I agree with the 50ml purchase if you have a growing collection. I don’t have a signature scent because I wear different fragrances daily or weekly. Moreover, I have a different rotation of fragrances in warmer months vs cooler months.
literally. people say Baraonda is more expensive than Kutay..it’s really not😭in theory yes but in actuality nah, and these are the same people who have hundreds of fragrances that won’t finish an 100ml bottle for years upon years
I agree with over-spraying. I work in an office and I've had supervisor pull me aside and tell me someone was complaining about my fragrance. I know that I tend to go heavy. I've been trying to make a conscious effort to tone it down at work. I want to enjoy my fragrance, but I don't want people around me not enjoying it. I also have been trying to practice restraint in buying bigger bottles. Decants is the way for me. Good points as usual. Appreciate your thoughts
@@sumgi1537 One time it was Insurrection Pure II, another time it was a Dua fragrance Divine Energy, yet another time it was Swiss Arabian Pure Instinct. That's similar to Bleu De Chanel EDP.
Simple logic put in mathematical speak. A 10 ml decants has roughly 120 -140 sprays in it. Now take a conservative amount of sprays per wear at 4. That "tiny" decant will give you 30-35 wearings. That's roughly once every 10 days for a year, or if you are like me and have a decent collection, it will probably last way longer. No prob with the 50 ml purchases of a few "signature" scents but everything else should be samples. It saves money and saves you from hoarding cause in essence, that's what it becomes. Great vid, justin
Thanks man. I don't buy no more than 30 ml splits anymore. The last one was red tobacco. Absolutely love it. But like I said above, using the same math, 30 ml equates to 360-420 sprays. Red tobacco is nuclear, so 2 sprays is plenty. That's an average of almost 200 wearings. I'm in Florida, so I'm not wearing it for half the year because of the extreme heat. The other half if I wear it once a week equates to using about 60 spays a year. So logic tells me that 30 ml bottle will last almost 7 years. Let that sink in. It's crazy the amount of money people waste when u actually look at it from this perspective
I overspray all the time. I am guilty as charged. It’s what I like to do and I wear fragrances for myself. Compliments don’t define my fragrance journey. People should do what they enjoy to do. It’s your life. Live it. Have a great day.
I just recently realized how dumb I was for that number 1. I was always going for "the better deal". But I have like 100 fragrances and I know I'll never get through a full bottle of the majority of them. I have 30 ml bottles that I've worn plenty of times and still have over half the bottle left.
@@Chris-de2qc Ya, if there's an option to buy smaller now I definitely do. Unless it's something I know I'm gonna use a lot. Like recently I picked up Bleu De Chanel EDP and went with the 100ml. But pretty much anything else, I'm fine with 30 or 50 now.
I love it Justin! Keeping it real... seriously. I feel like I have matured the more I purchase & wear fragrances. For awhile it was all about compliments and getting noticed. Now, i'm trying to solely buy on whether or not I like it, regardless of compliments. I want to wear it for me. Again, keep it up & thank you!
I view fragrance like a nice hat/coat/tie/pair of shoes. For me, it's to accentuate or highlight my personality. It's also another reason I prefer my EDPs to EDTs. I'd much rather someone notice what I'm wearing after I walk past them, not before they see me. That way, it can open the doors to a nice "what was that scent I smelled when you walked past" conversation. Just my 2 cents. As always, loving the content, Justin. Peace & stay safe.
Always thinking outside the box. That’s why I watch your channel. Keeping it real, blunt and honest. Smaller bottles are always considered when I make new purchases. When I love a line however, I try and acquire the flankers I enjoy. Part of collecting I guess more over just smelling great. Certain juices do require a bit of over spray tho. Some don’t perform or project how I like. Just depends on the occasion, the fragrance and my goal for that specific event. Compliments are my least worry. I’ve gotten so many over the years they’ve become less important. I enjoy my scents and enjoy wearing them and smelling them for myself. Love these topics you bring. Thanks Justin
The 100 ml point makes a lot of sense. I try to keep my collection lean and mean. About a dozen (give or take) high quality scents. I ran into the problem where I want to upgrade my Aventus-like MB Explorer to Cedrat Boise. However I already committed to the 100ml Explorer, and it doesn't make sense to buy another perfume that fills the same role. However there are some that I don't regret having large bottles and back ups of. Those are 10/10 and speak to me on a level beyond the scent itself.
Yup i know what u mean. I had explorer first and then ended up with Cdnim, office for men, elysium clone, armani colonia even tho theyre so similar. I wanted to try cedrat boise but im gnna get a sample decant of it.
I definitely agree with the first reason👌🏽 I own 80 fragrances in my collection, and not only have I taken a break from purchasing anymore fragrances but if I do add anything to my collection I do 50ml and less. Because that’s all I’ll need, especially because I rotate my fragrances properly. I also think this applies for people who buy back up bottles of something. Now I know people are entitled to spend their money however they like but personally I think it’s quite idiotic to stock up on Back up bottles of something that you’re not even going to run out of the original bottle. I’ve read some ridiculous comments on fragrantica and on other RUclips videos of people having three or four back up bottles of something. Ridiculous and redundant 🤦🏻♂️ Yeah I just think it’s pointless and dumb to stock up on back bottles. You’re throwing your money away.
Your so on point, I have an extensive collection of fragrance. I buy new flanker every week, I have back up bottles of many of my fragrance. I will go to my grave with many in my collection. Sounds crazy but it's what makes me happy 😊
Justin you crack me up-Custin Jopeland. Your content is on point as usual. I only have a handful of large bottles & I shake my head whenever I look at/use them. Maybe the grands will get them😀
Very true, I agree with you on all points. Smaller bottles make more sense for a growing collection, especially for the more expensive perfumes. I applied that concept when I got the Beau De Jour. However, when I go for an everyday scent I do prefer the 100ml. Recently I got a 100ml of Y edt from YSL, after wearing it a few times I wish I grabbed a 50 ml of the EDP. Buying flankers is a big no-no for me. The hardest was choosing between Guerlain's L 'homme ideal original, intense and extreme. After 10 minutes I went for the l' intense (50 ml) and am very happy with that choice. I used to over spray, especially with lighter fragrances (you do need 15 sprays from Bulgari MAN), but I curb myself now and limit it to 4-8 depending on perfume intensity. With Ambre Eternel it is usually 3.
I have to agree on all points seeing that I have over 100 bottles. Sample as much as you can, o ly buy big bottles of the fragrances you absolutely love... The ones you think you would want to buy a backup bottle off. Or fragrances that suit your weather.
Spot on about bottle size! I love 15ml sizes but know they are pretty unique! So my go to is usually 30 or at the most 50ml bottle sizes! Always find that when I ask for the smallest bottle size they have in a particular fragrance, the assistant always gives me THAT look! Oh don’t know if he can afford it? Is he trying to save money? Always feel a bit uncomfortable but genuinely have so many bottles and samples that I would never get through in 10 lifetimes 😁 and just don’t see the point in trying to explain it all and complicate matters worse! 🤷 Anyway, power to the 30ml! 😊😊 Great vid again! 👍👍
Agree 7 sprays is a good number of sprays for average/mild fragrances: 2 behind neck + 2 left arm + 2 right arm + 1 on chest area. Mild all-rounder and Summer fragrances can certainly be sprayed more than 7 times and not overwhelm anyone, or the wearer's own nose though. Also agreeing: one spray is almost always too little, maybe except for some truly beast mode ones, both projecting and lasting, while going to a closed space. Also if wearing two sprays the nose did feel overwhelmed, then naturally, try just one. Interlude might be a candidate for this, at least for some.
I still struggle to run through decants. 10ml decants will last FOREVER with a growing collection. The bottles look nice for sure, but if you’re sampling, I’ve found buying a 10ml decant is sufficient to last me a long time. If I REALLY love it, I’ll buy a full bottle only after the decant is gone. It was life changing one I realized that I don’t need a full bottle of everything
I use decants determine my purchases now. If I finish a decent quick 100ml. If I take longer than a year but like it 50ml after the decant is finished.
I agree with all points, but I am ESPECIALLY in agreement with not needing to buy the bigger size bottles if you have a sizeable and/or growing collection of fragrances. I used to do that when I first entered this like five years ago with cheaper bottles and I never used much of those fragrances at all. Plus, let's face it, when you start going into that high-level designer / niche territory, 100 ml bottles of the high-end stuff gets ridiculous in price, so sometimes you have to step it down to a 50 ml to save some coin. The ONLY reasons why you would even consider buying a full-size 100-125 ml bottle are: 1) it is the ONLY size (or option) available for the fragrance 2) you have sampled / tested the fragrance and absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE the scent AND how it performs on you 3) you intend on wearing the fragrance pretty much daily / weekly because of its versatility or overall usage 4) you found a "Killer Miller Thriller" of a deal on the fragrance when it is normally super super SUPER expensive (from places like Kingdom Fragrances) -- AND you (once again) have "mostly" tested the fragrance out beforehand
I agree on all 3. As usual you raise fantastic points about our community Justin. Right now in my fragrance journey I’m fighting the urge to buy any size bottle and instead go with samples/decants. I have around 50 fragrances and until I shave that down considerably I’m just adding more fragrances to sit on my shelf and get used maybe once a month. Also I wore ADG absolu to work once and did one or two too many sprays and had a couple co-workers complain to me hah. One even said it doesn’t smell bad just a little too strong 😅 you live and you learn. Better to be subtle with your scent as opposed to too much especially at work!
Morning Justin great content 👌. Thank you I'm the victim of scratching my head regarding bottle sizes, I have seen with some brands I could save a whooping 50% or more with 50 or 30 ml bottles . This makes sense from South Africa 🇿🇦 Joburg South
I like to think that my personality and wardrobe are what is going to be noticed first. Sometimes I think about if I should try to make an impact with fragrance depending on the situation. I am a classic over sprayer not for social reasons I enjoy it and even do it home for myself. Due to being an over sprayer I typically will opt for a larger bottle if I like it and it is available especially if the price point is decent.
I truly love your channel brother, I learn so much from your videos. You make so much sense and believe it or not it's stuff that I already felt in my heart but never said anything about it thinking that I could be wrong. Thank you for making these videos, I appreciate you sharing your opinion which to me Is called knowledge. God bless you and hope you continue to share.
O man i love this type of video 😂😂👍🏻..you are pretty right on everything aside the fact i don't think a scent should be associated necessarily to a "look" not everyone at least..then the size of the bottles..completely right 👍🏻👍🏻
I agree when you say, buy fragrance you love and not like. I have so many 100ml fragrance that I just don’t enjoy as much, but I bought into the hype, watching fragrance influencers, big mistake I made. As always, you speak for so many of us. Great video 👍🏾
Definitely more of an undersprayer than an oversprayer. It is possible to overshoot on some fragrances you're not familiar with. But yeah, always good to get some info before using the fragrance just to get a general idea.
I often only wear one spray or one dab and draw. I spray in my décolletage and that is enough. I still get compliments. In the spring or summer, with lighter scents I will apply more. I have a few huge bottles. I have a 45 oz quadralobe bottle of Misouko extrait and another huge bottle of Shalimar cologne. Both are vintage and beautiful pieces as well as spectacular scents. They are almost art pieces. I totally agree with your stand on the importance of personality and apparel being more important than fragrance. I would also add the importance of the occasion is more significant than the fragrance you wear.
save your money and enjoy what you already have.....🤔 you're right....... buying new perfumes made me hate my old ones and the old ones are not bad..... in fact some of them is more accepted by the people around me then the new ones i took thanks man 🙂👌🏼
Totally agree with you Justin, as I'm approaching the 100 fragrances, I try not to buy redundant ones, only if the smell of the flanker is really amazing I go for it and what you say about the size it's correct I have 10 ml samples from 3 years ago that I haven't finished. I take a different approach on what to wear, I don't wear the fragrance appropriate for the occasion, I wear the fragrance that makes me feel good , I don't care if it's not the right season or place for the fragrance, I wear it, just watch the sprays for that particular occasion trying not to overwhelm others and it works like magic... Thanks for the video Justin!!!
Totally agree with some of your view especially with the big bottles intend to get the smallest, but on some occasions, you can only get the big bottles
The Truth Will set us Free Justin! Tell it brother! I must say I purchase a fragrance because I just love the scent , never to be in a race to have the latest first! Buying 50 ml or lest is definitely so much wise! Slowing down is wise too! Truth is amazing 🤩 👍🏾🔥
Normally I’ll spray a perfume on at bedtime to see how long it last, how long it’s hanging in there the next morning to determine how many sprays I should give it 👍🏾 Thanks so much for sharing with us
50 or 30 ml for sure. I have 100 ml from 2014 when I had two fragrances that aren't finished yet. And a 30 ml I got in fall 2020 that's still about 40% full. I told somebody once I think backup bottles are dumb and got flamed lol. But yeah no need for all that. I spray a little more because I like to have the scent on my hands too. So I do five sprays if it's not a strong fragrance around the collar (one behind each ear, back of the neck, and collarbones) and one on the front and back of each wrist. The ones on the wrist don't last that long because I wash my hands but during the first hour or so I really enjoy having them there.
I do agree with all. I wished I didn't have to buy so many. I have to stop now until I get rid of some that I least wear by giving them away. Great sensible topics.
Truth! I have seasonal bins of 60+ scents, and even with different scents with each morning and evening, I wear each scent at absolute most 6-7 times per season, obviously I take a few out of rotation each season for not being up to snuff and try something new, but this means even 50ml bottles of my absolute favorites should last years if not decades. Agree about new designers - the days of YSL or Dior blowing everybody's doors off with M7 or original Dior Homme are long gone. I go to fragrance counters to try new stuff with very low expectations these days.
Great advice bruv... in the fragrance game you get swept up in the frenzy and before you know it you got 50+ bottles and it becomes an addiction. Keep educating the massive.
I def learned a few things. 1: I buy the smaller bottle always bc I have a huge collection. BUT If I absolutely love it..and know I will want it in my collection forever i may buy a big bottle immediately bc I'm afraid of reformulations and discontinue...I learned that the hard way. 2nd I will always overspray but I do it for me..at work and other gatherings I will go in with less sprays. 3..I always buy extraits if I can bc they are worth it and longevity is the the most important thing for me. I'm a perfume lover. I dont care how good something smells. .if it dont perform I wont buy again..
If You buy Chanel or Dior, You should buy the bigger size bottle 100/125/150 ml. Another designers You can buy 50 ml. But the Dior/Chanel houses are so expensive that everyone should get best size value. And It is not hard to sell those.
JC I have confessed to my wife that I was a fragrance addict! I watch reviews and I began buying new fragrances that did smell like what I had..Needless to say when I combined the ones I got as gifts over 6 or 7 years I am still over 50 bottles..My rules are similar.. 1. Don't buy flankers unless they are drastically different. 2. Only buy fragrances that fit me..a lot of the niche stuff smell similar to designer genre's so save money get inspired fragrances or if I Really like it... 3. It is what it is..you are telling the truth about fragrance reviewers and flankers..some people can afford all the scents me not so much ..so I am going to buy what I like and stay in my lane..
Great video Justin! I’ve been watching you…and Grace for a while now and you are very well spoken and calming. Love your videos! By the way, are those Ray Ban frames your wearing? If so, what type are they? Keep up the great work!
I honestly line to get fragrances at the 100ml level because my first one was 100 ml. Plus, I don't like having a lot so I get a lot of wear out of them. They usually will last a little over a year. Plus, I only stay with these, so I'll be repurchasing them whenever one bottle runs out. At worst, if I bought a bottle that I think is underdelivering (Cedrat Boise) then when I finish that bottle I'll just probably replace that with another scent.
I agree, very common sense approach. My daily drivers for work, those I would purchase 100ml bottles. But special occasion fragrances, 20-50ml works. Hell, even those 8ml decanters are great. However, if I REALLY love fragrance, a 100ml bottle will be purchased. Something I would like to add though, sometimes people wear too many conflicting scents. Body wash has a scent, deordorant has a scent, lotion has a scent, shampoo, etc. Investing in scentless products is a good move, in my opinion. Also, nothing is better than a clean platform for fragrance to launch off of. Fresh shower and clean clothes are a must.
Alllll facts Justin. When you said Custin Jopeland I LOL because I didn't know you had named that character. Hilarious!!!! 💯 Solid subject matter and always on point!
I must be an under sprayer. At work it’s almost always one spray only, and only rarely outside of work will I spray more than that. I change where I spray it to adjust the strength even further. I guess I mostly just wear colognes for myself, and for anyone very close to me to share in it.
Michella over at CurlyFragrance would like a word with you over number 3. 😁 I Do like this kind of content, even when I don't agree with all you're saying. Please keep it going! 👍 I do agree with number 2 and 3. But I see number 1 slightly different. I like my full bottle worthy fragrances a lot. That's why I buy them. Well, mostly actually, sometimes 'they get me' with a great deal on an ok one. But back to my point: if I like it and a bigger bottle is just a bit more money, say 50 for 50 ml or 60 for 100 ml or 130 vs 150, I want the bigger one. Not that I'll ever finish it myself except for perhaps 2 or 3 all-time faves, but I'm a social guy. If my friends tell me they like a certain smell, I love to be able to give them a sample or decant. Or if they come over before we go out, they can pick something to wear from my frag collection. 50 vs 90 or 130 vs 180, then I'll go smaller size, but being able to share my love for my bottles with others is a reason for me to go bigger size if the price difference isn't too much. A slightly related thing I don't get with people that collect a lot: buying 100ml clones that cost the same or more than an 8-10ml decant. Yes, there are exceptions, like high quality clones for discontinued frags that go for crazy money on eBay or clones that are better versions of overhyped, overpriced, reformulated stuff, but when the original is on par and worth it, I'd rather have an 8-10 ml decant than a 100 ml clone. That would still last me a while and I'd rather have a little of something that is a high quality lovely fragrance than a lot of a less refined more synthetic smell alike.
I definitely agree that we shouldn't buy every flanker and that we shouldn't spray too much on our fragrances (sorry Curlyfragrance). And yes, any fragrance can garner compliments depending on how we wear it and how we present ourselves.
Thanks for continuing to deliver thought provoking videos. I agree with you on all counts. I began buying the smaller size bottles a while ago. However, I am still struggling with over spraying.
Thanks for the "smackdown"..... Lol. I agree 💯 on everything you said for sure. The only time I ever buy the big bottle is if it's something that I JUST HAVE TO HAVE and the dept. store only has the big size the moment I want it. I'm guilty of over spraying some.... But it's not always directly into my skin. Sometimes I veil myself with only hitting my skin in 2-3 places. But as we all know, potency (like you said) determines how much. I totally agree too about personality and style come first.... Fragrance is just a supporting enhancement.
Some good advice/ideas in here, Justin. The Dude abides 👍I often see people with hundreds of bottles buy 200ml bottles as back ups on top of multiple bottles already of the same fragrance and Im just like.... really?! Dust collectors. And I often see people, even a famous youtuber, say stuff like "you should spray 5 times - 2 in front of the neck, 2 behind the years and once on your chest (or wrist)... without taking under consideration the type of fragrance, the setting/event, the concentration/strength, etc. It's just unreasonable. Keep up the good work and videos
I am reducing my collection now ,so I buy the biggest bottle possible but I now only buy the best newly released fragrance I have sampled that year. I wait until September/October and I buy a few large bottles or wait until black Friday sales
I sample a ton, that being said, I am still guilty of buying the larger bottles. It's usually because I sampled something that I really love and bought the biggest bottle available. You're right though. I will never go through it all in my lifetime.
I never buy full size bottle. Only 50ml for me! I don't like smelling the same all the time or my fragrances lasting forever honestly. Still haven't settled on a signature 😂
In Serbia we decant a lot so I buy the biggest size and decant at least half of it so I think it's not a reason my game is trash but actually good and that I spend way less money like that. Just bought 150ml of bvlgari man in black for 50$ and split it with a friend so I got 75ml for 25$ and no... it's not a fake it was just opened previously
I'm glad you are speaking about these issues. Unless I see a super bargain, I will not be purchasing one more fragrance until I finish off one of my current bottles. And that is going to take a long time!
Thanks for sharing your valuable thoughts, I like this kind of discrete discussion now I’m into 50 ml bottles because: 1- Definitely I agree with most that you mentioned except the last one, I guess it depends on the fragrance. 2- I consider 50 ml or less as a compact size which is more practical and I can travel and move with it easily.
I think personality is last. Think about most social settings you will attend as an adult. Weddings, concerts etc. people will see your attire and smell you before you have the opportunity to express your personality.
You're right, Todd. This is simply my hierarchy from the inside-out, but I understand that from the outside-in it will be different. That doesn't mean my attire isn't on point though. 😎
I stopped buying large bottles for the most part - mostly buy 1.7s or 30ml now... once in a blue I'll get a big bottle of something if im worried it might get reformulated or I just love it that much and I'm going to wear the shit out of it. flankers - I have to really love something to buy a flanker - i understand people collecting just to collect "for show" and I won't judge if that's their reasoning - it's their money lol on your last point - I agree completely. I usually do 3-5 sprays (outside like the blue beast or TF oud wood intense - 3 sprays tops)... each side of neck, back of neck, and wrists (dont do that rub wrists together shit - makes me cringe when I see people do it)... for the people doing it 10+ - it better be some citrus based weak stuff - because then I get it, it just evaporates off your skin and maybe your bottle too big to carry around and respray (see point #1 lol)... but unless you trying to choke people out - no reason to spray more than 7-8 times (absolute most)
I do agree with your statements Justin! I try to acquire 50 ml or 30 ml bottles!! I own 100 ml bottles which I bought in the past. However, I try to fragrances I'm looking for!! Keep going mate 🙌🏾👍🏽🙋🏽
I got very cautious after acquiring fragrance #10, heavily moved to sampling. Admittedly, have had a few blind buys, mostly successfu.l Sometimes very successful (Versace Dreamer, I'm thinking of you 🤤). But my god, sampling saved me from buying so many meh, redundant or just not for me fragrances. Sample, sample, sample
I really disagree with that 50 vs. 100 concept. I struggle to convince myself to buy a 50ml. Convincing is very hard when there is a 100ml available, but I struggle to even convince myself into buying 50ml scents that only come in 50ml because it just doesn't feel like good bang for my buck. Prime examples are from Xerjoff and Nishane: Suede et Safran, Uden, Nefs, Via Cavour I. The houses sell 100mls for most of their scents, but these ones are only sold in 50ml. I really have to "love it love it" to buy a 50ml in that €200 bracket, otherwise I prefer buying scents that are €300 for 100ml.
I totally hear you. I have been tempted by that too. But the reality is this-in a year, you’ll most likely still have plenty left in that 50ml bottle, if you continue to acquire new fragrances and wear different stuff each day. And you will have obviously made that money back ten fold. So what are you really losing?
@@stayfreshproductions There are some psychological factors that come into play imo. For example, I enjoy looking at a bottle that is more full than empty - if it's leaning towards empty, I might prefer to use it less. When a 50ml inevitably runs out, I might think "damn it, I knew that wasn't going to last long" - even if "long" in this case is years, in the moment I might still think it was bad value. Then there's also priority - if there is a 100ml available for 300 vs. 50s are 200 and I have a vision for the size that my collection will be then I'd rather accumulate the 100mls first since they'll be better staples value wise. Just my 2 cents.
Great advice Justin! I do have the larger size bottles of the scents I love and are "me". The last few months I downsized my collection to a "thirteen to the dozen" amount. (I just love to say I got a thirteen to the dozen collection) I had several dozen and found out most I didn't actualy like or enjoy that much or gave the love I should give them. After 25 years being a frag-head, I finaly took a look at which notes and scent-types are what I like and dislike. So what I didn't like, some I sold and some I just gave away. With only a small collection, larger bottles are, like you mentioned, not a problem.
Hey buddy I agree with most but the one thing I do disagree with is buying bigger bottles 😆 I use them I put a good dent in most and I have about 100 bottles
Bangin video. I am actually feeling quite smug as I have already acted on your first point. I have bought samples for the first time. I got six summer fragrances coming, so I can make a choice I will not regret when I go for the full bottle.
Yep, I got a sample of Christmas Wine by Pineward Perfumes and nobody warned me that it lasts for ever and is very strong. Nothing to do with Christmas Wine here in my opinion. It smells more like broth with a lot of vegetables and it frustrated me a bit. Who wants to smell like broth vith cooked vegetables, definitely not me. But yes, strong and long lasting it is, one spray is more than enough and I used at least 4 😂If anybody out there loves this fragrance I'm sorry, it's only my personal opinion.
I have a rule of thumb, if it’s less or at least within $5, I get the larger, otherwise always small. I only get the 10ml of TF or niche if I can help it because I wear them so rarely. I figured this out once over 100, lol. I’ll never get through my 200ml of 1million or Versace man Eau fraise.
Been watching your vids for about a month now, must say I love your polorising approch ! 😆 I like some hard truth every once in a while, also some tips on how to improve and this is the perfect channel for that. Im subscribing 🙏🏽 Also wanted to send my greetings as a fellow piano musician 👋🏼😄
I agree with the 50ml purchase if you have a growing collection. I don’t have a signature scent because I wear different fragrances daily or weekly. Moreover, I have a different rotation of fragrances in warmer months vs cooler months.
literally. people say Baraonda is more expensive than Kutay..it’s really not😭in theory yes but in actuality nah, and these are the same people who have hundreds of fragrances that won’t finish an 100ml bottle for years upon years
I always bought the smallest size but I stopped buying fragrance during covid and now I’m out of everything including money lol
@@aang547 I can't even finish a 50 mil. Lol
Same! I actually want some of my fragrances to run out so I can experience others 😅
Same I have fall and winter frags and spring and summer… my brother wears fresh fragrances all year long
I agree with over-spraying. I work in an office and I've had supervisor pull me aside and tell me someone was complaining about my fragrance. I know that I tend to go heavy. I've been trying to make a conscious effort to tone it down at work. I want to enjoy my fragrance, but I don't want people around me not enjoying it. I also have been trying to practice restraint in buying bigger bottles. Decants is the way for me. Good points as usual. Appreciate your thoughts
Can u remember the fragrance? Usually negative feeback with overspraying comes from ambroxan bombs or niche scents
@@sumgi1537 One time it was Insurrection Pure II, another time it was a Dua fragrance Divine Energy, yet another time it was Swiss Arabian Pure Instinct. That's similar to Bleu De Chanel EDP.
I have a co-worker that I could smell in the hallway If she had passed.
@@annan.3283 The maintenance guy at our office bathes in Versace Eros. I could smell in the hall before he even came by my desk.
Simple logic put in mathematical speak. A 10 ml decants has roughly 120 -140 sprays in it. Now take a conservative amount of sprays per wear at 4. That "tiny" decant will give you 30-35 wearings. That's roughly once every 10 days for a year, or if you are like me and have a decent collection, it will probably last way longer.
No prob with the 50 ml purchases of a few "signature" scents but everything else should be samples. It saves money and saves you from hoarding cause in essence, that's what it becomes.
Great vid, justin
I can't thumbs up your comment fast enough! I too am moving to decants unless it's just an unusual cool looking bottle
Thanks man. I don't buy no more than 30 ml splits anymore. The last one was red tobacco. Absolutely love it. But like I said above, using the same math, 30 ml equates to 360-420 sprays. Red tobacco is nuclear, so 2 sprays is plenty. That's an average of almost 200 wearings.
I'm in Florida, so I'm not wearing it for half the year because of the extreme heat. The other half if I wear it once a week equates to using about 60 spays a year.
So logic tells me that 30 ml bottle will last almost 7 years. Let that sink in. It's crazy the amount of money people waste when u actually look at it from this perspective
I overspray all the time. I am guilty as charged. It’s what I like to do and I wear fragrances for myself. Compliments don’t define my fragrance journey. People should do what they enjoy to do. It’s your life. Live it. Have a great day.
I just recently realized how dumb I was for that number 1. I was always going for "the better deal". But I have like 100 fragrances and I know I'll never get through a full bottle of the majority of them. I have 30 ml bottles that I've worn plenty of times and still have over half the bottle left.
I buy small bottles now because it's takes up less space and it's easier to see!
@@Chris-de2qc Ya, if there's an option to buy smaller now I definitely do. Unless it's something I know I'm gonna use a lot. Like recently I picked up Bleu De Chanel EDP and went with the 100ml. But pretty much anything else, I'm fine with 30 or 50 now.
@@TonyThompson1981
Agree
Same
I love it Justin! Keeping it real... seriously. I feel like I have matured the more I purchase & wear fragrances. For awhile it was all about compliments and getting noticed. Now, i'm trying to solely buy on whether or not I like it, regardless of compliments. I want to wear it for me. Again, keep it up & thank you!
Thank you very much!
As someone with 150+ bottles, I wish I learned much earlier that 100ml is not worth.
I view fragrance like a nice hat/coat/tie/pair of shoes. For me, it's to accentuate or highlight my personality. It's also another reason I prefer my EDPs to EDTs. I'd much rather someone notice what I'm wearing after I walk past them, not before they see me. That way, it can open the doors to a nice "what was that scent I smelled when you walked past" conversation.
Just my 2 cents. As always, loving the content, Justin. Peace & stay safe.
Thank you Ward. I feel you!
@@stayfreshproductions My pleasure Justin, and I appreciate every piece of content that you upload.
Always thinking outside the box. That’s why I watch your channel. Keeping it real, blunt and honest. Smaller bottles are always considered when I make new purchases. When I love a line however, I try and acquire the flankers I enjoy. Part of collecting I guess more over just smelling great. Certain juices do require a bit of over spray tho. Some don’t perform or project how I like. Just depends on the occasion, the fragrance and my goal for that specific event. Compliments are my least worry. I’ve gotten so many over the years they’ve become less important. I enjoy my scents and enjoy wearing them and smelling them for myself. Love these topics you bring. Thanks Justin
Thank you Aaron!
The 100 ml point makes a lot of sense. I try to keep my collection lean and mean. About a dozen (give or take) high quality scents. I ran into the problem where I want to upgrade my Aventus-like MB Explorer to Cedrat Boise. However I already committed to the 100ml Explorer, and it doesn't make sense to buy another perfume that fills the same role.
However there are some that I don't regret having large bottles and back ups of. Those are 10/10 and speak to me on a level beyond the scent itself.
Yup i know what u mean. I had explorer first and then ended up with Cdnim, office for men, elysium clone, armani colonia even tho theyre so similar. I wanted to try cedrat boise but im gnna get a sample decant of it.
You are on point as usual. I believe in 2 to 4 sprays for Autumn and Winter fragrances and four to six sprays for Spring and Summer.
Appreciate those pearls of wisdom. Love you're content ❤️
Thank you Nkosikhona!
I definitely agree with the first reason👌🏽 I own 80 fragrances in my collection, and not only have I taken a break from purchasing anymore fragrances but if I do add anything to my collection I do 50ml and less. Because that’s all I’ll need, especially because I rotate my fragrances properly. I also think this applies for people who buy back up bottles of something. Now I know people are entitled to spend their money however they like but personally I think it’s quite idiotic to stock up on Back up bottles of something that you’re not even going to run out of the original bottle. I’ve read some ridiculous comments on fragrantica and on other RUclips videos of people having three or four back up bottles of something. Ridiculous and redundant 🤦🏻♂️ Yeah I just think it’s pointless and dumb to stock up on back bottles. You’re throwing your money away.
Your so on point, I have an extensive collection of fragrance. I buy new flanker every week, I have back up bottles of many of my fragrance. I will go to my grave with many in my collection. Sounds crazy but it's what makes me happy 😊
Justin you crack me up-Custin Jopeland. Your content is on point as usual. I only have a handful of large bottles & I shake my head whenever I look at/use them. Maybe the grands will get them😀
Thank you Carol! 😆
Very true, I agree with you on all points. Smaller bottles make more sense for a growing collection, especially for the more expensive perfumes. I applied that concept when I got the Beau De Jour. However, when I go for an everyday scent I do prefer the 100ml. Recently I got a 100ml of Y edt from YSL, after wearing it a few times I wish I grabbed a 50 ml of the EDP. Buying flankers is a big no-no for me. The hardest was choosing between Guerlain's L 'homme ideal original, intense and extreme. After 10 minutes I went for the l' intense (50 ml) and am very happy with that choice. I used to over spray, especially with lighter fragrances (you do need 15 sprays from Bulgari MAN), but I curb myself now and limit it to 4-8 depending on perfume intensity. With Ambre Eternel it is usually 3.
“Have some left over for your kids or grandkids”
My mind: HELLL NOO! You can bury me with my bottles 😂
haha! Don't let Custin lead you astray!
I have to agree on all points seeing that I have over 100 bottles. Sample as much as you can, o ly buy big bottles of the fragrances you absolutely love... The ones you think you would want to buy a backup bottle off. Or fragrances that suit your weather.
Spot on about bottle size! I love 15ml sizes but know they are pretty unique! So my go to is usually 30 or at the most 50ml bottle sizes! Always find that when I ask for the smallest bottle size they have in a particular fragrance, the assistant always gives me THAT look! Oh don’t know if he can afford it? Is he trying to save money? Always feel a bit uncomfortable but genuinely have so many bottles and samples that I would never get through in 10 lifetimes 😁 and just don’t see the point in trying to explain it all and complicate matters worse! 🤷 Anyway, power to the 30ml! 😊😊 Great vid again! 👍👍
You're right often i search the 30 ml but they just don't do it so annoying..i buy samples instead and i'm ok
Agree 7 sprays is a good number of sprays for average/mild fragrances: 2 behind neck + 2 left arm + 2 right arm + 1 on chest area.
Mild all-rounder and Summer fragrances can certainly be sprayed more than 7 times and not overwhelm anyone, or the wearer's own nose though.
Also agreeing: one spray is almost always too little, maybe except for some truly beast mode ones, both projecting and lasting, while going to a closed space. Also if wearing two sprays the nose did feel overwhelmed, then naturally, try just one. Interlude might be a candidate for this, at least for some.
Spray heavy!!!! Spray heavy!!! Spray heavy!!! ... isn't that what Paul Reviere said after the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor 🤦♂️
I still struggle to run through decants. 10ml decants will last FOREVER with a growing collection. The bottles look nice for sure, but if you’re sampling, I’ve found buying a 10ml decant is sufficient to last me a long time. If I REALLY love it, I’ll buy a full bottle only after the decant is gone. It was life changing one I realized that I don’t need a full bottle of everything
I use decants determine my purchases now. If I finish a decent quick 100ml. If I take longer than a year but like it 50ml after the decant is finished.
I agree with all points, but I am ESPECIALLY in agreement with not needing to buy the bigger size bottles if you have a sizeable and/or growing collection of fragrances. I used to do that when I first entered this like five years ago with cheaper bottles and I never used much of those fragrances at all. Plus, let's face it, when you start going into that high-level designer / niche territory, 100 ml bottles of the high-end stuff gets ridiculous in price, so sometimes you have to step it down to a 50 ml to save some coin.
The ONLY reasons why you would even consider buying a full-size 100-125 ml bottle are:
1) it is the ONLY size (or option) available for the fragrance
2) you have sampled / tested the fragrance and absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE the scent AND how it performs on you
3) you intend on wearing the fragrance pretty much daily / weekly because of its versatility or overall usage
4) you found a "Killer Miller Thriller" of a deal on the fragrance when it is normally super super SUPER expensive (from places like Kingdom Fragrances) -- AND you (once again) have "mostly" tested the fragrance out beforehand
I agree on all 3. As usual you raise fantastic points about our community Justin. Right now in my fragrance journey I’m fighting the urge to buy any size bottle and instead go with samples/decants. I have around 50 fragrances and until I shave that down considerably I’m just adding more fragrances to sit on my shelf and get used maybe once a month.
Also I wore ADG absolu to work once and did one or two too many sprays and had a couple co-workers complain to me hah. One even said it doesn’t smell bad just a little too strong 😅 you live and you learn. Better to be subtle with your scent as opposed to too much especially at work!
Thank you Erik! I totally understand!
Very true about the designer flanker, I stopped buying flankers since it is not so different from the original.
Morning Justin great content 👌. Thank you I'm the victim of scratching my head regarding bottle sizes, I have seen with some brands I could save a whooping 50% or more with 50 or 30 ml bottles . This makes sense from South Africa 🇿🇦 Joburg South
I like to think that my personality and wardrobe are what is going to be noticed first. Sometimes I think about if I should try to make an impact with fragrance depending on the situation. I am a classic over sprayer not for social reasons I enjoy it and even do it home for myself. Due to being an over sprayer I typically will opt for a larger bottle if I like it and it is available especially if the price point is decent.
I truly love your channel brother, I learn so much from your videos. You make so much sense and believe it or not it's stuff that I already felt in my heart but never said anything about it thinking that I could be wrong. Thank you for making these videos, I appreciate you sharing your opinion which to me Is called knowledge. God bless you and hope you continue to share.
Thank you so much, Javi!
O man i love this type of video 😂😂👍🏻..you are pretty right on everything aside the fact i don't think a scent should be associated necessarily to a "look" not everyone at least..then the size of the bottles..completely right 👍🏻👍🏻
I agree when you say, buy fragrance you love and not like. I have so many 100ml fragrance that I just don’t enjoy as much, but I bought into the hype, watching fragrance influencers, big mistake I made. As always, you speak for so many of us. Great video 👍🏾
Thank you. I totally understand what you mean.
I agree on the first point. If you have Anything over 10 bottles, the big bottles barely get a dent even after a year 😅
Definitely more of an undersprayer than an oversprayer. It is possible to overshoot on some fragrances you're not familiar with. But yeah, always good to get some info before using the fragrance just to get a general idea.
Couldn’t agree more, over spraying is not the way.
Love the transparency ! The game needs this! You are appreciated big bro!!!
Thank you Phillip!
I often only wear one spray or one dab and draw. I spray in my décolletage and that is enough. I still get compliments. In the spring or summer, with lighter scents I will apply more. I have a few huge bottles. I have a 45 oz quadralobe bottle of Misouko extrait and another huge bottle of Shalimar cologne. Both are vintage and beautiful pieces as well as spectacular scents. They are almost art pieces. I totally agree with your stand on the importance of personality and apparel being more important than fragrance. I would also add the importance of the occasion is more significant than the fragrance you wear.
I can totally appreciate that. You seem to be very thoughtful in this hobby, Catherine.
💯 agree Justin. Again, love the direction your new videos are going in. Influencer with a shred of respect and common sense towards viewers.
save your money and enjoy what you already have.....🤔
you're right.......
buying new perfumes made me hate my old ones
and the old ones are not bad..... in fact some of them is more accepted by the people around me then the new ones i took
thanks man 🙂👌🏼
I needed to hear this today because it is hard not to buy the largest bottle. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Totally agree with you Justin, as I'm approaching the 100 fragrances, I try not to buy redundant ones, only if the smell of the flanker is really amazing I go for it and what you say about the size it's correct I have 10 ml samples from 3 years ago that I haven't finished. I take a different approach on what to wear, I don't wear the fragrance appropriate for the occasion, I wear the fragrance that makes me feel good , I don't care if it's not the right season or place for the fragrance, I wear it, just watch the sprays for that particular occasion trying not to overwhelm others and it works like magic... Thanks for the video Justin!!!
Thank you Carlos! I'm glad you wear what makes you feel good!
Totally agree with some of your view especially with the big bottles intend to get the smallest, but on some occasions, you can only get the big bottles
I agree with that.
The Truth Will set us Free Justin! Tell it brother! I must say I purchase a fragrance because I just love the scent , never to be in a race to have the latest first! Buying 50 ml or lest is definitely so much wise! Slowing down is wise too! Truth is amazing 🤩 👍🏾🔥
The first point makes total sense, yet I still buy all them 100ml bottles...
3 to 7 sprays according to how the perfume reacts with my body. 3 is my minimum. Thankd Justin.
I want to Thank you for Sparking a Conversation on some very Valid points! 💯 💯 💪🏽 💪🏽 🙏🏽 🙏🏽
Thank you Nick!
I even buy 2 travel sizes because I can't ware everything I own .They're frags I desire but im pushing for gifts
Normally I’ll spray a perfume on at bedtime to see how long it last, how long it’s hanging in there the next morning to determine how many sprays I should give it 👍🏾 Thanks so much for sharing with us
I love that!
Thank you Debbie.
50 or 30 ml for sure. I have 100 ml from 2014 when I had two fragrances that aren't finished yet. And a 30 ml I got in fall 2020 that's still about 40% full.
I told somebody once I think backup bottles are dumb and got flamed lol. But yeah no need for all that.
I spray a little more because I like to have the scent on my hands too. So I do five sprays if it's not a strong fragrance around the collar (one behind each ear, back of the neck, and collarbones) and one on the front and back of each wrist. The ones on the wrist don't last that long because I wash my hands but during the first hour or so I really enjoy having them there.
I do agree with all. I wished I didn't have to buy so many. I have to stop now until I get rid of some that I least wear by giving them away. Great sensible topics.
Thank you Shah!
Truth! I have seasonal bins of 60+ scents, and even with different scents with each morning and evening, I wear each scent at absolute most 6-7 times per season, obviously I take a few out of rotation each season for not being up to snuff and try something new, but this means even 50ml bottles of my absolute favorites should last years if not decades.
Agree about new designers - the days of YSL or Dior blowing everybody's doors off with M7 or original Dior Homme are long gone. I go to fragrance counters to try new stuff with very low expectations these days.
Great advice bruv... in the fragrance game you get swept up in the frenzy and before you know it you got 50+ bottles and it becomes an addiction. Keep educating the massive.
Thank you bro!
I def learned a few things. 1: I buy the smaller bottle always bc I have a huge collection. BUT If I absolutely love it..and know I will want it in my collection forever i may buy a big bottle immediately bc I'm afraid of reformulations and discontinue...I learned that the hard way. 2nd I will always overspray but I do it for me..at work and other gatherings I will go in with less sprays. 3..I always buy extraits if I can bc they are worth it and longevity is the the most important thing for me. I'm a perfume lover. I dont care how good something smells. .if it dont perform I wont buy again..
If You buy Chanel or Dior, You should buy the bigger size bottle 100/125/150 ml. Another designers You can buy 50 ml. But the Dior/Chanel houses are so expensive that everyone should get best size value. And It is not hard to sell those.
Awesome man. Love the direction! The the perspective of being content with what you have!
Thank you!
I agree, many of my bottles are 30-50ml. I agree with all your points.
JC I have confessed to my wife that I was a fragrance addict! I watch reviews and I began buying new fragrances that did smell like what I had..Needless to say when I combined the ones I got as gifts over 6 or 7 years I am still over 50 bottles..My rules are similar..
1. Don't buy flankers unless they are drastically different.
2. Only buy fragrances that fit me..a lot of the niche stuff smell similar to designer genre's so save money get inspired fragrances or if I Really like it...
3. It is what it is..you are telling the truth about fragrance reviewers and flankers..some people can afford all the scents me not so much ..so I am going to buy what I like and stay in my lane..
Thank you for sharing! Good rules.
Is it safe to say the flip clips are Custin Jopeland? Always appreciating your input on fragrances, brotha!
Haha! Thank you bro
you're right you need to control your sprays , but i do one spray with some of those cheapies only on my shoes no where close to my nose just in case
Great video Justin! I’ve been watching you…and Grace for a while now and you are very well spoken and calming. Love your videos! By the way, are those Ray Ban frames your wearing? If so, what type are they? Keep up the great work!
Thank you so much! The glasses are the Ray-Ban RX0880.
Thanks Justin, I appreciate it!
I honestly line to get fragrances at the 100ml level because my first one was 100 ml. Plus, I don't like having a lot so I get a lot of wear out of them. They usually will last a little over a year. Plus, I only stay with these, so I'll be repurchasing them whenever one bottle runs out. At worst, if I bought a bottle that I think is underdelivering (Cedrat Boise) then when I finish that bottle I'll just probably replace that with another scent.
I agree, very common sense approach. My daily drivers for work, those I would purchase 100ml bottles. But special occasion fragrances, 20-50ml works. Hell, even those 8ml decanters are great. However, if I REALLY love fragrance, a 100ml bottle will be purchased. Something I would like to add though, sometimes people wear too many conflicting scents. Body wash has a scent, deordorant has a scent, lotion has a scent, shampoo, etc. Investing in scentless products is a good move, in my opinion. Also, nothing is better than a clean platform for fragrance to launch off of. Fresh shower and clean clothes are a must.
Thanks for your transparency. Love your content
I appreciate that!
Alllll facts Justin. When you said Custin Jopeland I LOL because I didn't know you had named that character. Hilarious!!!! 💯 Solid subject matter and always on point!
Haha! Thanks C Jay!
We're waiting for you to drop your own scent Juss! Also excellent breakdown on do's and dont's! 🔥
Hi Ricky, thank you! I did release my own scent last year! Unfortunately it’s not available anymore.
@@stayfreshproductions oh my . I'm not a valid squad member 🤦♂️ my deepest apologies and what's that called so i can scour for it ?
Agree on all counts! Overspraying is a real issue especially in an office or social environment. 🙂
That's right Frederic!
I must be an under sprayer. At work it’s almost always one spray only, and only rarely outside of work will I spray more than that. I change where I spray it to adjust the strength even further. I guess I mostly just wear colognes for myself, and for anyone very close to me to share in it.
I used to do the same! You can always sprays 1-3 more sprays than you think.
Michella over at CurlyFragrance would like a word with you over number 3. 😁
I Do like this kind of content, even when I don't agree with all you're saying. Please keep it going! 👍
I do agree with number 2 and 3. But I see number 1 slightly different. I like my full bottle worthy fragrances a lot. That's why I buy them. Well, mostly actually, sometimes 'they get me' with a great deal on an ok one. But back to my point: if I like it and a bigger bottle is just a bit more money, say 50 for 50 ml or 60 for 100 ml or 130 vs 150, I want the bigger one. Not that I'll ever finish it myself except for perhaps 2 or 3 all-time faves, but I'm a social guy. If my friends tell me they like a certain smell, I love to be able to give them a sample or decant. Or if they come over before we go out, they can pick something to wear from my frag collection. 50 vs 90 or 130 vs 180, then I'll go smaller size, but being able to share my love for my bottles with others is a reason for me to go bigger size if the price difference isn't too much.
A slightly related thing I don't get with people that collect a lot: buying 100ml clones that cost the same or more than an 8-10ml decant. Yes, there are exceptions, like high quality clones for discontinued frags that go for crazy money on eBay or clones that are better versions of overhyped, overpriced, reformulated stuff, but when the original is on par and worth it, I'd rather have an 8-10 ml decant than a 100 ml clone. That would still last me a while and I'd rather have a little of something that is a high quality lovely fragrance than a lot of a less refined more synthetic smell alike.
I'm glad you've found a method that works for you!
I definitely agree that we shouldn't buy every flanker and that we shouldn't spray too much on our fragrances (sorry Curlyfragrance). And yes, any fragrance can garner compliments depending on how we wear it and how we present ourselves.
I love to try samples but I’ve come to realization I don’t like the parfume most women do. Just keeping my 5 I’m in love with in rotation
50ml/30ml sizes are also easier to travel with, take up less space, etc.
Thanks for continuing to deliver thought provoking videos. I agree with you on all counts. I began buying the smaller size bottles a while ago. However, I am still struggling with over spraying.
Thank you Jerome. What do you mean you're struggling with it?
Thanks for the "smackdown"..... Lol.
I agree 💯 on everything you said for sure.
The only time I ever buy the big bottle is if it's something that I JUST HAVE TO HAVE and the dept. store only has the big size the moment I want it.
I'm guilty of over spraying some.... But it's not always directly into my skin. Sometimes I veil myself with only hitting my skin in 2-3 places.
But as we all know, potency (like you said) determines how much.
I totally agree too about personality and style come first.... Fragrance is just a supporting enhancement.
Thank you! Great thoughts!
Some good advice/ideas in here, Justin. The Dude abides 👍I often see people with hundreds of bottles buy 200ml bottles as back ups on top of multiple bottles already of the same fragrance and Im just like.... really?! Dust collectors. And I often see people, even a famous youtuber, say stuff like "you should spray 5 times - 2 in front of the neck, 2 behind the years and once on your chest (or wrist)... without taking under consideration the type of fragrance, the setting/event, the concentration/strength, etc. It's just unreasonable.
Keep up the good work and videos
Thank you so much my friend.
I am reducing my collection now ,so I buy the biggest bottle possible but I now only buy the best newly released fragrance I have sampled that year.
I wait until September/October and I buy a few large bottles or wait until black Friday sales
I sample a ton, that being said, I am still guilty of buying the larger bottles. It's usually because I sampled something that I really love and bought the biggest bottle available. You're right though. I will never go through it all in my lifetime.
Completely agree. Gotta get another Custin episode soon too lol.
Working on it!
I never buy full size bottle. Only 50ml for me! I don't like smelling the same all the time or my fragrances lasting forever honestly. Still haven't settled on a signature 😂
In Serbia we decant a lot so I buy the biggest size and decant at least half of it so I think it's not a reason my game is trash but actually good and that I spend way less money like that. Just bought 150ml of bvlgari man in black for 50$ and split it with a friend so I got 75ml for 25$ and no... it's not a fake it was just opened previously
I'm glad you are speaking about these issues. Unless I see a super bargain, I will not be purchasing one more fragrance until I finish off one of my current bottles. And that is going to take a long time!
Thanks for sharing your valuable thoughts, I like this kind of discrete discussion
now I’m into 50 ml bottles because:
1- Definitely I agree with most that you mentioned except the last one, I guess it depends on the fragrance.
2- I consider 50 ml or less as a compact size which is more practical and I can travel and move with it easily.
That 2nd point is underappreciated, especially if its expensive fragrance I feel much more safer taking smaller amounts with me.
More content like this please. Conversations > Top 10 lists
More to come!
Wow....a 20 fragrance collection is considered. "Growing." I'm students. Keeping it at 8 and that's huge for me. LOL
As I said, the number is arbitrary!
Do what works for you!
More great content man. Love this type of video. Such a nice and honest change from the usual YT fragrance stuff.
Thank you Tim!
Quality video, as always! Equal parts funny & informative. Nevertheless, I'm still gonna be buying those big bottles because BANG FOR THA BUCk lol
Haha! Thank you Michael!
I wear my fragrances in the nude.... But I'm very careful not to over spray, as I do not wish to offend anyone
What about my great grand kids? Get me that 500ml Flacon of the Old Creed Aventus batch!
Lol!
I think personality is last. Think about most social settings you will attend as an adult. Weddings, concerts etc. people will see your attire and smell you before you have the opportunity to express your personality.
You're right, Todd. This is simply my hierarchy from the inside-out, but I understand that from the outside-in it will be different. That doesn't mean my attire isn't on point though. 😎
I stopped buying large bottles for the most part - mostly buy 1.7s or 30ml now... once in a blue I'll get a big bottle of something if im worried it might get reformulated or I just love it that much and I'm going to wear the shit out of it.
flankers - I have to really love something to buy a flanker - i understand people collecting just to collect "for show" and I won't judge if that's their reasoning - it's their money lol
on your last point - I agree completely. I usually do 3-5 sprays (outside like the blue beast or TF oud wood intense - 3 sprays tops)... each side of neck, back of neck, and wrists (dont do that rub wrists together shit - makes me cringe when I see people do it)... for the people doing it 10+ - it better be some citrus based weak stuff - because then I get it, it just evaporates off your skin and maybe your bottle too big to carry around and respray (see point #1 lol)... but unless you trying to choke people out - no reason to spray more than 7-8 times (absolute most)
Certainly going to stop buying the bigger/biggest bottle. I like to wear a different almost everyday
Love your shirt! Nice color and the sheen looks good.
Thank you!
Yup, buy smallest bottle and don’t buy Designer fragrances
I do agree with your statements Justin! I try to acquire 50 ml or 30 ml bottles!! I own 100 ml bottles which I bought in the past. However, I try to fragrances I'm looking for!!
Keep going mate 🙌🏾👍🏽🙋🏽
Thank you Adem!
I got very cautious after acquiring fragrance #10, heavily moved to sampling. Admittedly, have had a few blind buys, mostly successfu.l Sometimes very successful (Versace Dreamer, I'm thinking of you 🤤).
But my god, sampling saved me from buying so many meh, redundant or just not for me fragrances.
Sample, sample, sample
I really disagree with that 50 vs. 100 concept. I struggle to convince myself to buy a 50ml. Convincing is very hard when there is a 100ml available, but I struggle to even convince myself into buying 50ml scents that only come in 50ml because it just doesn't feel like good bang for my buck. Prime examples are from Xerjoff and Nishane: Suede et Safran, Uden, Nefs, Via Cavour I. The houses sell 100mls for most of their scents, but these ones are only sold in 50ml. I really have to "love it love it" to buy a 50ml in that €200 bracket, otherwise I prefer buying scents that are €300 for 100ml.
I totally hear you. I have been tempted by that too. But the reality is this-in a year, you’ll most likely still have plenty left in that 50ml bottle, if you continue to acquire new fragrances and wear different stuff each day. And you will have obviously made that money back ten fold. So what are you really losing?
@@stayfreshproductions There are some psychological factors that come into play imo. For example, I enjoy looking at a bottle that is more full than empty - if it's leaning towards empty, I might prefer to use it less. When a 50ml inevitably runs out, I might think "damn it, I knew that wasn't going to last long" - even if "long" in this case is years, in the moment I might still think it was bad value.
Then there's also priority - if there is a 100ml available for 300 vs. 50s are 200 and I have a vision for the size that my collection will be then I'd rather accumulate the 100mls first since they'll be better staples value wise.
Just my 2 cents.
Great advice Justin!
I do have the larger size bottles of the scents I love and are "me". The last few months I downsized my collection to a "thirteen to the dozen" amount. (I just love to say I got a thirteen to the dozen collection) I had several dozen and found out most I didn't actualy like or enjoy that much or gave the love I should give them. After 25 years being a frag-head, I finaly took a look at which notes and scent-types are what I like and dislike. So what I didn't like, some I sold and some I just gave away. With only a small collection, larger bottles are, like you mentioned, not a problem.
Thank you Berend! I understand!
Hey buddy I agree with most but the one thing I do disagree with is buying bigger bottles 😆 I use them I put a good dent in most and I have about 100 bottles
Bangin video. I am actually feeling quite smug as I have already acted on your first point. I have bought samples for the first time. I got six summer fragrances coming, so I can make a choice I will not regret when I go for the full bottle.
Yep, I got a sample of Christmas Wine by Pineward Perfumes and nobody warned me that it lasts for ever and is very strong. Nothing to do with Christmas Wine here in my opinion. It smells more like broth with a lot of vegetables and it frustrated me a bit. Who wants to smell like broth vith cooked vegetables, definitely not me. But yes, strong and long lasting it is, one spray is more than enough and I used at least 4 😂If anybody out there loves this fragrance I'm sorry, it's only my personal opinion.
I love the philosophy and I stand on that as well. Your personality, appearance, and then how you smell.
Thank you Donald!
I have a rule of thumb, if it’s less or at least within $5, I get the larger, otherwise always small. I only get the 10ml of TF or niche if I can help it because I wear them so rarely. I figured this out once over 100, lol. I’ll never get through my 200ml of 1million or Versace man Eau fraise.
Been watching your vids for about a month now, must say I love your polorising approch ! 😆 I like some hard truth every once in a while, also some tips on how to improve and this is the perfect channel for that. Im subscribing 🙏🏽
Also wanted to send my greetings as a fellow piano musician 👋🏼😄
Thank you Fexin! 🎹