know where you got your bottle because I don’t want to get a fake. Thank you Hi. Great video. I wanted to know where you got your bottle of Hawas because I don’t want to get a fake. Thank you

@stayfreshproductions 7 месяцев назад

Fragrancebuy.ca is where I got mine. There is also a link in the description of this video to get a discount on a decant if you haven’t tried it yet.

@douglaslafreniere5707 Год назад

For me DHP is worth the money although difficult to get . A masterpiece . You can come close with DHI for about $110 . Percival definitely over priced

@cjx22 Год назад

Justin my man. I've been listening to All I want for Christmas every day for 2 months and you don't see me hating on it 😂

@stayfreshproductions Год назад

Lol. But could you listen to it on repeat for 15 hours straight? 😉

@jasona9846 9 месяцев назад

I bought Hawas bc of allllllll the hype. Smelled it and immediately thought it smelled like discount ZARA men’s cologne. It’s nice. But it wasn’t unique.

@B_Rye15 Год назад

The slamming storm door sound effect. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Great vid though. All fair logic. 👌

@belairscents Год назад

Hi there, just for the info Dior Homme Parfum is still in production & sold with a 100ml bottle! Cheerio & happy Holidays🎄🎅

@briana8313 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for recommending Hawas. Linear, strong, mass appealing, puts long in longevity...🤔💭 It's the one. 😅

@jeremiahblackmonlee5776 Месяц назад

Bro I agree with this list just by the way it started I don't like Dior parfum so I agree with that and Hawas literally stayed on my skin for 2 days after I showered but I like them so this list is stating facts for sure

@patu Год назад

The Dior Homme Parfum… if u in Vegas pass by the duty free in T3. They always got it!!

@jimlittle5769 Год назад

I just ordered a backup bottle of Dior Homme Parfum. Got both of them for $180. Considering the fact I think it's the best designer fragrance, ever, I'm fine with what I paid.

@HeavenlyDemon592 Год назад

Hawas is the best value for money summer frag...if you're debating on getting it or not...get it, prob the only summer frag you'll need n it's only $60...u don't need a Roja... Ask persons what their one qualm about summer frags is ...it's either longevity or lack of complexity ...I agree with you on Percival.

@abboed.4076 Год назад

These price differences can be impressive, depending on which continent you live. 👀 In Europe for example Dior is cheaper (no surprise), but when discounted it's not even remotely close. Just got Dior Fahrenheit Parfum & Dior Homme Intense (100ml) for €75,- each (official stores, Douglas, etc.). On the other hand, some so called cheapies are, even at discount, still double the price (or more) over here. 🤔 Edit: Dior Homme Parfum 100ml is 112,95.

@VSL229 Год назад

Where did you get these prices?

@abboed.4076 Год назад

@@VSL229 Netherlands. 😎

@WSF176 Год назад

I think Roja is going to x you from their releases now 😉 I would add to the list every Bond No. 9 and Fragrances Du Bois at retail

@OsAbliNgin911 Год назад

Not every Bond No. 9 fragrance. There are two Bond no 9 fragrances that get a lot of hype and fragrance reviewers seem to love. Bleeker Street and New Harlem. Bond No. 9 gets a lot of hate because of their retail price, and the fact that most of their fragrances smell more like designer fragrances compared to niche fragrances by reviewers, but you can always find good prices for Bond No. 9 fragrances at discounters, and they have fragrances that people sleep on. Bond no 9 is not for everybody, but there were fragrance reviewers that loved the house. Kevin Samuels when he used to do fragrance reviews said the house of Bond no 9 was his secret weapon. He had many Bond no 9 fragrances in his collection. Bond No. 9 and Creed are like the first two niche houses folks that are into designer fragrances usually try or buy. Bond No. 9 and Creed were introductory niche houses for many folks probably due to the hype of Creed Aventus and the legendary New Harlem fragrance with that pancake syrupy smell that a lot of fragrance reviewers were talking about.

@OsAbliNgin911 Год назад

Even finding decent prices for Fragrances Du Bois at discounters is hard. You can save money on them, but not as much as you would think compared to retail. People are not pulling the trigger to buy their fragrances even at discounted prices unless they really love the fragrance because it is still high compared to retail.

@freshk313 Год назад

When I still went to parties and clubs Hawas was a conversation starter and the compliment king for me personally. Aside from that I’m in a relationship now and it’s hard to find the right occasion to wear it over everything thing I have

@Rowdy_gamb0 Год назад

Let me buy it

@Rowdy_gamb0 Год назад

I’m guess you having the older batches

@eaudebaldy5275 Год назад

8:08 I thought the same exact thing when having a percival sample. It literally is the same as Mont Blanc Legend. I even sprayed Legend & Percival on each hand and percival is a bit darker and more refined but yea, definitely not worth buying it over Legend.

@chad2208 Год назад

No way that’s true

@eaudebaldy5275 Год назад

@@chad2208 100% true, what would be the reason to make that up? lol. I have Layton, Pegasus & Carlisle ( which are perfect examples of PDM and their ability to be unique ) Percival is not it.

@Welcome0002 Год назад

Hawas is one of my most complemented and best bang for money, the 10-14 hour longevity is a positive, just don’t spray anywhere on your chest or front of the neck, spray behind the neck, behind the shoulders, back of the ears , even on the side of your pants, the sillage is crazy, just 2-3 sprays.

@Rowdy_gamb0 Год назад

What’s the year/ month batch

@matthewneimark8163 Год назад

Regarding Roja apex parfum vs parfum cologne, what about all the other concentration flankers of Roja? danger, Enigma, Scandal, Elysium? If someone has the 100 mL parfum Cologne version, is it ever worth it to buy the more expensive 50 mL parfum version?

@stayfreshproductions Год назад

It’s redundant to have both versions, imo.

@alejandrokp8456 Год назад

I get what you mean about rasasi hawas and I don’t like it much but every time I wore it got me compliments all the time specially in the gym

@newmenewme-iw2ox Год назад

When it comes to Percival I agree 100%. Way too expensive to smell like something from Abercrombie and Fitch.

@wiwi059 Год назад

DHP is my scent for tonight’s party🥳

@megasoid Год назад

I gave my bottle of Rasai Hawas away. Percival by Parfums de Marly is one I enjoy but don't reach for often. Roja Parfums Apex is ok, but not outstanding to me. Thanks for the review. Till next time I'll still be sporting 2nd Soul by you know who.

@kapaluamak Год назад

To each his own, but there are plenty of people who would think your description of Rasai Hawas is a positive.

@stayfreshproductions Год назад

I know. 😂

@chad2208 Год назад

Going to wear hawas today 😜I actually find it getting smoother and sweater on me at it dries down

@magicmayhem3907 Год назад

Dior Homme Parfum is not discontinued,I know that is difficult to find it in the US but here in Europe 134€ is a fair price for such a Masterpiece!!!

@stayfreshproductions Год назад

For that price, totally worth it! But yes, not available in North America.

@carlosc8786 Год назад

89€ in Spain since last year in every store. What’s the price in the US?🤔🤔

@stayfreshproductions Год назад

@@carlosc8786 it is not available in the US

@jv92red Год назад

Too many other fragrance reviewers go on and on about how great the new selection they are reviewing is or "10 best in 2022" or "Best Summer Frangrance", they go on and on about notes of fragrances and it seems like they really like everything they review but I don't really see them speak their mind about the ones they don't like. Seems like they are trying to avoid doing that in fear of losing viewers or perhaps getting cut off from their supply of fragrances they get sent to them for free but they say they're not "paid" by anyone and are always honest. But we all know they can stay honest and avoid giving a negative review by just avoiding it altogether. We need more fragrance reviewers doing videos like this. Describing unapologetically WHY they don't like a fragrance. This is great! We all know that fragrances are subjective and to see a reviewer speaking their mind is what those other reviewers should try more often. Keep it up!!!

@phlip9037 Год назад

There is something too strong in Hawas with the drydown. It might be the amber or ambergris... It's the strength and similar to drydown in Frank Olivier Oud Touch.

@Antares332 Год назад

Really interested in Rasasi Hawas. But not willing to pay $70+ a bottle. Legit saw this 3 - 4 weeks ago at $40 a bottle. Discounters been jacking up prices like crazy

@Cooliewhistles Год назад

It’s a no brainer buy, it might be my favorite dumb reach frag. And Bottle and cap are so nice

@MCWon212 Год назад

Too strong? Spray less... Plenty of Niche that could have gone here that are too strong and expensive and stink. I'm looking at you Interlude!

@stayfreshproductions Год назад

It’s not about what “stinks”, because that is completely subjective. My reasoning is not based on the nature of the scent (I said it smells nice), but it’s the fact that it doesn’t change, and it’s overwhelming at that…and I only wear 2-3 sprays max with it. Lotta folks love Interlude.

@professorx8258 Год назад

I love your humble energy, Mr. Justin, but I hate to say that I disagree with a lot of your opinions about fragrances, especially with fragrances such as Rasasi Hawas. What I'm beginning to suspect, especially of the fact that you say that it's too strong, is that you are beginning to contradict yourself and am making expectations for fragrances that don't exist. My questions for you are (1.) When you smelled Rasasi Hawas, what were you expecting , and (2.) Can you name me three alternatives to Rasasi Hawas?

@bigboyfinesse8310 Год назад

Dior homme parfum, as stated by others, is not discontinued bro. It’s really just produced in lower stock probably because it’s nichey and has specific audience but those few really love it and it’s sold out very quick. It’s been „discontinued“ for a long time now but it’s actually not. Also it’s really not overpriced tbh. It deserves to be compared to niche fragrances that go for 150-200 and even more and way more than that. Why say it’s not worth that 150€ just because it’s a designer brand ? It’s one of a kind, lasts for over an entire day on me and projects subtle but nicely as it should. 10/10 fragrance and worth every cent imo but great and very needed content in this community, keep it up brother.

@highsol222 7 месяцев назад

Just ordered a sample of hawas because I cannot bring myself to pay $50 for it. It's a little over $40 on discounters but that doesn't account for shipping. My guess is, that it's gonna be a value trap. If your description of it is correct that is. I'm wanting a little bit of a more refined freshie. Maybe something with Versace Pour Homme's masculinity, but with way more personality as opposed to basic designer scent.

@stayfreshproductions 7 месяцев назад

I do hope you enjoy it and find it worth your money. It’s just not for me.

@highsol222 7 месяцев назад

@@stayfreshproductionsJust got the sample actually. I can understand the hype. But I'm still skeptical. Kinda worth it's current price, but I'm not sure that I want to pull the trigger.

@ruggerREL Год назад

I’m looking to pick up a PDM but for sure not that one i already got that Mont Blanc

@Zak0805 Год назад

Hitting the nail on the head with hawas. One of the few linear frags I can enjoy. For a few hours. It just stays too long too powerfully. Like if it became a skin scent around hour 6 it would be much more enjoyable. It makes it very difficult to wear something else over it later in the day

@stayfreshproductions Год назад

Thank you bro

@alihazem1479 Год назад

What should I get instead of hawas for school as a high school 5th grader?

@alihazem1479 Год назад

@@stayfreshproductions What should I get instead of hawas for school as a high school 5th grader

@alanmoore4347 Год назад

Hi Justin My Name is Alan, I also do youtube fragrance videos in the U.K. I think your one of the most impartial reviewer and I think thats great, stick to your guns this video made write this comment I have and love Hawas, because I work hard in my job 5 days per week, and there was a time I would buy fragrances and most of them I enjoyed but I did noticed a lot of western frags were lacking in the performance department, that's why I started to use Rasasi fragrances because they perform better that some of there western fragrances, even boss the scent private accord falls off a cliff on my skin and at the time I purchased it it was £60 _ £70 and rasasi out performed it with ease Daarej Hawas Were fantastic value for money, so I did a video about it and received some flack but stuck to my guns so although we would not agree on Hawas, but respect your opinion, good luck.

@stayfreshproductions Год назад

Thank you Alan! I appreciate your thoughts.

@alanmoore4347 Год назад

@@stayfreshproductions thanks for your feedback keep the faith Justin and be true to yourself when you put your videos out, you are different to a lot of youtubers that's why I subbed and enjoy your content.

@johngregorio9183 Год назад

Totally agree with hawas it's very heavy even a couple of sprays is woof" same full bottle for years same effect as amouge beach hut man nice scent but wtf it's a tough wear

@fodaybangura4713 Год назад

Great job bro appreciate you

@stayfreshproductions Год назад

I appreciate it

@brucemorris8725 Год назад

Justin, I agree with you on your selection. I have around 120 bottles of fragrances-which cost me a lot of money😮. I am on a journey to reduce my fragrance collection to a “Best In Class lineup.” Anything that smells too similar to the other--not gonna buy it, nor keep it! Some of the “hype colognes” made their way into my collection and are just taking up space. I’ve learned the hard way ($$$) to stay away from needless flankers and blind buys. I am particular about the gas I put in my vehicles, the food I put into my body, and now the fragrances I choose for my lineup. Get mad if you want to. But, it makes no sense to me to knock over 5 less significant bottles to get to the good stuff. That said, I can be money smart, smell unique AND amazing all at the same time. Just my thoughts.

@WSF176 Год назад

well said.

@Abcdefk-u Год назад

Whats your best 5 or maybe best 10?

@brucemorris8725 Год назад

Oud for Greatness, PDM Layton Exclusive, Amouage Overture, Sauvage Elixir, Nishani Ani, Prada Black, Tom Ford Beau De Jour, Acqua Di Gio Profumo, Oud Satin Mood MFK. Hope this helps.

@Abcdefk-u Год назад

@@brucemorris8725 thankss

@InDueTime25 Год назад

Hawas! How dare you. You're absolutely right lol. I like it but I use it sparingly come to think of it. It's great for all nighters though. One spray. Thank you my guy.

@stayfreshproductions Год назад

Haha if you dig it, wear it!