Men's Fragrance Haul & Review | Habit Rouge, Aramis, Arquiste, Les Élixirs, Brooks Brothers
About this video
Sacawa provides first impressions of eight fragrances he recently purchased, including several classic and niche options. He discusses the scent profile, performance, and wearability of each fragrance, offering his personal recommendations for those suited to everyday wear versus special occasions.
Key takeaways
- Sacawa recommends Guerlain Habit Rouge as a classic, elegant masculine fragrance best suited for evening wear despite its shorter four-hour longevity
- Sacawa suggests Floris Elite as a gentlemanly everyday fragrance with good eight-hour performance and more punch than Floris No. 89
- Sacawa recommends Brooks Brothers Classic as a versatile signature scent offering excellent value at $60 with eight-hour longevity
- Sacawa highlights Arquiste Misfit as an elegant patchouli fragrance with richness and complexity, comparing it favorably to Monsieur by Frederic Malle
- Sacawa notes that some fragrances like Brooks Brothers New York Gentleman and Aramis did not meet his personal preferences despite their reputations
Episode details: published April 20, 2020 · 26K views · 9:40 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The style advice summarized here is Brian Sacawa’s own teaching and opinion, presented for education; product recommendations are his, not ours. Summaries are written by Self Growth Videos from each video itself.
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