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[cimonenefer]

I completely agree, half of these brands are just selling the name, while giving you basic lack luster fragrance that’s waaay to overpriced.

[OpinionatedScents]

These are my favorite videos because no one likes everything. 2021 the year of full open honesty.

[marianar]

Dear Soki, don't ever feel bad for pointing your negative views on perfumes! After all, at the end of the day, they're just that... perfumes! 😉
The Internet is full of either stans or haters, so it's nice to watch people having proper negative reviews with honesty and balance.
And yes: generic formulations, ridiculous pricing and cash grabbing flankers are always frustrating! I think these major brand houses can handle a less positive critic and the audience appreciates the sincerity, so don't be shy 😇

[youtubeuser]

1:23 marc jacobs daisy
3:54 chanel chance
5:58 chanel no.5
7:33 tom ford neroli portofino
7:37 tom ford lost cherry
13:51 dolce and gabbana lightblue

[ali_hoochthepooch]

Perfume prices just seem insane at the minute. It's crazy how much a fragrance can cost and then not even last.

[georgiana]

This was one of the most honest perfume videos on YouTube. I have watched other videos on this channel, but this was truly the one that made me hit the subscribe button. Thanks a lot for this video and for the courage to criticize the most applauded perfumes nowadays!

[melodyjones]

What you’re saying is important. Many buy these scents on hype alone and get burned. Especially now, who can afford that? I get decants or samples when I can to see if anything is bottle worthy. I’ve gotten hyped frags I hated and felt duped.

[LateefahABrown]

Coty, as an umbrella company, distributes the fragrance arm of Burberry, Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Tiffany & Co., Miu Miu, Chloé, etc. Don’t just associate them with those cheapies they sell in the drug store.

[literallyheather]

Ooooh...I like this very assertive Soki. Agree with you on all of these. I like and own some Tom Ford fragrances, but it is all about "edgy" marketing. Some of his fragrances are hideous and definitely overpriced. And have never understood the Jo Malone type. They are so weak and mediocre. I also think Le Labo has had it's day. As soon as the niche brands sell to conglomerates, it all just changes.

[MvrLiesbet]

I like the Light Blue BECAUSE it has poor performance. I'm quite sensitive about smell but I still love to enjoy perfumes so I'm always on the look-out for 'bad performing' perfumes. Not everything has to be super strong and have great projection imo. A lot of people I know experience perfumes as too overwhelming anyways so I reckon there's a big market for things that are a bit more subtle.

[wardaa.]

Thank you for the honesty;few viewers would dare to say the truth especially about joe malone and Tom ford.

[jessicabrewster]

I really appreciate that the reason why you don’t like pretty much all of these perfumes have to do with the price more than the scent. Everyone likes what they like and everyone likes different things, but your approach was more about brands overpricing their cheaper made or not good quality perfumes.

So thank you for your insight!

[waywardstitch]

I do get why you're reluctant to criticize, (I'm the same way), but I found this vid VERY informative and helpful. Especially as I've been very curious about why Tom Ford prices were so high, wayyy out of my price range. Now I know I'm not missing out on anything special. Also, I got a sample of Daisy and was surprisingly unimpressed. Now I know it's not just me.

Also, your mention of candles reminded me I've long been curious about your candles. I'd like to use more candles but find that most of them seriously annoy me. I'd Iike if you did a review on perfumed candles. I'd like to know how you choose your faves, and especially those which are a good value.

Thanks for another great review.💕

[memememeowww]

I think the problem with the Daisy perfumes is the longevity. They literally last like 3-4 hours only and people can’t even smell it (not even yourself). I think people buy the Daisy perfumes because a lot of young influencers have them

[Little_Duck_]

I totally agree with your opinion about the specific perfumes you mentioned...in the end you pay the brand and the marketing and not the scent!

[rinisix]

I use Chanel 5 EDP since my late 20’s (I am a lady in my 30’s) and I have received lots of compliments ever since (from people of all ages’ ranges) when I wear it. I am never without a bottle. So it all depends on your chemistry. It’s a classic for a reason. Coco Mademoiselle, on the other hand, smells terribly on me, great on other people. So let’s don’t be dismissive! We need to explore more when it comes to perfumes. There’s not ‘old’s people’ perfumes, or a ‘right’ age to wear certain perfume, nor ‘right’ gender to wear certain perfume. I can pull off Chanel 5 very nicely and I was surprised I could.

[fernandaaysey.]

As a lover of Light Blue DG, i agree with u completely. I am a collector. I have all flankers. They are expensive. The scent works so bad, because it does not last. Thats why they keep like this, to keep us buying.🤕. I feel like a hostage. It is sad, but true.😢💙💙💙

[pennyrock]

absolutely agreed on Light Blue...It's the most overrated perfume in my opinion.

[joelfromqueens]

Hey Soki! I absolutely agree with these fragrances, ESPECIALLY Jo Malone and Tom Ford 😂 fyi, Jo Malone is ridiculously popular internationally. I like to think the general audience just doesn’t know how overpriced they are.

[heatherwillis]

Completely agree with all of these. I am glad Jo Malone does collabs like Zara's line so we can all get a taste without overspending. Great video!