Violetaura
Fragrance journey
8 months ago - 06/07/2024
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The best way for me to categorise my collection:

I have tried categorising by season, but that doesn't really work, when all I get in my climate is hot humid summer, very short warm autumn/spring, and mild winter.

I have tried categorising by what many youtubers recommend (- an everyday casual scent, a date night scent, a freshie, a work scent, a beast mode party/clubbing scent), but this does not work for me either, as my work scent needs to feel everyday/casual, I don't like standard freshies, and I also have these categories overlapping a fair bit.

Here is what I've finally figured out works for me, and breaks up my collection into much more even categories:

1. Home & relaxing

The ones I wear just at home when I'm chilling, relaxing, etc.

- Moonlight Body Mist
- Meow! Eau de Parfum

My comfort perfumes at home. I wear it in the evening after work or when I spend a day at home chilling, etc.

- Untouched
My strictly bedtime or meditation perfume.

2. Casual, chores & errands

The ones I wear for casual activity like doing chores at home, running errands, grocery shopping, breakfast or lunch at cafes.

- Black Star
Go-to for running errands and for casual lunch/breakfast

- Wild Rose
A sweet fresh one for casual activity or for casual lunch/breakfast

3. Outings

The ones I wear when going out at night, or a very specific purpose like work or gym.

- Brit for Women Eau de Toilette
Signature work scent

- SJP NYC Eau de Parfum
Strictly gym

- Nirvana Amethyst
A more casual dinner outing

- Illicit
Fancier outings, to restaurants, bars, etc.

4. Favourites (home, casual or outings)

My favourites that I give multiple purposes because I am so addicted to smelling them.

- To Be (Woman)
Summer signature work scent, and the scent that my notebook smells like

- Black Opium Eau de Parfum Over Red
Favourite in seasons other than summer. The scent that my bag smells like

- Alien Eau de Parfum
Signature winter casual and party/clubbing scent.

- Heiress Heiress Eau de Parfum
Favourite freshie for any occasion. Amazing out of the shower.

* = won't repurchase again, either for it being discontinued or other reasons, so it will be phased out of collection after empty

Last updated 06/13/2024 - 11:33 PM
3 Comments
GalbanumLeafGalbanumLeaf 8 months ago
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I like the way you've organized you fragrances. Many of these are unfamiliar to me.
GourmandgrlGourmandgrl 8 months ago
I love seeing how others organize their collections - it's fun to get a peek inside your categories! 😊
I also thought it was interesting you have fragrances that smell like your bag, and your notebook. Do you spray them, so that they smell this way?
This reminds me of spraying letters before sending them to a loved one to remind them more of you, and I actually haven't tried this before - but love the concept.
Have you tested out Parfumo's "Assistant" feature? I have fun seeing what the "Assistant" suggests you try from your collection for different occasions, time of day, etc.
VioletauraVioletaura 8 months ago
Yes yes I definitely spray my bag & notebook with them on purpose! It's so nice to be able to smell my favourites even when I'm not wearing them

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