Why do we collect fragrances? · Brotherhood Of Scent

Why do we collect fragrances?

I am interested and curious as to why other collectors collect fragrances... We all have are reasons. No right or wrong answers. We all love to smell good thats why we are here, right?

As for me, at a very young age I have always worn cologne. Always had just 2 or 3 bottles in my collection. Wasn't until about 3 years ago I started taking more of an interest into fragrances. Started studying and learning more of the notes and the craft itself. Then realizing how huge the fragrance industry and community is, I dove deeper into it. Realizing that asides from mainstream fragrances being in stores, there are alot out there that you may not have access to so you can smell without having to blind buy. I decided to start collecting and posting my reviews and experiences. To help others get an idea of how a fragrance may smell or perform or even just bring awareness to others about a spefic fragrance that may not be advertised out there. While the full understanding that everyone's experience with the same fragrance is going to be different. Many factors take part in peoples personal experiences. Everyone's nose is different. What notes I pick up in a fragrance could differ from the next person. Also considering skin chemistry and reaction plays a part in it as well. Whether you have dry skin or hydrated skin makes a difference with performance. So many factors that play a major role in the fragrance world. With that being said, I collect and post my reviews to help others gain more knowledge of a fragrance they weren't aware of or maybe curious about. For the most part in my reviews, I try to be as detailed as I can.

With my collection pushing 600 bottles, not including my wife's 300+, I do think the normal person does not need this many. When I do not have a new fragrance to review, I have a hard time deciding what to wear sometimes. Even if I was to stop buying, I don't think I would ever use up everything I have in my collection before I leave this earth. So, just curious, what is your reason if you are a collector? Just pleasure? For reviews? Whatever it maybe, why?

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Why do we collect fragrances?