You hit the hammer on the nail! Too many BS in the fragrance community. I used to be one of them that was looking for compliments but then I realised how silly and superficial that was. Wear a fragrance you like, dress well, conduct yourself properly and you WILL be attractive to most people and it is completely irrelevent if they give you compliments or not.

This gets a follow. I’m 52 yrs old and know all of this. Unfortunately, so many young men DO NOT!! That’s why I wear what I wear FOR ME!! Not the wife, not my silly coworkers or in hopes of getting a compliment from some stranger at the local plaza. Rubbish all of it. Thank you for saying all of this. It is straight facts.😉👊🏽

Lie #1: Your fragrance is hugely important Lie #2: Your fragrance will get you laid Lie #3: Your fragrance doesn't perform Lie #4: You have to wear certain fragrances in certains seasons Lie #5: You should expect compliments Lie #6: Your fragrance can uplift your mood Lie #7: You need a big fragrance wardrobe for different occasions Lie #8: KZfaq influencers are fragrance experts

I"ve spent a thousand or two dollars on different bottles. The only compliment I've ever gotten was from my wife....I was wearing Old Spice.

Thank you, thank you and thank you! I just got into the fragrance scene and I felt like a lot of KZfaqrs were trying to sell this stuff like it's magic dust that will get you x,y,z things in life. While I have grown an appreciation for fragrances I love that there is someone out here keeping it real! Thank you sir!

The most honest fragrance review I’ve ever heard!!✌🏿 Great job!!

That comment about when your ex wife comes home and you haven’t done the dishes had me in stitches. I totally agree there is never a bad season to smell of a fresh fragrance.

This is so completely true! I have bottles for certain occasions only due to memories. La Nuit D L'Homme is my bottle from 2010. I wore it on my wedding day and honeymoon. I wear it only for fancy dates with my wife. That being said, I wouldn't have some of the beautiful scents I own without getting mention from KZfaqrs. These people did teach me about seasons though. Yes, you can wear anything at any time, but Bulgari Man in Black hits different in 90F heat than Dolce and Gabbana Light Blue does. I wouldn't have thought of that. Before I started down this rabbit hole a couple of years ago, I had 2 bottles, my YSL I mentioned above, and a 2011 bottle of Burberry Summer. Well, the Burberry was my go-to. Even in December. KZfaqrs are helpful to open my eyes to the fragrance world, but I'm smart enough (due to finances) not to follow their every word.

That's the hard hitting message and and self depricating humor we come back for 😊 Good one Dan. Congrats with expanding your brand lineup

I must say I enjoy wearing my frags seasonally When I pull out the summer scents it kind of makes them new again. Same for winter. However I do reach for my acqua di Parma colonia and Prada amber pour homme frequently after a shower no matter what time of year.

This video is a breath of fresh air. Lately more than ever, selling people the lie that fragrances will get them laid has become a thing especially between the big female KZfaqrs. I’m presuming their followers are young impressionable teens, I can’t believe an adult man can even not laugh at such idea. Fragrances are a beautiful art, and it’s a nice hobby, but that’s it. They have no impact on real life what so ever. More over, in some countries they’re even consider an offensive thing if you use them too much.

YES!!!! This is a message only a few dare to say on their channel. You are so spot on with this Dan. I don't have any seasonal perfumes, or just for dates, or whatever. Some more expensive ones I do wear less often, just to safe my bankaccount from getting drained. I wear whatever I feel like wearing that day. I just stand in front of my small collection in the morning, look at it for a second and say; "Come on down [name of the perfume]!". I do have one perfume though which always does calm me down, but that's all because of the positive memory from my childhood attached to it.

THANK YOU, this is the video to watch for the people in the back

Mr. Smelly dropping truth bombs!! 💣

Yes you can wear your fragrance wherever and whenever you want, you can also wear a three piece suit to the gym or a barbeque, and sunglasses at night. It doesn't mean there aren't better times or places to wear them

This is your best video so far.

I believed so many of these misconceptions. Especially the "This fragrance is for this season." Thank you!

My fragrances were bought after arduous research, I bought them to fit my personality, and I bought them for my pleasure. Compliments are secondary. Even if people don't compliment you they are admiring them; I overheard some compliments about my fragrance.

I am a 60 yo bloke and I wear what I want and enjoy. I enjoy wearing a kilt (I have 5)and I'm Irish /Welsh, and I love heavy floral fragrances. I will wear Eau de Joy and Sublime by Jean Patou. Club de Nuit is incredible when layered with Kayali Vanilla Royale Sugared Patchouli and a Tuberose soliflore. I have a good collection of pure oud oils and I approach fragrances like I would ingredients for cooking (I'm a chef by trade) or paints for a canvas. I absolutely refuse to be bound by convention.

You have cracked me up 3 videos straight. It's a must that I now subscribe. You're helping me, a female, just as much as the next dude. Thank you 😂🙏🏽

Enjoyed the video, and yes, a lot of good points here. I pretty much wear whatever I want and like, but love trying new samples! Thanks for the info!

You brought up a great point about none of those people being experts. That is what I don't understand about this whole influencer thing in general. Not only with fragrances. Why would someone be influenced by what a bunch of amateurs (at best) say.

It is a good eye opening message. In the middle east for a example, we generally never associte perfume with season or for the purpose of getting compliments. It is mainly about your liking and how well it suits your mood and your pocket.

Exactly! Great video! I wear my fragrances whenever I want to wear them, summer winter it doesn't matter!

Dan there is something biblical about vain compliments. A lying tongue hates its victims, and a flattering mouth works ruin. Proverbs 26:28

4. I'm based in Nigeria and weather has zero influence on what fragrance I wear. Even all this office, club etc has little influence on what fragrance I wear. I just wear what I want at any point in time

So right! Buy what YOU love to love to wear and not become a compliment junkie. BTW, your frags are amazing! I have all but the new one and am off to get that one now!

I mean, except Aaron Terence Hughes i don't know that much real experts on yt about fragrances.

Great video and I so hate it when they say “it’s for this or that season only”. 🙄 Thanks for keeping it real, Dan! 👍🏻

So let me address the “fragrances don’t help with dating”. They WILL NOT get you laid. However… I do well in conversation once they’ve started… but I am trash at breaking the ice. Wearing fragrance breaks the ice more often then not. Compliments… I get them all the time. I had someone at a medical facility look like she was short circuiting then look at me with wide eyes and say “you’re wearing something wonderful”. I have customers at work that walk up to the counter and say “oh wow… it smells great in here” (I manage a cell phone store). Seasons… I don’t care what you say… interlude man and Tuscan leather will literally kill people in the summer here (sometimes 110 degrees). Smelling like spring flowers during 3 months of snow is depressing too. Winter to me is for sweat gourmands. Mood… I can tell you that I started collecting fragrances while going through a divorce… I can also tell you that smelling good and exploring different profiles definitely helped with my depression. Was there a note that did it? No… but getting wafts throughout the day of heavenly fragrance was great. People asking what I wore started conversations that made me feel less alone. Conclusion… you are pretty cool… but you are not the end all be all of human kind. Sorry. So just because these ideas don’t resonate with you… doesn’t mean they won’t resonate with others… and doesn’t mean that others are liars. It possibly means that you did a good job making an intriguing title with provocative takes… and that you are a unique person with unique views just like everyone else… nothing more… nothing less. Enjoy the views.

Number 3 (Performance) and number 6 (effect on mood) are NOT lies. Fragrances have different performance levels, that doesn’t mean that’s the only thing you focus on all through the day and people do get nose blind to certain notes, neither of these does not means performance is not important. As regards the mood, smells (which can include the smell of food, drinks, places, seasons etc) and fragrances DOES influence mood. This is an extremely well established fact.

The scripture is in Proverbs 30:8! Remove falsehood and lying far from me! Also great video and thanks for being honest!

Funny and partially true.. never under estimate the the 5 senses and the sense of smell has proven to generate emotions and moods.. it does feel good to have people occasionally say you smell great.. you are the Michael McIntyre of the fragrance community.. Bravo

Spot on Mr smelly.. Channels showing the same fragrances time and time again... Thousands of fragrances around.. Let's get smelling them.. Still searching for my all time favourite fragrance.. That's what my fragrance journey is taking me on... 😊

I completely agree! Great video!

This is an ABSOLUTELY AND UTTERLY MARVELOUS video for the people in the back!!! Jeeeez someone had to say it. Thank you!!!

After getting into collecting fragrances about a year ago, and being a 55 year old who only wore Aramis and Polo original I came across fragrance reviews. I will say itopened my eyes that there was something else out there. Blue fragrances, green fragrances and orientals. The first purchase was Aqua Di Gio and I was impressed. I will say that some of the reviewers I can’t get through the 10 minute video, but guys like Justin Copeland and Darrien i love to watch. I’ve had my eyes opened to niche orientals like Amouage and Argos.I’m glad I found these guys because they gave me more insight than I had.

I did not expect Eddie Hearn 😂

I agree about everything that you say. Fragrances are a fun hobby but we shouldn't stress about and put them on a pedestal. The only thing I don't agree is the summer/winter thing. Most people would prefer a scent that was warming or heavy in the winter and would prefer light scents in the summer. It doesn't mean you can't wear it but the seasons and temperature are something that adds context to the fragrance

Controversial topic. Excellent worthwhile video.Very well intentioned points. Not all in my experience are accurate. Compliments? You do get them. ideally based on event, fragrance and your age. Do they get you laid? No. But they do inspire a conversation that may lead to more. Depression? When a loved one died I was depressed for a while. Dressing well and a good fragrance helped my mood. Of course, that was me and that's no solution. Seek help. Most KZfaqrs are indeed enthusiasts and nothing more.

That cheered me up,I think all of us get a bit tired of the constant exaggeration that we see in so many videos. It's a great,fun hobby but one fragrance is not going to change your life ( unfortunately 😂).

Excellent clip! 🙃 It's very rare that I actually watch an entire video from a fragrance reviewer without getting bored. Concise, informative and tackling fundamental questions. I'm getting bored of watching videos of "top 10 fragrances for compliments", "top 10 beast 👹 mode fragrances" or "top 10 winter fragrances".... 🥱😒🕢🕗🕘😴🧻🪠

My nose doesn't go nose blind to every fragrance. I've worn Guerlain Heritage - both modern EDP and vintage EDT - a few times in the last few months and my God it lasts and lasts. I wear it two days straight and I catch frequent wafts continually. Performance matters, but scent profile and quality are king.

You have earned all my respect Sir! This is 100% true! Thank You! I feel as if this community needed to hear this!

It doesn't turn a L into a W but it definitely has always grabbed me more attention giving more opportunity

Love this video. When watching any of these opinions I take it under advisement. Try for myself and see what works or doesn't. Love your honesty

The opening of this video , I thought was absolutely hilarious and clever . Keep up the good work !

Great video! Just subscribed! Love some grownup straight forward passion without the BS💥💥

Here’s a honest man, thank you sir 👏🏼

This was my first time seeing you. KZfaq recommended this video. Finally the they got one right. This was a great video and I like your humor too. Thanks for sharing and cheers.

Pretty spot on. I would add: - If people know you are a fragrance-reviewer, then they know its safe for them to tell you that you smell great. So if Jeremy`s regular bartender tells him he smells great, then he prob does, but also maybe a case of people saying what they think you wanna hear? - If Im talking to a woman that looks like a serial-killer, then Im not gonna say a word even if I like her fragrance 10/10. Because she might interpret it as romantic interest. And women are even more careful about that stuff.

Hey Dan, that was just spot on. It is exactly how i think about fragarnces and youtubers... Also, you forgot to mention the biggest one of all: if you want fragrances, forget cheapies and designers, niche is what you MUSt have. That is totally garbage for me. I dont own a single niche fragrance, and the ones I had the chance to smell is, it made me hate the concept even more... Thats my taste and im ok with... ;)

Not just influencers but this extends to some people behind a fragrance counters. At the end of the day they are selling something Viktor and Rolff Spicebomb extreme and Burberry London both get me compliments year around. Fresh/clean is so common that I feel like a lot of people won’t notice them. Because their noses have gotten used to all of the aquatic/citrus notes around them.

I agree with you 100 % , this is why I uploads only my favorites perfumes , I dont care about weather , compliments etc . I wear what I love whenever I want period

Love how you put this video. I’m definitely a new subscriber.

If it weren't for fragrances we wouldn't have the daily spectacle that is Jeremy Fragrance

This guy is speaking the truth, many of the KZfaqrs on fragrances just talks nonsense, specially those who says you won't smell unique, what people must realize is that any new fragrance on the markets is going to be bought by millions of people, what I'm saying is not only one person is going to by a new fragrance that came out, every fragrance old or new does its job and that is to make a person smell nice, yes not all are the same, but you buy what you like and you and enjoy what you find suitable for you, not everyone is going to like a certain fragrance, but I know that anyone who wears a fragrance smells unique, so buy a fragrance of what you think is right for you, not what a KZfaqr suggested, yes there are fragrances that doesn't project that well, but who cares as long as you know you smell very nice, people can smell you smelling nice, but many will not compliment you, but who really cares.

Thanks for keeping us all grounded

FANTASTIC reminder, despite the click-bait title. Thank you, good sir.

I scan youtube for heads up about new fragrances and for an idea of what's around pretty much so i know what to ask for when I go to look for a new smell. The only compliment I've ever had in relation to fragrance was when I was 20 and a mid 40's woman was trying to crack onto me at work lol. I was only wearing JOOP at that stage.

The best one in the fragrances comunity. Great video

best video I have seen in a while )

Great video I really admire the courage you have to make such informative yet entertaining topic about fragrance JUST EARNED A NEW SUBSCRIBER!!!!!!

Love your humor and presence but I absolutely believe most of these

True story: I was at a cast party, and my now wife came up to me and said, 'Hi. Excuse me, but I just had to come up and say how nice you smell. What are you wearing?' We had briefly seen each other before, but never really had any communication before that. That was 21 years ago. Now, while I admit that was likely just a line/icebreaker, it worked. Sometimes people just need a reason to start up a conversation, and the sense of smell is powerful.

The realest fragrance video ever! However, I don't quite agree with number six. In my personal experience, fragrances helped me through very tough time of stress, trials, and tribulations. I found it to be very therapeutic. I salute you for being very candid 🫡

This man is speaking facts! How many of these “Panty dropper” “women killer” “compliment god” etc videos are we going to get from this “experts”???? I’ve had enough of that

They are also advices for those who start to be obcessed about fragrances like me..totally true..Thank you

Wear it for YOU first and foremost

Exactly. I live in the tropics and I whatever I feel like wearing

Excellent video and all this needed to be said, thank you. And, by the way, Gravitas is wonderful! Well done!

Great vid! I was saving TF Tabacco vanile for the winter, no more!!

Thanks! I appreciate this video. I just got into perfumes but I never really understood what people meant by stuff like "summer perfume" and "winter perfume". I am from India and typically people bring in ME temperature with our summer hence "Oud this" and "Oud that" will last much longer than others.

Not a lie as such, but some youtubers behave as though the important thing is to *own* the fragrance rather than actually regularly wear it.

Community in shock 🥒

Generally agree but feel performance and sillage are an issue. Some fragrances overperform and are really nauseating/irritating indoors and in close quarters.

A truth teller. Subscribed.

Thanks. I don't have frags for seasons. I wear what I like and the time I want. I wear frags to smell nice around and myself never for compliments.

Love your pithy honesty. Honestly! Makes me quite happy. Now that all my balloons are popped, think I’ll spray on Ganymede liberally tomorrow and revel in my unrequited love from others for wearing it.

i ussally wear fragrance cus i like to smell greate for my self. Dont give about what others think really. Been rocking a cheap but banger vanilla tobacco fragrance this summer.

This just got you a follower👍

The compliment thing is always funny to me because while I have had quite a large amount of compliments they have always been from other dudes or my current girlfriend/wife. Women aren't approaching men to compliment their fragrance even if you're fairly attractive

You really hit the nail on the head .

I mostly agree about the season comment. If you like it wear it however I can see a rationalization that I might not want to wear an aquatic in the winter unless it is an ice aquatic. LOL Also I can see how some frags might not last as long in warmer weather due to skin reacting to the heat. Good video though, thanks!

You are a cheeky fellow. Really enjoy the reviews. How is the Gravitas line going?

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Don’t agree that fragrances can’t improve your mood. I can definitely get a little uplift from spraying a fragrance that means a lot to me, such as ones that remind me of deceased family members, take me back to good experiences etc, I have pillow sprays that calm and sooth me.

What really gets me are YTers who come out with their own fragrances. One thing I'll disagree with you is I have chronic pain and I find fragrances help stimulate my body and can lower my pain a bit. There is something to aromatherapy.

This is a great video, I couldn't agree more with what you said. Especially regarding point #4 ("seasonal fragrances"). I'm Namibian and here, the temperature in daytime (at least inland) rarely drops below 30 degrees celsius, in the evening, during the "winter" (no such thing really), it might go down to below zero if you happen to be in the capital (which is pretty much smack dab in the middle of the country) but where I'm from (close to the Angolan border in the north), it's like maybe 14-16 degrees at night and around 26-29 in the summer. Traditionally, we use myrrh as a perfume (called Omaka and/or Omumbiri in my neck of the woods. You can smell it in Jo Malone's "Myrrh & Tonka" perfume), and it's something we use all the time (regarding time of day & season), granted, Namibia is an arid country (outside of a short rainy season during the summer in December-January/February), so it might not be as "overpowering" as it might be in the UK, but at the end of the day it doesn't really matter. I wear whatever I feel like at any given time, I just apply less of it (perfume) if I don't want it to project as much. You got yourself a new subbie with this one! Cheers!

I LOVE encre noir extreme and i wear this juice all year round even in the summer and it never offended anyone

OMG actual words of good sense from Mr Smelly??? What is happening ….

Thanks .. this was great informations.. i agrees with all what you said.. at my earliest experience with the reviewers ended buying fragrances which is totally different than there explaining.. now i could choose better..( in my opinion the most important thing in any fragrance is that it is not annoying myself + likeable to me and others ) .. thanks and keep it up

this video open up my horizon.thank you 😊

Randomly came across your video... had to pause and write this comment after watching 0:29 literally made my day! Thank you Sir I might be back for more

Thank you for the honesty.

Great video, first time I see your Content, definitely a sub, I'm tired of all the click baits on fragrance related world... I don't care if people compliment what I'm using, as long as I like what I've spayed on, I'm okay 👌

I will say that some frags bring massive compliments. Any time and almost every time I wear Chanel Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme I get them from complete strangers. Oh, and Layton

I agree with all of these except performance, sometimes a frag just poops out in a couple hours, period, no one can smell it on you, now does it have to last 16 hours? of course not. going nose blind is real though, ambroxen and saffron if it's too pronounced, will knock my nose offiline right away. but you know these are performing because, hours later you start getting whiffs. So I life in place that is mostly warm to sauna bath humid hot (Florida), and I will use those "winter" scents, many of these are used all over the world in the warmest of climates. I doubt that men in Dubai wait for it to be snowing before using a heavy oud / wood perfume. I think this is just marketing, I do think some frags are better suited to specific situation, I won't be wearing Sauvage elixir to the gym,