Completely agree! I have allowed too many people I don't even know influence me in a negative way. It's kind of silly when you think about it. I'm not knocking the reviwers, but it is up to me to have self control.
Perfume addiction is real. It's such a struggle. There are times I could not sleep because my mind keeps on telling me to buy that perfume. So I got up, go to shop online and then change my mind not to buy it but at times I give in. That's so impractical.
This is truth. My bargain bin collection went from 3 scents to 30 in about 3 months. I'm hitting the wall with this hobby though, there is only so much you can wear
Dude I’m kinda addicted to fragrance my salary from work is low and I keep spending my money on fragrance and right now I’m trying to persaud myself to stop buying fragrance, thanks for this video man!!!
Just get decants and go by the season. You can buy 4-5x different 10ml for like $60-75 and you are set for each season. Simple as that. I have 10ml decants of Tom Ford oud wood, ombre leather, Gucci Guilty Absolute, 1 million lucky, and By the Fireplace as my winter rotation.
Great advice! So cool to see you talking about this. One thing is that in the UK, it’s better for your credit score to wait until the end of the month to pay of your credit card because the system then sees it and gives you points. But I agree that if someone can’t control their spending they should pay it right off.
From a guy who already sells fragrances online, this is awesome. You earned my respect brother. You are way better than Jeremy. Keep up the good work 😊
Hi Dallas, thanks for the advice dude. I just sold over $1000 worth of fragrances that I wasn’t even using. Was able to free up a lot of cash for Christmas presents and savings as well. Appreciate you taking the time to make this video, when you didn’t even have to. Thanks again!
Never compare yourself to people who are richer than you but look at people who have way less than you and who are happy with what they have. Never spend the money you do not have. Sample, Sample and sample before buying. Never buy full retail. Never accumulate fragrances that you do not really like but downsize your collection and go for quality over quantity. Learn about the notes you like the most. Wear your fragrances on a regular basis and do not stock them like trophies. Go to the gym at least 3 times a week and learn how to love yourself. A collection of 10 good fragrances is enough to please any man or any woman on earth. Stop watching Frag reviews if you can't resist...
This video is right on time for me. I've started falling for that dopamine rush/instant gratification. Working on my mindset. My new goal is to work on using up what I have already. Empty out the bottles. I honestly believe a humble collection of 10-12 fragrances is all I need. We live and we grow. I agree with everything you said here. Lots of wisdom. Especially with the social media topic 😒. I found myself comparing and trying to keep up with others. It turned my innocent love into an obsession. But knowledge is power, and wisdon is the application of said knowledge. I'm thankful to have both now.
I had this problem about 10 years ago when I first got into fragrances. I went crazy and bought about 40 fragrances in a year, many of which I blind bought based on reviews on YT and Basenotes. It was a big mistake because many of the popular fragrances back then on YT(rochas man, PR one million, Armani code EDT, JPG le male, etc..) to my nose in 2021 are outdated. The recommendations I got from Basenotes were horrific. I could tell most of the guys on that forum were in their 50s and 60s because no one in their 20s would wear fragrances they recommended. This is my second run at getting into the fragrance game and now I only focus on fresh/semi fresh scents(I live in LA and it doesn’t get cold here), that are versatile in all seasons, great compliment factors and can be worn day and night. I have a limit of 15 fragrances and if I want something new I will need to sell a fragrance. Another tip: Your fragrances are much easier to sell with the boxes. Keep them around.
I think the biggest thing for me is to not look for sales. I have bought most of my fragrances at 45 - 50% off. But I still feel bad about it at times. I need to stop looking for deals
I get it. I started watching these videos. You, Gents Scents, Jeremy. I was an old man guy. Drakkar Noir, original Polo, Original Eternity and Obsession. Thats it. I was very dated. I updated. In the last few months, I watched a ton of videos, researched, went to Ulta to find out what I liked. I purchased about 20 scents in a variety of styles for winter, summer, day, night, date, work, etc.. modern quality designer fragrences. But now I'm done. I didn't spend money I didn't have or couldn't afford. But I totally can see how people can let it get out of control.
There's a reason why it's relatively difficult to get samples. Very few companies sell single samples, if they sell samples at all it's usually in a set for which you have to pay a significant amount of money, even if you really wanted to try just one of their fragrances. If I sample a fragrance, most of the times I realise it's not worth it for me. They could sell 5-10 ml bottles, that's plenty to try the fragrance several times in different settings. But they so rarely do, even 30 ml bottles are no longer as available as they used to be. The companies want us to buy big and spend big.
As soon as I get one, I'm lining up my next one. While I don't have a credit card and don't have an addiction yet, I can see how it can happen. There is so many amazing scents out there and it feels like I'm playing catch up.
Exactly me! I don't even buy online and I'm still susceptible. I think it's a phase though. After a while, you start knowing what really works and what doesn't and that really helps. Just don't go overboard during that initial frenzy 🥴
👍 hats off to you my friend. Great positive way of using your platform. Gained more respect for you. Young but you seem to have a good head on your shoulders. Happy holidays to you !
Buying niche fragrances is a quick way to hit those minimum spends on credit card bonuses. If you have the money to of course. Never spend what you don’t have
Hello my name is Alan . Welcome Alan Is my first time here, I do have a online fragance shopping addiction but thanks to this group I have stayed strong and overcome , today I'm one paycheck clean.
I really needed to hear this my collection is growing and so is my addiction. My solution is to get rid of all these fragrance reviews and get back to watching boxing/cage matches. I really appreciate how you brought this to my attention. Its been fun but I got to go....take care gonna miss you're reviews....Peace!!
I'm constantly torn between wanting one "signature scent" that everyone remembers me by, and the love of trying new fragrences and collecting the bottles. I've narrowed it down to 20, and I still feel like thats too many but there arnt any more I want to give up.
just gotta find other videos to watch instead of these reviews that we watch, i’ve had this problem at first and now i’m just enjoying what i have and actually want to finish the bottles i have
Totally a fragrance addict and I seriously need to stop... I just buy stuff and then start looking for a new one... Can never get enough. Seriously need help.
Not going to lie, honesty is the best medicine. Truth is I am in a little credit card debt because of buying fragrances. Theres just so many I want, I particularly get carried away when I find a pre reformulated fragrance. I already have the fragrance but I tell myself it isn't good enough because its been reformulated. Y'all know what im saying?
Dude, this video came up like a blessing as I've never ever thought I would become addicted to buy a lot of fragrances. I have 20 already and I've been tempted to buy more this coming Friday. I just recently paid off my credit card. Thanks for the advice!
I have been watching fragrances videos for like 6 months now and you are the first that I have seen that talks about this topic. You earned a sub, good video dude
Thank you for this...I feared I was becoming an out of control girl. But I have pulled in the reins. You can't have everything, but you can save for that special fragrance. Peace and love to all...💝💝💝
I respect you so much for this video some people wouldn’t make a video like this for the fear of loosing the views of us who are addicted due to watching reviews I respect you man show’s character
Yes! I've spent so much money this year!!! It's upsetting because there were many other things that could have been done around the house or purchased or simply saved instead. A lot of problem was with buying samples, falling in love with them and then buying full bottles. This happened a LOT! My "to buy" list was also an issue as I got a lot of stuff from it and thankfully it's whittled down to only three more to get. But all of them are over $100 as are most of the fragrances that I buy now. Going from mainstream to mostly niche has been the primary cause of crazy overspending. I will be on a no buy or very limited buy next year to compensate for the insane spending this year. As well as not getting samples of everything cool that comes out. That may mean quitting watching fragrance videos completely. The less I see, the less I'll spend. It is an addiction and the Black Friday sales sure don't help. I bought a sample set and a 5ml sample just from the sales and a video. When your spending is starting to get in the multiple thousands of dollar range, there is a problem.
Great topic! Last month I only have a Curve cologne and didnt care much about fragrances. Now I have 3: a 212 Sexy, an Invictus and an Eros, and Im planning to buy more.
I went through a binge buying spree for a few weeks about a month ago, adding to my already large collection. Your videos are causing me to want to go out and buy more now lol
Good vid! I have SAD and lately I've been buying a lot of frags since the colder months are bad for me mood wise. And the excitement of coming home to packages gives me excitement. Before I clicked on this video I was looking at Dua's site for their 30% off sale. Good thing I can say is that, I do like and wear the things I've blind bought.
The thing is, this is probably a real thing. Shopping addiction, gambling, dating, sex, these are all things you can get addicted to in excess. It is the brother to substance addiction, called a "process addiction." You get the same pleasure signals when you are buying a new fragrance or receiving it in the mail. You get a temporary high, the high goes away, and you have to buy more to repeat the process.
The part about collecting that i enjoy the most (besides that first sniff of a new fragrance) is hunting down deals. I have pretty much blind bought everything i own(over 220 bottles) and i appreciate each one for what it is. Cheap or expensive, I love them all. Just love the hobby and community!
Subscribed just now after watching a hand full of your videos. You have excellent content! Definitely a different flavor than the rest of the fragrance reviewers. Keep up the good work 👍🏼
Great topic! Shopping addiction is definitely something that negatively impacts many people. I don’t think you said this, but what always helps me is that I don’t save my payment info on most sites. That way, I have to really think do I need that particular item, and most of the time, the answer’s no.
Very thoughtful video, Dallas. Yes, I really do enjoy different videos like this. I believe that variety is the key to keeping your channel fresh. Again, really hate to both you about this but did you every post the winners for the Cremo colognes? I couldn't find the post anywhere on your channel. Any help is appreciated. Thank you again for everything you do.
I have a LOT of respect for you for posting something like this. This is a problem in this community and you’re only the second reviewer I’ve seen that even mention it. Thanks
Great video, this is a much needed discussion in the community. It’s a problem. This stuff is really addictive on the “gotta catch em all” aspect of the hobby.
And the thing is, you buy fragrances and then almost immediatly you search for other "better" or more "super duper special" fragrances, and this continues
Number one reason why I don't have a credit card - because I know I'd be using it constantly to buy fragrances to fulfill that desire or need to have the next best thing. I personally don't need 100+ bottles of fragrances and I honestly don't know how anyone can possibly afford that many bottles. I actually sold a lot of cheap shit that I don't reach for and got some money for them and I'm in the process of decanting all the other unwanted bottles for money for my savings account. This was a great video
You got my respect for bringing this topic up, everything you mentioned on here is 100% true. Only thing that is not worth it in my opinion is shoping for samples at the site you mentioned with shipping popular 5ml decants are like over 20 after shipping. But other than that your video was great Keep it up bro✌
Very, very good and important video! You are wise beyond your young years, and articulate and knowledgeable too. You say you aren't a financial adviser but you tackle this as well as or better than any I've heard. I became a frag head just 5 months ago and built a collection that ideally should have been built over 5 years, not months. So now I'm scrambling to try to discipline myself. The psychology of the COVID shutdowns didn't help.
Thank you for making this video. It really does make me feel not so alone. I thought as a guy something was we with me. I love Oud and Oud fragrances and have been disappointed in some of them that I have purchased. Oud For Greatness got me started. I am always looking for something that made me feel like I did when I first smelled it. Anyway I greatly appreciate you and your videos and I thank you once again for making this one.
I'm just new in this hobby, and I've been collecting watches for a year. You got my respect for this video. Thank you, perfect timing. I was about yo go to down in the rabbit whole. Gym, I need to go back to the gym...
