Weekly Rotation, 7/4/2024 Empty Bottles and Full Hearts
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
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What I do when I am coming down to the last few drops of a fragrance that has been reformulated and I can no longer easily obtain is to take it out of my regular wear rotation and place it in my "special occasion" rotation. When I do wear them, I wear them fully. Yet, I don't wear them as often. I just find something more easily obtainable and slip that into that spot. When I'm out, I'm out. I do not worry too much. The world of fragrance is wide and I, like many, enjoy finding new, wonderful scents. And this is coming from a man who does not have a vast "RUclips-channel" vast fragrance collection. I feel like I own a lot, yet I only currently have 19 fragrances in my collection. Maybe I have had 30 fragrances since I started wearing them 17 years ago. There is a lot out there that I have not yet been introduced to. My SOTD is Houbigant Fougere Royale. I was not a big fan of this when I first tried it, but it is growing on me, especially as we get into mid spring /summertime here in the States.
My No.19 is probably the one I would replace and of course, the ones I have now were not my first bottles. Funnily enough, I was never into backup bottles, but I do have three ~ Femme by Rochas, Une Fleur de Cassie by Malle and Cristalle eau Vert by Chanel which I upsized to the 100ml😅 Emptying any of my other bottles doesn’t concern me at this stage, in fact, I am simply happy to wear through what I have, while continuing to sample to enjoy exploring the newness out there💛
Congrats on the empty! Something that doesn't happen often. Before I found this community, I would empty a bottle every year or two. BUT, now that I have accumulated a collection about the size of yours (70+) I'm not even close to emptying a bottle. I put dents in the bottles I have at a slow clip. The closest I have to empty is my half full Jicky 2021 75ml.
Oh and I have 10ml left in my 2012 Eau Sauvage Perfume that I need to finish because I have the 2017. I stopped using it because I got the 2017, but I need to make more of an effort to use it up and never look back. lol
I actually feel a sense of achievement in finishing a bottle. If I absolutely loved it, I will repurchase if available. I'm not inclined to search for discontinued perfumes nor am I afraid of reformulations.
I am very much like you
Great video and I enjoyed it and I'm going to try these fragrances and have a blessed day
Maybe I should come to Melbourne. Summer still going long and strong up here, wish it would just p…go away!!
😅 Cherie! It's Queensland!
I finished Narciso Rodriguez for him EDT & it wasn't a good feeling. Really love that scent
Is it discontinued?
Great vid as always! I have a bottle of Timbuktu but am nowhere close to finishing. Still one I’m getting to know. And sadly I’ve fallen victim to the backup bottle habit even though I know I won’t finish what I already have 🤦🏻♂️. Need to do a culling at some point of my collection.
Weekly rotation:
Monday - Roja Elysium
Tuesday - n/a
Wednesday - Escentric Molecule 01
Thursday - ELDO you or someone like you, Guerlain L’homme ideal cologne
Friday - Kerosene Summer of 84, Dior Eau Sauvage
Saturday - Tom Ford Neroli Portifino
Sunday - LV L’immensite
Yeah, definitely FOMO is real with this particular hobby of ours. I used to be the same, these days i just remind myself how much undiscovered stuff is out there.
@@TheScentinel yeah I’m trying to get away from the backup bottle habit lol. Currently resisting the urge for tonka imperiale since that’s rumored to be discontinued 😞
Thanks Pep for another great video and some great choices as always. I have to say I’m quite torn when a bottle I know I can’t replace is running out I do get a bit stingy with using it however I have to remind myself it’s there to be enjoyed so I use it anyway. Hope you have a lovely week ☺️
Yeah, it is difficult 😬
Another opoponax you might want to check out is Acqua di Parma's Note di Colonia IV. It has a passing resemblance to Santa Maria Novella's Opoponax, both in terms of notes and general vibe. But I find it less medicinal, with a more prominent rose note, and a fair bit brighter and amenable to wearing in warmer weather, where I find SMN too thick. I'm a huge fan of SMN, but I actually prefer AdP's iteration on the theme.
Yes, that A d P one has veen mentioned to me. I'll see if they stock it at my local retailer.
@@TheScentinel I may have been the one who mentioned the AdP. I don't remember. My mind isn't what it used to be. Apologies if I've been repetitive. 😂
Timbuktu is a difficult one to say goodbye for me. Same bottle for 15 years and had to be in the mood for it. Now I love it and I’m not keen on the new one. 10 ml left.
I understand, enjoy that 10ml.
Of course the "Saying Goodbye" had me triggered... NO!.... but no, it's the bittersweet goodbye to a beloved bottle... I'm with you, I'm not sure what keeping a few sprays, unused, would be for -- like waiting for some theoretical perfect occasion that calls for that scent? Like an "emergency" would require it? So yeah, I think I just wear it when I want, and if it's gone either replace or move on, as you said, depending on availibility, finances, price, looking for a new love,... On another note, I'd be curious to know if you have tried Fzotic Vetiverissimo (terrible name). That's a real soliflore Vetiver, might not be something you'd like. I'd love to know your reaction if you ever do try it (or if you already have).
I might have tried it years ago, but honestly can't recall my reaction. I am general not a fan of heavy, thick vetivers.
@@TheScentinel I wouldn't desribe the Fzotic as heavy or thick -- in fact I think maybe "transparent" is more applicable -- but it is all vetiver! (or a mix of synthetic vetivers?) I am not 100% sure how I feel about it, myself!
Nice Tfs
Do you let go of the empty bottle? If I love the scent I I find it hard to throw the bottle away.
Normally, i would not keep the bottle unless there was a particular sentimental attachment to it. I have already promised this Timbuktubbottle to someone who collects them.
@@TheScentinel Yes I must take a leaf from your book. I certainly don't need another collection of empty bottles.Ill only keep the ones with a real attachment :)
Your approach on saying goodbye to beloved perfumes seems very healthy to me. But I guess I myself would rather try to get a backup bottle 😂
I just know I wont outlive them.
@@TheScentinel This is exactly what makes your line of thinking so healthy.