I came to work today and was going through my normal daily routine. Made my SOTD post and replied here and there when I had the chance. I had NO Idea what was about to happen. I am never one to chase "levels". I just want to learn from the greats in the brotherhood and provide whatever value I can. I come back to make sure I respond to my SOTD post and BOOM!! My Notification box had blown up!! 💥 I can't that you all enough for your support and friendship and all of the wonderful Rabbit Holes I have fallen down either with you or because you (you know who you are)!! 🤣 But I especially want to call out @James Milson for starting the Train today and getting everyone to rally around me. @Brian McGuire , @Jeff Beason , @Raymond Reeves , @Julio Gutierrez @Sean Kavanaugh @Gunny Khan @Justin Tillery @Lon Chaneyfield @Paul Bartnicki I'm sure I've left some out, but please don't take that as I'm not thankful. This group has been amazing, and helping a relative newbie learn and grow and feel welcomed is amazing!! THANK YOU!!!

Hey, all — It just came to my attention that our good friend and supporter @Jeffrey Plotka is only 895 points from reaching the top. Let's join together and push Jeffrey over the line to Level 9 today, shall we? For newer brothers, it is as simple as going to @Jeffrey Plotka;s bio page and begin Liking all of his posts and comments. As well as any others you may wish to help along the way. Let's go!! 😀

Hey guys, Joe A. here with another one for ya'! When my daughter was a teenager, we’d argue about how short was “too” short, but in the fragrance world, that phrase has taken on a whole different meaning. Around here, a “short list” is supposed to be that neat little lineup of fragrances you’d buy right now if the timing, the budget and the stars all lined up just right. Problem is... the more you learn in this hobby, the more that “short list” starts putting on weight. At first, it might be three or four bottles. Nice and tidy. Manageable. Respectable. Then you spend more time in the community, hear more opinions, discover more houses, learn more notes, and next thing you know your short list looks less like a sticky note and more like a grocery receipt from Thanksgiving. What started as a few “must haves” somehow turns into tiers, backups, honorable mentions and a whole category of “I’m definitely getting this one eventually.” That’s one of the funny things about this hobby. The deeper your knowledge gets, the harder it can be to narrow your wants down. It’s not always about lacking discipline either. Sometimes it’s just that your appreciation grows. You start understanding the difference between like and love, between hype and true interest, between what smells good and what feels like it belongs in your collection. Before long, the short list stops being short at all. It just becomes... The List. Capital T, capital L. A living, breathing document of temptation. What say you, guys? How long are your “Short Lists” these days? What’s keeping that list from getting any shorter... price, patience, too many great options, or just being a fraghead in too deep? Or is ol' Joe A. being too "short-sighted" and should be leaving people's lists alone? Love to hear from ya!

International Fragrance Day is celebrated every year on March 21st to promote the art and science of perfumery and to encourage people to appreciate the role of fragrance in our daily lives. During the week, many fragrance sellers have really great deals! For instance, last year Maxaroma gave away bottles for certain levels of purchase!! Keep your eyes peeled, guys!!!

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