Stop Buying These 7 Popular Fragrances (And What To Get Instead)

About this video

Centeno reviews and compares multiple niche and designer fragrances, offering alternatives to popular scents and explaining the characteristics that make each suitable for different preferences and occasions. He demonstrates how understanding fragrance notes and accords can help men select versatile scents that project appropriately without overpowering.

Key takeaways

• Centeno recommends niche fragrances from brands like Xerjoff, Spirit of Kings, and M. Micallef as alternatives to popular designer fragrances, arguing they offer superior ingredient quality and craftsmanship
• Centeno emphasizes the importance of not overspaying fragrances, noting that even potent scents like Nobility by Spirit of Kings require only 2-3 sprays for 20-24 hours of longevity
• Centeno suggests understanding fragrance accords and notes allows men to find alternatives to beloved scents they find problematic—such as City of Jasmine as a cleaner option to Creed Aventus for those bothered by its pineapple or birch tar notes

Episode details: published May 7, 2026 · 13K views · 7:50 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The style advice summarized here is Antonio Centeno’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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