Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:30 Overview 1:10 Admit and accept your addiction 1:50 Understand your triggers 3:47 Confront that FOMO 5:31 Detach and Decenter 7:17 Declutter 9:02 Redefine your relationship with Perfume 10:35 Stay in control
I'm not buying any more perfumes in 2025! 😂 Now I watch reviews simply for entertainment, but i refuse to be influenced to buy. I dont need any more fragrances 💜
The only way I deal with my perfume addiction is to go and sniff at the perfume shop, all of a sudden after that sniff the zeal and urge to buy it just dies almost immediately lol... Since I notice this trick, I go to stores and sniff the new fragrances with all the hype and go back home, unless it's very important then I buy. Honestly a lot of them smell like what I already have in my collection! Still love them but now I have and choose important priorities imo!
@@KBTORGANICS Yesss! This way you've tricked your brain into believing that you have smelled it already there's no need for a full bottle! I like this tactic ❤️❤️
@winglady Exactly! It's Abit tricky for those that don't have control yet because immediately you might want to swipe the card..lol..but surprisingly it worked 💯 for me! I drop my card at home just go satisfy my cravings and come back home!
You are absolutely right! The moment I realized that every new fragrance smells like something similar in my collection, I broke free of this addiction. I think every fraghead will get to that point sooner or later and be free. It takes a lot, but you'll get there eventually lol
U r absolutely right dear. Besides U hv to disconnect urself completely from social media. Stop watching fragrance review for some time then only u can control urself from this addiction. Nd that is wat I hv done. Then only u will be able to focus somewhere else. I hv decided to donate that amount to needy ones which I was spending on perfumes. Lots of love 😘😘❤
This video has helped me a lot - thank you! “If you love something, let it go. If it comes back to you, its yours forever. If it doesn't, then it was never meant to be.” - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry ❤.
This is sooo good. And also I would like to add: ENJOY and APPRECIATE what you already have (which for sure is a looot)❤❤❤. Because what happens is that you want a new perfume so badly and when you finally get it you quickly forget it and go chasing another one
Má Lady 👋.... This here is one of my resolutions for 2025!! I think I'm a perfume junkie😢😢 I stopped buying November because i felt it was controlling me. I unfollowed most fragrance channels on RUclips too and then turned off notifications(hence why I'm just seeing this video). Would use up all the ones I've been buying... And oh I bought a wholeeee lot in 2024🤦trust me when I say it would last me the thwhole year. Thank you for this video malady, you are one of the realest ones and I bless the day I found your channel. Love you muchos🤗🤗... Hoping to meet you soon though😉 Emmm.. I've been waiting for one perfume all this while to land Naija the one by Khadlaj master himself(Musk blend) . That might be the only one I might be buying this year and it will be a gift for myself on my birthday😊
@@anufunke4111 hmmm. You've actually taken such huge steps on your own. You identified, admitted and then took steps to help yourself. Me I'm proud of you 💪💃
I had to uninstall tiktok from my phone because i was overly spending on the tiktok perfume lives...the addiction is out of control however accepting christ as lord and savior and leaning on him for help has changed me.... god revealed that loving fragrances so much is an idol but seeking him leads to transformation and the breaking of the habit god bless u sis
You're absolutely right, but you shouldn't give up everything in life that brings you joy. Some people travel because they like to see beautiful landscapes. Seeing these in pictures is quite enough for me. New fragrances bring me endless joy. (We cannot experience the scents in pictures or videos... 😉😝
That is some good advice! But I also have an advise for you (and Iove you Winglady so I don't mean this in a bad way): if you repeat things like 'you need this'' 'get it, get it, get it!' or 'if you don't have this, what are you doing?!' or 'I am obsessed with' it can be a BIG trigger for FOMO and tbh I sometimes find it a bit annoying😬 although I can appreciate your genuine enthousiasm.... I love to hear what a perfume smells like, the quality, what it's inspired on, how long it lasts....but I prefer to hear you 'highly recommend' a perfume to be honest. I think you feel compelled to make this video because you are a responsible and loving person. So I hope you won't take offence and think about it❤
@@lindaanneheemskerk737 Ohhh, I understand. It's really my excitement getting the best of me 😂. But now I know so I will do better. Thank you so much 🤗❤️
😂 I told this lie to myself last year. Instead I have limited my purchases but I still buy them. I work hard and perfumes are my indulgence. I have started getting the smaller sizes instead of the 3oz bottles. My collection is always changing as I change and I love it. It's far cheaper than purses and shoes or eating fast food 😂. Thanks for your honest reviews. I now have a few middle eastern perfumes in my collection 🎉
@winglady lol Aww thank you. I'm a girl lol .I love just watching just the videos now and am not interested in buying anymore , the burn out is real and um thankful for it .l can save my money. I knew it was a bust when I was no longer excited about getting a package in the mail lol ❤️ thank you 🙏🏼
I think it’s interesting how there are more of these types of videos being released. Overconsumption is a big problem and I think 2024 was very overwhelming with all of the dupes and new releases. I did a lot of blind buying in 2024 and I refuse to do it again in 2025. I want to enjoy the overflow that I already have and the goal is to have at least ONE empty large bottle by the end of the year. You are correct, we DON’T “need” it. When I get the urge to buy a new fragrance I will find a bottle in my collection with similar notes and smell that lol.
Hi am a perfume addict 🙂↕️. I became addicted when I got divorced and it became my therapy which healed my depression and could go about again. Now I found love again and he supports my addiction but I need to break 😂😂
Perfume is your safe place and it got you out of depression. That means it solved problems for you and became a safe landing. Enjoy them Gloria. As long as they're helping not harming, then you're okay 🥺🥺
Hi there...oh im so glad for this chat...I am obsessed with buying fragrances..thn sell them again when I don't like the dry down....I just want 5 summerr and 5 winter fragrances...but I'm fighting so hard to be strong not to buy..there are so many other things we need...I stop watching reviews for a few days but miss it and start watching again😊....I'm trying hard tho😢..thanks once again..helped alot!!❤
Decants also taught me that I really don’t need a lot of full bottles. Have a 10ml of tomford noir extreme for almost a year and I’m down half. I personally wouldn’t rebuy, not because it is not good but because I can try something else.
This has been a struggle for me a long time, but the recent discovery that I have purchased several counterfeits as well as the rapidly increasing prices is making me want to break free even more.
I bought 9 viral perfume testers. It was sad none was full bottle worthy.....I had something similar to all 9......it's tempting though but one must break free from this addiction 😂
Im at the beginning of my perfume journey but I don’t feel like I’m addicted. I also use self care for my own health and life soothing. I think what helps me is that I live alone, minimal responsibilities, and few people besides the internet know about my love of fragrances. It’s easier to pace yourself when you don’t have influences I do hope to make a channel but if I ever do I’ll let you know lol. They may be fragrances you already have 😂
Oh, I love that you're enjoying your fragrances and space alone for now. This time can help you mould your preferences with perfumes and have total control. I can't wait to see your channel! I bet your collection will be amazing! 💃💃💃
I’m so glad I don’t have that fomo when it comes to perfume coz I wouldn’t survive with how fast these releases come 😂. All the perfumes I have are old releases. When I bought them they were already old releases.
Čau Winglady!✋🏾😉 I told my mom about your statement - why do you need countless pairs of shoes if you only have two feet? She replied: I am a🐛 centipede!😆🤷🏾♀️!
I’m not addicted but more like curious about new scents and the hype behind them , if i could sniff before buying i wouldn’t own as many as i have in my collection, there’s a proverb saying curiosity killed the cat that’s me 😂😂😂😂😂😂
I've gotten to the place where I treat it like clothes. Unless I need a new freshie or gourmand with certain notes. I DECLINE!! There's a FEW I want but...🙏🏿
I don't even know how I outgrown it. I think just looking at all the bottles. It's like " girl use what you have" . I said enough. But I have no interest at the department stores, like before. Everything starts smelling like what you already have.
I have no FOMO. My real problem is deliberately seeking a new frag that is better than what I already have. When I find that interesting one, I watch multiple videos and this step right here is what pushes my brain to buy. Now I’ve been adding and removing things from my cart monotonously and it’s annoying me😅
Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:30 Overview
1:10 Admit and accept your addiction
1:50 Understand your triggers
3:47 Confront that FOMO
5:31 Detach and Decenter
7:17 Declutter
9:02 Redefine your relationship with Perfume
10:35 Stay in control
I'm not buying any more perfumes in 2025! 😂
Now I watch reviews simply for entertainment, but i refuse to be influenced to buy. I dont need any more fragrances 💜
@@animforjindam Yess! I wish you plenty of luck and resistance! 💪💪
Same here. No buy in 2025
The only way I deal with my perfume addiction is to go and sniff at the perfume shop, all of a sudden after that sniff the zeal and urge to buy it just dies almost immediately lol... Since I notice this trick, I go to stores and sniff the new fragrances with all the hype and go back home, unless it's very important then I buy. Honestly a lot of them smell like what I already have in my collection! Still love them but now I have and choose important priorities imo!
@@KBTORGANICS Yesss! This way you've tricked your brain into believing that you have smelled it already there's no need for a full bottle! I like this tactic ❤️❤️
@winglady Exactly! It's Abit tricky for those that don't have control yet because immediately you might want to swipe the card..lol..but surprisingly it worked 💯 for me! I drop my card at home just go satisfy my cravings and come back home!
You are absolutely right! The moment I realized that every new fragrance smells like something similar in my collection, I broke free of this addiction. I think every fraghead will get to that point sooner or later and be free. It takes a lot, but you'll get there eventually lol
@@Far_syde you've cracked the code my lady 😂😂
@winglady 😂😂😂
U r absolutely right dear. Besides U hv to disconnect urself completely from social media. Stop watching fragrance review for some time then only u can control urself from this addiction. Nd that is wat I hv done. Then only u will be able to focus somewhere else. I hv decided to donate that amount to needy ones which I was spending on perfumes. Lots of love 😘😘❤
@@lotus_perfumes I'm so glad you were able to do that. Honestly social media is such a huge influence 😢
@@winglady yes
This video has helped me a lot - thank you! “If you love something, let it go. If it comes back to you, its yours forever. If it doesn't, then it was never meant to be.” - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry ❤.
@@_Audarya_ oh wow, I didn't know it's from Antoine. Thank you so much. I'm really glad the video is useful to you 😊❤️
This is sooo good. And also I would like to add: ENJOY and APPRECIATE what you already have (which for sure is a looot)❤❤❤. Because what happens is that you want a new perfume so badly and when you finally get it you quickly forget it and go chasing another one
@@jotace6111 exactly. It's such a high. You keep pursuing that feeling not realising that you have so many already ❤️
Má Lady 👋.... This here is one of my resolutions for 2025!! I think I'm a perfume junkie😢😢
I stopped buying November because i felt it was controlling me. I unfollowed most fragrance channels on RUclips too and then turned off notifications(hence why I'm just seeing this video).
Would use up all the ones I've been buying... And oh I bought a wholeeee lot in 2024🤦trust me when I say it would last me the thwhole year.
Thank you for this video malady, you are one of the realest ones and I bless the day I found your channel. Love you muchos🤗🤗... Hoping to meet you soon though😉
Emmm.. I've been waiting for one perfume all this while to land Naija the one by Khadlaj master himself(Musk blend) . That might be the only one I might be buying this year and it will be a gift for myself on my birthday😊
@@anufunke4111 hmmm. You've actually taken such huge steps on your own. You identified, admitted and then took steps to help yourself. Me I'm proud of you 💪💃
I had to uninstall tiktok from my phone because i was overly spending on the tiktok perfume lives...the addiction is out of control however accepting christ as lord and savior and leaning on him for help has changed me.... god revealed that loving fragrances so much is an idol but seeking him leads to transformation and the breaking of the habit god bless u sis
@@conceitedminaj Oh wow. This is another important angle to see things from 🤔🤔
You're absolutely right, but you shouldn't give up everything in life that brings you joy. Some people travel because they like to see beautiful landscapes. Seeing these in pictures is quite enough for me. New fragrances bring me endless joy. (We cannot experience the scents in pictures or videos... 😉😝
@@beata-mi1mas true. I mentioned it in the video, if fragrances are your escape, by all means enjoy yourself as long as its not becoming harmful 😉❤️
I turned the automatically translation into english, because I want to hear your happy voice. Greetings from germany
@@funnycats_1 oh my God that warms my heart 🥺. Thank you. I love you ❤️
That is some good advice! But I also have an advise for you (and Iove you Winglady so I don't mean this in a bad way): if you repeat things like 'you need this'' 'get it, get it, get it!' or 'if you don't have this, what are you doing?!' or 'I am obsessed with' it can be a BIG trigger for FOMO and tbh I sometimes find it a bit annoying😬 although I can appreciate your genuine enthousiasm.... I love to hear what a perfume smells like, the quality, what it's inspired on, how long it lasts....but I prefer to hear you 'highly recommend' a perfume to be honest. I think you feel compelled to make this video because you are a responsible and loving person. So I hope you won't take offence and think about it❤
@@lindaanneheemskerk737 Ohhh, I understand. It's really my excitement getting the best of me 😂. But now I know so I will do better. Thank you so much 🤗❤️
i appreciate this honest video! you hit every issue of our addiction.
Thank you Mimi. I love you for watching the video till the end 😊❤️
😂 I told this lie to myself last year. Instead I have limited my purchases but I still buy them. I work hard and perfumes are my indulgence. I have started getting the smaller sizes instead of the 3oz bottles. My collection is always changing as I change and I love it. It's far cheaper than purses and shoes or eating fast food 😂. Thanks for your honest reviews. I now have a few middle eastern perfumes in my collection 🎉
@@msasr01 Awww, I'm actually happy for you 😊🤗
I go through phases. Currently, I’m obsessed with a new type fragrance, I use to hate… lactonics 😅
@@azborderlands as long as your obsession is not significantly affecting your life, enjoy your fragrances my lady 😎
Im over it ! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
@@mightystrong5484 I don't know you, my lady or my gentleman, but I'm actually proud of you 😊❤️
@winglady lol Aww thank you. I'm a girl lol .I love just watching just the videos now and am not interested in buying anymore , the burn out is real and um thankful for it .l can save my money. I knew it was a bust when I was no longer excited about getting a package in the mail lol ❤️ thank you 🙏🏼
Excellent video ❤
Thank you ❤️
Guurl, Winglady!! U know I'm am taking measures to deal with my fomo!!! I'm so glad u r here to address this with me!!! ❤❤❤
@@annannmare157 Yesss! This year, we need to break free of the choke hold 😩💪
@@winglady And u know how difficult it is!!!!😭😢😥
I think it’s interesting how there are more of these types of videos being released. Overconsumption is a big problem and I think 2024 was very overwhelming with all of the dupes and new releases. I did a lot of blind buying in 2024 and I refuse to do it again in 2025. I want to enjoy the overflow that I already have and the goal is to have at least ONE empty large bottle by the end of the year. You are correct, we DON’T “need” it. When I get the urge to buy a new fragrance I will find a bottle in my collection with similar notes and smell that lol.
Yessss, we need to learn to love what we already have! No more unnecessary buying 💃💃
Hi am a perfume addict 🙂↕️. I became addicted when I got divorced and it became my therapy which healed my depression and could go about again. Now I found love again and he supports my addiction but I need to break 😂😂
Perfume is your safe place and it got you out of depression. That means it solved problems for you and became a safe landing. Enjoy them Gloria. As long as they're helping not harming, then you're okay 🥺🥺
Thanks for discussing this topic.
@@adaoraoku1579 thank you for watching my lady Adaora 🤗❤️
Hi there...oh im so glad for this chat...I am obsessed with buying fragrances..thn sell them again when I don't like the dry down....I just want 5 summerr and 5 winter fragrances...but I'm fighting so hard to be strong not to buy..there are so many other things we need...I stop watching reviews for a few days but miss it and start watching again😊....I'm trying hard tho😢..thanks once again..helped alot!!❤
@@gadijavanderschyff8101 I'm really glad I can help 💃☺️
@winglady oh yes u did..il stay away from the perfume shops..quite a few close where I live..thanks again xx
Decants also taught me that I really don’t need a lot of full bottles. Have a 10ml of tomford noir extreme for almost a year and I’m down half. I personally wouldn’t rebuy, not because it is not good but because I can try something else.
@@TevinC814 hmmm true. Especially given the fact that you can buy about 5 testers with the price of one single big bottle. And get to enjoy variety 😉
Lol. yes at number one. Hi, my name is Michelle and I am a fragrance addict.🙋♀
Welcome to the club, Michelle! 😂
This has been a struggle for me a long time, but the recent discovery that I have purchased several counterfeits as well as the rapidly increasing prices is making me want to break free even more.
Ugh, I'm so sorry about the counterfeit thing, that's awful! 😩. I'm rooting for you though, I know you can do it 💪💪
@ Thank you! This last year was better than the one before, and I’m hoping to stay on that trajectory!
Excellent discussion. Xo
It's lovely to have you here 😍❤️
I bought 9 viral perfume testers. It was sad none was full bottle worthy.....I had something similar to all 9......it's tempting though but one must break free from this addiction 😂
@@landesilva9388 Testers are the way to go actually. They stop all those unnecessary and regretful purchases 😂😂
@winglady .....YesI forgot to add, I actually learnt tester buying from you....Thank you
Im at the beginning of my perfume journey but I don’t feel like I’m addicted.
I also use self care for my own health and life soothing. I think what helps me is that I live alone, minimal responsibilities, and few people besides the internet know about my love of fragrances. It’s easier to pace yourself when you don’t have influences
I do hope to make a channel but if I ever do I’ll let you know lol. They may be fragrances you already have 😂
Oh, I love that you're enjoying your fragrances and space alone for now. This time can help you mould your preferences with perfumes and have total control. I can't wait to see your channel! I bet your collection will be amazing! 💃💃💃
the video we all need :D
@@einfachnein69 I hope it's helpful 😊❤️
I’m so glad I don’t have that fomo when it comes to perfume coz I wouldn’t survive with how fast these releases come 😂. All the perfumes I have are old releases. When I bought them they were already old releases.
That’s the best. There’s so many reviews when they’re older so you make better decisions
And Old releases are cheaper too 😁😁
@@morethanyourbasicsYep, almost everyone has it so you can then decide which ones you truly need/want ❤️
Čau Winglady!✋🏾😉
I told my mom about your statement - why do you need countless pairs of shoes if you only have two feet?
She replied: I am a🐛 centipede!😆🤷🏾♀️!
😂😂😂 I love your Mom!
@@winglady gave her Your message😄👍! Thanks🫂❣️ love above Us all - she says😉.
I like it. It's true!😢
I’m not addicted but more like curious about new scents and the hype behind them , if i could sniff before buying i wouldn’t own as many as i have in my collection, there’s a proverb saying curiosity killed the cat that’s me 😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@naffiedibba2792 it's the FOMO! The curiosity of wanting to try every new fragrance 😂😂
This 2024
I bought too many and don't like most of them. Tiktok entered my pockets
Aahhh, well this year will be better because now you know 💪
That's how I bought Mayar and realise it's basically mousuf wardi in another bottle 😂😂😂😂
@@becks4014 you see? Nothing so new 😩😩
I've gotten to the place where I treat it like clothes. Unless I need a new freshie or gourmand with certain notes. I DECLINE!! There's a FEW I want but...🙏🏿
@@arryvul You're mastering control. I like that 😎
Merci pour votre conseil
You’re welcome 🥰
I don't even know how I outgrown it. I think just looking at all the bottles. It's like " girl use what you have" . I said enough. But I have no interest at the department stores, like before. Everything starts smelling like what you already have.
That means you're controlling yourself by yourself. Mamah that's a great thing you already outgrew it 💃💃
You can’t fool anyone wing lady 😂 Even when you’re trying to keep a straight face, I know you’re full of fluff 🤣🤣🤣
You can’t even believe what you’re saying and it shows 😂
@@joanbelmont5450 Aaaahhhh 🙆🏽🙆🏽
My name is Grace and I’m a perfume addict🙋🏾♀️💔.
@@graceotse6191 Hi Grace 👋😊
I❤U
@@SIX4GX460 I love you too my lady ❤️
@@winglady I’m a 6’4 who recently discovered his fragrance addiction and u can’t believe I stumbled on this video searching Ventos Blue 😂
6’4 guy
I've overcome by Selling it instead, like literally seller😂
How can I sell mine please. Anytime I want to sell people will say just dash me naw
That's a good angle too, at least you can use the money to buy more if you want 🤑🤑
@@landesilva9388hmm, I think you should open a page online for your perfumes. Other people will buy them ❤️
13 days in and I've already purchased 11 perfumes. 🤦♀️
@@shalanevance8747 wow, you're on a roll. I'd just say, be careful so you don't get sucked in 😊❤️
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I had to reduce late last year, it was getting out of hand.
@@LebogangLivingstone my lady Lebo, I know your collection is impressive. If you were to ever make a fragrance channel, I would subscribe 🥺❤️
I avoid perfume shops.
Really 😂😂
What do you do with the perfumes you’ve decluttered?
@@lilinedelec6596 I put them up for sale on my declutter page on Instagram ❤️
@@wingladyplease what’s your de clutter page?
@omosalewa7071 it's on Instagram @winglady_unboxed
Ich benutze fast nie Parfum, ich mag meinen Geruch.
You're one of God's favourite people 💃💃
I hope 2025 blesses you with better health days, stronger sense of priorities, and more progress towards your non-fragrance goals 🥰
Aamin, thank you so much for the well wishes, I need it! 🙏❤️
I have no FOMO. My real problem is deliberately seeking a new frag that is better than what I already have. When I find that interesting one, I watch multiple videos and this step right here is what pushes my brain to buy. Now I’ve been adding and removing things from my cart monotonously and it’s annoying me😅
@@TevinC814 that means you're still exploring..
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