hello gents, I hope you are all doing well, its been long I haven't shared anything on this platform. I started my journey back in 2017/18 as far as I can remember with budget fragrances from the supershops and then gradually made my way to designers . Throughout my journey in the beginning having 10+ in my collection was a very interesting idea however the more I got into this hobby I realized I wanted a small collection, I dont like fragrances sitting in my closest collecting dust. I've had experience with designers such as Dior , Mont Blanc, Polo , Ysl , Hugo , Davidoff, Issey , Versace to name a few along with Middle Eastern fragrances such as Afnan Now at 23 , my collection is only 4 and I actively sold several of my other used fragrances. My go to is ADG 2024 edt (my signature) , Versace Dylan blue (2nd signature) ELDO You or someone like you ( one nich that I adore) and By the fireplace (a winter fragrance) and what i love about it that all the 4 serve a purpose and get used accordingly. I realized its not about what mainstream media tells you to buy or try , its about whether you will reach for that one fragrance over and over without getting bored or not . It took me quite a few years of trial and error but I'm pleased to say I found my genre of fragrances that I actually enjoy.

I found out this hidden gem "Collistar aqua attiva " its very rare to find in retail shops. Medium longevity but good projection for the first 3 hours..a scent that will just uplift your mood. Anyways the ADG edt I have the 2024 batch just got it today and maybe now I will finally analyse which 3 perfumes to buy again and use them more frequently. I want to test Armani Stronger with you or any spicebomb as a good winter fragrance. So far I've used afnan 9pm with good performance during winter here in cy. Polo 67 was okay for me not a big fan..want to finish it quickly tbh. Polo red os outstanding. but I received multiple compliments from all these scents from my female colleagues so yeah happy about that.

All seniors here please kindly guide me regarding a dilemma I'm facing. When I first started my fragrance journey I was still in my home country living with my parents and did not have any major expenses by myself. I used to work as well and study and I used help my parents with bills as well and then the rest I would spend on myself eg on a new fragrance. I had a collection of 5 to 7 designers back then. Fast forward to 12.12.25 now I'm studying abroad and I bear all my expenses myself and still help out my parents when I can. However, I've seen a huge shift in regard to my mindset regarding buying new fragrances..all my fragrances are almost used up except for the Aqua di gio parfum ;( . I want to buy a new one but now I don't think it is sensible to buy 2 3 as they are a bit expensive here in EU as per my opinion and I have to also save for my own bills and tuition! how do I go forward and have a healthy relationship with this hobby in a way it will not make me regret? I'm thinking about sticking to only 2 or 3 fragrances even though sometimes I get very tempted to buy a fragrance that I wanted for long time or that I used to like a lot! Yesterday I tried out Juliette Has a Gun Ego Stratis and now I'm in love with it but it's 100€ for 50ml 🙃 ... fy I'm 23 , a student nurse and I manage all my expenses alone . Anyone else ever face such situations?

I see this mentioned a lot as a good summer fragrance. However my extensive research shows that there are three editions - the OG, Sport, or N-83. Looking at the notes and reviews I'm leaning toward the Sport but does anyone have any recommendations? At £16 for 100ml it's a no-brainer but after yesterday's plastic card bashing I need to show some level of restraint.

Gents , hope you are all well. I finally bought my first ever aqua di gio yesterday and it's the ADG Parfum the black bottle with white gradient at the bottom written Parfum and I love it soo much. I'm yet to wear it and test it's longevity. But I tried it in the store and fell in love with it. I was planning to buy one for a few months now . And now I don't think I will look around for more frags. I found my signature scent. ADG ! I love love it . It makes me happy guys I can't explain how good it feels ! It opens with a very fresh aquatic kind of salty marine notes and then it becomes a bit aromatic I can definitely smell the woody undertone as I'm sprayed it on my chest just a few mins ago. I hope it lasts long ! My top 5 for now are 1) ADG Parfum 2) Ysl Myself 3) Mont Blanc Explorer 4) Nautica Voyage 5) Dylan Blue I will buy Ralph Lauren black as I've smelled it and I'll call it quits. I've found what I've been looking for. I'm satisfied. ADG has got into my head.