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?

Tonight's selection was specifically chosen in honor of my friend and brother @Thomas Chavez and his new status in this community as a Level 9. In my opinion, this selection exemplifies the essense that I believe is personified by our fellow brother and gentleman. It is a classy, timeless and pleasing fragrance that has endured and has been appreciated for decades. We all know the name Lalique as the pinnacle and benchmark in the fine crystal industry. We also know that Lalique does not play off the status of their name as others have, but instead simply focuses on providing top-notch quality fragrances at prices accessible to all. Lalique Pour Homme, often referred to as the "Lion" is a classic woody, aromatic fragrance launched back in 1997 and crafted by the renowned perfumer Maurice Roucel. It's a scent that embodies a sense of timeless, understated elegance and quality far exceeding its typical price point. This fragrance offers a beautiful and sophisticated journey of notes from the opening to the dry-down. The initial spray is a bright, aromatic burst of citrus and herbs. Notes like lavender, rosemary, bergamot, and mandarin provide a refreshing and slightly spicy kick that quickly transitions to the mid. The mid introduces a refined floral-woody accord. You'll find a dry, cedar mid balanced by the powdery touch of iris and maybe a little hint of jasmine. This is where the scent gains its classic, "gentlemanly" character, sometimes referred to as a "barbershop" frag. The base/dry-down is deep, warm, and comforting. It includes a blend of oakmoss, sandalwood, patchouli, vanilla, and amber for a lasting base. The vanilla is dry and ambery, not overly sweet, giving it a sense of sophistication and maturity. The overall aroma is complex. It evolves from fresh and zesty (love that word) to a dry, woody, and slightly smoky finish (my favorite) which is often compared to Creed Bois du Portugal, and much like Lailique, our brother @Thomas Chavez, both are classy yet unpretentious.