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I thought it would be good - both for myself and others - to list what each star rating means so I can be consistent in my ratings and be useful to others, as well as to myself. I'm still early in my perfume education, but I've the reached the point where I am no longer dismissing perfumes immediately but giving them time to let them develop, and am eagerly sniffing even drugstore standby's - analyzing without judging.

So far, my favorite notes include, Bergamot, lavender, rose, iris, sandalwood, vanilla, violet, patchouli, vetiver, orange/orange blossom, musk, amber, cedar, woody notes, litchi, jasmine

Notes I know I'm not crazy about: Freesia, peony, "white" scents, candied scents- especially fruity candied scents, and sour scents - fruit scents gone wrong.

Ratings:
***** = Wonderful scent, classic, highly recommended to others and will always try to have some on hand.
**** = Personal favorite, also recommended and will likely purchase again.
*** = Nice scent. Not a favorite, but I wear it often enough. Probably won't purchase again.
** = Passable. Only okay. OR I don't/can't wear it but my bathroom smells nice.
* = Kind of Awful. Why does this exist again?

	Name / House / Gender / Launch		Rating	Longevity
		Armani Code / Black Code (2004) Giorgio Armani
		Ginger Essence (2000) Origins
		Ici (1995) Coty
		Infusion d'Homme (2008) Prada
		Lauren Style (2004) Ralph Lauren
		Love's Baby Soft (1974) Love's
		Night Blooming Jasmine (1979) Jovan
		Polo (1978) Ralph Lauren
		Polo Blue (2002) Ralph Lauren
		Polo Double Black (2006) Ralph Lauren
		Polo Sport (1993) Ralph Lauren
		Prada Infusion d'Iris (2007) Prada
		Red Door Revealed (2003) Elizabeth Arden
		Romance (1998) Ralph Lauren
		Romance for Men (1999) Ralph Lauren
		The One (2006) Dolce & Gabbana
		Tommy Girl (1996) Tommy Hilfiger
		Wind Song (1952) Prince Matchabelli