...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.

...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 I thought that since civet and musk have been replaced by chemical components, there's nothing else that comes to mind that would be a byproduct of animal origin.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!

...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 😁

...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!

...Long lasting *and* fresh is a big ask...So here's a couple of unisex green freshies: "L'Eau miXte | Parfums de Nicolaï" "Kn°I | Korloff" and one more for good measure: Absinthe Boréale

...Could it be coumarin (smells a bit like vanilla and some parts of tonka)? Have you looked at the ingredients?

...Mon Paris Eau de Parfum and flankers - there's a strawberry note but it's not childish - look for good deals during sales, you might find a small bottle for a relatively cheap price Angel Nova Eau de Parfum - a fun raspberry, ticks all the boxes - there's a 10ml travel bottle that's less expensive Happy Chopard - Felicia Roses - roses and raspberry, girly yet elegant - sells online at discounted pricesTouch The Original Gold - blueberries and blackberries with a sparkly patchouli note - also good prices online, generally under 30€

...First of all: do not refrigerate oils!Secondly: I am assuming you are talking about Arabian type of perfumes, attars? Let it be known that attars keep for a very long time. In some countries it is tradition to give attars for big occasions like weddings and some attars are passed on from generation to generation.Oud oil is matured for decades sometimes - just like wine or whisky, the older it gets, the more valuable and expensive it can be.All this to say, if you apply a little care, your perfume oil will last you longer than any alcohol-based perfume. Same basic rules apply, like do not expose the vials or bottles to direct sunlight. Just keep vials and bottles hermetically closed, avoid extreme temperatures and sudden/important temperature changes; do not let the oil come into contact with anything else - if using a glass stem or applicator, do not touch it to your skin but let the oil drip off. You'll be fine 👍

...Kalahari - boozy, spicy, woodyLibrary Collection - Opus XI - leather, grassy, woody

...Happy Chopard - Bigaradia -positive, versatile, impossible not to like

..."Musc Ravageur | Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle" - Woody, spicy, warm but not sweet.Ambre Fétiche Eau de Parfum (haven't tried the new version, don't know if the juice changed much along with the bottle design but if I recall correctly, this is the type of amber you're describing.Chypre Palatin - a must try