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The one fragrance you regret parting with.

post #1 of 48
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Well okay its hard to name just one. For me it is GIT, Givenchy Insense, Jovan Andron, and Chanel Allure Homme Cologne Sport.
post #2 of 48
Probably 24 Gold. Reason being that I didn't give it enough time. Made my mind up on it after a day and sold it. Fairly sure I made the right call but should have given it more of a chance.
post #3 of 48
Black Code and Bulgari Aqua are only 2 that I sold. I was tired of Aqua and Black Code is not that great but I would wear it once in month for sure.
post #4 of 48
Yohji Homme
post #5 of 48
Homage Attar - Loved the smell but found it to be too feminine for my tastes at that time which now having smelled way more frags I wish I had kept it.
post #6 of 48
The original Guess Men.
post #7 of 48
100ml McQueen Kingdom, I had a small bottle of it already and assumed I wouldn't finish it so sold my big one (back when it was readily available) - that sucks, because the same thing costs me 10x the price now and I still love it.
post #8 of 48
Green Valley by Creed, back in the early 2000s I thought it was good but nothing special. However, it has really grown on me over time and now I regret not keeping the bottle I had and stocking up on additional bottles before it was discontinued.
post #9 of 48
I keep answering male discussion threads - i hope you guys don't mind?

When i came over to Alaska, i had to part with about 13 bottles, as space in the case was limited, but of those, the only ones i regret parting with, because they are irreplaceable are Flowerbelle Leilac and Flowerbelle Rouse the company no longer exists, and i have not been able to find them anywhere. It still makes me sad to think of it
post #10 of 48
None of the fragrances I have given away I regret parting with as I still dislike them...
post #11 of 48
I've never parted with a fragrance. And unless I fall into deep financial trouble, I never will.
post #12 of 48
Chanel Pour Monsieur Concentree
post #13 of 48
Dior Homme- Thought it was a touch too feminine and sold it. Should have kept it.
post #14 of 48
YSL Nu EdP.

I sold it a few months ago, relatively cheaply, during a purge of my collection, and almost immediately regretted it.
post #15 of 48
None so far. I kept even the ones I like just a little.
post #16 of 48
Haven't parted with any yet in my collection, so no regrets.
post #17 of 48
I've sold off/given away/thrown away quite a few without regrets.

I don't get rid of things quickly, though. They have to be on my unused list for some time before they go. Unfortunately this applies to many other things in the house...which reminds me, I have some stuff to take to Goodwill today.
post #18 of 48
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Originally Posted by QWERTYOP View Post

I've never parted with a fragrance. And unless I fall into deep financial trouble, I never will.

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Originally Posted by Ken_Russell View Post

None so far. I kept even the ones I like just a little.

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Originally Posted by hednic View Post

Haven't parted with any yet in my collection, so no regrets.

I never got rid of anything for quite a while and went through a period where I didn't buy anything new. Then I started to run low on some favorites and there were a few new things I wanted to buy. So I ruthlessly went through my collection and put everything I didn't wear regularly on a sales thread. For the most part, I don't regret it and found it very liberating, plus I picked up a little cash.

As I posted above, YSL Nu EdP is the only fragrance I really miss. However, I somewhat regret selling my backup bottle of Escada Magnetism, especially since I didn't realize it had been discontinued and let it go for a very low price, thinking I could always repurchase it reasonably if I missed it.
post #19 of 48
I'm usually fine, but ever since I sold Fahrenheit Absolute I've wanted it back.
post #20 of 48
I enjoy all of my fragrances.

I did give Azzaro Chrome away because it made me sneeze. I don't regret it, I just wish whatever was in it didn't make me sneeze, as I find the fragrance versatile and wearable.
post #21 of 48
None.
post #22 of 48
none so far.
post #23 of 48
Odori Cuoio. I've been mad at myself ever since I sold it.
post #24 of 48
I've no regrets, as I usually muse it over for several weeks or months. But, if I could improve one of the fragrances I no longer have and then reinstate it, I would select Fumerie Turque - the longevity on me was abysmal.
post #25 of 48
Probably Frapin 1270, as the longevity on me was terrible. I do adore the scent...maybe I will get a sample/decant...
post #26 of 48
It was Rochas Lui until I reacquired it recently. Vintage M7 is probably first, and vintage Michael Kors is probably second.

Sometimes, though, I have to remind myself that I probably was not too crazy about them in the first palce to have parted with them!
post #27 of 48
YSL La Nuit... Saw/read all the hype about it and bought it at a really good price, Perfume retailer here was getting rid of there Christmas stock. Found it too feminine from day one and only sprayed it two or three times and never gave it a full wearing, Sat in my cupboard for months till I decided to sell it. Then saw it again in all these YouTube reviewers top winter list and now thinking if I made the right choice..
post #28 of 48
None so far...
post #29 of 48
I sold my Escada Magnetism for a song, thankfully got it back from the guy I sold it to. I barely touch it lol
post #30 of 48
Knize Ten, but then I got another one so no major regrets.
post #31 of 48
Maybe Acqua di Parma Assoluta, felt it wasn't appropriate for my age, but deep down inside personally I adored the smell of it. Regret giving it to my uncle (sigh)
post #32 of 48
MPG - Route du Vetiver, Vintage. Regret it immensely; I swapped it about 10 days before I became aware of the significant reformulation. Still hurts.
post #33 of 48
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Originally Posted by Jabz View Post

YSL La Nuit... Saw/read all the hype about it and bought it at a really good price, Perfume retailer here was getting rid of there Christmas stock. Found it too feminine from day one and only sprayed it two or three times and never gave it a full wearing, Sat in my cupboard for months till I decided to sell it. Then saw it again in all these YouTube reviewers top winter list and now thinking if I made the right choice..

I was somewhat shocked the first time I smelled La Nuit De L'Homme on a card. I thought "this is what everyone is raving about?" The SA at Macy's kindly gave me a sample and I would wear it only when going out for the evening. You're correct, it's a little on the feminine side but over time it grew on me and I ended up buying a 100ml bottle.
post #34 of 48
None so far.
post #35 of 48
Tuscany per Uomo Forte. It's nearly impossible to find now.
post #36 of 48
I had a vintage bottle of M7 and the reform which I sold both. I also gave away a bottle of M7 Fresh and sold another bottle.
post #37 of 48
Green Irish Tweed. My collection will never be complete until I own GIT again.
post #38 of 48
For the most part, no regrets, though I occasionally crave Bond No. 9 Gramercy Park from time to time.

But I do wish that I had bought replacement bottles of Terre d'Hermes and M7 after I ran out of those two (so far, the only colognes that I have ever emptied). Maybe one of those two will be on my Christmas list.
post #39 of 48
none if i got rid of you. you deserved it!!!!
post #40 of 48
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I had a vintage bottle of M7

Yeah, me too, back in the early days before my nose had, er, matured: REGRET.
post #41 of 48
I only regret Davidoff by Davidoff and Balafre by Lancome are discontinued, Arden Sandalwood was thrown away!
post #42 of 48
Creed GIT & Himalaya...!
Really regret for them till I own them again...
post #43 of 48
Mugler's Pure Havane.
Bad , bad move back then , don't know what was I thinking.
Now , after getting a sample , I want it back so bad.

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Mugler's Pure Havane.
Bad , bad move back then , don't know what was I thinking.
Now , after getting a sample , I want it back so bad.
post #44 of 48
For me it was getting rid of my Tonka Imperiale and my L'Air du Desert Marocain.
post #45 of 48
Not 'parted with' but 'used far too quickly' ...

YSL Kouros Fraicheur
Daniel Hechter Caratere
Paco Rabane Tenere
post #46 of 48
Fortunately only a few: Patou EnJoy, PG Brulure de Rose, Arpege.
Nowadays I am much more careful with getting rid of bottles (I just keep them all).
post #47 of 48
Caractere is still (in France) easy to get in drugstores. (I am talking about the edt and not the aftershave!
In Paris I bought last April 3x 50ml bottles for €48 total only! A steal for a gem like that!



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Originally Posted by joe mcclaine View Post

Not 'parted with' but 'used far too quickly' ...

YSL Kouros Fraicheur
Daniel Hechter Caratere
Paco Rabane Tenere
post #48 of 48
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Originally Posted by Slayerized View Post

Caractere is still (in France) easy to get in drugstores. (I am talking about the edt and not the aftershave!
In Paris I bought last April 3x 50ml bottles for €48 total only! A steal for a gem like that!

Looks like I need to find a BNer in France to do a swap with!
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