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Fragrance philosophy POLL

Poll Results: How many fragrances do you want and for what use?

 
  • 0% (0)
    No fragrance (what am I doing here?)
  • 0% (1)
    One signature fragrance (the quintessential "me")
  • 7% (8)
    2-3 fragrances (for day/night/business/club)
  • 24% (27)
    4-15 fragrances (for each season and mood!)
  • 66% (73)
    More than 10 (no inhibitations - fill the fridge!)
109 Total Votes  
post #1 of 29
5/23/10 at 8:22am
Thread Starter 
By "philosophy" I mean what kind of collection you are striving for, disregarding what your collection might presently look like.

*Correction - Last option should be "More than 15" obviously. It doesnt seem possible to edit the poll.
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post #2 of 29
5/23/10 at 8:36am
I have voted for the "10 plus" option, simply because I cannot picture myself owning few fragrances, though I crave for that one and only signature scent
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post #3 of 29
5/23/10 at 9:39am
This is a dangerous hobby... once you start to appreciate unique and interesting fragrances, you just can't stop collecting them!
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post #4 of 29
5/23/10 at 9:43am
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Originally Posted by Ken_Russell View Post

I have voted for the "10 plus" option, simply because I cannot picture myself owning few fragrances, though I crave for that one and only signature scent

same. I think right now royal english leather is my closest to a signature scent but there are many others i like too.
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post #5 of 29
5/23/10 at 9:45am
Mine should read:

"More than 15--what am I doing here?"
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post #6 of 29
5/23/10 at 9:46am
I don't want to place artificial limits on how many different fragrances I can wear. A number is just a number. However, there is a natural limitation based on space and $$.
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post #7 of 29
5/23/10 at 9:51am
More than 10. No limits.
Maybe there should be a "more than 100" option !.
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post #8 of 29
5/23/10 at 10:00am
If you look at my wardrobe, you'll easily see my option was "more than 10 [15]." I can't limit my choices. Yes, I'm being forced to financially, but I don't want to create more limits for myself.
The other option, 4-15 "for every season and mood" is funny to me. How can 15 choices cover every mood...LOL...
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post #9 of 29
5/23/10 at 10:12am
I try not to impose limits on many things in my life and Fragrance is definitely a place where I don't have to.
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post #10 of 29
5/23/10 at 10:22am
Thread Starter 
I just threw the poll together without too much analysis. In retrospect, maybe the options could have differed somewhat. However, I do think 15 choices cover all seasons and most basic moods...

My own philosophy obviously differ from most basenoters as I would have picked option 3 although I can imagine up to 6-7 fragrances (as stated above, I didnt spend an awful lot of time analyzing the poll options). But in essence, I am looking for few enough scents to make them personal (signature philosophy) but still covering practical need for basic variety (formal, casual, nightclub etc).

On the other hand, as someone said, I can understand that the interest can become addictive. However, I am actively selling off my least liked, although great, scents as I buy better ones...

Interesting to hear your views!
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post #11 of 29
5/23/10 at 10:37am
Point Blank, of course I made the comment about the moods in gest. Although it may be true for perfumistas...
And yes, many people go with the "signature scent" philosophy. But I think if you start becoming interested in STUDYING fragrances, notes, etc., then that may change. I know that's how it was for me. The collection usually becomes larger as you delve deeper into the hobby (as I suspect is true with any other hobby).
RM
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post #12 of 29
5/23/10 at 10:43am
I'm always searching, and am open minded to experience new fragrances.
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post #13 of 29
5/23/10 at 10:44am
Thread Starter 
Renaissance_Man

I can see that happening. I have just recently become more interested in fragrances, ordering samples of niche stuff I never heard of before... I guess time will tell if can stick to my philosophy
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post #14 of 29
5/23/10 at 12:19pm
I tend not to go for a signature scent, rather I like to have multiple fragrances for any given occasion. So categories like spring, summer, fall, winter, evening wear, night out, formal occasion, etc.
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post #15 of 29
5/23/10 at 1:41pm
The alluring aspect of fragrance is the unending diversity of choices to be enjoyed. Unlimited in choice I will be.
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post #16 of 29
5/23/10 at 2:14pm
As a collector of scent, I place no limits on what I own. Just as any collector (wines, automobiles, art objects...), I collect and get rid of some; others I cherish.

I don't believe I have a signature scent, as this is like wearing the same dark suit everyday.

Ennui is to be avoided at all costs!
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post #17 of 29
5/23/10 at 3:51pm
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Originally Posted by Primrose View Post

As a collector of scent, I place no limits on what I own. Just as any collector (wines, automobiles, art objects...), I collect and get rid of some; others I cherish.

I don't believe I have a signature scent, as this is like wearing the same dark suit everyday.

Ennui is to be avoided at all costs!

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post #18 of 29
5/23/10 at 6:01pm
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Vive La Différence!
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post #19 of 29
5/23/10 at 7:53pm
I voted for 2-3.... I've found 2 out of the 3 that I would need to pull this thing off. The last one of the 3 has to be decided on VS it's competition of about 15 other frags on my sample list.
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post #20 of 29
5/23/10 at 8:27pm
my top is 15 fragrances (bottles) but always im buying new samples.. i like rotation, cant imagine a wardrobe with over 50+ fragrances..
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post #21 of 29
6/4/10 at 8:02pm
I voted 2-3, but it may take buying 100 before I figure out which ones. True story.
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post #22 of 29
6/4/10 at 8:08pm
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Originally Posted by Sensual View Post

I voted 2-3, but it may take buying 100 before I figure out which ones. True story.

Same here.
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post #23 of 29
6/4/10 at 8:13pm
ive settled on 4 main fragrances: A*Men, Le Male, Givenchy Pi, and Ice*Men. Varvatos classic is my classy/tuxedo fragrance, ive got numerous fresh/light/aquatic/whimpy fragrances from before i really got into this stuff/found those 4. once i use up all those (if i use up all those lol) im sticking with those core 4 and Varvatos...Ice*Men isnt made anymore though so theres a good chance ill eventually end up replacing it with Mugler cologne or something else lighter...i honestly hate light fragrances though so who knows, maybe ill just get a summer le male version instead
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post #24 of 29
6/5/10 at 4:46am
I used to think sky's the limit, but I've finally settled on 3 scents. GIT for casual use, Body Kouros for clubs/formal, and an undecided scent for sporty occasions.
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post #25 of 29
6/5/10 at 4:52am
I love collecting fragrances and have somewhere in the region of 170 plus countless samples of others.
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post #26 of 29
6/5/10 at 5:45am
Since there are now over 1160 fragrances in my collection I felt obligated to vote for the 10+ option.

Perhaps there should be another category for people like me: All-out gonzo lunatics who want to collect as many as possible!
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post #27 of 29
6/5/10 at 8:36am
I took the liberty of visiting your wardrobe, noggs. You have 1,163 fragrances? You have 1,163 fragrances. 1,163...

*thud*
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post #28 of 29
6/6/10 at 9:31am
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Since there are now over 1160 fragrances in my collection...

I worry about accumulating that much in the search for the holy grail.
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post #29 of 29
6/6/10 at 9:39am
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Originally Posted by noggs View Post

Since there are now over 1160 fragrances in my collection I felt obligated to vote for the 10+ option.

Perhaps there should be another category for people like me: All-out gonzo lunatics who want to collect as many as possible!

ill ask what everyone else is wondering....

WHERE DO YOU STORE ALL THOSE?!
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