Hey guys! So todays video is a little update on some perfumes I’ve been getting questions about, and just a super honest chill discussion about them. 💗 thank you for being here ❤
I was accumulating fragrances as well and had the same struggle. lol I decided to keep only the ones I really liked and loved no matter how often I were them. Sometimes I just go in and smell my fragrances lol it blesses my senses. Just sharing the truth. O and I am more intentional about what I buy. I stopped going crazy over every fragrance I smell on other people and the opinions about how great a fragrance is. I now take note of them and go from there. You get tired of wasting money you know 🤷🏽♀️
Suggestion: I looked at the perfumes that I absolutely love and researched which perfumer created it. The majority of the perfumes I kept were designed by Dominique Ropion, Sophia Grojsman, Beatrice Piquet, etc. If you have many perfumes that are created by one perfumer, that's the style you gravitate towards. Think of it like home decor. Some people are traditional, others art deco, others are contemporary, etc.
I approach my perfume collection like it's a community of friends, some I spend alot of time with, some I visit occasionally and some I visit on rare special moments. So I have a EXTREMELY hard time getting rid of any of them and regret when I get rid or "declutter". But there have been a few really bad "friends " I no longer associate with.
This is good!! Lol. I think of shoes!😂 Some are sneakers, some are summer sandals, slippers for the house, high heels to dress up! And so on. I think high heels are gorgeous but I cant wear them running errands. Lol.
I feel like paring down fragrances is guilt, you feel like you're over indulging. My position is if you can afford it and you like/love each fragrance you have, there shouldn't be limit. The only time I see paring down a collection is if you literally don't have the space.
I had around 200 full bottles and I have decluttered down to 12. I feel so much lighter and I feel like I have the best of the best and love everything I have. That being said the number that makes you comfortable will be different for everyone!❤
My number for perfumes is 10. I allow myself to have no more than 10 perfumes, and each of them has a different purpose. I always keep one for home, one for work, one for special occasions, then there's also ones for different seasons or weather. But 10 is enough to cover all of the occasions and I don't feel restricted, actually it feels just right. Also helps with spending as we have a limited budget right now.
Re: finding the right number. I once heard Joshua from The Minimalists say minimalism is about finding the right number for YOU for that category. Specifically to realize your personal range when it's enough to enjoy and not too much to manage and still giving you freedom to live your life. Not just to reach a low number for the sake of having a low number.
I'm not a minimalist, but, heading in that direction. I struggle with things that I think "maybe I will use it SOMEDAY" my kitchen for example. I live alone...just me and my cats. My daughter is in college. And I don't entertain, yet I have a kitchen that could prepare a 7 course meal for 8 people. Im a bartender so I work night, weekends, holidays. If my daughter is here and has friends over, she isn't preparing a big meal. Why do I need four crock pots?? And anything that has sentimental value to me. Yikes I need help
I think everyone struggles with having a number. I have a small cabinet. So every week I rotate the perfumes in my smaller tray. The ones I debate about, I decant a small amount for myself. I keep the decant. Then sell the larger bottle.
I only get rid of things I own is I don't like them? Why would I get rid of something I like, which I own and paid for for any other reason. There is no rule what we can own of our own property. We only have one life of so many finite years so if I like something and I own it, paid with money I earned, it's mine to enjoy, whether daily or once a year. Life is far too short to live by rules which don't exist.
I think if you're not wearing a fragrance as much and you mostly like it for the scent, maybe minis could come in handy. That way you'll. have the scent available and you can wear it if you want to, without having a full bottle taking up a lot of space.
Yes, I do that too. I buy the smallest size possible. Sometimes that is a sample, sometimes 10 ml, 15 ml, or sometimes 30 ml is the smallest size available. But that's the limit, I don't want to buy big bottles I'm never going to go through. Sometimes I make an exception, like with Zara Red Temptation, that one was only available in 90 ml, and I still bought it. It was cheap though.
For me, it's not a number of perfumes, I only keep what can fit in my armoire in an aesthetically pleasing way. Once the cabinet gets full or looks cluttered, I start giving things away.
I used to have a lot of perfume and many times the design of the bottle sold me on them. I got rid of all of them kept Chanel Coco Mademoiselle and a niche perfume made by a perfumer in New York who makes small batch’s. Perfume is so expensive so I simply cannot justify buying everyone I like. I live by the coast in California and have a mortgage, car payment, helping my Gen Z daughter with her business and bills. California, especially where I live is extremely expensive so I prioritize where I spend my money. I have a handful of fragrances and wear all of them. I have 7 fragrances right now. I will add a few more. I always get a sample or buy a travel size if available to make sure I really love it before making a full size purchase. That’s just me! Life is too short so my motto is if you really like a fragrance but rarely reach for it then you don’t really like it as much as you think you do. I wear special occasion perfume for no reason because I feel I want to enjoy my fragrance whenever I want not just a special occasion even if it’s pricey.
I am too busy enjoying my collection to be concerned about the things you worry about or question. Life is too short. I don’t count my perfumes but I know I have over 150 scents. I will say I use decants and purse sprays many times before committing to a full bottle. Then If I buy the fragrance I already had a decant or purse spray to use for touch up during the day.
I just do what makes me happy and not worry or focus on the number. Whether it's 10 or 100, if I look at my collection and I can see myself enjoying one or the other at one point or for whatever reason, it's staying. :)
I feel like I'm at that point where I already know what I want. There's one more perfume that I'll be getting soon but after that I'll be on a no-buy until I finish up at least 3 bottles of perfume.
My perfume wardrobe reflects my clothes wardrobe. I live in a mostly warm climate, but there are a few weeks a year in the dead of winter when I need to wear a puffy coat. It would be silly of me to declutter my puffy coat in the summer because I haven't worn it in awhile. I feel the same way about my fragrances. Some I wear on a weekly basis year-round, and some I save for certain specific occasions that may only happen a few times a year. I just make sure to keep my collection proportionate as far as being mostly casual and warm weather scents.
Wow! I think for like 2 years before I declutter something! I need to dislike it in every season. Lol! But I'm not all about trying to limit anything... I might hit you up about a couple of those if you still have them, I'm in Quebec
Isn’t that so heartbreaking when you significant other doesn’t like a fragrance? Because of that I never where my coco noir(he said it smells like a thrift store) jazz club(he said it’s like an ash tray) and sadly mimosa and cardamom which he said smelled “sour”. Lol such a bummer but I also appreciate his honesty ☺️
For me it has nothing to do with the amount of perfumes but with the thrill of experiencing them. I have now close to 140 bottles and gifted about 40 to colleagues and an ex. Of those I only regret to have given away two. But for me it’s also a collection aspect. I would never give away one of my Guerlains. It’s my fave perfume house. I enjoy my wall display and the fact that I have so many frags to choose from. It’s about moods, occasions, time of day, season of the year, the purpose and what I want to convey, even what I wear and what makeup I choose. I have even a frag just for the purpose of crying when I am down, because it invokes tears like a sad movie, and one just for evenings with thunderstorms and dark skies. They are not my favorite perfumes, but they function as a certain purpose. But I vowed to myself not to get more perfumes than my shelving unit plus vanity can store, not because I could not find any more beauties, but I don’t want to have to convert my bedroom into a perfume closet.
The only way I’ll let go or return fragrances - 1) lt doesn’t last long on my skin. For example, Vanilla Woods. I freaking loved it but for the price, I would have used that bottle in a month or two. Even when I heavily sprayed , no one could tell I was wearing it unless I hugged or actually went up to them & asked if they could smell it. Price point and longevity needs to make sense. 2)my daughters smelled it and love it. I have five daughters. My oldest doesn’t care for any perfumes but she loved Marc Jacobs - Perfect. Gave her that bottle. My 2nd oldest - like me she loves perfumes. I gave her Versace Bright Crystal, Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy, Victoria Secrets Very Sexy & Euphoria Blossom. She wanted it bc it reminds her of the days when she still lived at home. That’s really the only reason I purchased it - memory scents. And lastly, my baby recently fell in love with Killian’s Love Don’t Be Shy. It’s hers now ♥️
I don't understand why you are putting yourself "under pressure" to find THAT NUMBER of perfume you should keep - if you like 100 perfume s, keep it 😃 For example, I have 200 bottles right now and I love each and every one of them at the moment - if I don't like something anymore I let it go to better home... I don't care if I have 100 or 300 bottles in a year from now as long as I like what I have and it makes me happy 😃
I think it’s because I like having fewer items and I get overwhelmed when I have too many things. I hate clutter and I love the idea of a small curated collection, the idea just appeals to me. I guess I’ll get there one day!:) 💕
I don't have a certain number. However, if I ever reach a point where a perfume doesn't bring me joy or it's been a year since I've worn it and it's turning into a chore, I usually give it away to my parents, siblings, friends or a homeless person.
I think of perfume as a form of art collection. I have been too hasty in the past with getting rid of perfumes I wasn't wearing at that particular moment, then months later I missed the fragrance and wished I hadn't gotten rid of it. My taste is always evolving as I experience new fragrances, but I don't think that there is some destination I'm going to reach where my collection is complete and unchanging, because I change a lot. I love my fragrances as pieces of art, and I see no reason to declutter all the time, because fragrances have a long shelf life and I like returning to them after long breaks.
I can tell you that as a person who has been a lover of perfume for 30 years...I associate perfumes with moments in my life...each perfume represents an evolution of my taste and what was the scent of the moment at a specific time... I have some oldies but goodies that maybe I don't wear them enough to "justify" keeping them but it's so nice to smell them and reminisce and I have never regretted hanging on to them because many of them are discontinued...its very personal..do what feels right for YOU.
Don’t get the Florabotanica hype. I don’t find it very complex and it doesn’t wow me. It’s too sweet, but also too masculine leaning at the same time. Wish it was a bit fresher smelling. Really didn’t feel like me when I wore it, so passed it on.
For me, it's not about a specific number. It's all about fragrances I can't wait to wear. Fragrances that make me excited to wear them... If I keep passing over a specific perfume for something else, I might as well just get rid of it. I loved Narciso Rodriguez for her EDT but I had it for a whole year and never reached for it once. I was never excited to wear it and felt obligated to put it on just because of how popular and expensive it was. I ended up selling it.. For me and my collection, if I'm not 100% obsessed with it I don't want it.
I just finished two bottles and got down to ten perfumes! So I treated myself to a new perfume 🤩 not sure why you need to keep perfumes to showcase for your channel since you only talk/do videos about fragrances you enjoy in your personal collection 😃 so do you girl!
Enjoyed your video. I don't think about numbers at all with my collection. Everything I brought in, I did so for a reason. I love seeing my choices and enjoy looking at them all. A number I had to stay within would be too limiting for me.
Today I watched a bunch of your videos and went showering, came back and 🎉 another video. I had about 90 fragrances in bottles, sold everything and build back till 4 bottles. I allow myself to have about 9 bottles. A gourmand, a citrus, a boozy,... 1 for when it's raining, 1 when I am cooking Indian food (make a mood) 1 after shower etc. I use samples to sniff to satisfy my curiosity. If you like peony, just take 3 extra peony ( for example)
You should try keeping 5 or 10ml decants off all the fragrances you de-clutter. That way if you find yourself missing it, you can re try it again. Then if you use your whole decant you know you will actually use it & re purchase it!
I have BR540, cloud and cloud intense, my favorite is BR540, however I still love cloud intense over cloud, I love layering it with Kayali Vanilla 28 💜
That is a typical struggle of a minimalist who has some sort of collection. I understand you so much. I had a collection of around 85 bottles. And... my inner Minimalist finally won😊 I cut it out to 15 most lovable frags and 4 hair mists. And I wish I did it earlier. Now I clearly see every single bottle and am obsessed with my new smaller but more thoughtful collection. Just.. so many bottles I once bought without a good thinking! Not gonna make this mistake anymore. I will keep it around 14-15 frags and this will be it🥰 But, you know, I kinda had to check out so many frags to really know what do I enjoy. So, everything is ok.
The original Cloud turns funky on my skin so I’m not a fan of that one, however the Intense version is very different on me and it smells just like Red Temptation by Zara, which I own and as a result I will not be getting Cloud Intense 😉
I totally get the struggle. If I get a perfume I want to love it till the last spritzes but aso to be able to finish it without it taking a very long time. I watch a lot of perfume content because I am very intentional about things I invest my money on While I realize that perfume yt made me more picky I now am also able to choose things that fit me so well that they feel special
Nice content! I collect fragrances as well and I live in Toronto. I am looking to replace My Way and the two l'interdit in my collection. I had a while back, and I actually liked it on skin. Please let me know if you can send them to me and how you want to proceed ❤️❤️
My Way is one of my favorites but I really wish I got the intense it’s unfortunate because I was hoping that the original would last on me. I’m a total tuberose lover. I love your videos they are so helpful ♥️
I wear what I want no matter if everyone else hates it I don't care. Fragrance is for me. I would never get rid of something I love because my boyfriend hates it. There are tons of opportunities when we are not together and you don't need to be dressed up to wear a scent. Wear it for you! Life is too short to not enjoy what we love. There are plenty of perfumes my bf doesn't like but sometimes they just need to give it a chance and if they still don't like it, I still don't care! Its not like your boyfriend thinks it smells like sh*t in a toilet bowl, he just doesn't care for the scent.
Exactly! If my boyfriend doesn’t like it I just won’t wear it when I’m going out with him. It’s not his bottle of perfume, it’s mine. I wear them for myself and no one else. I don’t care if I get compliments. If I do, then great, but I could NEVER let go of a fragrance I love because someone else doesn’t like it.
I can definitely relate. I keep only a few perfumes because I'm a bit of a minimalist, but I always have an urge to try out new scents. I like to buy those sample packs from Macy's because I get get like 20 scents to try for variety without buying full size bottles.
I love the smell of cloud so much, but it completely disappears on my skin after like 30 minutes. I haven’t tried Cloud Intense, but I wonder if that would work better for me?
I have always loved the idea of having a signature perfume, a fragrance that my children, family and friends would remember me by. My collection is created for that reason, I have been literally searching for it my whole life.😂😂 For some reason, I have always believed that it has to be a complicated, mature, classic scent, until one day, my colleague from work told me:"You always smell so fresh" and then I realized that perfumes I choose to have in my collection all lean towards this group of fragrances. So, basically, my criteria for keeping a perfume is to literally smell fresh, anything too sweet or strong is handed down to my daughters or friends.
Today I decided to wear mon guerlain. It’s a beautiful scent. I got it a few months ago yet I wasn’t wearing it. It’s a mood thing I guess! I normally gravitate towards Chanel everything 💓
This is a great video idea! I love it. Can I suggest another video topic? I'd love for you to review "Your favorite perfume commercials". I'd really love that! I hope it's possible to be done
I think if you treat your passion/collection like you do with things in your life that aren't as special to you, it just diminishes the value or excitement for you. I think you should just focus on what makes you happy and only get rid of scents you genuinely dislike.
Whenever you mention a perfume that I also happen to own, I pull mine out and give it a spray - following along, if you will. 🤣 In this case, it was Thank U Next by Ariana Grande, and Florabotanica by Balenciaga. Totally different perfumes, but I still love them both! I have a smaller bottle of Florabotanica, and have put a good dent in it. But recently it’s slipped to the back of my massive stash.
As far as how many perfumes to keep, Inthink it should be whatever brings you joy, if you have a perfume that maybe you don’t wear as much as the others but you still really like that perfume and it still brings you joy in the off chance you do wear it I say keep it. If it doesn’t bring you joy ever I say get rid of it, I don’t think there needs to be a set number that way to much unneeded pressure. But I am not a minimalist so I don’t really have that mindset. As for myself I declutter when I know for sure that perfume is just not for me, looking at, wearing it, etc brings me no joy I declutter it. Great vid!!❤️
For me, I don’t have a number. Each perfume has to bring something different to the table and I have to enjoy wearing them, even if only twice a year. I shouldn’t have to convince myself to love it. BUT I don’t have a TH-cam channel. I guess the same rule applies. If it serves a purpose for your channel, then keep, if it does not, then away it goes. You might want to keep a container especially for those for instruction purposes. That way you don’t see the clutter, but they are available when needed. ❤️🇨🇦
I prefer the original my way. I have a mini sprayer of the intense my mom got it for me for Christmas cause she mixed it up with the original my way. As for cloud. I wear cloud intense in colder weather and I feel Like the original one I can wear through most seasons. But I enjoy both linterdit Intense I smelled at maceys the other day and fell in love with it. The vanilla in it with the black pepper and tuberose made it so creamy and the nuttyness of the of the sesesme made me love it. I got a rich gormound vibe from it. It’s a stunning flanker for me.
I stick to a space limit rather than a numbers one. I have a set of small drawers in the bottom of my wardrobe that holds all of my perfume and cosmetics, as well as a tray on my dressing table for my current selections (on rotation) if they're full I can't buy any more. Sometimes it is full of perfume and not much else but at the moment I've got a lot of body and hair products as well so until I finish some stuff and create space, or sell some things off, I won't be getting anything new. The only exception I make is for limited edition or seasonal releases that might not be around for long - I buy them and put them away but don't allow myself to open them until there is space in one of the drawers. I've currently got about 40 bottles and that feels comfortable to me, there aren't many others that I am lusting after at the moment.
You're not the only one....I struggle with how many Perfumes I want to keep! And I haven't worn my thank you next much either, I'm not sure what I'll do with it yet ! My daughter has been using it more then me actually
I have a hard time letting go of anything, even though it can be very liberating. After having a blind buy fiasco, I decide to only buy mini bottles or samples of perfumes I didn't know about but have researched online. Then, if I love it, I'd get a bigger bottle. This way I have a larger collection of minis and a manageable collection of bigger perfume bottles.
Thank U, Next will be great for Summer Evenings, all-night parties, chilling at the beach bar, and even beach holidays. Thanks to raspberry, pear, coconut, rose, macaroons and musk notes.
I do not find any femininity in Givenchy L'Interdit Intense and Rouge, in fact both are very masculine (to my taste). Smokers love the chemistry which develops with the Intense version.
I purchased Thameen after Demi and @UC1SHGr8Ui8gjSdumf_hDybQ ranked it in their Top 10 for life. I do love it, but there is a metallic note that I wish I didn't get
I totally know what you mean about tuberose. I struggle too. Got My way intense last Christmas but have totally failed to wear it even once. Was so blown away by the initial spray at ulta, but it's just way too strong and zingy. Same with l'interdit. Love it but barely reach for it😭😭😭
I agree, I don't enjoy a fragrance as much if my husband hates it. And yes, I wear fragrance for me. But not only for me, I don't want to repulse my husband.
If I haven’t touched it in a year I get rid of it or if I don’t see myself wearing it anymore! I only keep what I know I will wear I have about 50 now I did have about 100 I gave to family and friends 😊
I have a smallish dresser drawer of perfumes and will not allow myself to get more than what can fit in that drawer. It currently has 30some full bottles and a bunch of 10ml vials and is almost full.
Tuberose and I don’t get along either. GA My Way is pretty, but I always pick up the tuberose. I own the travel size and I’m struggling to finish it. The BR540/Cloud scent profile also doesn’t agree with me. I own a travel size BR540 and full size AG Cloud. Both tend to bother my stomach at times.
For me, my collection is getting too big if fragrances remain nearly unused, or if I never finish anything of make a noticeable dent in anything. At that point it will become overwhelming, and that is no longer enjoyable. So no specific number here, but I do want to see actual use of what I own.
I think…if I like the smell and perfume is a good performer and I wear it occasionally - it’s a keeper. There are very few nice good performers out there. I don’t waste my time on bad performers even if I like smell or bottle. Performance comes first. To me that’s money well spent 😆.
We love you too! I determine whether I wear them a lot or did my sense of smell change! I have a bad habit of buying what is being hyped and then I get it and don’t like it as much. I’m s Serge Lutens (niche) lover so I always keep them. I have about 400 bottles (yes excessive) but I’m trying to cull my collection down!
I have stopped buying perfumes last month. Why? Because I don’t have more space 😅 and because I struggle every single morning deciding what to wear. I fixed that deciding the night before but the space… I need to move to a bigger house first 🤣 btw I love all the perfumes with tuberouse. 🤩
I’m curious to hear what your thoughts ended up being on Bottega Veneta EDP! I remember seeing you haul that one and really liking it but I don’t think I’ve seen it on your channel since then.
I LOVE Narciso Rouge! It's absolutely one of my top 5 favorite fragrances. I bought it at your suggestion and have had compliments from men and women alike. Tried a tester, then went for the 3 oz. bottle. So glad you brought it back!!!!
can you please share what is the longevity and projection on you? I also have Narciso Rouge and one day I literally over sprayed it and I could not feel it on myself. and also, the friend I was with that day said she could not smell it that much on me :(
@@sarutucigash- Narciso Rouge doesn't have a great deal of longevity. I reapply it after 2-3 hours. But it does project pretty well (at least on me). I got into a car with a friend the other day and she was like "OMG, what is that AMAZING scent you have on?" When I told her, she said "I HAVE to get some. It smells so summer!!!"
It is worth keeping in mind that as women age the pores of the skin enlarge slightly and react differently to the chemistry of various perfumes. The scents you enjoy now may be quite different from what you will choose several years down the road.
I’m decluttering my clouds. I just don’t reach for them and I agree when I wear it I’m not loving it. I use BR540 and Greenwich Village which have the same profile way more!
In my ideal world I’ll have a core set of fragrances that I love and wear often. AND another set of more unusual scents that don’t get worn a lot but there are days that nothing else will do. I need them even though they don’t get worn alot. Those I am leaning toward travel sizes on those less worn. Plus some fragrances are clearly seasonal, so you have to account for long periods of months at a time that you won’t feel like wearing them. Plus add in the changing tastes, it makes it hard to reach that perfect balance in your collection. I think you are letting this bother you more than you need to. Don’t let us make you feel bad about yourself. On another note - I hate tuberose but I’m super intrigued by the l’interdit fragrances.
I feel like I'm the exactly opposite when it comes to the clouds. The original has this sharp and cloying funkiness that I could never get past, and then I would be anosmic to it. With the intense, it just feels a lot better blended and I can actually smell it throughout the day. Though I will say, God is a Woman is still my favorite from Ariana Grande.
I have a space allotment so, I either get rid of my purses to make space or I view it as a challenge to use up a bottle. My issue is I hang on to that bottle with like 10 ml left, I find I like keeping all I buy depending on my mood.
Cloud body spray is still in my possession. It's weak. Really feels like the limited free trial. I thought maybe it could help me to feel extra girly for a summer heatwave but it's just... nothing, too light. And the actual scent is just okay.
I have the SAME feelings about Tuberose. I absolutely love it. I think it is beautiful and every time I smell a Tuberose perfume, I fall in love. But I never grab for any of my Tuberose fragrances. I don’t find them to be easy reaches at all.
Hey guys! So todays video is a little update on some perfumes I’ve been getting questions about, and just a super honest chill discussion about them. 💗 thank you for being here ❤
Will you be giving these away? I would really like to try the Flora botánica.
I was accumulating fragrances as well and had the same struggle. lol I decided to keep only the ones I really liked and loved no matter how often I were them. Sometimes I just go in and smell my fragrances lol it blesses my senses. Just sharing the truth. O and I am more intentional about what I buy. I stopped going crazy over every fragrance I smell on other people and the opinions about how great a fragrance is. I now take note of them and go from there. You get tired of wasting money you know 🤷🏽♀️
Suggestion: I looked at the perfumes that I absolutely love and researched which perfumer created it. The majority of the perfumes I kept were designed by Dominique Ropion, Sophia Grojsman, Beatrice Piquet, etc. If you have many perfumes that are created by one perfumer, that's the style you gravitate towards. Think of it like home decor. Some people are traditional, others art deco, others are contemporary, etc.
I've been wanting to try this
It's Thank you next?
What's the one you're holding now?
I approach my perfume collection like it's a community of friends, some I spend alot of time with, some I visit occasionally and some I visit on rare special moments. So I have a EXTREMELY hard time getting rid of any of them and regret when I get rid or "declutter". But there have been a few really bad "friends " I no longer associate with.
omg I love this 🥰!!
Yes I love this explanation and I’m the same way with my perfume collection.
Yes!!
😂😆😂 love this so much
This is good!! Lol. I think of shoes!😂 Some are sneakers, some are summer sandals, slippers for the house, high heels to dress up! And so on. I think high heels are gorgeous but I cant wear them running errands. Lol.
I feel like paring down fragrances is guilt, you feel like you're over indulging. My position is if you can afford it and you like/love each fragrance you have, there shouldn't be limit. The only time I see paring down a collection is if you literally don't have the space.
I had around 200 full bottles and I have decluttered down to 12. I feel so much lighter and I feel like I have the best of the best and love everything I have. That being said the number that makes you comfortable will be different for everyone!❤
I had only 12 scents and felt a bit overwhelmed already. I only have two now and feel great!
Wow. I am actually so curious about which ones you ended keeping. They must be the best of the absolute best! Could you please share what they are?
@@sunshinesmile94 Burberry Her and Muglier Alien Goddess! (-:
Which 12?
Please tell us which 12 you kept!! I have 200 fragrances and I would like to get it to 100 for now. Then eventually the best 50.
The best part about being an adult is that i can keep as many fragrances as i want. Lol If i like it, i keep it regardless of how much i have. 🤷🏼♀️
My number for perfumes is 10. I allow myself to have no more than 10 perfumes, and each of them has a different purpose. I always keep one for home, one for work, one for special occasions, then there's also ones for different seasons or weather. But 10 is enough to cover all of the occasions and I don't feel restricted, actually it feels just right. Also helps with spending as we have a limited budget right now.
Re: finding the right number. I once heard Joshua from The Minimalists say minimalism is about finding the right number for YOU for that category. Specifically to realize your personal range when it's enough to enjoy and not too much to manage and still giving you freedom to live your life. Not just to reach a low number for the sake of having a low number.
Rachel Dee I’m also a Minimalist fan and I agree. You said it very well.
I'm not a minimalist, but, heading in that direction. I struggle with things that I think "maybe I will use it SOMEDAY" my kitchen for example. I live alone...just me and my cats. My daughter is in college. And I don't entertain, yet I have a kitchen that could prepare a 7 course meal for 8 people. Im a bartender so I work night, weekends, holidays. If my daughter is here and has friends over, she isn't preparing a big meal. Why do I need four crock pots?? And anything that has sentimental value to me. Yikes I need help
What keeps my number low is not being able to afford it 😂😆😂 if I could own 100 bottles, I'm sure I would 🙄🥴
So true sister 😂
@@kristir1262 😆😂
I LOVE Armani My Way. It’s a super easy reach for me. I probably wear it more than any other fragrance.
Don’t worry about how many perfumes you have. If you like it, keep it! Enjoy your purchase. 🥰
I think everyone struggles with having a number. I have a small cabinet. So every week I rotate the perfumes in my smaller tray. The ones I debate about, I decant a small amount for myself. I keep the decant. Then sell the larger bottle.
I only get rid of things I own is I don't like them? Why would I get rid of something I like, which I own and paid for for any other reason. There is no rule what we can own of our own property. We only have one life of so many finite years so if I like something and I own it, paid with money I earned, it's mine to enjoy, whether daily or once a year. Life is far too short to live by rules which don't exist.
I think if you're not wearing a fragrance as much and you mostly like it for the scent, maybe minis could come in handy. That way you'll. have the scent available and you can wear it if you want to, without having a full bottle taking up a lot of space.
I've started to do this myself with minis ☺️
That’s what I do too! It’s way better!
Yes, I do that too. I buy the smallest size possible. Sometimes that is a sample, sometimes 10 ml, 15 ml, or sometimes 30 ml is the smallest size available. But that's the limit, I don't want to buy big bottles I'm never going to go through. Sometimes I make an exception, like with Zara Red Temptation, that one was only available in 90 ml, and I still bought it. It was cheap though.
For me, it's not a number of perfumes, I only keep what can fit in my armoire in an aesthetically pleasing way. Once the cabinet gets full or looks cluttered, I start giving things away.
I used to have a lot of perfume and many times the design of the bottle sold me on them. I got rid of all of them kept Chanel Coco Mademoiselle and a niche perfume made by a perfumer in New York who makes small batch’s. Perfume is so expensive so I simply cannot justify buying everyone I like. I live by the coast in California and have a mortgage, car payment, helping my Gen Z daughter with her business and bills. California, especially where I live is extremely expensive so I prioritize where I spend my money. I have a handful of fragrances and wear all of them. I have 7 fragrances right now. I will add a few more. I always get a sample or buy a travel size if available to make sure I really love it before making a full size purchase. That’s just me! Life is too short so my motto is if you really like a fragrance but rarely reach for it then you don’t really like it as much as you think you do. I wear special occasion perfume for no reason because I feel I want to enjoy my fragrance whenever I want not just a special occasion even if it’s pricey.
I am too busy enjoying my collection to be concerned about the things you worry about or question. Life is too short. I don’t count my perfumes but I know I have over 150 scents. I will say I use decants and purse sprays many times before committing to a full bottle. Then If I buy the fragrance I already had a decant or purse spray to use for touch up during the day.
I just do what makes me happy and not worry or focus on the number. Whether it's 10 or 100, if I look at my collection and I can see myself enjoying one or the other at one point or for whatever reason, it's staying. :)
I feel like I'm at that point where I already know what I want. There's one more perfume that I'll be getting soon but after that I'll be on a no-buy until I finish up at least 3 bottles of perfume.
My perfume wardrobe reflects my clothes wardrobe. I live in a mostly warm climate, but there are a few weeks a year in the dead of winter when I need to wear a puffy coat. It would be silly of me to declutter my puffy coat in the summer because I haven't worn it in awhile. I feel the same way about my fragrances. Some I wear on a weekly basis year-round, and some I save for certain specific occasions that may only happen a few times a year. I just make sure to keep my collection proportionate as far as being mostly casual and warm weather scents.
Wow! I think for like 2 years before I declutter something! I need to dislike it in every season. Lol! But I'm not all about trying to limit anything... I might hit you up about a couple of those if you still have them, I'm in Quebec
Isn’t that so heartbreaking when you significant other doesn’t like a fragrance? Because of that I never where my coco noir(he said it smells like a thrift store) jazz club(he said it’s like an ash tray) and sadly mimosa and cardamom which he said smelled “sour”. Lol such a bummer but I also appreciate his honesty ☺️
Omg….. now I can smell thrift store in it lol
For me it has nothing to do with the amount of perfumes but with the thrill of experiencing them. I have now close to 140 bottles and gifted about 40 to colleagues and an ex. Of those I only regret to have given away two. But for me it’s also a collection aspect. I would never give away one of my Guerlains. It’s my fave perfume house. I enjoy my wall display and the fact that I have so many frags to choose from. It’s about moods, occasions, time of day, season of the year, the purpose and what I want to convey, even what I wear and what makeup I choose. I have even a frag just for the purpose of crying when I am down, because it invokes tears like a sad movie, and one just for evenings with thunderstorms and dark skies. They are not my favorite perfumes, but they function as a certain purpose. But I vowed to myself not to get more perfumes than my shelving unit plus vanity can store, not because I could not find any more beauties, but I don’t want to have to convert my bedroom into a perfume closet.
The only way I’ll let go or return fragrances - 1) lt doesn’t last long on my skin. For example, Vanilla Woods. I freaking loved it but for the price, I would have used that bottle in a month or two. Even when I heavily sprayed , no one could tell I was wearing it unless I hugged or actually went up to them & asked if they could smell it. Price point and longevity needs to make sense.
2)my daughters smelled it and love it. I have five daughters. My
oldest doesn’t care for any perfumes but she loved Marc Jacobs - Perfect. Gave her that bottle. My 2nd oldest - like me she loves perfumes. I gave her Versace Bright Crystal, Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy, Victoria Secrets Very Sexy & Euphoria Blossom. She wanted it bc it reminds her of the days when she still lived at home. That’s really the only reason I purchased it - memory scents.
And lastly, my baby recently fell in love with Killian’s Love Don’t Be Shy. It’s hers now ♥️
I don't understand why you are putting yourself "under pressure" to find THAT NUMBER of perfume you should keep - if you like 100 perfume s, keep it 😃
For example, I have 200 bottles right now and I love each and every one of them at the moment - if I don't like something anymore I let it go to better home... I don't care if I have 100 or 300 bottles in a year from now as long as I like what I have and it makes me happy 😃
I think it’s because I like having fewer items and I get overwhelmed when I have too many things. I hate clutter and I love the idea of a small curated collection, the idea just appeals to me. I guess I’ll get there one day!:) 💕
I don't have a certain number. However, if I ever reach a point where a perfume doesn't bring me joy or it's been a year since I've worn it and it's turning into a chore, I usually give it away to my parents, siblings, friends or a homeless person.
I think of perfume as a form of art collection. I have been too hasty in the past with getting rid of perfumes I wasn't wearing at that particular moment, then months later I missed the fragrance and wished I hadn't gotten rid of it. My taste is always evolving as I experience new fragrances, but I don't think that there is some destination I'm going to reach where my collection is complete and unchanging, because I change a lot. I love my fragrances as pieces of art, and I see no reason to declutter all the time, because fragrances have a long shelf life and I like returning to them after long breaks.
I can tell you that as a person who has been a lover of perfume for 30 years...I associate perfumes with moments in my life...each perfume represents an evolution of my taste and what was the scent of the moment at a specific time... I have some oldies but goodies that maybe I don't wear them enough to "justify" keeping them but it's so nice to smell them and reminisce and I have never regretted hanging on to them because many of them are discontinued...its very personal..do what feels right for YOU.
Don’t get the Florabotanica hype. I don’t find it very complex and it doesn’t wow me. It’s too sweet, but also too masculine leaning at the same time. Wish it was a bit fresher smelling. Really didn’t feel like me when I wore it, so passed it on.
Sold my Florabotanica, was paranoid about smelling like canabis.
For me, it's not about a specific number. It's all about fragrances I can't wait to wear. Fragrances that make me excited to wear them... If I keep passing over a specific perfume for something else, I might as well just get rid of it.
I loved Narciso Rodriguez for her EDT but I had it for a whole year and never reached for it once. I was never excited to wear it and felt obligated to put it on just because of how popular and expensive it was. I ended up selling it..
For me and my collection, if I'm not 100% obsessed with it I don't want it.
Love the mon paris bottles 😍 I have 53 bottles right now, a couple of mists included.
I used to have a whole collection. A little bit of everything.. But that was when I had money to spend. Now i have to watch myself.
To me the question is simple.. I don't want to have a department store at my house.. So I only keep the ones that make me feel special
I just finished two bottles and got down to ten perfumes! So I treated myself to a new perfume 🤩 not sure why you need to keep perfumes to showcase for your channel since you only talk/do videos about fragrances you enjoy in your personal collection 😃 so do you girl!
None of the Mon Paris scents have worked for me, either. I love Burberry Her, so I thought I’d love the strawberry note in the EDP. 🥺
Enjoyed your video. I don't think about numbers at all with my collection. Everything I brought in, I did so for a reason. I love seeing my choices and enjoy looking at them all. A number I had to stay within would be too limiting for me.
No girls night? or friends or forget family you could wear perfumes your boyfriend isn’t fan of around?
Today I watched a bunch of your videos and went showering, came back and 🎉 another video. I had about 90 fragrances in bottles, sold everything and build back till 4 bottles. I allow myself to have about 9 bottles. A gourmand, a citrus, a boozy,... 1 for when it's raining, 1 when I am cooking Indian food (make a mood) 1 after shower etc. I use samples to sniff to satisfy my curiosity. If you like peony, just take 3 extra peony ( for example)
OMG! I always struggle with that I'm up to 67 and that bothers me LOL but they're so hard to give up!
You should try keeping 5 or 10ml decants off all the fragrances you de-clutter. That way if you find yourself missing it, you can re try it again. Then if you use your whole decant you know you will actually use it & re purchase it!
It’s also nice just for reference purposes as well!
I agree. As long and you like them and use them keep them. You are minimal in other areas of your life so it balances.
I don't make numbers for myself.
If anything, I decide if I want to spend the money in the first place. I get what I want, THE END.
I have BR540, cloud and cloud intense, my favorite is BR540, however I still love cloud intense over cloud, I love layering it with Kayali Vanilla 28 💜
You can just send florabotanica my way. I love it ❤😂😂
I prefer the edt version of l'interdit it has a fresh soapy feel
What happened to your drop d'issey?
That is a typical struggle of a minimalist who has some sort of collection. I understand you so much. I had a collection of around 85 bottles. And... my inner Minimalist finally won😊 I cut it out to 15 most lovable frags and 4 hair mists. And I wish I did it earlier. Now I clearly see every single bottle and am obsessed with my new smaller but more thoughtful collection. Just.. so many bottles I once bought without a good thinking! Not gonna make this mistake anymore. I will keep it around 14-15 frags and this will be it🥰 But, you know, I kinda had to check out so many frags to really know what do I enjoy. So, everything is ok.
The original Cloud turns funky on my skin so I’m not a fan of that one, however the Intense version is very different on me and it smells just like Red Temptation by Zara, which I own and as a result I will not be getting Cloud Intense 😉
I totally get the struggle. If I get a perfume I want to love it till the last spritzes but aso to be able to finish it without it taking a very long time. I watch a lot of perfume content because I am very intentional about things I invest my money on
While I realize that perfume yt made me more picky I now am also able to choose things that fit me so well that they feel special
Nice content! I collect fragrances as well and I live in Toronto. I am looking to replace My Way and the two l'interdit in my collection. I had a while back, and I actually liked it on skin. Please let me know if you can send them to me and how you want to proceed ❤️❤️
My Way is one of my favorites but I really wish I got the intense it’s unfortunate because I was hoping that the original would last on me. I’m a total tuberose lover. I love your videos they are so helpful ♥️
what happened to greenwich village?
I wear what I want no matter if everyone else hates it I don't care. Fragrance is for me. I would never get rid of something I love because my boyfriend hates it. There are tons of opportunities when we are not together and you don't need to be dressed up to wear a scent. Wear it for you! Life is too short to not enjoy what we love. There are plenty of perfumes my bf doesn't like but sometimes they just need to give it a chance and if they still don't like it, I still don't care! Its not like your boyfriend thinks it smells like sh*t in a toilet bowl, he just doesn't care for the scent.
Exactly! If my boyfriend doesn’t like it I just won’t wear it when I’m going out with him. It’s not his bottle of perfume, it’s mine. I wear them for myself and no one else. I don’t care if I get compliments. If I do, then great, but I could NEVER let go of a fragrance I love because someone else doesn’t like it.
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I can definitely relate. I keep only a few perfumes because I'm a bit of a minimalist, but I always have an urge to try out new scents. I like to buy those sample packs from Macy's because I get get like 20 scents to try for variety without buying full size bottles.
I love the smell of cloud so much, but it completely disappears on my skin after like 30 minutes. I haven’t tried Cloud Intense, but I wonder if that would work better for me?
This happens to me too and I keep re-spraying every hour.
I haven't been to a fragrance counter due to the fact that I'm housebound but that narciso rouge sounds very very nice
I have always loved the idea of having a signature perfume, a fragrance that my children, family and friends would remember me by. My collection is created for that reason, I have been literally searching for it my whole life.😂😂 For some reason, I have always believed that it has to be a complicated, mature, classic scent, until one day, my colleague from work told me:"You always smell so fresh" and then I realized that perfumes I choose to have in my collection all lean towards this group of fragrances. So, basically, my criteria for keeping a perfume is to literally smell fresh, anything too sweet or strong is handed down to my daughters or friends.
Today I decided to wear mon guerlain. It’s a beautiful scent. I got it a few months ago yet I wasn’t wearing it. It’s a mood thing I guess! I normally gravitate towards Chanel everything 💓
This is a great video idea! I love it. Can I suggest another video topic? I'd love for you to review "Your favorite perfume commercials". I'd really love that! I hope it's possible to be done
I think if you treat your passion/collection like you do with things in your life that aren't as special to you, it just diminishes the value or excitement for you. I think you should just focus on what makes you happy and only get rid of scents you genuinely dislike.
Whenever you mention a perfume that I also happen to own, I pull mine out and give it a spray - following along, if you will. 🤣 In this case, it was Thank U Next by Ariana Grande, and Florabotanica by Balenciaga. Totally different perfumes, but I still love them both! I have a smaller bottle of Florabotanica, and have put a good dent in it. But recently it’s slipped to the back of my massive stash.
I’m a minimalist just like you! I learned so much from Minimal Mom on you tube. She has really good tips on how to decide what to keep vs let go.
I’ll check her out. Thank you. 💛
As far as how many perfumes to keep, Inthink it should be whatever brings you joy, if you have a perfume that maybe you don’t wear as much as the others but you still really like that perfume and it still brings you joy in the off chance you do wear it I say keep it. If it doesn’t bring you joy ever I say get rid of it, I don’t think there needs to be a set number that way to much unneeded pressure. But I am not a minimalist so I don’t really have that mindset. As for myself I declutter when I know for sure that perfume is just not for me, looking at, wearing it, etc brings me no joy I declutter it. Great vid!!❤️
For me, I don’t have a number. Each perfume has to bring something different to the table and I have to enjoy wearing them, even if only twice a year. I shouldn’t have to convince myself to love it. BUT I don’t have a TH-cam channel. I guess the same rule applies. If it serves a purpose for your channel, then keep, if it does not, then away it goes. You might want to keep a container especially for those for instruction purposes. That way you don’t see the clutter, but they are available when needed. ❤️🇨🇦
I prefer the original my way. I have a mini sprayer of the intense my mom got it for me for Christmas cause she mixed it up with the original my way. As for cloud. I wear cloud intense in colder weather and I feel Like the original one I can wear through most seasons. But I enjoy both linterdit Intense I smelled at maceys the other day and fell in love with it. The vanilla in it with the black pepper and tuberose made it so creamy and the nuttyness of the of the sesesme made me love it. I got a rich gormound vibe from it. It’s a stunning flanker for me.
I have around 50 perfumes and the only one I'm wearing for months is Libre, I feel myself with it, but now my collrction feels too much
I stick to a space limit rather than a numbers one. I have a set of small drawers in the bottom of my wardrobe that holds all of my perfume and cosmetics, as well as a tray on my dressing table for my current selections (on rotation) if they're full I can't buy any more. Sometimes it is full of perfume and not much else but at the moment I've got a lot of body and hair products as well so until I finish some stuff and create space, or sell some things off, I won't be getting anything new. The only exception I make is for limited edition or seasonal releases that might not be around for long - I buy them and put them away but don't allow myself to open them until there is space in one of the drawers. I've currently got about 40 bottles and that feels comfortable to me, there aren't many others that I am lusting after at the moment.
You're not the only one....I struggle with how many Perfumes I want to keep! And I haven't worn my thank you next much either, I'm not sure what I'll do with it yet ! My daughter has been using it more then me actually
The new My Way Floral is my favorite from the line- the tuberose is much lighter, and it's more citrusy.
I have a hard time letting go of anything, even though it can be very liberating. After having a blind buy fiasco, I decide to only buy mini bottles or samples of perfumes I didn't know about but have researched online. Then, if I love it, I'd get a bigger bottle. This way I have a larger collection of minis and a manageable collection of bigger perfume bottles.
Thank U, Next will be great for Summer Evenings, all-night parties, chilling at the beach bar, and even beach holidays. Thanks to raspberry, pear, coconut, rose, macaroons and musk notes.
I do not find any femininity in Givenchy L'Interdit Intense and Rouge, in fact both are very masculine (to my taste). Smokers love the chemistry which develops with the Intense version.
Armani My way is the worst blind buy I ever had in my life! Narciso also not my type.Both are like old lady smell...Sorry!
I purchased Thameen after Demi and @UC1SHGr8Ui8gjSdumf_hDybQ ranked it in their Top 10 for life. I do love it, but there is a metallic note that I wish I didn't get
I totally know what you mean about tuberose. I struggle too. Got My way intense last Christmas but have totally failed to wear it even once. Was so blown away by the initial spray at ulta, but it's just way too strong and zingy. Same with l'interdit. Love it but barely reach for it😭😭😭
I agree, I don't enjoy a fragrance as much if my husband hates it. And yes, I wear fragrance for me. But not only for me, I don't want to repulse my husband.
If I haven’t touched it in a year I get rid of it or if I don’t see myself wearing it anymore! I only keep what I know I will wear I have about 50 now I did have about 100 I gave to family and friends 😊
I have a smallish dresser drawer of perfumes and will not allow myself to get more than what can fit in that drawer. It currently has 30some full bottles and a bunch of 10ml vials and is almost full.
Tuberose and I don’t get along either. GA My Way is pretty, but I always pick up the tuberose. I own the travel size and I’m struggling to finish it. The BR540/Cloud scent profile also doesn’t agree with me. I own a travel size BR540 and full size AG Cloud. Both tend to bother my stomach at times.
For me, my collection is getting too big if fragrances remain nearly unused, or if I never finish anything of make a noticeable dent in anything. At that point it will become overwhelming, and that is no longer enjoyable. So no specific number here, but I do want to see actual use of what I own.
I think…if I like the smell and perfume is a good performer and I wear it occasionally - it’s a keeper.
There are very few nice good performers out there. I don’t waste my time on bad performers even if I like smell or bottle. Performance comes first. To me that’s money well spent 😆.
We love you too! I determine whether I wear them a lot or did my sense of smell change! I have a bad habit of buying what is being hyped and then I get it and don’t like it as much. I’m s Serge Lutens (niche) lover so I always keep them. I have about 400 bottles (yes excessive) but I’m trying to cull my collection down!
I have stopped buying perfumes last month. Why? Because I don’t have more space 😅 and because I struggle every single morning deciding what to wear. I fixed that deciding the night before but the space… I need to move to a bigger house first 🤣 btw I love all the perfumes with tuberouse. 🤩
Hey,you payed for it. I would keep it.You never know.You might reach for it.
I’m constantly decluttering and totally get you. Forabotanica is my fave summer scent but unfortunately can’t find it in the UK again.
I’m curious to hear what your thoughts ended up being on Bottega Veneta EDP! I remember seeing you haul that one and really liking it but I don’t think I’ve seen it on your channel since then.
I LOVE Narciso Rouge! It's absolutely one of my top 5 favorite fragrances. I bought it at your suggestion and have had compliments from men and women alike. Tried a tester, then went for the 3 oz. bottle. So glad you brought it back!!!!
can you please share what is the longevity and projection on you? I also have Narciso Rouge and one day I literally over sprayed it and I could not feel it on myself. and also, the friend I was with that day said she could not smell it that much on me :(
@@sarutucigash- Narciso Rouge doesn't have a great deal of longevity. I reapply it after 2-3 hours. But it does project pretty well (at least on me). I got into a car with a friend the other day and she was like "OMG, what is that AMAZING scent you have on?" When I told her, she said "I HAVE to get some. It smells so summer!!!"
It is worth keeping in mind that as women age the pores of the skin enlarge slightly and react differently to the chemistry of various perfumes. The scents you enjoy now may be quite different from what you will choose several years down the road.
I’m decluttering my clouds. I just don’t reach for them and I agree when I wear it I’m not loving it. I use BR540 and Greenwich Village which have the same profile way more!
I thought I hated tuberose after buying Do Son. But recently I fell in love with Frederic Malle Carnal Flower.
In my ideal world I’ll have a core set of fragrances that I love and wear often. AND another set of more unusual scents that don’t get worn a lot but there are days that nothing else will do. I need them even though they don’t get worn alot. Those I am leaning toward travel sizes on those less worn.
Plus some fragrances are clearly seasonal, so you have to account for long periods of months at a time that you won’t feel like wearing them.
Plus add in the changing tastes, it makes it hard to reach that perfect balance in your collection.
I think you are letting this bother you more than you need to. Don’t let us make you feel bad about yourself.
On another note - I hate tuberose but I’m super intrigued by the l’interdit fragrances.
I feel like I'm the exactly opposite when it comes to the clouds. The original has this sharp and cloying funkiness that I could never get past, and then I would be anosmic to it. With the intense, it just feels a lot better blended and I can actually smell it throughout the day. Though I will say, God is a Woman is still my favorite from Ariana Grande.
Bleu turquoise is hard to come by also, I think it’s been discontinued sadly.
“I’ll only choose the best of the best and get rid of the rest” sounds like dr seuss lol
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I have a space allotment so, I either get rid of my purses to make space or I view it as a challenge to use up a bottle. My issue is I hang on to that bottle with like 10 ml left, I find I like keeping all I buy depending on my mood.
Hope you find a balance between having a fragrance YT channel and wanting a smaller collection.
Cloud body spray is still in my possession. It's weak. Really feels like the limited free trial. I thought maybe it could help me to feel extra girly for a summer heatwave but it's just... nothing, too light. And the actual scent is just okay.
I thought it was just me, I used cloud lite spray room freshner.!
Same feelings here too
I also try to thin out my collection. Love both those l'interdit. Sold my Florabotanica.
I have the SAME feelings about Tuberose. I absolutely love it. I think it is beautiful and every time I smell a Tuberose perfume, I fall in love. But I never grab for any of my Tuberose fragrances. I don’t find them to be easy reaches at all.
So how many perfumes do you have?
what about prada candy? i remember you had it about a year ago