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Brad's 50 cologne videos on Youtube

post #1 of 20
6/6/10 at 9:34am
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Hey guys
I've been cranking out the Youtube videos lately. They are usually about 45-60 seconds long and focus
on a single cologne. They're a bit unpolished, since I have trouble getting the webcam to record and
shut off properly. But anyway, I'd like to get some feedback and viewership. I tried to include a bunch
of frags that don't normally get any attention on youtube, like Roger Federer cologne, 4 Voleurs, and
Lancetti via Condotti. My link is www.youtube.com/user/bpwool. So please, let me know how I did!
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post #2 of 20
6/6/10 at 11:27am
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Just added one more review before going to work! Make that 51 reviews!
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post #3 of 20
6/6/10 at 1:41pm
where's the Creed?
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post #4 of 20
6/6/10 at 2:15pm
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Originally Posted by DavidBond007 View Post

where's the Creed?

You and your Creeds *tsk tsk tsk*
More important; Where are the Diors?!!
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post #5 of 20
6/6/10 at 2:35pm
Where are the niches? :/
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post #6 of 20
6/6/10 at 3:35pm
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Ok, well as far as Creed goes, I did get samples of Green Irish Tweed, so I guess that is a video I could do. I got some
Himalaya, but it was an ebay deal, so who knows. I hear a lot about fake Creeds on ebay, so should I even bother?

As far as Dior, well, I got Fahrenheit, but a coworker always wears it, so I tend to avoid it altogether. I got a Dior Homme mini, but haven't really given it a shot.

As far as Niche, I dunno, I thought Neil Morris and L'Occitane counted. I am wrong here?
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post #7 of 20
6/6/10 at 4:51pm
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Originally Posted by Le Grand Duc View Post

You and your Creeds *tsk tsk tsk*
More important; Where are the Diors?!!

we could do a dior/creed co promotion lol
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post #8 of 20
6/6/10 at 8:15pm
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I think I'll spray a bit of Fahrenheit on my arm before bed and try to review it tomorrow. The last time my
wife smelled this on me, she didn't like it. But hey, it's all for a good cause I suppose LOL.
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post #9 of 20
6/6/10 at 11:31pm
Good boy!
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post #10 of 20
6/6/10 at 11:55pm
Thanks for making these! It's also great that you review some frags that others have not yet got to. It would be good if you could also make some longer more detailed reviews.
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post #11 of 20
6/7/10 at 5:25am
Agree with Vulcan, I didn't wanna say anything that may sound mean, but I don't really enjoy your reviews. They're not informational enough. People in the fragrance community live off of other peoples opinions, not the notes of the fragrance that they can find on any site. But if you love what you do, then keep doing it. No disrespect intended, I would just like to see more out of it.
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post #12 of 20
6/7/10 at 7:16am
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I'm sorry guys if my videos are leaving everybody feeling underwealmed. I have trouble getting the videos to end when I want them to. The 60 second
format seems to work well, since if I have to record again, it's not gonna be a big deal. I realize also that I'm not going to say much in 60 seconds on
a fragrance that the seasoned basenoters doesn't already know. But on a positive note, I think many viewers would appreciate a video that cuts through
the crap and just says whether the stuff is any good or not. Also, we live in a world where the average 30 second commercial is more interesting than
a 30 minute program, so hey, I hope to find an audience. I just wanted to get some views and feedback. Finally, at least when someone does a Youtube
search for 4 Volears or Lancetti via Condotti, then at least get 1 hit.
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post #13 of 20
6/7/10 at 7:18am
I like that you keep it at one minute,
you could go upto 2 or maybe 3, but
keep it short. All other tube reviewers
talk forever, like 8-10 minutes about
one frag, and that can be too much.
You found your 'niche', keep it up..!
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post #14 of 20
6/7/10 at 7:22am
I think a review shouldnt really say if it's "good" or "bad". Each will have their own opinion on that. I mean, it's okay to share your thought on if it's good or bad, but I think most people will want to know: What exactly does it smell like?

A solid review is really helpful for the blind buyer. But if the blind buyer has no idea what it smells like, then what's the purpose of the review.

As a meek reviewer myself, Im just trying to be helpful. Im just learning too.
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post #15 of 20
6/7/10 at 7:36am
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Also, I think it's a great way to connect with other fellow fragrance enthusiasts. If people have specific questions, they could always ask me to
elaborate in the comment section. I have tons of bottles and samples in my collection. I want to get these frags noticed and tested by as many
people as possible. Also, I think seeing a video adds an element of intimacy that is missing in written form.
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post #16 of 20
6/7/10 at 11:58am
Hi Brad, just stumbled upon this thread and happy I did. I am a fellow reviewer on youtube (I have been doing it for over a year) and I just wanted to say welcome to the family ! I am very happy to see another reviewer with a much different style on the tube. I say keep it going since your videos are so short you can pop off almost a few a day which means lots of fragrances will be covered. Thank you for posting these up and keep it up my friend. I subscribed !!! Btw if you want your channel to blossom a little faster PM me and I'll see what I can do so you can get more subscribers & hits to your channel.
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post #17 of 20
6/7/10 at 12:11pm
Brad, DONT listen to anything L"Homme has to say. The dude has a sick love for Le Male and was born with no nostrils! He can't be trusted!!!





Hi Mark.
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post #18 of 20
6/7/10 at 3:44pm
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Oh yeah, thanks for reminding me. I do have a sample of Le Male, so I could techically do a video. I think I wore it to work once. I agree that the stuff
is not too good. Not the manliest frag on the block IMO.
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post #19 of 20
6/7/10 at 4:23pm
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Originally Posted by Le Grand Duc View Post

I like that you keep it at one minute,
you could go upto 2 or maybe 3, but
keep it short. All other tube reviewers
talk forever, like 8-10 minutes about
one frag, and that can be too much.
You found your 'niche', keep it up..!

What he said. Like the vids.
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post #20 of 20
6/7/10 at 7:19pm
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Just knocked out my first Creed video tonight (Green Irish Tweed). Does Brad endorse it, or should you go with Cool Water. Tune in and find out!
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