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if there was a parfumerie à la Zoologist called Archaelogist, what kind of fragrances would they make? food for thought...

I'm from the Netherlands and (probably one of the oldest members in age here) a 'retired' nurse for people with a very serious intellectual disability with additional mental disorders... Perfume has been a real passion of mine for about 45 years now.... During the last 20 years in particular, a lot has changed in the perfume-community, especially due to the rise of the internet and... social media. In the past, it were small-scale fairs where you almost always encountered the same visitors and sellers, now the entire perfume industry is actually focused on the internet. The rise of the so-called influencers and the decline of the real passion made its entrance. I have always tried to be true to my own values ​​when it comes to a passion like perfumes. My other hobbies are cooking, arranging flowers, music and my 4 cats.

Hoi @LeatherLace! Dutchies unite! 😄

Hello,

My name is Petar (Peter). I’m from Montenegro (Europe).

My native language is Serbian, so I apologize in advance for my English, it’s not perfect🙂

I am a MD, and I am currently in Germany. 
Perfumes have been my hobby for almost 9 years. I love medicine(my profession), fashion, travel, but also Christian Orthodoxy.

I am here, like everyone else, because of perfumes, which are my great passion. I love French perfumery the most, while I love Italian clothing. 
I think Parfumo is a great website for perfumes.

Hiii I'm Mina from the Netherlands. I came from fragrantica but like the site interface and rating system here a lot more. I recently got back into perfume because I found that it's a very calming sensory experience for me! I'm excited to broaden my horizons 😊

Hi @mina909 ! 

Hello friends!

My name is Zak, I am from the United States.

I have been obsessed with fragrances since I was a kid and would sneak into my grandma's room to spray one of her many bottles. She was the one who really launched and nurtured my love for the art of perfumery. 

In real life, I work in the beauty industry, and write reviews and retrospectives on fragrances on my blog. In between that, I enjoy painting watercolors (many of them of perfume bottles), writing short stories, and finding ways to be creative.

I look forward to meeting and interacting with all of you more and being a part of a community that also shares my obsession!

My Name Is Cain
Ex Dancer/Model.
Now Artist.
from London England
Age 43

I have only ever worn woman's fragrances (& I'm not gay haha) I have done this since 1996 when I was just 14 years of age when I first became a dancer. I looked about 21 when I was 14 so I got away with a lot. I was 6ft 1 too, I didn’t grow after that however, I am still 6ft 1 haha.
My first fragrance was - Organza By Givenchy, it was given to me as a gift in 1996 (when it was just launched) by a lady who helped me at the time when I ran away from home.

I consistently much prefer perfumes produced prior to 2000, however I do like a few modern perfumes, especially from Goutal.. Étoile d'Une Nuit, Tenue de Soiree & Un Matin d'Orage to name a few. I quite like Roberto Cavalli By Roberto Cavalli (2012) & Ange ou Demon By Givenchy too.

My 15 all time favourite perfumes in order -

1 Vendetta By Valentino

2 Margaretha Ley by Escada

3 Organza By Givenchy

4 Amarige By Givenchy

5 Oh La La by Azzaro

6 Samsara By Guerlain

7 Boucheron By Boucheron

8 Ysatis By Givenchy

9 Carolina Herrera by Carolina Herrera

10 Talisman by Balenciaga

11 Fragile by Jean Paul Gaultier

12 Dolce & Gabbana by Dolce & Gabbana (Red Cap)

13 Étoile d'Une Nuit By Goutal

14 Mimmina Red by Mimmina

15 24 Faubourg by Hermès

That will give you an idea of what I like 😉

I have a lot of rare discontinued perfumes in my collection, i had over 500 bottles at one time when i was modelling (I quit modelling in 2009) so i still have a lot of discontinued vintage ones left. I upload photos of them on my profile too, feel free to have a look or even message me to discuss them with me

Welcome @DeepSixed82.  Hope you will enjoy the time in this community.

Interesting collection.

Greetings from Switzerland. 

Thank you for your kind welcome dear Violaodorata, Ah thank you ✨

I am pleased you think so  

Hi y’all! Angela here, originally from Hungary, currently living in Slovakia. 54 yo in 2025. Perfume lover since I was 15 years old, but the money to buy, what I want came later.  (You know: kids first, etc 🙂)

I tend to be narrow minded when trying a sample, so to broaden my horizon, I changed my ways: I am an eager blind buyer lately: I check the pyramid of the scent, buy it, then try to make them work for me. 
I myself am somewhat shy, but I do not like shy scents, the contrary: all the heavy duty statement or striking scents for me! (Hello Saffron hamra, and Oud ulya!) 

Hi, 

I'm from the United States and recently got into fragrances. Long story short (long story was a blog post), I used to taste bourbon and broke down notes in that. I quit drinking for now but missed the dedicated time to spend time with something and challenge myself to get notes and really examine something. Then came this hobby. The transfer was pretty seamless. 

I work overnights, so when I am off, I'll often times take different samples and spray one on each wrist and just spend time with each. Crazy? Maybe, but I love examining what these scents bring. Sniffing two different scents brings out the smells so much more I think when I really want to sit and work my senses. My bottles are meant for work, samples are meant for off nights. HAHA

I have only been "collecting" for a few short months, but I very quickly found that I am, for lack of a better term, an old soul and dove into the deep end with the more old school-vintage styled fragrances out there (not the actual bottles from decades ago - just the brands that lean into making scents like those). I plan on exploring more. Currently on a Chypre kick. 

Anyways, I found this place and it seems super cool and hope to be a good contributor. I love reading the content that is already here. 

Hi, 

For years I have been a member here and it is about time to introduce myself. I am from the Netherlands and over the last ten years my collection of perfumes has grown quite a bit.

My taste in perfumes is quite diverse. I enjoy both mainstream and niche perfumes. The last couple of years I have been on a rough patch and even my love for fragrances became dormant. Recently, my old passion has come alive again and I am enjoying my collection again as much as I used to do.

Since my collection got really out of hand I have started downsizing but recently I have also acquired some old and new loves.

Currently on a Fréderic Malle kick again.

My names Jay 

Originally from USA been living in France for 2 years. 
This looks like a cool little place had to join. Am open to learn more from all y’all too. 

Hi! I’m Mira from Canada!, I love using the Parfumo app & have been a perfumista most of my life.  I don’t prefer fragrantica as a resource anymore so I am here!! I plan on posting my entire collection soon! 

Hi everyone!

I’m Jessyca — new here and excited to join this fragrant community. I’m originally from Canada but have been living in Spain for the past five years. I’ve always had a deep love for perfumes and floral scents in general. While I’m not an expert, I’m on a personal journey to develop my nose and appreciate fragrances on a deeper level.

My collection includes some scents I truly adore, and I’ve also taken some chances with blind buys to explore new olfactory horizons. I’m eager to learn, share, and connect with others who are as passionate about perfume as I am. Looking forward to discovering more together!☺️

Hiya!

Im Rhody!

Im somewhat new to the hobby but it SERIOUSLY clicked with me 'cause I'm a connoisseur of coffees and teas! I've managed to train my palette by blind tasting coffees for years and picking out notes- and Iv gotten pretty good at it! This skill naturally translated to fragrances, and I love it.

Iv always been tangentially curious about perfumes and stuff cause like, who doesnt wanna smell good? And as soon as I found out about niches I was hooked! Dont get me wrong, I love the few designers Iv gotten my hands on, but Im a niche guy looking to smell things Iv never smelled before. 

About 90% of my collection are all travel-sized decants, which I blind buy, because I am unwise.

Otherwise, Im a queer furry artist from south Texas!  I love rats- and for all you know I actually am a giant cartoon rat man in real life. Aint that neat? 

💖🐀💖

Hi, 

I'm new here. I enjoy making my own room and body sprays with essential oils. I would love to take a class on perfume making someday. I am interested in gourmand, green and more recently citrus scents. I usually veer away from floral unless it's realistic. 

I'm going through a Diptyque addiction which really developed when I got diagnosed with Celiac disease and had to stop eating out at restaurants. I think fragrances give me the experience of being able to try someone's creations which I can't have with food anymore. 

I'm glad to have joined the community !

Hey Parfumo! I just made the big switch today, transferring my collection from the Frag site to here 🎉 not going back to that bug hole.

Hey Parfumo, been browsing the database for a few months now. Pretty new to this, but this does share some similarities with cigars as well, collecting sensory stimulation and community. So many moments are remembered and recalled by the sense of smell we experience at that given time. Both natural smells in the environment and worn fragrances can instantly transport you to a different time and place. Its pretty powerful, its interesting, and I'm just intrigued by it all.

Haven't worn Sauvage Parfum since I found the whole online frag community, soon though, its overdue. I don't think I'm too picky with notes, and I try to stay open. Trying to check out all that I reasonably can. Glad to have found this place.

Hi everyone! My name is Mikaila, I'm mid 30s, from the Pacific Northwest of the USA. I'm a homeschooling mom of two. I love hiking, swimming, reading, and write a pinch of poetry. 

Fragrance has always been a comfort for me, it's been cathartic and uplifting. I'm unsure when I began appreciating it exactly, but I've always been a "sniffer" (rummaging through the spice drawer often as a kid to smell seasonings, requesting body sprays for Christimas instead of toys...).

I do appreciate a good bargain, but I enjoy a wide, wide range of scent profiles and fragrance brands. It's difficult to define my taste because it truly is so broad, though if I had to say, I believe ambers are probably my favorite *type*.

Thanks for having me 🥰

Hello everyone. Still trying to find my way in here, organising my notes, collections and ratings, before I fully move them from other database. I think I will like it here. Hopefully I will find here a warm welcoming space 🤗

hi folks! i'm sanguine and i use it/they pronouns. i'm a queer furry who basically just got super into fragrances. i'm hoping to find a fun and supportive community here with which to indulge in my hobby! looking forward to getting to know folks better!

Hey! I also have celiac, and it definitely was a hard transition in every area of life! I often joke that that's why I love yummy gourmand scents, because it's filling a whole in my heart <3

Hi, I’m Flor—founder of Nectar Atelier, a space for thoughtfully curated perfume samples inspired by nature, art, and poetry.

I fell in love with perfume years ago and went deep down the rabbit hole. Along the way, I noticed how often samples arrived in unsightly, unsustainable packaging—so I created Nectar Atelier to offer a more beautiful, eco-conscious experience. Each order is wrapped with care, designed for an artful unboxing.

As a lover of nature and visual storytelling, I also write a blog exploring the emotional side of scent.