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Jeremy introduces his list of 10 fragrances he would keep for the rest of his life, based purely on personal preference. He starts with Pure Havane by Thierry Mugler, a cherry tobacco fragrance perfect for those who enjoy shisha or pipe tobacco, noting its affordability as an entry-level option.
Next is Versace The Dreamer, which Jeremy considers to have the best fragrance name. It's an older tobacco fragrance with a mature, 'old mannish' vibe that he loves. He also mentions its unique ability to smell magical when mixed with clean sweat and high body heat.
Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum takes the eighth spot, praised for having one of the best openings in perfumery. Jeremy notes Chanel's reputation as an elite and exclusive brand. While the Eau de Toilette version was initially considered too aggressive, the Eau de Parfum is now widely loved, though its popularity might make it seem 'uncool' to some.
Chanel Egoïste is a fragrance Jeremy wears purely for himself, despite not receiving many compliments. He describes it as an aldehyde-cinnamon fragrance, comparing the aldehyde note to Chanel No. 5. He considers it a 'king' fragrance that embodies confidence and personal taste.
Creed Aventus is a fruity, woody, musky scent. While it gets massive compliments in the air, some find it too aggressive or masculine up close. Jeremy attributes its success to making expensive niche fragrances approachable to a wider audience, similar to how Conor McGregor elevated MMA.
Tom Ford Tobacco Oud is admired for Tom Ford's commitment to craftsmanship and natural, oriental notes. This fragrance is polarizing, having received the most negative feedback for its potent and dominant character, yet also garnering significant positive attention. Jeremy labels it 'unapologetic in a bottle'.
Acqua di Gio Profumo is described as a 'complete' and timeless fragrance, suitable for all seasons. It boasts fantastic performance, positive reactions, and impressive versatility, making it a 'King fragrance' that will remain relevant for decades.
Christian Dior P.H. holds the third spot. Jeremy recounts meeting François Demachy, Dior's in-house perfumer, and a humorous anecdote about mistaking a new creation for Chanel Boy, a lavender-based fragrance. He briefly gets interrupted by a package delivery.
Jeremy includes a female fragrance, Viva La Juicy Gold Couture, at number two. He previously mentions a seductive tonka bean based fragrance (presumably from Dior P.H. discussion, though he doesn't explicitly name it again, but describes its notes). He praises Gold Couture as a fruity, floral, sexy, sugary, and incredibly seductive fragrance for women.
The top spot goes to La Nuit de l'Homme by Yves Saint Laurent. Jeremy highlights its key notes of lavender (calming, masculine, seductive), cardamom (a fantastic spice also found in chai tea), and bergamot (a widely used and appealing note). He explains that this fragrance represents the start of his fragrance journey and is a deep, long-lasting scent that he absolutely adores, even having a strong physical reaction to it.