I have to agree with you that willpower is probably the biggest factor when dealing with fragrance addiction. Once there was a perfume reviewer that said probably the most profound thing about perfume addiction: “ You’ll never smell better than you smell today!

To be recognizable by your potential signature scent, having more than ten at any point will make just more pressure than enjoyment for you. According to Health Impact News article, “Fragrances contain chemicals that have narcotic-like properties. I know this sounds a bit ridiculous, but I really would like to know if there is a perfumes anonymous group out there.AQUA, PARFUM, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, BENZYL BENZOATE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL, CITRAL, EUGENOL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, LIMONENE, LINALOOL, CI 16035.

what I am doing is finding out the notes of all the perfumes I already have and finding out what notes they have in common so I know what I like the most. This article is a direct sequel to my previous topic of how to start a perfume collection, which I also recommend to read. This is something most of the “ frag-heads” experience at some point of their journey and is not something that you should be ashamed of. After you have recognized the issue of fragrance addiction, the fourth step is to ignore social media and online “ influence“.Since there is only a limited number of days in a year, the last thing you want is to be pressured about thinking about what you’ll wear. After getting into an argument with my wife about my spending habits, I had promised myself that I would stop going on Youtube to watch reviews, and stop purchasing fragrances for a while. First things first, take a look at how many perfumes you already own, and how many of them you are actually using more than a couple of times per year. By answering the 10 simple questions, this guide helps you decide if a particular fragrance is worth checking out.

Now, let’s check out these steps in the journey of fragrance collecting and learn how this growing hobby doesn’t make too much pressure on your wallet.I have switched to dupes which helps my budget, but the problem is when I see a special offer, I feel I have to get it in case I never see it again (this company always has offers so that doesn’t make much sense). I am also trying to limit myself to wearing either 1-3 fragrances a month and try to get into wearing the same one every day for a while. I find the bigger problem with this being shown as something “ inspirational” and a way to “ belong“. I began collecting vintage perfume last September and my obsession began getting out of hand pretty quickly.

There’s no way I can leave the house without wearing at least 5 to maximise longevity of smelling pleasant! Don’t get me wrong, all these sources are packed with great information about perfumes and perfume related products, but they sometimes promote a certain lifestyle of “keeping up with the Joneses”, that is unattainable for most of us. So, for example, if my next potential fragrance is not on the level of Musc Ravageur or Tobacco Vanille, I know I’m not going to be 100% happy with the purchase and just skip it.perfume addiction is a fact indeed and it pre-occupies the mind to effect a gradual withdrawal from other hobbies in some people like me. if a fragrance has stood the test of time, and is still popular after a minimum of five years, in that case, it’s worth sampling out. if you get bored too fast (after a few days) then maybe take a break from wearing perfume for a while and then wear one again and go through the pain barrier of wearing the same one for a while before you switch. Due to the differences in color monitors/screens and lighting used during photo-shoots, the exact color or texture of the final item may slightly vary from what is seen on screen, therefore products cannot be exchanged for this reason.