ARMANI CODE . the opening is intense with the Bergamot . But It is a parfum ... to me it was a great release for 2022
@mofosho Жыл бұрын
Nice takes from the pretty ladies. Ralphs club parfum has been my top 3 in complements this year and its more of a recent pick up too. I love it. Performance overall could be better but in me it works better than most thankfully: performance 6-7 hrs, projection 6/10, sillage 8/10
@SoCalScents Жыл бұрын
And it’s just easy to toss on and wear as it isn’t overly heavy. Easy to wear
@d-hodfitness8832 Жыл бұрын
I’m a big fan of code parfum for an everyday/signature. It gives me a more mordern/fresher take to the og
@SoCalScents Жыл бұрын
100%
@aamirecan Жыл бұрын
Both are very good! One cannot go wrong with either. Both are long lasting, 1-2 spray worthy, sweet, powdery smelling, beautiful sillage, while being fairly priced and mass appealing. Get them when it’s on sale!
@SoCalScents Жыл бұрын
Lots of holiday sales coming up too!
@COZY__BOY Жыл бұрын
The 50ml armani parfum is 64 USD here in Netherlands!
@SoCalScents Жыл бұрын
@@COZY__BOY crazy good deal! It’s over a $100 here in the US for the 50ml
@_jm77_josem.69 Жыл бұрын
I smelled ACP this morning, and I like it. It reminded me a Prada one, more subte. Very pleasant one for the office, no doubt. Will compare it with RCP. Very nice addition with your impressions at the end. It's funny how each girls feels the same fragance differently.
@SoCalScents Жыл бұрын
Yeah, these two were definitely a mixed bag with out they liked, loved, and hated them 😂
@Dillon007 Жыл бұрын
Jeff - love the “thoughts & overview” addition at the end! Nice personal touch to these compliment tests videos and IMO helps bridge between these and full on reviews. Keep on crushing it my man! 👊
@SoCalScents Жыл бұрын
Thank you Dillon! Wanted to give a final thought as the results were pretty mixed on both. 🙏
@T-maine Жыл бұрын
Both are better compliment getters than given credit for both have strong sillage also
@SoCalScents Жыл бұрын
The sillage is nice on both :)
@honkinhonk345410 ай бұрын
interesting to see everyone having different tastes! were all so unique . that being said, i absolutely love code parfum.
@Sustainable_Me Жыл бұрын
Nice to hear both Jeff's opinions and the ladies'!
@SoCalScents Жыл бұрын
Thank you Sean!
@kylem8811 Жыл бұрын
The code DNA is timeless. I don't catch the iris at all in it. Ralph's club parfum kinda reminds me a tiny bit of YSL la nuit de l'homme. Code parfum will outperform RCP no problem at all. Code always gets me compliments
@SoCalScents Жыл бұрын
Right on!
@markdazet9159 Жыл бұрын
I liked hearing your thoughts at the end of the video
@SoCalScents Жыл бұрын
Thank you Mark 🙏
@cheesychester9647 Жыл бұрын
I like both of these but haven’t purchased a full bottle yet. They’re obviously both versatile and mass appealing. Scooped up 1 Million Lucky and Prada Black this week instead
@SoCalScents Жыл бұрын
Nice, enjoy!!!
@ChasingGiants23 Жыл бұрын
Prada black is a fave of mine I also rock it to the office
@SalGutierrez74 Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the video especially you giving your opinion at the end.
@SoCalScents Жыл бұрын
Thank you Sal!
@justaddlight Жыл бұрын
"How would you grade the Lysol?" 😆 You're hilarious Jeff. I like that little clip of your opinion at the end. Definitely keep that up if you can.
@SoCalScents Жыл бұрын
Will definitely try to do that on all the multi guest videos :)
@whatsnext4130 Жыл бұрын
I really like them but my opinion would be Ralph's Club. Been a big fan of Ralph's Club since the first release. And honestly I usually go for the fragrance that is more loud and Ralph's Club is the opposite of what I normally go for. This is how highly I veiw Ralph's Club. Super versatile and underrated in my opinion. Dont know if I like the EDP or the Parfum more though...
@SoCalScents Жыл бұрын
It’s 100% an under rated fragrance!
@whatsnext4130 Жыл бұрын
@@SoCalScents question which of the Ralph's Club do you prefer?
@SoCalScents Жыл бұрын
@@whatsnext4130 just did a short on this. I think the smell of the Parfum is better. But I think the better buy is the EDP. As it’s priced better and isn’t as light as the Parfum but still smells good. The Parfum I like the smell of better but you have to really spray yourself skin & clothes.
@whatsnext4130 Жыл бұрын
@@SoCalScents awesome thank you. I dont know why but I have to search for your shorts and dont get notified. Keep up the great work! I thought it was my nose that thought the EDP was a lil stronger
@SoCalScents Жыл бұрын
@@whatsnext4130 yeah they keep the shorts now in the shorts tab. Hopefully they fix that! Trying to do a short on every day there isn’t a regular video :)
@vahidtaman1385 Жыл бұрын
There is something about Code Parfum and code Edp in the dry down that I dislike, Ralph’s club EDP is better than the Parfum version in my opinion, they both smell nice up-close but Edp smells better in the air and it’s stronger BTW thanks for the video Jeff 👍
@SoCalScents Жыл бұрын
Yeah the drydown of EDP and Parfum is very similar even though one is fresh and one is warmer. It definitely sticks out though
@ChasingGiants23 Жыл бұрын
Great vid. loved your summary at the end
@SoCalScents Жыл бұрын
Appreciate it 🙏
@TerrainJeremy39458 ай бұрын
Code Parfum is in my top 10 for life. Love it. I get compliments all the time from beautiful, classy women. But even if i didnt, man that stuff is incredible. I havent tried the Ralphs Club fragrances yet though.
@SoCalScents8 ай бұрын
Definitely check out the Ralph’s club! If you like Armani code, you’ll probably dig Ralph’s Club Elixir that just came out :)
@TerrainJeremy39456 ай бұрын
@@N0ggie Yeah I wear code Parfum regularly. Thanks for the insight on RC Elixir. I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on Masque Milano Lattesa I think. They say it's an incredible niche buttery orris and iris fragrance. Very interesting.
@James7995 Жыл бұрын
I have the Code Parfum and had a 10 ML of RCP, and honestly I have a hard to choosing between them. I use(d) both for work and they’re great for the office. They are equal in my mind.
@SoCalScents Жыл бұрын
Yeah! Both are good for the office!
@ronnie53295 ай бұрын
Armani code parfum is a good daily driver at work. Especially with a bit more formal look. Thats the vibe i get anyways
@SoCalScents5 ай бұрын
Great daily driver
@Killakamikaze Жыл бұрын
Great video Ralph’s club surprised me it’s definitely getting picked up it smells like fresh laundry love the parfum version 😂😅
@SoCalScents Жыл бұрын
Yeah, so many people compare it to laundry! The last time I wore the EDP to an event a woman came up to me and said I smelled like sexy laundry in the best way.
@khemii17799 ай бұрын
That Ralph's Club Parfum is fire!!
@carlosfabian52 Жыл бұрын
Tha for the video Jeff still gotta try code parfum...but ralphs club parfum works very well with my skin
@SoCalScents Жыл бұрын
Thanks Carlos! Hopefully you get to experience Code Parfum soon!
@billmark6418 Жыл бұрын
Been wearing both quite a bit lately even with the weather cooling off. Both are solid imo but certainly nothing special. Might give a slight edge to Aramni Code parfum for me.
@SoCalScents Жыл бұрын
Easy dumb reaches! Grab and go and not think much :)
@bearclaws2934 Жыл бұрын
Wore Club Black during our first cold blast outdoors, its def a very nice sexy smoky (some say oriental) but also very festive vanilla, its very strong and it does not require much, I can see how it could get too much in even slightly warmer air, or when over sprayed or even indoors.
@SoCalScents Жыл бұрын
Yeah! I think less is more with it. 1-2 sprays and it hits right. More than that and it can overwhelm
@Gabriel-nq3pd Жыл бұрын
Jeff! Interested in knowing what Dior and Prada fragrances Chelsea was talking about in the dry downs! I had the same thoughts. I ordered Code parfum and liked it, but then when I revisited my collection (sauvage, Dh2020, MB Legend) I’d take those any day of the week and ended up returning Armani code .
@SoCalScents Жыл бұрын
It’s from the office video from last month :) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bbZ8fLWfr7fJd5s.html
@juandelacruzfraganciadelac1224 Жыл бұрын
Good info on Ralph's club .and great video
@SoCalScents Жыл бұрын
Thank you Juan! Have you tried both of them
@juandelacruzfraganciadelac1224 Жыл бұрын
@@SoCalScents not yet but planning on it.
@joeydirty6112 Жыл бұрын
2 ladies in and my favorite release this year is crushed! Code has been a compliment scent for me at work!
@SoCalScents Жыл бұрын
2 ladies liked it though! Keep getting those compliments 🙌
@watchmanexpert Жыл бұрын
Is good for office ?
@SoCalScents Жыл бұрын
@@watchmanexpert yep, featured both of these in an office video recently. Smell GREAT in the Office | Compliment Test ft. Chelsea (2022) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bbZ8fLWfr7fJd5s.html
@joeydirty6112 Жыл бұрын
@@watchmanexpert yes sir!
@NHRebelsthoughts Жыл бұрын
They are both excellent and top tier choices depending on my mood
@SoCalScents Жыл бұрын
What’s your scent of the day today
@NHRebelsthoughts Жыл бұрын
@@SoCalScents Saturday morning I completely oversprayed with the new Armani Code Parfum to go to a Christmas Craft Fair with my Daughters
@tommymak8885 Жыл бұрын
Are you bummed out that they are discontinuing absolu? It is one of my go to!
@SoCalScents Жыл бұрын
Yeah! That and Prada black are a shame! Two of the superstars
@maki686728 күн бұрын
You should really let them smell it on skin, code parfum especially has a magical dry down when the aldehydes transition to tonka
@SoCalScents28 күн бұрын
@@maki6867 skin can be better, worse, or exactly the same as the tester strip. Each person will be different. So testing it in the most neutral version of the scent. It’s also how the perfumers test. Roja dove even did a post about it a while back. So test it in neutral. When trying a scent out for you definitely spray it on see how it works for you. As it can be wildly different person to person or smell exactly the same.
@jamesdaviesanswers8751 Жыл бұрын
Dads been rocking Drakkar since the 80s. Thinking about picking him up code parfum 😂. Hopefully he’ll swap over
@SoCalScents Жыл бұрын
Huge upgrade for him too!
@jimmywilson5623 Жыл бұрын
I layer Ralph Club Parfum with Hugo Boss Private Accord
@SoCalScents Жыл бұрын
Never tried that layering! How do you like it
@jimmywilson5623 Жыл бұрын
@@SoCalScents it’s pretty good
@FragranceDOUD Жыл бұрын
Didn’t even get a notif for this one. Great video🎉
@SoCalScents Жыл бұрын
Thanks Randy!
@jameshusband3392 Жыл бұрын
I knew there was something about Code Parfum that kinda stuck out, and Shantal nailed it - Lysol 😂. Her descriptions are great, like how Spicebomb Extreme reminded her of playdoh. Couldn’t unsmell it after that 🤣
@mofosho Жыл бұрын
A strong lemon can kinda give that vibe to some
@SoCalScents Жыл бұрын
Shantal is coming up on Alana for most unique comparisons 🙌
@ddg64man Жыл бұрын
Her nose is definitely off! SB Extreme doesn’t smell nothing like playdoh. And AC Parfum is nowhere near lysol. It’s opening smells like root beer just like the Parfumo
@SoCalScents Жыл бұрын
@@ddg64man or it’s just how she feels it smells. Women scientifically smell more than men do. If something reminds you of something it reminds you of something
@andycarpioandy3158 Жыл бұрын
@@ddg64man not it’s Lysol you be lying to ur self or your nosed is messed up
@zoftochmckintosch1120 Жыл бұрын
Is it me or the ralph clup edp lasts longer than tte parfum? I enjoy the edp more. I’ve never tried Armani code parfum, i might check it out
@SoCalScents Жыл бұрын
EDP is stronger for sure.
@robbiesmith72256 ай бұрын
She tweaking both of dem str8🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@SoCalScents6 ай бұрын
There are multiple guests in this compliment test video. Be sure to see all the reactions :)
@pauloferreiradacosta9359 Жыл бұрын
ACP for me
@SoCalScents Жыл бұрын
Smelling good! 🙌☺️
@broodycoody6583 Жыл бұрын
Why the dude kinda look like Ben Affleck though?
@Fredymartinezzz10 ай бұрын
Crazy.... All the females love that Ralphy on me =)))))))))
@javierlandry72468 ай бұрын
Yep.
@mrbigglesworth35ify7 ай бұрын
Can you do Ralph's club elixir
@SoCalScents7 ай бұрын
Featured it once but definitely plan to do it again soon! Some 2023 New Fragrances in the Compliment Test! ft. Brooke kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qN-EgrqE36y3omw.html
@mrbigglesworth35ify7 ай бұрын
@@SoCalScents thanks going ahead and getting a bottle. I guess this will be a my new scent for the new year
@SoCalScents7 ай бұрын
@@mrbigglesworth35ify I really enjoyed RC Elixir! I was wearing it in my top 10 new release video
@jameswynn13102 ай бұрын
The second lady is a future vice president of America
@uncleiroh7 Жыл бұрын
I had high expectations for Code Parfum but I was disappointed, not because it smells bad it smells just okay for me like generic and easy to wear. With ”Parfum” in it‘s name I thought it‘s something richer and deeper
@SoCalScents Жыл бұрын
Neither one feels like a Parfum especially compared to their EDP counterparts.
@pjjones9989 Жыл бұрын
Us fragrance wearers just have a skewed view on what “Parfum” means … we have to start appreciating frags for what they are and not what we think they should be !! Just saying ! Both frags are great frags and great attention grabbers stop worrying about the name 🤷🏿♂️🤷🏿♂️
@uncleiroh7 Жыл бұрын
@@pjjones9989 I’m not worrying about the name at all. It could been named something else it‘s still a disappointing release for me. Nothing new, still the code dna simple and not worth the money in my opinion. The definition of an unnecessary release. Not that it‘s bad it‘s just replaceable and overpriced for what it is. Just stick to the edp and save money. I‘m fan of the code line that‘s why I‘m disappointed.
@vikashramnath4907 Жыл бұрын
Haven't smelled Ralph's Club yet, but I don't see anything special or unique about Code Parfum. It is also overpriced for what you're getting.
@hc8771 Жыл бұрын
Wore code for years since the black code days..quick sniff and bought it almost blind..wish I had worn it for awhile longer..thoroughly disappointed, it's like they added a chemical smell to the OG
@AJ-fh4yl Жыл бұрын
This Armani is the lady magnet of 2023
@SoCalScents Жыл бұрын
It’s nice but it didn’t do that here. I think it’s a good one but not great.
@miyukishirogane957918 күн бұрын
Fragrance should be tasted on skin
@SoCalScents18 күн бұрын
@@miyukishirogane9579 skin can be better. Can be worse. Or can be exactly the same. It’ll be different on every person. Paper remains the most neutral version of the scent. It’s also how the perfumers test. Roja Dove even did a post about it a while back. So in this fragrance compliment test we are testing in neutral.
@MarkTomeh Жыл бұрын
Lysol? Really?? Is it the aldehydes?
@SoCalScents Жыл бұрын
Probably how the citrus and Orris is used together. It’s just what came to her mind when she smelled it.
@MarkTomeh Жыл бұрын
@@SoCalScents you know what's interesting? Last year a few months after I had COVID some of my fragrances would smell like Lysol. I think I had Parosmia or something. It went away after a few months. Both those fragrances are decent and very versatile. What bothers me about Code Parfum is that it's too soft for a Parfum. I wish it was stronger.
@ALPHAOFSALES Жыл бұрын
Obviously her nose is broken. This isn't CDNIM. There's no lysol smell smh. 👎
@boredtrophyhusband Жыл бұрын
On paper it smells like air freshener, on skin it’s smells WAY different
@SoCalScents Жыл бұрын
@@boredtrophyhusband smells exactly the same on paper and my skin. Exactly no difference when I wear it
@LUIZS87 Жыл бұрын
Who wants to buy laundry detergent for cologne? Lol
@marcusbaumgardner11827 ай бұрын
Lysol….Jesus Christ…
@sowell7525 Жыл бұрын
2nd girl sounds like Kim Kardashian 😂
@christoffertj4529 Жыл бұрын
Ralph club parfum is the best,
@kanapeczkaaaa3 ай бұрын
every of your film like this one is so weird. sometimes girl smells fresh spray and the drydown, sometimes only drydown, sometimes only fresh spray, sometimes she gives rating, sometimes no...
@SoCalScents3 ай бұрын
The drydown is featured with every guest
@kanapeczkaaaa3 ай бұрын
@@SoCalScents ok so why then 2/3 girls didnt smell fresh sprayed?
@SoCalScents3 ай бұрын
@@kanapeczkaaaa the drydown is what you’ll smell most of the time when wearing a fragrance.
@bearclaws2934 Жыл бұрын
Code Parfum is very insignificant , nothing stands out, has vibes of original but not as strong, its very underwhelming. Not bad in any way just something that will be overlooked and forgotten 5 minutes later.
@SoCalScents Жыл бұрын
I need to give it more wearings as I like it, but haven’t even tried to purchase it yet.
@javierlandry72468 ай бұрын
Hi @@SoCalScents One year later?
@SoCalScents8 ай бұрын
@@javierlandry7246 I enjoy wearing. I use it as a dumb reach clean sexy smell
@javierlandry72468 ай бұрын
@@SoCalScents oh so well defined. I use it and get compliments. Thanks!
@omarismith3655 Жыл бұрын
Ralphs club has to be one of the most rancid scents I’ve smelt in a very long time 😭🤢 Smells like a cheap barbershop aftershave… if you know you know. Very overbearing. I put on one spray but had to wash it off because it was giving me a headache / nausea. I own 21 fragrances and have never washed any off 1 hour after wearing it. That’s how unpleasant it is. It’s like a pungent crap version of Chanel de bleu. For the £90 price tag I expected a lot more. Rank
@riden905 Жыл бұрын
it’s not that even bad, you’re overreacting lmao
@Jsarson1976 Жыл бұрын
Oh wow i think it smells amazing and is safe with a twist thats not the norm but it’s a great scent.
@digg3r747 ай бұрын
Yeah the Lysol must have killed the second women's sense of smell 🤣😂 I have both cologne's and my favorite is the Armani code. The dry down is the Best in the Armani.