10 Fragrances for life [0:00:00]
So, starting this list off, I wanted to choose a fragrance that’s incredibly versatile,
something I can wear in any situation and feel good about.
And as of right now, I have a fragrance collection approaching 500 bottles. I’ve got a lot
of options. So, which one to choose? Terre d’Hermes, I love it. And if you want
an understated fragrance that’s going to get you compliments, this is one you want
to own. But, I’m not going to include it in my ten forever fragrances.
[Music] Creed’s Himalaya, absolutely love this one,
soft, gentle. That metallic note, absolutely love it. But, I wanted something a bit more
modern, which is not going to be Chanel’s Egoiste, but if you want something classic,
if you want something that’s just going to set you apart from the crowd, this is a
fragrance to consider. Note, the fragrance that’s going to start
this list may surprise some of you guys is H24 by Hermes. This is a new fragrance, came
out last year. Some people like it, a lot of people don’t. I personally think this
is a masterpiece and is a solid fragrance. And I love it because it’s incredibly versatile
and it’s got a really cool metallic note. For me, this would just be a dumb reach fragrance
that I wouldn’t mind being stuck with for a long time.
Now, this next pick isn’t going to surprise anybody that watches a lot of my videos. You
know I love this fragrance, but ones that I considered putting on this list may surprise
you. So, Black Tie, this one is a really unique
citrus woody fragrance that has great longevity. It’s not going to be on this list, but I
see this one [pant] all the time. I know a lot of people don’t like Jeremy, but this
fragrance right here is a banger. In addition, and I know I cannot pronounce
it Mochino’s Toy Boy. This one, again, the rose, that Bulgarian rose in there, absolutely
beautiful. And, for a fragrance that really sets itself apart stands out, this one came
really close to making my top ten list. So, what fragrance am I talking about? The
masterpiece that is Tom Ford’s Black Orchid. The truffle note really sets this apart, yet
it’s that mixed in with chocolates, florals. This is a unisex fragrance that some guys
may consider feminine. I think if you got the confidence, any guy can pull it off.
Really try this if you ever earn a duty free, this is a fragrance worth getting your nose
on. Amazing, I, yeah, could be stuck with this one for the rest of my life.
Next up, let’s talk about something fresh, clean, and masculine. So, Bond No. 9, the
Scent of Peace, love the fresh opening, the pineapple notes on this one. It came close,
but it did not make this list. Navitus Parfums Vivamor, an amazing fragrance,
incredibly fresh. It’s going to last all day. Love the longevity on this one. But,
I decided to go with the classic. The fragrance I’m talking about, Creed Aventus and probably
more aptly named a modern classic. This has been the king of fragrances for the
last few years. It is just one of the best sellers and I have to say it was the first
expensive fragrance I ever owned and for that reason, I just have an attachment to it. Absolutely
love it and, yes, it would be on my top ten list.
And I know the fragrance snubs out there are saying, “Come on, Antonio, an incredibly
boring pick.” But, I got to be honest, it’s a good fragrance.
So, for this next fragrance, let’s go with the non-boring pick, something actually I
haven’t even talked about on this channel before. And that is going to be Guerlain’s
L’Instant. This is the EDP, the pour homme, absolutely love this fragrance.
Why? Because it’s a winter fragrance that has chocolate, that has depth that has a bit
of spice to it, yet it’s incredibly light to wear. This is, again, would be a dumb reach
during the winter. And I live in a cold area, so darker fragrances are just what I’m suited
towards. Again, it’s dark, yet it feels clean.
That’s what’s really interesting about this one, that’s why it’s on the list.
This, again, just incredibly beautiful complex and made by a house that really doesn’t
get a lot of love here on my channel, but should because Guerlain is just an amazing
fragrance house. And speaking of dark and rich, tons of options
here. I could have gone with Virtus by Navitus, an amazing fragrance. I could have gone with
Herod by Parfums de Marly. But, instead, I’m going with a fragrance, which, again, you
have seen me talked about in this channel. And that fragrance, gents, is Carlisle by
Parfums de Marly, my favorite deep rich sweater wearing fragrance. This one, yeah, I can be
stuck with it the rest of my life. And, again, what I’ve noticed when I was
putting this collection together is a lot of these picks are ones that I’ve owned
for a long time. I’ve worn tons of times. And here’s the thing is that this top ten
list will probably change in two years because I’ll be exposed to more fragrances, my taste
will change. And that’s what’s, you know, fun about
this list is I can put them out and within a couple of years, they were irrelevant because
everyone’s changed. I guess it makes good father for creating more videos, right? But,
Carlisle, I’ll never fall out of love with you. Mwah! Just beautiful. No, seriously,
it is an amazing scent. So now, let’s jump over and talk about hot
weather fragrances. Both of these fragrances right here have made my list before, easily
top five, Higher by Dior. Absolutely love this one, the pear note, just a clean great
summer fragrance. If you’re going to be wearing something
to the gym, this would be a great option. Is it going to make this list? Very close.
Maybe I’ll throw in as a bonus. The same with Erolfa. This is my favorite Creed, just
it smells like the Mediterranean, you’re on a yacht just eating fruit. Yes, just smells
amazing. [0:05:02]
But, the fragrance that’s going to make today’s list, Acqua di Gio Profondo. So,
this one actually may surprise some of you, but I like this one even better than Profumo
for the summer. Why? Because it’s just got those aquatic smells. It smells more like
the ocean. Again, Profumo, an amazing fragrance and that
one’s great for four seasons. This one, though, specifically for the hot weather,
it really can’t be beaten. It’s got great longevity, easy to find, and, yeah, I don’t
mind getting stuck with this one. Now, gents, if you’re watching this video,
it’s safe to say that you’re into smelling good, but did you know that fragrance can
also affect your mindset. This was something that I got into a while back. I love studying
the science of things and I kept finding all these research about how smell can enhance
your ability to focus, have clarity on the work you’re on, allow you to be able to
go in and feel more energized. So, I started doing more research and I realized,
no one is putting out fragrances that are specifically formulated to help men get more
out of their day. So, guess what? I created the first scent triggers.
These fragrances right here - Honor, Courage, and Commitment are specifically formulated
to help you become the man you know yourself to be by conditioning you to whenever you
smell these fragrances to actually feel a certain way.
So, if you got to give a presentation in front of your boss’ boss, if you’re training
for a triathlon and you want to be able to control scent and the way it makes you feel,
that’s what I formulated these fragrances for.
And so, it’s more than just fragrances, these scent triggers and I give you a course
actually that goes with it. Guys, if that at all sounds interesting, down in the description
of today’s video, I’m linking over to the Mission Fragrance project.
I’m so excited about this. We are now getting these things out there. And, guys, this is
going to change the industry. I’m proud of this, guys. And many of you guys know this
has been years in the making. I’m proud about what we’re doing, guys, and of, course,
let’s get back to the content. The next fragrance on this list needs to be
a bit animalistic and I got tons of options here. I really like these fragrances. I imagine,
I don’t know, Tom Selleck in the 1970s, I don’t know, Burt Reynolds 1980s, Antonio
Centeno 2021. I mean, seriously, you put these fragrances
on, they are going to grow chest hair. So, we’ve got Parfums de Marly Layton Exclusif.
This is a really nice – it’s got this oud note in there that just gives it an animalistic
vibe. I really like that, it’s got a good staying power.
Antaeus. So, this one right here by Chanel, a little bit old school. It doesn’t have
the same staying power as the Parfums de Marly. That being said, it’s still good. You’re
going to get six to eight hours out of this thing.
But I’m going to go over to Yves Saint Laurent, so they turn around, Kouros. This one right
here just absolutely beautiful and I would have this one on my list. The other two, great.
This one, though, it is just, yeah, it smells like sex.
And speaking of sex, the fragrances that are probably going to end up getting like at least
from most guys are sweeter fragrances. Women just love these, my wife included.
And so, right here, both of these by the way are brand new. We’ve got Armani’s Code.
This is the – what? The eau de parfum, really good fragrance. Then, we’ve also got this
is going to be Jean Paul Gaultier’s Le Male Le Parfum. Both of these just came out. Solid
flankers from the original. In fact, better than a lot of the other flankers out there.
Highly recommended. That being said, if I had to choose one fragrance,
it would definitely be Killian’s Apple Brandy. Yes, it’s got the sweetness, but also, this
smells like brandy. It’s got that alcohol vibe. As the guy that doesn’t drink anymore,
I can smell this and, yes, it is amazing. I mean, if you’ve got an issue with alcohol,
probably not the best fragrance for you. But, if you can control it or you just – you
just love the smell, boom, this thing is a banger. No pun intended there.
These next couple of fragrances, straight up guilty pleasures. So, we’ve got Creed’s
Millesime Imperial. I’m not going to put it on this list. It came really close. I just
love the way this smells. It’s incredibly expensive, it only lasts 3 minutes, yet, during
the summer if you could layer up this, if you have an unlimited budget, yeah, you just
– it’s salt mixed in with just like a sea spray with a little bit of citrus and
melon. There – it is amazing. That being said, Elysium, I feel is a little
bit more rounded. Again, this one will be gone as well in an hour, so it lasts a little
bit longer. But, very expensive fragrance as well. Roja Dove Elysium, amazing. It’s
got the citrus mixed in with the wood and aromatic. This is just a beautiful fragrance
for, yeah, the hour at last when you spray it ten times on your body.
Now, gents, if you’ve ever worn and amazing expensive fragrance and nobody noticed, yeah,
let’s in solidary smash that like button. You know what it’s about. Wearing the fragrance
for yourself because it makes you feel better and gives you more confidence and, yeah, you
get hopefully get compliments. But, seriously, gents, if you’re not getting compliments,
the answer is to wear a nuclear fragrance. Now, gents, let me ask you, what fragrances
should have been on this list? I’ll tell you Sauvage Elixir came close. But, it’s
just, yeah, I mean, I really wanted to add this one, Dior Fahrenheit. Oh, I love this
one too. This was actually tough. Looking around, there’s
probably 15 fragrances right in front of me that did not make this list and I want to
hear from you guys down in the comments below what you think should have been on this list
or better yet, what would be on your list. [0:10:07]
All right, gentlemen. So, what video to watch next? How about the best picks for this winter?
At least my picks and I think they’re pretty darn good. Agree? Disagree? Well, you got
to go watch the video before you tell me that. And, guys, it’s a good one. Go check it
out right here, just, yeah, my best winter picks when it comes to fragrances.
Hmm, I can smell that video right now. Smells good. Seriously, I’m wearing that Killian’s.
Ooh, I smell good. [0:10:32] End of audio