We talk about this a lot, but @Jeffrey Plotka 's recent post got me thinking: Which sample / decants have you been so excited about that you converted it to a full bottle purchase? Does it happen a lot? Or do you more often than not finish up a sample and then never go back to that fragrance again? My samples that I converted: Boss Bottled Elixir City Rhythm Nashville (thank you again @Raul Olveda!) Mancera Cedrat Boise Mancera Black Noir Mancera Aoud Lemon Mint Replica Jazz Club Replica Never-ending Summer and pretty much all of the Imaginary Authors bottles I own Would love to know what's made it off the sample wish list to the full bottle own list.

I had a conversation with my wife about something I wanted odors golf. She said how many hobbies can 1 person have. I said sorry but I want to smell good and play golf simultaneously. So serious question, what other hobbies do you gentlemen have? For me it’s fragrances, golf, pickleball and cigars.

This is one of the oldest debates in the fragrance world - and opinions run HOT. NICHE FRAGRANCES: Crafted by independent houses obsessed with artistry over mass appeal. Think Amouage, Creed, Serge Lutens. Bold, complex, unapologetically unique. You wear niche and you know no one else in the room is wearing the same thing. But you're paying for the privilege. DESIGNER FRAGRANCES — The Chanels, the Diors, the Tom Fords. Masterfully blended, backed by decades of heritage, and worn by people who know what they're doing. Dior Sauvage and Bleu de Chanel are bestsellers for a reason — they're refined, proven, and never embarrassing. The debate: Is niche fragrance the pinnacle of personal expression — or is it overpriced elitism dressed up as art? And are designer houses underrated gems hiding in plain sight? Tell us: Team Niche or Team Designer? Vote below 👇 — and tell me which house or specific fragrance makes your case? Roast the other camp respectfully — this is a gentleman's debate after all. 😄

Ok, my 50th is coming up in Sep. I think I have decided to go with a few bottles of Amouage to start my collection. For the Amouage fans, need your help. If I were to only get 4-6 bottles ever, what would you recommend? I want to start getting samples and trying them out to narrow down the ones I want to get.

Did shipping your fragrance cause it to change? Scroll through to learn about how “Shipping Shock” works and how to fix it. #nicheperfumes