...Rosa Centifolia (2022) - a woody rose

...Any 5 notes? I want the smell of summer rain from my childhood.Top: petrichore, cold breeze; Heart: wet asphalt, wet linden tree leaves; Base: sunshine

...VaivaK95I kid you all not, I was waiting in line at Starbucks and a guy standing behind me buried his nose/face into my hair, then said 'mmmhhhh you smell like a snack'. the culprit was Xerjoff Casamorati Italica.That's terrifying 😨 Compliments are wonderful, strangers treating people like an object are not 😅

...Raspy and jarring synthetic oud 😵 (gimme the good stuff any day though)

...Two types: 1) memory-triggering perfumes, which are anchored to a time or a person the thought of which is calmingL'Occitan (my husband's cologne)Angel Eau de Parfum (a childhood memory) 2) physically relaxing aromas that work more like aromatherapyIntuition Parfum (for the orange and roundness of amber)Sa majesté la rose or any other rose-centered perfume

...Library Collection - Opus X - a rose that's metallic and varnish-like (don't be scared, it's still beautiful 😋 ), perfectly suitable for any gender.

...Nushka,that's a legitimate question. I don't know if there is an official criteria or certification other that their claim to be "vegan" or "clean...

...Genuine question : how are vegan perfumes different? I thought that since civet and musk have been replaced by chemical components, there's nothing else that comes to mind that would be a byproduct of animal origin. 

...Great! Give us an update sometimes 😊 Maybe other users will comment with more ideas!

...Nushka! I would've never come to this idea by myself,  it makes totally sense to do an inventory!  It is a first step to have an...

...Doesn't matter how you organise them as long as you have a LIST! Doesn't matter if it's on paper, an Excel spreadsheet, a Venn diagram, whatever... I have a list with all the perfumes that I own, listing the names, quantities/types (bottle or vial/sample/decant), groups, notes, and even feelings ("nostalgic", "dressed-up", "uplifting"). And that's what I look at when looking for a scent. Then I'm sure I won't overlook any of the available options that I own!P.S. this being said, I'll gladly hear other ideas and suggestions 👍 

...What about Frapin frags? 1697 Absolu de Parfum or Speakeasy , or smth like it - rum is like their whole thing (haven't tried them, but want to).Above your budget but both very good and worth testing at least (these two I've worn): "Vanille Havane | Les Indémodables" Kalahari

...Do let us know what you pick in the end! Very curious to find out 😁

...you Nushka and Cocopah for your thoughtful responses, its much appreciated ! It is indeed true that all parfumista's go through different phases in this vast...

...Controversy,Absolutely!! Sometimes it feels like a hangover. I am sure it has a lot to do with what Nushka points out. I also think that with the more you smell and experience fragrances the easier you start to recognise similarities and ...

...Yes! It's a phase most perfumistas go through at some point, it seems. Either your brain has become less sensitive to the endorphin loop, or something else has taken the place and energy that this hobby used to take. It may be temporary, it may not, only time will tell. It's okay! Life is movement, things change constantly and so do we. 

...L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme Eau de Parfum - if you can find it, it's a winner. Not overwhelmingly sweet, yet warm with chocolatey notes.Miel d'Arabie - not too sweet, not too powerful. A beautiful oriental unisex with moderate spices and pine/cedar notes.Bois Datchaï - woodchip smoke and berry tea, unisex, simply wonderful."Baïkal Leather Intense | Parfums de Nicolaï" - amber and leather unisex, soft and smooth. Let us know what you choose in the end!

...What is your budget? For under 100€, I'd recommend:Happy Chopard - Felicia Roses - a raspberry rose, very pretty and feminine, not too sweet, not overwhelming.Peony & Blush Suede Cologne - a juicy red apple opening with a fresh peony, lovely for springtime.

...Yucatán Secret - both fruity and aquatic with the watermelon note

...Could you give at least an idea of what affordable means to you? It would also be good to have at least a vague indication of the type of scent you're looking for - sweet, fresh, bitter, powdery, floral, spicy, woody...I think "mature" depends on individual tastes, but I would say: La Panthère Eau de Parfum - online shops sell 30ml for under 50€; it's a beautiful modern Chypre "Rose Royale | Parfums de Nicolaï" - 30ml is about 60€; a beautiful powdery but fresh rose, very office friendly and elegantActually, many of the others from Parfums de Nicolaï may suit your request, check them out!