I agree with this video. This happens, and I respect this guy for exposing the truth, much of which I have spoken about here in the brotherhood. Something I wish all of us would look at before we buy and hype. Let's get some opinions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4H_YHmKgjQ

Before I invest in some more fragrances for my son (16) I asked my Grok AI. Tldr: input current teenager holdings and response, I'm considering YSL Y, and JPG LeMale Elixir to give a lateral option. Some recommendations it came out with and I might be able to have him test as I found we have a Scents of Style store in town vs department store. They also carry Third Eye which is how I found them since he lists his retail partners. The query: I've purchased Dolce and Gabban K (EDP) which he really likes, and also Azzaro (The most wanted EDP Intense), Jean Paul Gaultier (Le Male), and Rabanne (1 million parfum). He also has Lacoste L12.12 Blanc. What would be some other options provided we live in NE Florida where the fall/winter/spring season is compressed but would like to find something for that season or all season wear that teenagers are most into but not totally follow the crowd. Top Recommendations: Here are strong fits that align with what he already likes, are popular with high schoolers, and offer some distinction (or natural progression) without being pure crowd-followers like basic Sauvage or standard Eros: Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Elixir (high confidence match): Natural next step from the Le Male he already has. Honey, lavender, tobacco, vanilla/tonka, and mint notes create a warm, addictive, slightly grown-up sweet-aromatic profile. It’s a frequent teen favorite for fall/semester vibes and a strong compliment-getter. Best for cooler days, evenings, or mild FL “winter/spring”—apply lightly in humidity. It feels intentional rather than basic. Emporio Armani Stronger With You Intensely (high confidence for sweet fans): Very close in spirit to Azzaro The Most Wanted Intense—toffee, cinnamon, vanilla, pink pepper, with aromatic lavender/sage and a soft suede/amber base. Sweet, spicy, comforting, and youthful. Extremely popular with teens for dates, parties, or cooler weather. Excellent longevity and projection in mild conditions, but it can feel heavy in humidity or peak heat, so reserve it more for evenings or when temps drop.

Coming from an Arabian background, we're quite familiar with different kinds of scents, many of which have a rather strong presence. Amber, oud, and of course, musk. Musk itself comes in many forms. You have the widely available synthetic varieties, such as white musk and other musk oils, alongside Egyptian musk, which is quite well known in certain fragrance communities. But there's another side to musk that not everyone gets to experience: the original animal musk. It's quite different from what most people associate with musk nowadays. It has a very distinctive, powerful animalic character. Some might find it overwhelming or even unpleasant, but personally, it's a character I genuinely appreciate and love in fragrances. I'm fortunate enough to own some of the original oil, and its strength has honestly surprised me. I once put around five drops on an object (let's call it an accessory), and the scent has remained there since last Friday! What's even more interesting is that I find it becoming more pleasant with time. Skin is a different story, of course. We shower, use soaps and shower gels, and naturally wash away what's on the surface. Without that, I imagine it would remain much longer. It also got me wondering about the place of natural animal musk in modern perfumery. With synthetic alternatives being so widely used today, I wonder how often we actually come across the original material. Have you come across any perfumes that use natural animal musk? Have you ever had the chance to smell it yourself? And what's your relationship with animalic scents? Do you appreciate their character, find them a little challenging, or prefer your musk on the cleaner side?