I love Bentley Absolute. The best description I've heard is it smells like the Lumber Department at Home Depot, and it absolutely does.

Beautiful, masculine, freshly cut wood / pencil shaving scent that reminds me of old book shops or libraries.

@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews

5 жыл бұрын

Haha, we will go with that mate :), what happened to the gingerbread man?

My friend, I own this fragrance and I love it! And after watching your review, I now have discovered different accords within it that I never even realized we're within the composition! You sir are the embodiment of olfactory perfection! The way you describe the facets of a fragrance gives them a true beauty and life that other reviewers cannot even come close to! Truly remarkable!

@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy, I am delighted you enjoyed the review :)

Hey AC. I blind bought this one almost a year ago and have used it for work, casual in the fall, winter daytime. I, too prefer Encre Noire A L'Extreme, but I do heart the ginger, rest of note tree in Absolute. The scent description is at your usual detailed yet efficient high level - yep, that's what it was: "biscuit-iness". I trust you and big populations of fragrantica users who give Absolute decent marks for longevity at least. I, like you, don't experience much projection. I get anosmia with this one, based on the hallway silage test, but the scent I do smell is great. Another great review. Keep meaning to make a "great slick editing and camera work," joke, but I wouldn't want it taken wrong way (I do like many reviewers who emphasize the camera work and / or obviously chop many takes together. It takes lots of prior hard work, passion to pull off your reviews the way you do; gives them style. Cheers.

@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews

5 жыл бұрын

Michael, that review was after 12 hours of full days work and 2 hours of commute back home. I do all my videos in one take and have minimum editing if at all, i used to add music and now I don't even do that , reason, people want to watch my views on fragrances not my cinematographic skills plus I have very little time after a full days work :) I am glad you enjoy my reviews mate.

The more you wear it the more it grows on you. I gifted it to one of my friends because he really loved it and 1 month later I found myself craving for it so I bought another bottle. Thank you for the beautiful description.

I don't normally comment on videos, but I just wanted to say keep doing what you're doing! These reviews are incredible. It's like I'm sitting and chatting with a friend . Thank you for sharing!!

I cannot sum it up in words of how wonderful this fragrance is. The projection isn't there but oh man... this is the scent that I surely want to be remembered by.

Really enjoy these reviews. Thank you for making them.

Excellent again AC! Fast becoming my go to fragrance reviewer. I like the range of fragrances you cover and the different formats. A good mix of lists, one off reviews and comparison videos. 👍

@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Leeroy, I am glad you pointed that. You know its important to do a good mix and more importantly full reviews. I know lists get more views but full reviews truly help people with their purchase decision IMHO.

Spot on, my friend. I agree completely - fantastic fragrance with poor projection. I have been frustrated by the projection, but I admire your calm acceptance of it for what it is. I will try to emulate your approach!

@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews

5 жыл бұрын

:) yeah John, and so with Life, why fret , it is what it is LOLZ.

Just got this. Thanks for the tips. Your Awesome! Keep Rockin!

Fabulous synopsis AC! Your reviews are always interesting and informative and as ever delivered with style.

@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rich, most appreciate the kind words my friend, and I am glad you enjoyed the review.

AC!!! Thanks for this review. I trust your nose VERY MUCH!!! I've seen different reviews but, sought your review out & soooo happy you did a review on this fragrance. I've been contemplating purchasing this juice, I think I'll wait a while & grab a decant of the Comme Des Garcons Man 2 instead. This is why I look for your reviews, you give the best reviews AC & you are blessed with a terrific sense of smell!!! Keep em coming

Really enjoy watching your reviews AC, you really do explain in a profound manner

@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sumanth, glad you enjoyed my friend :)

Subscribed! First time I have watched your channel. Very good content and I must agree Encre Noire L'Extreme is a masterpiece. I just ordered the Bentley tonight

Looking sharp, AC could see you cruising around in a Bentley smelling very fine. A well rounded and descriptive narrative to this fragrance.

@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Paul... Oh Bentley, wouldn't mind that one bit :)

Again a wonderful review thanks AC , l know you was not happy about Bentley For man intense , although we would be pleased to listen that fragrance from your perspective with maybe some alternatife advices , thanks in advanced regards

Nice review again matey. You're smashing these reviews now i watched an older one last week and you seem so much more comfortable doing them now. The only reviewer i subscribe to and the 'boys club' for fragrance reviews!

I am happy I have made a blind by on this one. For me, it stays close to the skin rather early, but smells amazing. So, I share your opinion on this one.

Great take on this bro,awesome job as usual, It is my nr.1 on from Bentley on a cold day/evening, of course, do like the others a lot as well but this the best IMHO

@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews

5 жыл бұрын

Wow, I get your love for this one mate, I adore this one as well... a very fine scent, a bit quiet though :)

Great review sir!!❤

@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews

Ай бұрын

Thank you, glad you enjoyed :)

Great review. I agree with you about this fragrance. Great scent but I had to put out a missing fragrance alert after wearing it for 10 minutes.

@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews

5 жыл бұрын

Hahaha yes, first few wears were sheer disappointment but then I tried my formula and it seems ok now.

Glad you reviewed this one AC. I'm on my second bottle now.. really like it. Like Encre Noire, definitely a rainy day scent for me. I love the ginger note, I feel like the Gingerbread Man wearing this one.. lol! Good value for money again, like all the Bentley line. 👍

@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews

5 жыл бұрын

The gingerbread man made me laugh, you are right it is a bit like that and one who trades in Olibanum I suppose :) Good scent though !

Based on your review I got a decant and you are spot on in your assessment on all aspects... agreed 💯.. Cheers

@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you ! glad you found the review useful :)

I plan on getting this one in the fall! Love this house!

@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews

5 жыл бұрын

well worth it buddy :)

Low-moderate projection....long lasting performance...seems like a perfect office scent. Will check this one out. Thanks!

@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews

5 жыл бұрын

It is a great office scent... very comfy too.

Once again a top notch review..superb 👍

@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Stuart, I am glad you enjoyed it mate :), thanks for the lovely words :)

Great review, thank you.

Great review, I like your style.

@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Paul, I am glad you enjoy my videos my friends.

Love your take on this fragrance. I'm about to purchase a bottle of this

@BR540E

Жыл бұрын

What do you think?

Fellas!! Thanks for the review. Nice Jacket.

@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Nishant :)

This scent is so incredible. I wish I had discovered it sooner. I will not be replacing some of my oud and vetiver scents as they run out. This is a great combination of both of those worlds.

@TA-ht4jo

Жыл бұрын

I just ordered it and I’m excited to receive it and start using it.

Great review my friend I forgot that I wanted to get this one 🤔 thanks for the reminder 👍🤣

@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews

5 жыл бұрын

thanks mate and quite worth it if hopefully the lack of projection isn't an issue :)

I've just recently purchased Bentley Absolute and was wondering if it could be layered with another fragrance? Considering it's poor projection... What are your thoughts?? Fantastic review as always mate!!! Really enjoy your channel and knowledge of fragrances.

Thank you very much this was great

@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah this is a solid fragrance mate :)

good stuff i got man intense the other day ls expensive bit incense smelling but still like it

This man is such a treasure for the Frag Community!!! amazing review!!

@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews

4 жыл бұрын

You are far too kind to me my friend , Thank you !

You're going to make me go broke my friend! lol Great review as always AC! Keep them coming! 🍻

@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews

5 жыл бұрын

hahaha Dan not at all mate , I am going to make you smell good.

@danspanos

5 жыл бұрын

@@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews lol... Maybe both!

Another goodie! Thanks for the good review AC! When are you going to present some fresh scents for the summer? Here in the south it is scorching us like a sausage on a mexican grill party. I'd go to my perfumery and ask if they have a sample to test this little gem. Fingers crossed! Waiting for the summer list... Stoyan

@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews

5 жыл бұрын

Stoyan, I would love to mate, but its so bloody cold here you won't believe. We are hosting the cricket world cup and 3 games have been washed out straight , its been raining non stop all week and to top that we have winds 35 mph... its morose mate. None of the summer scents smell as they should so I am delaying my summer list by at least 2 weeks, fingers crossed it will be hot and sunny soon.

Great review and I enjoyed it and I'm gonna try it have a blessed day

@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Michael :)

@michaelbullock8011

5 жыл бұрын

You welcome keep up the good work

Spot on AC.....Perfect Description

@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jerry, always there to support me mate, most appreciate that buddy and enjoy your IG thread a lot mate :)

@jd5739

5 жыл бұрын

@@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews Thank you AC My Brother

I'm a fairly new subscriber to your channel (last few weeks) but just wanted to say I am really enjoying your reviews... Your passion for fragrances really comes through and you do an excellent job describing the fragrance, and I like the opening "Fellas"... Only negative your take on Iso E Super is all wrong 😁

@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews

5 жыл бұрын

Hahaha why is my take on ISO E super wrong ? Please educate me 😂😂😂

I just bought a bottle having read reviews that it smells similar to Gucci Pour Homme. It's does bear a similarity - like a weaker version, but it's not as intense. But it's a good substitute especially when you consider the insanely inflated price of the discontinued GPH.

Great review as always AC, I had this one, it’s very nice but you’re right in saying it’s difficult to know where to wear it. It smells like a dressed up fragrance but because the projection is a bit lacking I would opt for something that performs better on those occasions.

@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews

5 жыл бұрын

I agree Jon, I would say Encre Noir a L'Extreme or Montale Greyland and if budget allows then CdG Man 2 is the best :)

@jonhowarth9293

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks AC haven’t tried any of those, may have to do some research before my next purchase. By the way I bought Man in Black Essence after watching your review and need to give that one a good testing, its really nice. Thanks for your knowledge. Take care. Hope you have a relaxing evening.

@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews

5 жыл бұрын

Oh nice one Jon, Essence is amazing scent mate, I hope you like it. Do keep Man 2 in your to try list, its phenomenal... I will review that soon mate. Thanks for asking buddy, sitting here with a cup of tea and thinking when I should actually shoot my summer list as the weather is just so not summery :) Have a great evening bud!

AC is always dapper.

I have a number of fragrances that for some critical reason just fall short of being outstanding. Xeryus Rouge springs to mind (along with all my Penhaligons lol). Fine review.

@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews

5 жыл бұрын

hahah yes Paul, I can fully relate to Penhaligons :)

Im buying that one blindly. I like all of fragances that he did. Short projection time fragances are more for closed doors (small rooms), intemate interactions (or 30 min quickies before it dies) and for ourselves (better spray on the arms for this).

@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews

5 жыл бұрын

hopefully the lack of projection isn't an issue :)

best man to break down a frag

Your final thoughts on the fragrance helped me decide. Although it sounds intriguing I'm going to pass on anything that doesn't have at least good projection. I wear my scents as an expression of self and this doesn't seem like anyone would get it. Thanks

Great review AC!! I'll put it on the list!

@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gregory, hopefully the lack of projection isn't an issue :)

@gregoryburris6374

5 жыл бұрын

@@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews no not at all!! I buy frags for me to enjoy. Keep doing what your doing! Good job! Greg

@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews

5 жыл бұрын

I subscribe to that philosophy too mate :)

great review

@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews

2 жыл бұрын

delighted to hear you enjoyed :)

Hi AC, you are by far the best reviewer here. I am a serious fan of this Bentley absolute. Is there any other fragrances that smells like this but projects better? I am so much in love with this particular scent. It makes me euphoric every time I smell this. Please suggest. Thanks

@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sazid. I would say Azzaro Visit ( I have reviewed this )and Man 2 by Comme Des Garcons.

@sazidkhan8690

2 жыл бұрын

@@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews I got Azzaro Visit and used it for a while. The Cardamom in Azzaro killed the heart of the scent for me. Its good but does not give the same vibe as absolute. Thanks for the suggestion though.

On Point Analysis

@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Chris :)

This one is doesn't develop much for me but I love it. It reminds me of tumulte by Christian lacroix but tumulte is superior. Excellent review.

@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews

5 жыл бұрын

Rexy, how nice to see you my boy, but I think you have totally abandoned me on YT 😂😂😂 thanks for the tip on Lacroix mate, I have always wondered how it smells as its almost impossible to get hold of... what a bottle design that one is .

@olaniyirex

5 жыл бұрын

@@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews how can I abandon my flesh. I've been a tad busy at work but I I decide not to rush watching your latest videos, saving them for weekend when I can savor every minute... 😂

@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews

5 жыл бұрын

Aaah Rex, you are a kind soul my friend. Keep doing well buddy :)

Is this blind buy worthy? thanks 👍

Great review. I'll pick up "Lalique - Encre Noire A l'Extreme" instead.

I absolutely love absolute. I will wear this just so I can smell it on myself all day. But for some reason the women in my family don't care for it I don't get it because I'm in love with this scent. It is so uniquely different and addictive.

Can't find anyone to compare Bentley against Le Labo Santal 33 (when 1st can out "hamster cage"). Note: never smelled Bentley nor Santal 33. I have Gucci ph i and hate it in the winter (peppered vanilla) just like I hate TF Oud Wood in the winter. Anyways, what's different between Santal 33 and Bentley, besides pickles/incense, are they both just cedar shavings hamster/pencil to novice?

Encre noire l' extreme or bentley Absolute ?

It's weird - every time I smell the original GPH, it reminds me of a woody, ginger-ale scented play-doh that a rennaisance king might have given his young boy to play with. lol On me, it's dry, woody, incensy, almost smoky but still very balmy, exactly as you mentioned in this fragrance AC. I still very much prefer it over something like L'eau D'Issey Intense - which smells like a spicy potato and reminds me of dentisty equipment - but perhaps not over something a bit fresher like Aqva Amara. Really do wish this one had the projection though. A superb review.

@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks doni and my word... Spicy Potato, I have to really smell that as I haven't. Tell you what though, judging by your taste, you should try Man2 by CdG if you haven't already.

@justaddlight

5 жыл бұрын

@@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews Nailed it AC. I've heard it's quite similar to the Le Labo Vetiver. Will definitely give it a try this year. Thank you!

Nice fragrance. Nice review. Weve been down this road before with Baldessarini Ultimate and Sauvage, but now, hear me out. I see resemblances between B Absolute and Halston Man Amber. Let me know your thoughts😉

@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews

5 жыл бұрын

I wish I had smelled the Halston mate, so I will go with your nose haha. Thanks for watching my friend :)

@carloscolom6477

5 жыл бұрын

@@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews I always appreciate what you bring to the table. You have a good nose for fragrances

@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, most appreciate your kind words :)

Hello AC, i want to shared my story. One day my wife put this fragrance on her by coincidence, at first she want to put her favorite armaf club de nuit intense for woman, but somehow she accidentally pick this one from the closet. Suprisingly, she like this fragrance, and told me she smells something sweet comes from it. Dear lord, my nose only picks woodsy notes and insensce, a very2 dry woodys notes to be honest. And.. to add some confusion in my head, when she enter the car, the smells of this bentley absolute fills the entire car, i didnt ask how much she putt this on herself, but after 4-5 hours latter when we meet up again, it stills wafting and leaving scent trail like nobody bussiness. Maybe there is some notes that more preceptible by female than male. And after that moment i realize that this fragrance is better smells from far, and it did prejecting and wafting without i ever realizing it before.

@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews

4 жыл бұрын

That was a fantastic story, I loved reading it. This fragrance is such a nice fragrance it is a joy to wear indeed.

I'm seemingly one of the few who's not a fan of Bentley Intense but this sounds good, thinking of blind buying this or Encre Noire a L'Extreme (I like Encre Noire), which do you suggest?

@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews

5 жыл бұрын

If its a hard choice my friend then a L' Extreme any day! no question :)

@TrephineArtist

5 жыл бұрын

@@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews Thank you Sir, much appreciated, that's the one I was leaning towards even though I've found the Bentley at a lower price. I'll have to also get EN Sport at some point too but from what I can gather it's closer to the original.

AC please help me, should I buy this one or Bentley for man intense (I will be using it for work in my office)

@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews

3 жыл бұрын

This one Benny, hands down!

@bennycop

3 жыл бұрын

@@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews thank you my friend

the best from Almairac.... Heaven Chopard... unfortunately discontinued

Are these Bentley perfume lines found in Duty free ? Like in Dubai & Asian airports ?

@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews

5 жыл бұрын

Not very sure mate, but they are quite affordable so you could try your favorite online shop.

I don't agree with your estimation that it's inferior to CdG Man 2 or Encre Noire l'Extreme; it's just different to these two. A bit more minimalist and brooding, exuding a dark elegance, in the same vibe as French Lover by Frederic Malle.

HEEEEYYYYYY,HELLO A.C,GREETINGS FROM MELBOURNE,AUSTRALIA.WISHING YOU WELL.

@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews

2 жыл бұрын

You too my friend, and hope you are having a great time :)

I love Encre Noir Al'Extreme,Zadig& Voltaire This is him,but i dont like Bentley for man Intense at all.All are made from mrs.Lorson But im sure i need to try Absolute. Tiziana Terenzi Laudano nero,Gucci intense Oud....thats the type of scent that i prefer in colder days.

@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews

4 жыл бұрын

I am the same Rade, I think you will like Absolute.

@radelalic2286

4 жыл бұрын

@@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews Thank you sir,great review as allways.What do you thinl about Montale Full Incense?For me the scent is grear,real "Church type" scent,real Incense,but i think is linear,one dimensional.I miss some woods maybe in base.

@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews

4 жыл бұрын

@@radelalic2286 I have not tried Full Incense but CdG Man 2 is quite spectacular IMHO.

gothic biscuit :D maaaan I love your imagination :D you make me wanna blind buy this one

@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews

4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha Daniel, its very good fragrance and yes you could but remember that this doesn't project much.

@danielfulop

4 жыл бұрын

@@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews just arrived yesterday lol :D bought this and Encre Noire A L'extreme, both blind buy. Everyone said it's not a safe blind buy but wth, YOLO, right? :D love them btw.

Here comes the flanker of a flanker, Bentley for Men Absolute Intense in 5 4 3 2 1...

@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews

4 жыл бұрын

hahaha... you are right the industry has gone mental with flankers :)

One of the most beautiful men's fragrances. Unfortunately, it is necessary to speak about it ..... it is an eau de parfum with the durability of eau de toilette. Two, max. Three hours and after the fun. It is wonderful, but I was disappointed by the poor durability: / Think carefully before buying.

i do not own any from the house

Good nose!!

... some frags are the same as a dress for a naked king from fairytale... Never should buy this one... Writing with a high respect to AC...

I am sorry to say, this fragrance literally smells like ayurvedic medicine powder. Smell first and buy. Big no for me. I can't call this as a fragrance. I just hate this.