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Where I am now
To begin with, let me say I am NOT patting myself on the back. I'm not looking for praise. I've just been thinking about this group and what I've gained from it, knowledge wise. A few years ago I decided I was ready to return to fragrances after being away for a while. I walked into Ulta ... and walked back out not too long after. I had no idea what I was doing and just left, overwhelmed and frustrated. Tonight I was in Macy's in Times Square, the day after being in Sak's. Both times I walked up with confidence and made connections with people, using the opportunity to explore fragrances I haven't tried before and leave knowing more than I did. I had the clerk at Diptyque questioning her knowledge with my statements, got the attention of the one with Aqua de Parma and at Creed, had the one at Burberry asking if she could get them to hire me, because I was doing a better job of explaining things than she could, and rolled my eyes at the guy at a smaller luxury brand (don't remember what it was) explain that the best way to experience a fragrance was by spraying it in the air and waving the paper strip through it. What did this say to me? That the time I've spent here since this group started has been invaluable. Sure, it's been fun and I've loved the connections I've made here. But I've gone from being intimidated by the Ulta in a Mississippi suburb town to standing my ground in Times Square. For those of you who have posted information on houses, notes, science and experience, and who put up with millions of questions from me and people like me, thank you. I've learned far more than I ever expected when I first signed up when BoS was unveiled.
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Absolutely well done, sir, especially the part about not being intimidated. BoS has definitely helped shape your #Journey, providing a ton of knowledge that extends beyond fragrance and into confidence, self-assurance, and knowing when to "stand your ground." Knowledge is power!
Daily Motivation - 1/5/26
“Taste cannot be taught, only developed.”— Francis Kurkdjian, Master Perfumer (paraphrased) Instinct sharpens with experience. Trust the process of learning what you like and why. Bad picks are just tuition payments. Keep moving forward, Enjoy the #Journey
Daily Motivation - 1/5/26
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Lol, true! Especially when I talk...
SOTD post expectations
I’ve been wondering what the general consensus is from the brotherhood regarding content in a SOTD post. Do you expect a full review with note break down, longevity, etc? Is someone just sharing their scent good enough? I don’t mind either way but there is a category for reviews so that had me wondering? Looking forward to everyone’s thoughts. Have a great day! Edit: Adding a link to a post that Antonio provided as an example of a SOTD post: https://www.skool.com/bos/ottoman-treasure-by-alghabra-parfums-good-example-sotd?p=9e2b92ea
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@Jeff Beason ha, thanks Jeff, completely understand! I appreciate your support in bearing with mine, lol!
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@Lon Chaneyfield for most here maybe, but for me, no. You introduce me to a fragrance in a SOTD, I'll want to know what YOU think of it in a review. Doesn't matter if I've read others' reviews or if I have the fragrance! Each person's viewpoint has value here, no matter the fragrance, no matter the experience, if spoken with honesty and civility. No matter where you're at in your #Journey, the power's in the Brotherhood, together!
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@renato-carotti-6569
Joe Average! Married 25 yrs, Father of 2, Structural engineering consultant, frag enthusiast extraordinaire!

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