HUGE PERFUME DECLUTTER!!! 👋😢 Had to let these go even though I once loved them 💔 🤷‍♀️ RE-UPLOAD!

I had to Reupload this because I had cut out 3 perfumes from the other video while editing 🤦‍♀️
Due to completely foreseen circumstances (me being lazy) These perfumes will not be listed on Mercari until tonight.
Thank you for watching! ❤️
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[@TressesOfAlexis]

i love that people are collectively ditching what they don’t love or reach for anymore. great video! thanks for sharing 💙

[@Yummy411]

Great video... Interestingly enough when I started to get into fragrance, heck even now... I kept feeling like there's this cloud of aroma chemicals that didn't sit right with me... Many times, it had been identified as musk (especially erba pura type frags). Our noses change alot so when people are starting out in fragrance, I try to encourage them to wear their frags out! In a couple months you may not even like the fragrance anymore. I stopped buying frags out of nostalgia too because I know I won't get the same feels now that I had back in the day with my current nose... Sigh. It's a part of the journey-- haha, people hate when frag lovers say 'journey'. Great video.

[@CarmenScentrix]

I'm not bothered by the word "journey" because it is! You never end where you started off! Lol Yes! Most musks, aromachemicals and things like akialawood or benzion smell off to me. Too chemical-y. Sad because so many beautiful fragrances are ruined with them. I also had to stop buying nostalgic fragrances!! My nose has long changed since I loved them and it never works out! The Clavin Klein was that for me in this video. It was one I had wanted years ago. It's definitely a part of the journey to really hone in your favorites and I'm currently loving that. ❤️

[@dr.claire.perfume]

I'm on the edge with Yes I Am too. It's in the segregated pile but yeah same, it's been rescued at least once already 😂

[@tammyroxanne.]

Yeah I haven't been able to get on board with Devotion, I've tried it three times and it's like that orangey vitamin C tonic my Nana used to give me 😅😅

[@CarmenScentrix]

Vitamin C makes sense!! Something was off about it. I gathered molding lemon because I couldn't figure it out. I can't believe like it as much as they do 😢

[@FragranceEuphoria]

I love declutter videos. Thank you for this video. 💖

[@Demi1369]

I was watching the other day and couldn’t comment or like. I’m like WHAAAAAAAAA?! 😭 Yeah Nirvana Bourbon got declutterred a few videos ago and I commented how much I want it. I definitely need to get a bottle. But considering it’s getting hot now, I can’t even use it for another half a year or so. I wish I wasn’t in a tropical climate sometimes, but I’m not a snowbunny either. 😂💕 I need to make a point to list some of the ones I have declutterred. I find that aroma chemicals get stronger over time and it leads to a perfume smelling cheap. The maceration process is supposed to deepen a perfume and make it smell more rich. However, past a certain point of maceration with perfumes released the last few years, and it’s straight up cheap chemical smells. It’s pretty annoying. I would always buy the biggest bottle too because I like to hold on to my perfumes and have variety, without worrying if something will get discontinued. Now it doesn’t seem worth it if I have to hurry and finish something quickly before certain chemical reactions take place. And that new D&G Devotion……. 😑 I ended up getting a travel spray instead of a large bottle like I initially wanted. So glad I did. I can’t stomach it. It smells like a lemon poundcake made with too much sugar, butter and frosting. Smelling it is making me gag and gain weight. 🤣 I think (just my opinion) that since fragrance has gained popularity and exploded, perfumers aren’t putting as much thought into their creations anymore. They just want to churn out new releases to keep up with the demand of people wanting to smell something new and likable. It’s like keeping up with the excitement and frenzy, yet it’s pretty deflating the experience when it’s boring or the wrong/cheap materials are used. It’s kinda like the makeup community at some point. At the height there were cut creases and glitter, the slightest hint difference in the undertone of a shade of anything and we needed it. Eventually everyone got tired of trying to keep up with the latest palettes and cash grabs. But the demand started it all. I feel like we all probably need to slow down and chill out. The prices of designer perfumes are becoming outrageous, and I’m not sure if it’s because the companies are spread thin on the amount of raw materials available to go around and that’s why they have increased the amount of filler chemicals they put in. People used to have 30 perfumes and it was considered a lot. That’s like a perfume per day of the month, so you can only wear it about 12 times a year. Now having 100 is normal. That’s only going to get about 3 rotations per perfume. It’s no wonder shit has hit the fan. And why no one really has a signature scent anymore. If any Millennial or younger dies in the future, no one will be like Oh! That smell reminds me of my mom/grandma…… and start to tear up. 👀 Ok, enough morbid ranting. Didn’t think perfume could get so deep. 😅💕

[@jaytibee]

I actually agree with this! Yes new releases were always a thing but not so much for niche. I feel like brands especially now realize that people have too many fragrances that they can't finish fast enough to repurchase, even for one bottle, then sales die down as quick as they rose. So...new releases are for excitement so people can buy and just pile it with the others at home. When really sales would push forward at a normal rate instead of spiking down rapidly after the hype, if people had less to actually use and finish so they can repurchase sooner and afford a new addition. Also, why we see perfumes hit extreme discounted websites in less than a year compared to the past. The boom has kinda died imo, because it was never sustainable like the makeup and hair community. Also, why they increase prices so they won't have too much of a loss when they sell cheaper in bulk to discount websites. Lmao it's very much that deep 😂😂 but just an observation

[@KRCM1]

Casablanca was a recent declutter for me as well. I do love the caramel/fruity/apple notes, they are delicious, but there is something in there that reminds me sort of b.o. And I noticed that in many of the Middle Eastern scents I fell for. I was under the impression that that was oud. So I've been convinced I'm not a big oud fan. Swiss Arabian Inara was the same way. Some mango scents read like that to my nose, too. I almost got rid of Kayali Vanilla, too. However, I tried it one more time as I usually do before I declutter, and it had sweetened with time and I started using it to layer, and in that process I got attached to it and love it. "Stop While You're Ahead" would be a great slogan for merch lol because it's so true. I have several scents I just adore, but I'm always curious, what if this (hypothetical) fragrance is THE BEST. Like, the ultimate best. I'm going through that with the new Caramel Cascade I think it's called. I haven't pulled the trigger on it yet because I'm trying not to, but who am I kidding, I KNOW I'M EVENTUALLY JUST GONNA DO IT!

[@chanelbabe-gina6674]

I’m with Carmen. I think there are ingredients used in many ME scents that give a similar note.

[@kara8911]

I just repurchased Euphoria recently because it was something I wore like 20 some years ago when the hubby and I were dating. I can only do a couple sprays but I love it so much.

[@tessab9374]

Decluttered 3 this week. Made me some money and I need the space for other stuff! Working towards only having 10 perfumes. I will get there in a year I feel. I have a few with just 10-20 ml left.

[@CarmenScentrix]

Wow that's exciting to dwindle it down to just your favorite 10!! You're an inspiration! 😊

[@Msyinett]

I feel that fragrance preferences change just like style does. I have had signature scents in the past that while I love them on other people, when I wear them I just don't like them anymore. For example, Good Girl I went through so many bottles, and now it gives me a headache. I love it on my friends.

[@CarmenScentrix]

I also liked Good Girl at one point now I hate it! 😒 Yes, its exactly like style! We can appreciate we liked it a one time but not anymore!

[@vanillabean_000]

When i first got Chocomusk, I really liked it!!! But now that I've smelled more perfumes, that one smells really synthetic to me 😮 I also sold my casablanca because theres just something in it i dont like

[@CarmenScentrix]

I know what you mean. I'm on the fence about chocomusk, I like it but it is a but synthetic. Everyone seems to declutter Casablanca eventually. Maybe the scent changes over time. 🤔 I tried it during the winter a few times and it's a no.

[@jessicaharrison4719]

I love Choco Musk, but one of its charms is that it smells like a scratch and sniff sticker that is meant to smell like chocolate, lol.

[@corinalymburner1121]

Yay!! Good for you & way to inspire!! 😁👏👌 …I’ve gotten as far as boxing-up a few (like about a dozen) perfumes I’m no longer using/loving and set them aside on an isolated shelf to be sold; & so far, only one has escaped & found its way back into my main collection.😅 Hard to let go. One step at a time!

[@CarmenScentrix]

Yes! That happens to me too! Lol.

[@sunnyscents1818]

Hey Carmen oh my goodness I remember letting go of Casablanca it reminded me of diet apple juice lol I got nothing sweet and caramely 😂 hey if it’s not working out someone else will enjoy it 😉

[@CarmenScentrix]

It seems like everyone ends up letting it go! 😕

[@mediocrebankai3114]

Same, I tried to get on with it and let it sit for months. It just was weird to my nose, I think I may not like apple scents 😂

[@monicasweer7253]

Carmen. For the Jessica Simpson perfume, the gardenia comes out either in the heat or cool, and the caramel comes out more when the temperature goes the other way. That is what others have said on youtube.

[@CarmenScentrix]

I have noticed some times I don't get it but I never seem to get it right so I'm done trying 😕 once in a while it works but that's way too finicky for me. Lol. Although I'm tempted to keep it and Layer with a pure vanilla 😂 but I shouldn't.

[@danielleshadlow891]

Ha! I recently rescued Thank You Next! from my daughter’s declutter. All the rest I completely agree with except Yes I Am even though I don’t love gardenia. Great decisions.

[@CarmenScentrix]

I still kind of want that one. Lol. It's only 1 oz and I think I can finish it quickly. But then I have like 20 perfumes in that same category and now we're talking 20 ozs 😱 lol.

[@danielleshadlow891]

@@CarmenScentrix that’s only like 6000 sprays! You can bust that out in a month tops. I have a few of those too, but hey only total 5oz. I hope to overspray the under performers and get them gone by the end of the year.

[@yahtricky241]

I am the same way about Iso E Super/ aroma chemicals… those notes smell so off to me and ruin perfumes! I think companies add for longevity but they just smell bad on my skin.

[@CarmenScentrix]

I hate aromachemicals!!! 😒 They definitely add to the Projection and longevity but at what cost??? 😩 The fragrance is ruined for me when they do that. Are you able to enjoy any Middle Eastern perfumes? I notice that's a problem 😕

[@leonorebarrera07]

Girl I need to do a declutter soon.!!! I have quite a few I don’t use.

[@CarmenScentrix]

Let them go! You can make some money back!

[@leonorebarrera07]

@@CarmenScentrix yes for sure girl I have way to many!

[@KSV2themoonandback]

I am out with the cheap perfumes and in with having less and pay more for better quality 👍🍍🍊🍇 I agree some of these affordable middle eastern frags have cheap blend of ingredients. I got Zimaya Sharaf Blend as I wanted to test what the hype is about and the notes sounded good. It smells sweet generic and I also picked up lingering cologne vibe about it that is just not quite right or refined for me.

[@tammyroxanne.]

This an amazing declutter! Vanilla 28 is just okay for me. I could easily declutter my travel size of it but I want to try layering it with some scents that need some more vanilla.. I never reach for it tho tbh

[@CarmenScentrix]

I don't know why I felt like I might be the only person who didn't love Vanilla 28! I never reached for mine either!

[@phan282002]

I agree with you on vanilla 28. I don’t like the woodiness in it, but it’s not the worst smell I’ve ever tried lol.

[@CarmenScentrix]

I feel like most people don't even smell the woodiness and just classify it as a vanilla but the drydown is definitely a creamy Woodiness that not my favorite.

[@ScentedByMwendi]

Hi Carmen, good to see you. I love Euphoria and wanted to try Euphoria intense but now I don’t know.

[@CarmenScentrix]

If you still love Euphoria and you love Berries, you will probably still enjoy it. It's just my super picky nose!!

[@mediocrebankai3114]

I don’t know if you’ve tried Juicy Couture Gold but it was what I was hoping for when I bought Casablanca and Fancy. It just doesn’t last well but its pretty affordable so I don’t mind.

[@hannahyalea]

I love this perfume. It’s sweet but it also has an almost soapy vibe to me in the dry down, which is part of why I love it so much. I think it might be the honeysuckle note.

[@skinscentsforfusspots]

So many of the Kayali Perfumes dry down to smell like woody patchouli. It feels like it was just part of their DNA prior to the Eden and Gelato perfumes!

[@KRCM1]

I wholeheartedly agree! I’ve not smelled Eden, but that dna does run deep in their fragrances. I’m glad it’s not in Pistacio, it would have been out of place imo.

[@CarmenScentrix]

Pistachio and Pink Pepper are the only ones I enjoy. Pistachio is my favorite from the brand! I'm not into the woodiness to be honest.

[@ScentSiblingsDotCA]

I SOOOOO need to do this!!!

[@CarmenScentrix]

❤️❤️❤️

[@PaolaBianka]

I guess I like screechy gardenias… because i love the screechiness in Fancy and Yes I Am 😂

[@jaxbeautifulyou]

I used to love DBIR but I’m also not living it anymore 😅

[@CarmenScentrix]

I used to love it! You've definitely contributed to elevating my fragrance taste my friend 🧡 lol

[@jaxbeautifulyou]

@@CarmenScentrix 😂

[@kara8911]

I have a couple of the Yes I Am perfumes I have tried to declutter and sell but no luck. I may just use them like room spray.

[@TikiTokToh]

I couldn’t get into Vanilla 28 or DBIR. They were ok, just didn’t excite me at all

[@CarmenScentrix]

For some reason I thought I would be the only person who didn't love those! Lol.

[@roxypena8028]

Will you be putting them on Mercari luv ? I want to try to smell the Casablanca perfume

[@kara8911]

I need to declutter some more. I’ve sold a decent bit on Mercari but the ones I have left are “cheapies” and not worth anything.

[@PamMeliso]

Could you give a link for your Mercari store?

[@karil6461]

Can you link your fregrantica shelf?

[@CarmenScentrix]

I will try to do that. I'm kind of nervous to share it 😬 😅 I add everything on there even if I only have a decant so it looks like I have a lot more than I actually do. 😅

[@karil6461]

@CarmenScentrix Me too girl, it's ridiculous. Also like 10 of my perfumes aren't even listed properly cause they aren't on the site

[@CarmenScentrix]

@@karil6461 yeah sometimes I put the real perfume when I only have the dupe. To remind myself I already have a similar one.

[@monis.4382]

Do you have a list directly to your store to review and purchase? I checked the description box and I’m not familiar with Mercari.

[@CarmenScentrix]

I don't have a store, I just list them on Mercari but they changed their policies. I might list them soon. I'm so sorry for the inconvenience 😔

[@sabrinaandbenji1390]

I didn't like vanilla 28, I get musty smell that reminds me of bad quality, it doesn't smell woody to me. Not sure what my nose's problem is, sheesh

[@CarmenScentrix]

I literally thought I would be the only person to ever not love it! Have you smelled La Belle by JPG? I get a similar vibe even though I've never seen anyone mention that!

[@sabrinaandbenji1390]

@CarmenScentrix yes same, I tried la Belle twice and I am not a fan of Jean-Paul gaultbuer overall, haven't found anything I like. I like other kayali, like citrus, cherry, pistachio. But I tried vanilla 28, the oud line, pink pepper one, and those weren't for me. It's nice to find someone to relate to because all I hear is love for thr vanilla and many others that don't agree with my nose.

[@bettyboop78411]

What is your mercari link

[@sherlcollins7011]

I feel the same way about Thankyou next and fancy…. I keep decluttering them and getting them back again. Fancy is gone now but I was thinking of it recently lol and Thankyou next I still have but never wear lol

[@CarmenScentrix]

They smell cheap but still good lol. Some days I think my taste is too sophisticated and then I'm like "nope, give me the cheap smells" 😆