Why it worked
The video likely resonated due to its relatable "fragrance journey" narrative, starting with common beginner mistakes and progressing to more sophisticated tastes. The rapid-fire display of various popular and niche fragrances, combined with humorous commentary, appeals to the "fragrance TikTok" community.
Summary
The creator humorously recounts their early fragrance journey, starting with common mistakes like using Axe body spray and borrowing their dad's cologne. They then transition to discussing Middle Eastern fragrances, noting an initial bad experience followed by a better one, before showcasing a variety of designer and niche perfumes.
Product placement
AXE BODY SPRAY (ACTS - it is a body spray, removing it would change the video)
ACQUA DI GIO POUR HOMME (ACTS - it is a cologne, removing it would change the video)
YVES SAINT LAURENT (ACTS - it is a cologne, removing it would change the video)
EMPORIO ARMANI STRONGER WITH YOU INTENSELY (ACTS - it is a cologne, removing it would change the video)
(Unclear Middle Eastern Fragrance Name) (ACTS - it is a cologne, removing it would change the video)
Hawas Ice (ACTS - it is a cologne, removing it would change the video)
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER LE MALE (ACTS - it is a cologne, removing it would change the video)
XERJOFF EROS (ACTS - it is a cologne, removing it would change the video)
LOUIS VUITTON AFTERNOON SWIM (ACTS - it is a cologne, removing it would change the video)
CLIVE CHRISTIAN XXI ART DECO (ACTS - it is a cologne, removing it would change the video)
LOUIS VUITTON OMBRE NOMADE (ACTS - it is a cologne, removing it would change the video)
(Unclear, possibly custom or artistic fragrance bottle) (ACTS - it is a fragrance bottle, removing it would change the video)