Has anyone who has been taking GLP-1 found that they have had a stronger interest in fragrances? I guess my deeper interest in perfumery grew when I started taking the drug. Your thoughts? From the article: For some GLP-1 users, a positive effect is a growing interest in gourmand fragrances. According to NielsenIQ, perfume sales are up 23% as people seek ‘sensory inputs’ they no longer get from food. Similarly, Mintel reported a 24% increase in gourmand scents. Trendalytics reported a 266% increase in social engagement for gourmand perfumes compared to last year. An Appellation article states, “One theory suggests that when sugar cravings fade, the brain may seek out scent-based ‘pleasure signals’ as a substitute. In this way, indulgent-smelling products might offer a non-caloric form of comfort or reward.” https://www.happi.com/exclusives/glp-1s-unintended-side-effects-will-fuel-new-beauty-products/

As a couple of you may know, I'm in the process of moving from one house to another - from the Chicago area to SoCal full-time. The Chicago house is in the process of closing and things are getting a little sticky with the buyer's lawyer, etc etc. Luckily for me, the buyer has absolutely ZERO leverage on me given my situation (and their lawyer will discover that soon enough...) Nevertheless, I'm stressed because I am taking a hard line and sticking to my guns, but I want to be 100% sure that I handle this situation correctly. After getting all my ducks in arow to the best of my ability, the question is; What do I do to ease my stress? The answer? Amouage. Specifically Reflection Man. This stuff brings down my angst, agression, anxiety and general malaise to a much more managable level. It's actually acting like a psychologist (psychiatrist?) in bottle. Now I can at least get through the rest of the day without going postal (my apologies to all you postal employees. 😘) BoS, this stuff is WELL worth the price.

Gentlemen, those that remember me know I haven't been contributing much lately, but there's a matter I just wanted to bring to everyone's attention re theparfums.com. Without going into too much detail about what I think is going on with this site, I'll just say that if it seems too good to be true, it probably is... Just a word to the wise.

Hey guys, Joe A. here with another one for ya’! So this next meetup is a pretty cool opportunity to talk with @Marcelo Oillataguerre , aka, The Niche Fragrance Collector, and since time will be limited, I personally don’t want to waste the moment asking the usual “what’s your favorite fragrance?” type of questions! Don’t get me wrong, favorite scent questions are fun. We all love hearing what someone with a serious nose reaches for. But when you’re talking to someone who has smelled deep into the niche world, traveled through a lot of brands, explored different styles and built a real point of view around fragrance, I think the better question is not just 'what do you like?' It’s more like 'how do you think about fragrance now?' Right now, one question I’m leaning toward is this: ----------“With niche fragrance becoming more mainstream and more expensive, what separates a truly artistic niche release from one that is just wearing the "costume" of niche?”---------- That one interests me because we are living in a strange fragrance era. Everything is “exclusive,” everything is “extrait,” everything has a dramatic bottle, a moody campaign and a price tag that looks like it comes with a monthly payment plan. But does that automatically make it art? Or are some brands just throwing on a velvet jacket and charging admission? The other question I’m considering is: ----------“After smelling as much as you have, what has changed the most about your own taste over the years?”---------- Because honestly, that might be the real collector question. Most of us start this hobby chasing compliments, performance, hype or whatever bottle the algorithm keeps shoving in our faces. But over time, your nose changes. Your patience changes. Your standards change. Sometimes the fragrance you've ignored two years ago becomes the one that finally makes sense! What say you, guys? If you only had a few minutes with a serious niche fragrance reviewer, what would you ask? Would you go for something practical, like underrated houses and buying advice, or would you ask something deeper about artistry, taste and the direction of the hobby? Conversely, what is one fragrance reviewer question you are absolutely tired of hearing? Love to hear from ya'!

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