Battled back FOMO today

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   Cale_Dooper@dyjmerr

   3 days ago

   It’s weird, I consider myself a minimalist in most things. I even live in a tiny home. But then when it comes to fragrances I go will maximalist lol. I don’t buy much anymore unless it’s small 15-30ml bottles or travel sprays and even those are rare. I do occasionally think about the signature scent thing. I think I have more of a signature DNA and fragrances I wear the most are within that realm, but I also love variety and smelling good in general. So the best thing for me mentally was to let it all go and wear what I want, and if it means I don’t wear others as much, that’s fine. I spray them on my wrists on my off days 😂 I’m content with my collection now though. I’ve gotten to the point where I try, sample, research etc new fragrances and end up thinking “well I already have something like this” so I skip it.

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      StickyLabRat@stickylabrat

      3 days ago

      The "signature DNA" is an interesting angle and seems like it might be the best of both worlds (sticking to a single scent or using multiples). I'd never considered that before, but I like the idea. I've also quit buying anything over 50ml for nearly a year now as well. As much as I really enjoy all three dozen of my fragrances, I could cut it to ten. I think my biggest challenge is figuring out how to let them go; do I just donate them all, try to sell them for what? Fragrance disposal isn't something I ever really considered until recently.

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      Grant@tekwizz123

      3 days ago

      Replying to @stickylabrat

      There are a few places to trade or sell like Rescented or Sniffy Marketplace that may be worth checking out if your looking to sell. Otherwise I’m also curious re this: I sold one time on Rescented but at 20% marketplace fee there and 10% on Sniffy Marketplace the marketplace fees can start to add up before you also have to factor in trying to source packaging etc

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      Cale_Dooper@dyjmerr

      3 days ago

      Replying to @stickylabrat

      It can be hard to sell fragrances. I’ve met some cool people on FB marketplace doing that though and every interaction has been great so far. Last time me and the guy just hung out for a bit and talked fragrances after haha. I have like 3-4 signature DNAs that I feel like half of my fragrances fall within. It’s a great way to have things that feel like “me” but having variety within that, and then having others for spicing things up. I do have a handful I go back to the most though. Eventually I want to work my way down (I have like 140 now 🥴) but I have so many that it’ll talk a looooong whole to use them up and I sold everything I didn’t want so now I don’t have anything I’d part with lol. The fragrance life 😅

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   cmewiththemhandz@guerlinaughty

   9 hours ago

   When seeking defined satisfaction seek novelty and whimsy first and then reorient yourself to the object of your desire— is it still desirable?

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