Fragrance Addiction: Fight Back!

Hi people. how are you doing? doing a vlogging about fragrance addiction, which is a serious issue, which also affected me in real life, i have shared some of my stories, struggles and troubles, and Im suggesting few things to combat Addiction, it may get very dangerous as you keep buying, as it stimulates your brain like a high end drug. I have also shared some of the new strategies I took to play the game fairer and more practically. hope some of you can relate and think these through.
have a nice day wonderful people :)

[@mohammadtawfiqlifestylelim7051]

The money I spent in perfume, I could purchase 5 Decimal land in the city or start a business . I sprayed the money in the air. I am a perfume addict. Very hard to control ! I stopped going to market. Stopping from buying perfume is like stopping from taking drugs. It hurts !

[@MehdiScent]

Just hold on a minute and see how many people appreciate you and watching you and enjoy your shares! And ignore all negativity and keep doing regularly

[@mujtabazubair9782]

Brother , Monetize your channel you deserve it and there's nothing wrong in earning through your passion. You are spending for content and not earning through it ,this is insane. You just take care and do consider monetizing your channel bro.

[@AguyAnd2girls]

Agree

[@TheFloridaSam]

Much respect. Thank you for your honesty. I've bought 150 bottles since March. It's way too much. Covid lockdown got to me. I spent no money on gas, travel, eating out, movies, concerts etc. Thankfully I had the money. Now that things are slowly getting back to normal , I'm done. I have a VERY addictive personality. I collect watches and guitars. Thankfully fragrances are relatively cheap compared to those too. I work very hard and make sacrifices other places. I don't own a TV, hence no cable bill. That's $125.00 a month. I'm definitely done for a while, I enjoy this hobby more than I ever expected. Now I will take time to step back and enjoy what I have. From Nautica Voyage to Chanel Coromandel. Thanks again, I truly appreciate what you've said today. Take care if yourself and family. At the end of the day it's just "stuff" and not important in the slightest.

[@bloodrivercanyon]

The best suggestion Id give to a fellow addict is to find folks that have recovered from the same addiction, and learn from them. I'm 29 years into recovery from alcohol and drug addiction, and I need a support team as much today as I did in 1988

[@chrismcclellan1864]

Joy, I've been subscribed to your channel for almost a year now. As you have gone through this rough spot in your journey, I have watched another man stand up in the middle of a problem and take full responsibility for his actions. I applaud you for your courage and know from watching you that your good heart twards others will come back to you ten fold. Feel no pressure from your love of fragrances. It's very nice to see passion in someone for the right reasons. God bless you sir. Your brother in this awesome life journey

[@manhomme3870]

You are one of the best. And you have a good heart and that's a gift that not all people have.

[@MuddyGreenMonster]

Wise words, Joy. Thanks for sharing, I'll be sure to take your advice.

[@bjdela]

Amen Joy! Thanks for posting this. This is where I am in my fragrance journey now. I was lucky enough to get a more financially stable position and now have gone crazy trying to play catch up on all the scents I missed out on. So thanks for the "brake check" I needed it.

[@stevenveganightowl12]

Joy, I really appreciate your honesty, you don’t always have to review fragrances, topics like this and updates on what’s coming out are the things you can comment on. Take care amigo!

[@OdeonEdits]

You are probably the only KZbinr I would skip my adblock to!

[@jd5739]

May the Sun always shine on you Brother 100%

[@simpleprofundity]

Thank you so much for your honesty and vulnerability in sharing the difficult/darker potential aspects of fragrance collecting. VERY HELPFUL.

[@realblackbetty2204]

Man I was heading that way and had to stop fast. I sold everything except for my top 3. I only one 3 fragrances now. Nothing more.

[@chronicdesign876scentplugj4]

👍 love this bro

[@chelseymcfarland830]

I respect you so much for your honesty, thank you.

[@johnborges5938]

I like your advice about sampling. I myself figure I need a sample of 5 ml or sometimes even 10 ml to get a real feel for a fragrance. What I did not think of is your idea of then waiting a month, which I think is spectacularly sound advice. It's too easy to get caught up in the moment even if you've been patiently trying out a fragrance for a week of repeated wearings. Get some distance, and if the thing still stands out in your mind as something special, it's worth a buy. The other standard I would add is to consider purchases which expand your range. I like Mancera Red Tobacco and Parfums de Marly Carlisle, but to my nose they are very similar. And not cheap! Eventually I resolved to think about alternating purchases if/when I run out. I keep a log of things I've tried with notes on things I have owned or would like to own, and make notes about such alternating arrangements. Sometimes just logging that I like something and will consider buying it is enough to release me from the mania that otherwise only ends in a purchase. Great video about an important topic, Joy.

[@siredith8846]

It takes a real man to admit and face up to his addiction.

[@poojakarle4421]

I too have fragrance addiction of watching fragrance videos

[@antiquecollection8307]

Same here 😅

[@GrungyBoguez201]

I needed this. Thank you 🙏🏽

[@will.i.am_copeland]

Joy. I have a LOT of respect for you for your ability to share your story. It shows a level of strength, honesty, and integrity that is very admirable. I can absolutely relate to what you are going through. It is extremely difficult when your passion becomes an addiction. It seems as though you have identified what you need to do. Wish you the best!!!

[@jamieelliott3165]

Good advice Bro! I've made the same mistakes and I know how hard it can be. I appreciate everything you do. Good to see you in a better place and it shows. God bless you

[@norbertbognar7651]

👍👍👍

[@MariaCarattini]

Monetize your chanel!!💙

[@fatshady5714]

God bless you Joy! I am so happy that you've found your center! Thank you for continuing your journey!

[@jeevz3845]

You are the best Joy!❤️

[@BJ-sz3vb]

Bro i know exactly what you’re talking about. I started to get a little addicted collecting fragrances too. Idk why but it just stimulated my mind so hard and I just wanted to constantly collect. I still want more than I have but I have to stop. It’s not easy

[@poojakarle4421]

This video was so good to watch. Agree with all the points

[@ernest4483]

Another great content Joy, great advice and an eye opening about addiction in Frag.comm, and have a great, blessed, positive, productive and safe weekend. 👍👍👍👍👍✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️

[@Solanothe1daonly]

Great video joy. This well help all of us. Out in the fragrances game

[@SuperCastilloe]

Sending much love your way Bhai ♥️

[@vladstefan2002]

I admire your sincerity! I 'm telling that your reviews are 100% sincerely, from soul and your own perception and reflection over frangrances that you review. Your sincerity bothers some reviewers over the internet, but I assure I am your fan and I respect and consider your hard work. I want more niche fragrances reviews content. Keep up the good work! Greetings from Romania!

[@cfc-el5nj]

Also a new subscriber but seen alot in past cpl wks. Sorry about the tough times. Being new, just as I heard of this with u, it made me notice I was getting slightly addicted myself. I'm sure I won't be alone and typical with ur style u have hit on a really serious issue. In a weird way u are the right person 2 be giving this message. I wouldn't wish it on u but mb this is just another part of ur journey. U mb got immersed in it but u didn't lose urself. This message ur giving proves that. Much love

[@AB-bw5yc]

TURN ON ADS! There's no reason not to.

[@AguyAnd2girls]

Ageed.

[@BestBrandsPerfume]

I have a channel as well and Ive decided not to turn on the Ads either. I have no rhyme or reason either except I felt It would Discourage viewers to stay so for now as I grow I keep the ads off.

[@mansoormurad5400]

In some countries, monetization is not available with KZbin. That's why Joy isn't able to.

[@charlieburris338]

Great to hear you getting things straightened out and not leaving us. You are an awesome reviewer and an even more awesome person. Take care buddy and thanks for all of your hsrd work.

[@thescentedengineer3230]

Thanks for the shoutout! And yes i think i bought a few bottles for their design and now i highly regret it! Great tips! Fragrance addiction is real! And omg you had 700 bottles..... my 8 year journey and i only have maybe 100 max haha

[@gedaniel2210]

Here I am, ending up watching this! Can’t stop buying fragrances.

[@horatiutarziu492]

700 hmm...one per day!🤩😍

[@juanjotiti]

From spain i love your reviews you sincerity and all around you , my stronger support , you are like mark for me, an spiration in my new fragrances journey, i send you the sun and the hot from spain

[@dodirivaldo]

who is this mark everybody talks about? Sorry, new to the fragrance game :$

[@ChrisPipinghot]

Joy, I love your videos , no matter what you do or what way you go with your journey. I wish you all the best. Love your honesty.

[@mkp189]

Good to know and all the best for future

[@nicolasfarah2092]

Thanks for sharing this story, it is important to know this part of the game and it's hard to talk about it, but thanks to you Joy you're making us conscious abt the negative side of this addiction. We love you and appreciate what you're teaching us.

[@BestBrandsPerfume]

Hi Joy, how are you? I miss the Bond Creed Guy, don't you? This is a great video and very authentic, great tips on economics of fragrance buying for ones self.

[@silversurfer2884]

I truly understand the addiction and caught mine early. I only buy things I'm going to wear and only buy 50ml or less now. Keep going brother I enjoy your videos.

[@majortom5190]

Joy, I love that you review frags within my reach! Please keep doing Bruddah! You sold me on trying some Joop!👃🏽🤙🏽👊🏾😎

[@coolslc]

Be strong, and may God Bless your mind, body, and soul 💪🏼

[@djkramit]

Thank you for the advice.

[@Jeremy_the_bot]

I am struggling on a smaller scale with this. Spent way more than whats reasonable chasing that perfect fragrance. However, thousands of dollars later im still not there. Trying to change my perspective. My brain just constantly tells me that the next fragrance will be "the one."

[@StefanFragrance]

15:02 very True!Why have it if you ain't gon wear it!!,,, specially if there's others you may be praying 🙏 for something you've got on the shelf collecting Dust!

[@jangguthatta]

Keep doing what you love bro

[@Mr1shekee]

Hope everything gets better, good info👍🏼

[@bailey1945sam]

I have loved your channel and god bless.

[@ValenYono]

Great tips Joy. Take care.

[@zlatanibrahimovic2099]

God Bless you...Thanks

[@nickk8829]

Take care joy your a great reviewer been watching you since you started and this video is so honest, I have gotten myself in a hole financially from this hobby and since have slowed down big time. Like you said never buy fragrance on credit. Good luck in all you do.

[@razscott]

Nice talk, hugs brother, SOTD feve delish

[@bandar7891]

Sometimes I like a Fragrace at store then I dislike it upon usage just like Guerlaine L'homme Ideal

[@nigelgomez3668]

Awesome review bro... You've got it worked out... Cheers mate ✌️

[@vladimirart758]

Im coming from small country, Macedonia, and here we can't aloud to buy more than one fragrance in 2-3 months, so I get you!

[@mansoormurad5400]

So happy that you're in a better place. Mental health is the most important thing. Prayers will be with you always.

[@PIKESJUL]

Joy I know I’m late but this is a excellent video. I enjoyed this video. I have to slow down on buying fragrances.

[@syrrysaver2775]

I think these videos about your personal journey are some of the most honest and valuable contributions to the community. I know there are both real legal (international payments, etc) and potential pride/self-image issues to confront, but you really should find some way to accept contributions from your international fans. If KZbin doesn't allow monetization in Bangladesh, then perhaps you could set up an Estonian company? (I understand their e-residency program makes it pretty straight forward...)

[@kmc8910]

Don't feel bad, man...I've bought over 1000 bottles in 8 months (since July 2018, and this is now end of March 2019). But I enjoy it and have been able to do it, so hey, what the heck! :) Good luck!

[@doyouevenweldbro4769]

Dudeeee 1000 bottles ??? That's crazy

[@DjGo99]

What triggered that many purchases?

[@highoctanehome]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. My situation is different because I am not a reviewer. I have limited my total amount of fragrances toTEN and I buy the best from my research and also get the largest bottle so I get the best price per milliliter. My wife has been a good influence on this. Love ADP Essenza and just found a 500ml for $240 USD which was a great price but also bought a 200ml of Chanel Coromandel at retail.

[@will-manprince-walker167]

I DID THE MATH AND IF LIVE TILL 85 I CAN GO THROUGH 120 BOTTLES I HAVE 60 NOW AND I STARTED MY ADDICTION 4 MONTHS AGO , SO I WILL KEEP MY COLLECTION TO NO MORE THAN 125

[@hatememad4151]

joy always nice to see you...i like your hair color....😉

[@StefanFragrance]

14:10 this is so important! What I'm trying to do is film videos so that I can drop them on the weekend and save that time for my family while I watch the chaos Ensue on KZbin!!, 😉😎😎🎉👌

[@grimmonster100]

Good video. I understand 100%.

[@grimmonster100]

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[@Ankit_Arun69]

Same here I can understand Best solution-state of mind

[@antiquecollection8307]

You are best bro.

[@will-manprince-walker167]

I go to Sephora an get up to 3 sample bottles .....Nordstrom you can get as many as you want fill your own samples .... Dillard’s free sample .. Although I’ve blind bought 20 bottles with no regrets at all

[@alimehmet9558]

Hey Joy, please do a video for which fragrances you would keep if you sell the entire of your collection. You told you would keep around 30-40 bottles, I want to know which ones?

[@WSF176]

I love your videos that are not reviews.

[@TheGambitos]

just saw that video...well it looks funny but its true..you can easily addict even from buying fragrances..i am an example..ok i will tell you a story..im a taxi driver in athens.one day a customer entered smelling beautiful..so i asked him what are you wearing cause i loved the smell..he said pure havane..when i went home opened my pc and started watching fragrances reviews.i was so excited like entering a new world.so many options..i was thinking oh i want this i want that...i ented up buying 10 fragrances in a month..and you my friend joy are a bit responsible for that...no bad feelings:).anyway my point is that yes its easy to addict without even notice..so love fragrances and be careful..

[@aftab1010]

Love you ❤️

[@StefanFragrance]

🎶 FREE 🐦 BIRD🎶FREE 🐥Bird🎶ENCORE!! 🙌

[@danspanos]

You know you have my support brother! If you need to talk or anything just message me!

[@AguyAnd2girls]

You are at the level where it is no problem for you to use ads in your videos there's nothing wrong with turning your passion your investment emotionally into something that can benefit yourself as well please get the ads and that will help

[@EM-km8em]

Bro i love your videos but please get a microphone

[@richardrohloff4876]

My collection had swelled to 270. I have begun to sell off what i have and use the money to get the last bit on my list

[@markjacoby5607]

Instead of chasing after new releases you should put your money towards new equipment and a work station for higher production quality. Organic channel growth will follow.

[@BenjaminChavez]

why dont you turn on ads? that is something youtube itself offers for creators in the platform. you need to make it suittanable.

[@dr.fragrance3185]

TOO ADDICTED. MUST CHILL. SPEND LESS.

[@amir021idm]

I tried the new mont blanc explorer yesterday i sprayed 6-8 sprays and it barely lasted 1 day the projection lasted maybe 3-4 hrs max feels more like the new patch of creed aventus but with some cheapness like if you mix zara and aventus together:)

[@jacksonbelch9311]

You’re the realest reviewer out there man. We all appreciate how real and honest you are, but bro don’t be afraid to do ads. It will work in your favor and most of us will completely understand. It won’t change the fact you’re a real ass reviewer man. Your content is awesome and always the truth. Keep it up 💪🏼

[@razibhumayun3426]

Love you joy bhai

[@Stallionfragrancereviews]

I the beginning I bought everything just to buy , now I only buy perfect fragrances, but now I have many bottles to sell I don’t want

[@RichMitch]

*hello wonderful joy*

[@ojassvikapahi9938]

Check out oud attars and plz recommend budget friendly oud attars like under 1500 inr (indian rupees)

[@arkapadia]

Joybhai ! Got a suggestion for you. Get a clean shave and see the difference. That shall help you to come out of the situation. You can certainly grow it back.

[@realblackbetty2204]

Why can’t you monetise ?

[@gabrielmacias4466]

Are u gonna sell some colognes can I buy some🙃

[@kevingunawan4802]

Wow, It's great for Joy Amin, next review about Hugo Boss Baldessarini EDC....

[@fitst3566]

If you diskliked this video, you sir, is what is wrong with the fragrance community.

[@YoungALH]

monetize your channel and patreon too, if we want honest reviewers we need to support reviewers, or else it's just gonna turn to ads for big companies. Think of it like this Joy, you will tell people to buy decant before buying whole bottle right? Same as monetizing your channel and donating to you, you being honest helps our purchase decision just like buying a decant would, I'm sure people who appreciates your honesty can pay few dollars just to support you and see you grow

[@minhaarhameed9719]

Hey joy....please review ajmal zeal....as I heard it is the best clone for Dior suavage

[@gabrielmacias4466]

Middle eastern people have alot of money

[@MrCguy24]

smoke everyday, spent all my money i saved up on clothes xd

[@o2xb]

Is this another troll video Joy?

[@H0ODLUM100]

700 plus bottles ,, this is madness you seriously need a doctor for your addiction

[@nicolasfarah2092]

If words do not add for the positive or make someone feel better its better to shut up.

[@H0ODLUM100]

@@nicolasfarah2092 clearly advice is something positive and I'm not surprised it went over your head.. the game is not fun when it comes to addiction