The word to use is "addiction". I know because is becoming a problem when you know is not healthy, you try to stop and you can't. There is something about searching video recommendations, comparing prices, picking fragrances, re-thinking, dropping them from your basket, but finally clicking "purchase now". Then excitement of waiting for your parcel, getting it just to find out that is just another one.

Been there as well. At one time, years ago, I had about 200 bottles to choose from but used the same ones over and over. Once you notice one of the really expensive fragrances turns bad you realize that perfume has a shelf life and only the bottle remains beautiful...but I am not a bottle person. I reduced my scent wardrobe and now stick to cheap ones now which I found just as enjoyable without the worry having to care about them. Yes, it feels good and more laid-back. Smelling good does not mean buying lavish stuff....I am happier now with my perfumes.

It's a spiritual thing. It's a form of vanity. It can be destructive. I went cold turkey and stopped.  I feel much better now. Buying fragrances was destroying me.

what lots of people forget to say is that the price of fragrances play a big part in the need to buy and collect. It's cheap enough to be able to buy quite a few fragrances a month but it's expensive enough to have a serious impact on your finances...

same I stopped caring, making videos, buying  ... I bought a land and that´s the property that  really increases a  value and a quality of everyday life ... a living or a building a house improves your quality of living, not a perfume - simply a distraction (and after all  when you walk in the niche store everything is smelling the same, something dark, something green, smoky or fresh, uplifting .. just changing one note and selling it with enourmous % of rip off ...

Same. Hyper focusing on something and collecting is a dangerous combination. I’m a beauty therapist and a potter if I get back into Pottery, I might not hyper focus on perfumes. I love every single one of my perfumes. I think I have 60. There is three more that I want to add to my collection to finish it. I’m hoping that will put an end to it. I try to live simply and then I turn around and buy a perfume. It’s a contradiction. I want to have a sparse home, but then I create clutter by buying another fragrance.  😂 you are a inspiration. Thank you for sharing your story. P.s doing research and watching YouTube takes up a lot of time, my husband said he “lost me”to perfume videos for 6 months.

You are maturing. It’s a good thing.

Loved this video and I agree with everything you said! You seem very down to earth and relatable :) I used to spend a lot of money on clothes, makeup etc. I loved looking glamorous. However that changed when I had my son 5 years ago who has a significant mental disability. Most of my day is spent either working or caring for him. I rarely ‘go out’ now. About a year ago I developed a fragrance obsession due to depression as a result of my son’s disability. I realised how toxic the habit had become and now only buy what I need. I now focus on improving my finances. You’re right saving feels so much better. The feeling of financial security is better than any perfume or material possession!

I love videos like this because I have too many perfumes.. I had over 70 at one point and now I am at around 55.. but my Dream would be to have „only“ 30 🥰

Yes, I can be obsessive to. You are strong enough to acknowledge. Don’t feel guilty. Feel proud on who you are and have now become.

I completely agree with you and I am glad you have come to this point. I am 4 months into my fragrance no buy year and I have never been happier. I feel more in control, the analysis paralysis doesn't stress me out anymore. I am also really learning to enjoy what I own and I appreciate all the perfumes I own. I am glad to see what will run out this year

This was the best fragrance video I’ve seen in ages! 👏 Respect! ❤

I’m with you girly! As a fellow content creator I have dialed back tremendously and completely changed the way I approach my perfume collection. I’m at around 60 I think down from 100 plus. And as I finish I don’t replace, unless I truly love it. Good for you for reeling it back in. I also struggled with having to much to choose from, causing extreme anxiety and unnecessary stress! Thanks for the update ❤

Your approach is very sound and pragmatic. I think, buying lots of expensive perfumes without having a proper amount to set aside each month is unreasonable. Youtube perfume reviews are indeed tempting, but I am trying to fight this temptation. I’ve decided to have one go-to signature perfume, one for the summer heat, one for giving me some warmth and coziness in autumn and winter time and that will probably be it.
Besides, from the spiritual perspective, as one comment above says, it is a type of vanity. And if I myself understand that some activity has turned into a passion, and occupies too much of my time, my thoughts, my efforts, it will eventually be harmful

I absolutely agree in having a curated and reasonably sized collection that you know you can use and enjoy those scents. I'm also narrowing my collection and actually wearing what I love. I absolutely agree that social media has a great impact on overconsumption and mental health tbh by creating a false influence. I also had to take an instagram & fragrance influencer break.

Good for you Your strong Because it can become an addiction and NO addiction is good ❤

Hi :) I do understand you completely! I am into fragrances as well but my collection is only 15. More than that I feel that some are not used and it becomes too much and I do not like that.
To be honest after a while, trying and sampling fragrances the scents are so similar and I have to say not interesting to me. My fragrance collection is only "Loves".
At the moment I notice that there is a predominance of Winter scents and less Summer scents but I learned this and will make better decisions in the future.

Same goes for makeup or skin care. Only things I use and balance in my consumption.
I started following you because it is refreshing to find someone with a controlled consumeristic approach in so many YT channels that only have "sales pitches"

“Nothing is good in moderation. You cannot know the good in anything till you have torn the heart out of it by excess.”  Oscar Wilde.  It was a pleasure watching you…🇨🇦

I stopped because I had almost every category of fragrance and there was nothing original being released. The prices also became ridiculous; the value wasn't there for me.

This is a good video. This is great content. Purchasing fragrances is definitely a huge rabbit hole. In June 2025, I purchased Boadicea, the Victorious Blue Sapphire, $655. Two weeks later, I purchased Creed Adventus Absolu $355. Both were blind bought. This downward spiral is very real. Congratulations