I Don’t Trust Fragrantica

Summary

In this video, the speaker shares their skepticism towards Fragrantica reviews, citing personal experiences where 85% of the time, the fragrances they were interested in did not align with the reviews. They argue that reviews on Fragrantica can be overly critical and may not reflect the general public's opinion, as they often come from a niche group of fragrance enthusiasts with refined noses. The speaker uses examples of fragrances like Elysium by Raja Parfums and 1 Million Lucky, where their personal experiences contradicted the negative reviews. They conclude by encouraging viewers to rely on their own experiences and preferences rather than solely on online reviews.

Takeaways

• 😕 The speaker has a distrust for Fragrantica reviews due to personal experiences with fragrances not aligning with the majority opinion.
• 🍂 The speaker's experience with fragrances has been 85% misses and 15% hits, suggesting that their tastes may differ significantly from the crowd.
• 🌟 A personal success story with Elysium by Raja Parfums, where the speaker enjoyed the fragrance despite negative reviews comparing it to other popular scents.
• 🔄 The speaker argues that just because fragrances are fresh and popular doesn't mean they are interchangeable or similar in scent.
• 👍 The speaker received many compliments when wearing 1 Million Lucky, contradicting the negative reviews they found online.
• 🤔 The speaker suggests that online fragrance enthusiasts might have more refined noses and different preferences than the general public.
• 🎭 The comparison is made to movie critics, where popular movies often receive poor critical reviews but are well-liked by audiences.
• 👃 The speaker believes that Fragrantica might be reliable for a small group of fragrance veterans with highly developed noses.
• 💬 The observation that people are more likely to post negative reviews online than positive ones, skewing the perception of products.
• 🤷‍♂️ The speaker concludes that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to fragrance and encourages individuals to make their own decisions based on personal experience.
• 👋 The video is not meant to persuade viewers one way or another about trusting Fragrantica but to share the speaker's personal perspective.

Q & A

What is the speaker's general opinion on Fragrantica reviews?

The speaker does not trust Fragrantica reviews, as their personal experience has shown that the reviews are often not in line with their own preferences.

What percentage of hits and misses does the speaker claim to have had with fragrances based on Fragrantica reviews?

The speaker claims to have had an 85 percent miss and 15 percent hit rate with fragrances they were interested in based on Fragrantica reviews.

What was the speaker's experience with Elysium by Raja Parfums?

The speaker enjoyed Elysium by Raja Parfums despite negative reviews on Fragrantica, and found that people's opinions in real life were more positive than the online reviews.

What is the main argument against Elysium by Raja Parfums according to Fragrantica reviews mentioned in the script?

The main argument against Elysium by Raja Parfums in the reviews is that it is an unoriginal and basic fragrance, trying to imitate other popular fragrances like Dior Sauvage and Chanel.

What is the speaker's view on the comparison between Elysium and other fragrances like Sauvage, Buddha Chanel, and Aventus?

The speaker believes that despite some similarities, such as the mass appeal and freshness, these fragrances do not smell alike and cannot be easily interchanged.

What was the speaker's experience with the fragrance 1 Million Lucky?

The speaker received many compliments when wearing 1 Million Lucky, despite negative reviews suggesting that it is overplayed and not liked by many.

Why does the speaker believe that compliments received in real life are significant?

The speaker believes that compliments in real life show a stark difference between the opinions of the general public and the opinions of online fragrance enthusiasts.

What is the speaker's observation about the fragrance preferences of people who post reviews on Fragrantica?

The speaker observes that people who post reviews on Fragrantica are often fragrance enthusiasts with refined noses, preferring unique, bold, and polarizing scents, and may be more critical of simple or common fragrances.

What is the speaker's analogy between movie critics and Fragrantica reviewers?

The speaker compares movie critics who often dislike crowd-favorite movies to Fragrantica reviewers who may be overly critical of popular fragrances that are well-liked by the general public.

Who does the speaker believe can find Fragrantica reviews reliable?

The speaker believes that a small group of fragrance enthusiasts with a very developed sense of smell, referred to as 'fragrance veterans,' can find Fragrantica reviews reliable.

What is the speaker's advice on how to approach fragrance reviews and personal preferences?

The speaker advises making decisions based on personal experience and not solely relying on reviews. They suggest trying samples and trusting one's own judgment or that of a reviewer with a similar taste.