I have like 1/8 bottle of himalaya left and it’s killing me. It was a splurge for me. Himalaya is the goat for me.
@gerardgeorgeАй бұрын
Oh man cherish it! I will probably wear this week or next myself.
@houseadams48414 ай бұрын
Couple years ago I scored a tester of PR XS / 100ml for $26… For the price… and quality you get. It’s hard to beat..
@gerardgeorge4 ай бұрын
Solid choice at that price point no doubt.
@justaddlight4 ай бұрын
Himalaya was an instant like for me too. Those older Creed freshies really were something else. 👌 Appreciate the impressions Gerard!
@gerardgeorge4 ай бұрын
Yeah they are hard to beat
@michaelserns15164 ай бұрын
Have a decant of Hymalaya and a partial of Erolfa on the way. I can't wait for them to get here!! I do love my cheapies but Creed does seem to hit different. Great video
@gerardgeorge4 ай бұрын
Erolfa is another on my short list! Let me know what you think.
@brianclark62943 ай бұрын
Hey Gerard! Hope all is well with you and your family my friend! I just purchased this one a few days ago and should get it any day now! I'm super excited for this! Have a wonderful day man!
@gerardgeorge3 ай бұрын
My man you got a good one! Enjoy. Family is great hope all is well on your end Brian!
@bh79844 ай бұрын
The OG XS came out in a zippo style bottle. Kinda cool. I wore XS in the late 1990s. I don’t care if they say it’s a copy of XS, but Himalaya is outstanding.
@gerardgeorge4 ай бұрын
Yes I agree!
@jaxexe94084 ай бұрын
I havent tried the Rabanne, but I recently picked up Un Jardin Sur la Nil from Hermes. It's similar to this style of fragrance, very clean and fresh, with the addition of notes like Mango and Tomato that give it this bright, tropical aquatic feeling. It's lasted 6+ hours on me as well, which was a huge surprise!
@gerardgeorge4 ай бұрын
Fantastic fragrance. Hermes has some amazing scents
@tittsmcgee70044 ай бұрын
Tumi Atlas reminds me sometimes of both of these at times. Love them all. Himalaya is the best but its just so pricey! Nice review
@gerardgeorge4 ай бұрын
Thanks brotha!
@vanceneal17014 ай бұрын
Great review! Thanks
@gerardgeorge4 ай бұрын
Of course Vance!
@khaledalnuaimi83363 ай бұрын
Hey Gerard, I recently repurchased Himalaya last time I got it was around 07/08. During high school, a great friend of mine used XS and everytime I smelled that scent on him it was me asking what are you wearing and everytime it was XS thinking he was applying a different one. Not sure how XS is now not because Im looking for Himalaya alternative but as a stand alone scent. Great review brother
@gerardgeorge3 ай бұрын
Yea exactly and I think it can work as a standalone scent.
@santanarodriguez8814 ай бұрын
I picked up a 100ml PR XS tester for $25 last year. I love the old school fugier fresh clean DNA, it's very good. I have tried Creed Himalaya several times and it smells the same. XS for sure lasts longer on my skin than Creed.
@gerardgeorge4 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience with both!
@CubsFan28123 ай бұрын
Absolutely love Himalaya but haven't smelled XS despite hearing about the constant comparisons. Great video as usual Your Boston accent is so awesome. Go Red Sox 🤣
@gerardgeorge3 ай бұрын
Thanks Joe appreciate it brotha!
@greggraham97854 ай бұрын
Great job on the video and first impressions Gerard. Had a sample of Himalaya and love it. I have Paco Rabane XS Black but I don't wear it much. I need to try XS. Stay safe brother
@gerardgeorge4 ай бұрын
Thanks Greg! Haven’t tried Black yet
@greggraham97854 ай бұрын
@@gerardgeorge very sweet
@jameshusband33924 ай бұрын
Nobody does fresh scents as well as Creed, plain and simple. Need to get my nose on Himalaya as I know how you feel about it. I just got Royal Water and highly recommend you check out man, super underrated and just a beautiful scent.
@gerardgeorge4 ай бұрын
Haven’t tried it but will thanks for the heads up. I agree. Erolfa is also another stunner.
@glamisbum4 ай бұрын
You gotta try Pure XS night, it’s amazing
@gerardgeorge4 ай бұрын
Yea this is one I’ve wanted to try for awhile
@grittyshaker4 ай бұрын
Nice review. I’ve been looking for a decent spring cheapie and this might be it
@gerardgeorge4 ай бұрын
This would work!
@bellantwain214 ай бұрын
Nice review love the video G stay motivated dream big 1 mill on the way
@gerardgeorge4 ай бұрын
Thanks Antwain!
@pitbullthebitbull3 ай бұрын
Himalaya and Royal Oud are the best from Creed❗️
@gerardgeorge3 ай бұрын
Great choices!
@Chefjoe634 ай бұрын
Himalaya is in my top 5 favorite Creeds 1. Silver Mountain Water 2. Erolfa 3. Bois de Portugal 4. Green Irish Tweed 5. I actually meant to put Himalaya in this spot 😂 Sweet video my man
@gerardgeorge4 ай бұрын
Great picks. Thanks brotha
@BenjaminGoude4 ай бұрын
Bois du Portugal is so underrated!
@coppachahta54883 ай бұрын
Great Review got a reference from Dedrick Hicks SGF to check out your work and I’m glad I did after the Hype Train from Himalaya and now I own the Great fragrance thanks for sharing your thoughts on this #Subbed 👊🏾
@gerardgeorge3 ай бұрын
Dedrick is my man! Great channel and I appreciate you checking out the channel and supporting with the sub. Thank you 🙏🏼
@mariusjohnson71934 ай бұрын
I have the older XS different bottle...good one🍻
@gerardgeorge4 ай бұрын
Yes someone mentioned zippo style
@TerrainJeremy39454 ай бұрын
I have the pure xs. Had it for years rarely wear it. Ya know the soda pop fizzy one. Ive never tried the original XS. Ive heard its like Sprite or something?? But the fact that you are comparing it to Creed, well it must be decent for the price anyway..And btw as far as cheapies go Ive been wearing one for a couple days and I must say for $30 its not bad it you just want a simple smell good fragrance thats very inoffensive.. Try Boss Bottled Night..It literally smells like a shower gel Gerard no joke. A shower gel with a birch, woodsy touch. Cheap and it smells good. You should try if you are lookin for a decent cheapie.
@gerardgeorge4 ай бұрын
Boss bottled night will be one I try!
@TerrainJeremy39454 ай бұрын
@@gerardgeorge I was pleasantly surprised and for a low cost you can be too my man. I actually wore it for 3 days which it is very rare for me to wear a cheapie for that many days in a row. However after 3 days it was time to move on ha. But for $30 you get a fresh clean vibe that's lavender soapy but not too soapy just the right smoothed out amount. I dig on the bottle appearance as well. It's not one you have to hide in back because it looks weird..It's fairly attractive. Give it a shot Gerard. I wouldn't recommend it if it wasn't worth it. Also, try Gucci Guilty EAU if you get the chance. It's an orris/iris fragrance though. It has a note in it I've never used before which is called snowberry. It's a little more pricey than the Boss fragrance though. It's discontinued and there is literally only a few bottles left online to purchase all across the board from what I can tell.
@buiux4 ай бұрын
Himalaya is an expensive alternative to Xs.
@gerardgeorge4 ай бұрын
Yea I mean Himalaya smells better but if you want to get the essence it’s suitable
@andrefilismissingtooth4 ай бұрын
Found TAXCO at Marshall’s and sprayed it on. Crazy good atomizer. Hope it lasts. English Laundry Signature and Tahitian Waters are god awful. Tried Most Wanted EDP Intense, incredible
@gerardgeorge4 ай бұрын
Taxco is solid and popping back up
@andrefilismissingtooth4 ай бұрын
@@gerardgeorge have you tried together with you Oud leather? Saw that today too
@wazzabanzook50284 ай бұрын
havnt smelt XS but had Black XS and couldnt wait to give it away, was sickenly sweet and couldnt handle it at all
@gerardgeorge4 ай бұрын
Someone else said the same thing
@mvr25794 ай бұрын
I’ve wanted you to do this comparison for so long as I also am a huge Himalaya fan (only 10/15 ml left). I’ve had XS in my carts so many times the last couple years but I’m scared of the geranium. How prominent is it? Subtle is fine just not too much or I get nauseous. Creed pricing has gotten out of hand.😢
@gerardgeorge4 ай бұрын
Not very prominent for honestly. Subtle.
@orosales70214 ай бұрын
Himalaya to me is in the same dna as Pegasus/Reflection/Gucci Elixir, which are all pricey or what not. Nice to see a affordable alternative, can't wait for the follow up!
@gerardgeorge4 ай бұрын
Stay tuned!
@danielb.15674 ай бұрын
it smells nothing like pegasus/Reflection lol
@BenjaminGoude4 ай бұрын
I didn't personally get any of those comparisons at all, short of just being floral heavy, but if Himalaya is that for you, then XS will certainly fit that affordable alternative description!
@walterbarnaba4874 ай бұрын
Awesome video Gerard! Hey does anybody know how to find a legit 1 million prive? What do i have to look for?
@gerardgeorge4 ай бұрын
Thanks my friend!
@ftorre89654 ай бұрын
Another great video. Really enjoy these comparison reviews. Please remember to hit the like button and subscribe
@gerardgeorge4 ай бұрын
My brotha! Thank you 🙏🏼
@bluecheckmiya2 ай бұрын
I just got Xs today… I hate to say this but… I hate it 😭