My Final Post for a Few Years · Brotherhood Of Scent

My Final Post for a Few Years

Well my brothers, I can't believe I'm making this post here, and apologies for my lack of a lot of engagement the last few weeks, it's been quite hectic and busy for me.

As you guys know, I'm preparing to serve a mission for my church, and so as a result I'll be gone for 24 months. In the grand scheme of things, it isn't that long, but all of that being said, I'll still miss you guys a lot. I'll be able to stay in contact through email, however, so shoot me a DM and i'll be able to add you guys there to my list, and we can stay in contact there :)

I just wanted to genuinely give this community my thanks and love, for being so supportive, kind, generous, and guiding me along the way. A lot of perfume collectors and communities can become snobbish or condescending, and rude to newcomers and make them feel less, but this community is the complete opposite, and allowed me to grow from inexperienced, to ambitious, to where I am now, successfully developing the tastes I've been able to have, and to the point where I've fallen in love with this hobby so much, that I want to start my own house one day.

That right there is life changing, and honestly fragrance changed the course of my life, and gave me something to hope for, that I felt like I belonged in, perfectly.

I've struggled to make friends a lot outside. Felt people who related to me. Felt like an oddball, like I didn't belong, and as a result I've felt so incredibly lonely and by myself, but building confidence, finding groups like this one, and ones outside in my real life have changed me so much.

I know who I am now. I feel happy and comfortable in my skin. I've found my genuine style, passions, and dreams for the future, and I'm ready to start moving.

So before I leave, I wanted to give you all shoutouts. To those who mean so much to me, I love you all, and I mean it.

@Sean Kavanaugh

, you've been such a wise and caring figure in my life, all with a strong sense of discipline, working, and hustling toward your goals. Your daily posts and quotes from Andy Frisella really helped me, and I've really missed hearing from you. Sending love and prayers, and hoping all is going well for you, my friend.

@Edward Mooney

, you're such a cool dude, man, and your posts are always so well written and detailed, and also completely candid. You don't owe a fragrance any kind of validation if it doesn't deserve it haha, and your writing style and descriptions of scents really changed how I viewed them and write my own posts. I'm wishing you a good recovery and praying all the best for you, friend.

@Mark DiCiero

, getting to meet you in person was such an honor, and even more so I thank you for putting me into the Facebook fragrance group in Vegas, and getting to meet others there. Those samples you sent to me were not only so generous, but they were also amazing! Thank you for them, man, I love all of them.

@Julio Gutierrez

I haven't heard from you in a while, brother, and so I hope you're doing alright. Your posts I think are a good example of quality over quantity. They're short, descriptive, and right to the point, and I love how you always have like the perfect gif to relate to a subject here lol, miss you man, hoping you're alright.

@Robb Linnemann-Silverberg

I love your style of posts as well, and think you have excellent tastes. Even from your profile picture you have the coolest style and vibe, and I think you seem like the type of dude I'd strike up the coolest conversation with at a library or cafe. You've always given off a vibe of being very articulate, well spoken, and carefully curated with your tastes, and have a lot of life experience along with it. No one's mastered the art of old school cool quite as well as you, man!

@Christopher Lavis

, what an incredible storyteller you are, and I mean it. I love the post you wrote about PDM Godolphin, with the bald punk girl who made her own teas, and I think you just have so many stories and life experiences to tell. You're such a good example of how to live life to the fullest and learn great values from it along the way.

@Lon Chaneyfield

I love your style of posts too, your honesty, and knowledgeable personality. I think you're one of the most reliable sources when it comes to general news, information, and all of such in this community, and I love how honest your opinions are. Similar to

@Edward Mooney

, your opinions never feel fake or performative, and your reviews on the different houses are absolute gold. Keep me updated on everything happening in your life, and when I come back, we'll have to check out Fragrance House together!

@Renato Carotti

I love your reviews as Joe Average, and have yet to check out your decants. I think your style of describing scents is so up my alley, because of the brief little stories or descriptions you have attached to them haha! Your reviews always make my day, and I'm just blown away by the sheer size of your collection. Hopefully I'll be a successful perfume owner by the time you finish the series ;)

And of course, some other mentions as well to my other wonderful, kind, strong and knowledgeable brothers here,

, and sooooo much more! I love all you guys, and wish you the best!!

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My Final Post for a Few Years