Is Perfume Now Fast Fashion? Massive Perfume Collection Haul Declutter Fragrance Influencers Zara

[@Naturallyliz41]

Hey Claire! I took a long break from KZbin and one of the reasons was because I felt overwhelmed with all of the perfume i was seeing. I needed to get back to just loving fragrances instead of just buying them. This is a great video

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Yes! I can relate, I felt the same thing in the autumn, I'd bought a lot and I just felt like the love had gone a bit. It's back now though and I think I am buying much less and being more focused with my choices. For me, I am someone with a channel that likes perfume, nothing more, I don't specifically but fragrances to review, I think doing that helps you to love your collection a little more maybe? Thank you so much for watching 😘

[@bedarbakht5915]

THANK. SO. MUCH. TO. REPLEY. ME. SANDEL. WOOD. JASMINE. AND. LEMON. FLOWER. THESE. FREGRANCES. 50. ML. BOTTLES

[@sisterrosetta57]

I also agree

[@dr.claire.perfume]

@@sisterrosetta57 thanks Sandy

[@TheArcoiris12]

One of the best analysis of the fragrance world nowadays, so interesting the pandemic was the starting point for so many to the perfume addiction. I think fragances give an instant relieve, like food, you feel good when you smell a nice think. With the pandemic lots of us wanted to escape reality, and perfume was our way out. For me, perfumes are an escape from my life, for the sad truth of my 45 years old, when I see I will not accomplish all i wanted to do... Maybe an escape from depression

[@dr.claire.perfume]

For sure perfume was a thing that was an unexpected trend during the pandemic. I think you are right, it's comforting and like many hobbies, a way of escaping reality and taking yourself somewhere else for a bit. And for sure, we all have those things in life where we don't feel good about where we are, but seeing the joy in little things really helps me to look beyond it. Thanks for watching ❤️

[@CarmenScentrix]

😱 Have not thought of this but I do think all the industries that get attention start to over do it. Like when makeup was extremely popular a few years back and the market was oversaturated and became overwhelming for makeup lovers. Eventually a lot of consumers even lost interest. It does seem like the perfume market is starting to head that way also.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Yes I think the endless pointless flanker fragrances are definitely something that is very telling... Makeup has for sure gone through all of this and brands like colourpop, whilst they are still big, you don't hear as much about them because people are sick of trying to keep up with the constant stream of releases.

[@CarmenScentrix]

@@dr.claire.perfume ColourPop was definitely part of the problem with oversaturation along with Morphe and so many others. They flooded the market and people lost interest. I love to observe and predict trends in our culture. It's fascinating to me.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

@@CarmenScentrix yes, I see so much morphe in tkmaxx here now. They are nowhere near as popular as they once were. But the nameless palettes that all seem to look similar were exhausting...

[@enaruvie]

@@dr.claire.perfume you see morphe in TK Maxx? I haven’t been in a while. Not a fan of crowds.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

@@enaruvie yes I've seen both the big and 9 pan palettes within the last month. Mostly pink, purple, green brown.

[@VeronicaSays]

Another excellent analysis of all of the factors involved in the current day rise and hyping of fragrances. I always love a gentle roasting of our own silliness around all of this - we have to laugh at ourselves!! Well done, Dr. Smith! 💖💖💖

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Yes, I am not criticising too much cos I do a lot of these things myself 😂 I just want to point it out because with industries like makeup, there's been a bit more of a momentum for some change and a slowdown of releases, at least for some brands, but perfume feels like it's still stuck on full speed.

[@LaladaBeauty]

Hi lovely Claire! You’re so right instant gratification is what really sells a fragrance. People gravitate towards good smelling opening.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Yes! I was going to get my husband something on Tuesday and I tried the fragrance on my arm and was loving it 5 mins in, then 20 minutes of wandering around and looking later, I hated it, so I was really pleased that i didn't go straight to the tills! 🤦‍♀️

[@CarmenScentrix]

"Because it's me, I made a graph" iconic 🙌 I love it. This is my favorite type of content. I hope you know your research and time to make these informative videos are highly appreciated!

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Thanks so much for watching Carmen! ❤️ LOL I just love a graph 🤣 I love making these kinds of videos but yeah they do take quite a lot of research and planning 🤦‍♀️

[@CarmenScentrix]

I'm almost toward the last half of this video and I feel personally attacked 😬 I'm guilty of all of these things. This video is the wake up call I needed. I'm currently on a no buy for a couple of months because I'm trying stop buying so much at a time. I really want to be more conscious of my spending and consumption. I already do that with everything else in my life and I dont know why I've been making an exception for perfume. Thank you for this video!💗💗💗

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Yes me too! I am so conscious of everything else but fragrance... I know I will keep buying but I am trying to sample more and resell what I don't use. And actually I don't think there is a channel on KZbin that isn't doing at least one of these things... So we aren't the only ones ❤️

[@pryak6581]

Sometimes releasing a flanker can backfire when people hated the initial one. For the longest time I never tried flankers, because I thought they would just be stronger versions of the ogs.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

I think flankers are really diverse, they can be close or far from the original, but I guess the problem is when they are not thought about and simply releases that don't fit and aren't good enough to be a stand alone fragrance maybe?

[@CeeChroniclesTalkingScents]

Perfume is absolutely fast fashion. I think we KZbinrs have fueled the industry so much.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Yes I was into fragrance before watching KZbin, but watching normalised buying more and opened my eyes to the variety that was out there... 🙂

[@HappinessSparkles]

As always Clare ,you never disappoint me with the research and knowledge you put into your videos Hugs 🤗

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Thank you Frances! Big hugs back 🤗

[@kintyr]

“Because it’s me I made a graph” 💀🤣🤣🤣 I would say that the quality of fast perfumes has drastically improved. I also used to be someone with 2 or 3 perfumes and used them up before replacing - with the same scent! I miss that simplicity and hope to rekindle it in the future.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

I know! There was no thinking about or debate was there?! Much simpler times 🤣 I agree, cheap scents don't always smell cheap any more, there's been a massive improvement. Thanks so much for watching 😘

[@ildriaresvik6468]

Great video!! What really annoys me is that so called exclusive brands like Roja Dove give away their bottles to fragrance reviewers for free, and expect us to pay these insane prices for the same bottles Not very exclusive if you ask me, just pure greed. Keep making these videos, we all need to hear it!

[@dr.claire.perfume]

I'm sorry I just realised that my reply isn't here, I wrote one a month ago for sure, sometimes they don't post... Yes Roja is a brand too that has really poor quality sample atomisers that are difficult to spray. For sample sets that are that pricey, you don't expect that. And yes, their fragrance prices are insane 😱 PR, and especially undisclosed PR, is a massive problem on YT that needs dealing with! Thanks for watching ❤️

[@tara5742]

This video makes me further appreciate Claire’s annual reports of what she actually wore. It’s so true that those of us that have loads of samples decants and bottles that nearly wear something different everyday, do we really know those perfumes enough to describe them to others for purchase? I’d personally love to see more on KZbin with deep dives behind the noses, notes, and perfumes instead of the newest flanker or top 10s. Not sure if those would be profitable, but the ones I’ve seen, like on this channel, seemed like they were fun to make.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Thanks Tara! I think this is it isn't it? Certain stuff does well on YT and other stuff really doesn't and that's why some channels post collections and declutters every few weeks, because those get the most views. But I agree with you, I love making in depth stuff about notes! It takes ages but it's worth it for me. Considering I have >100 fragrances now, I just can't imagine how anyone with more perfumes than that can actually know them well enough to talk about. They must have memory superpowers 🤷‍♀️ cos I have to retry stuff a lot before I can film. It takes a bit of planning to do that! Thanks for watching as always ❤️

[@sunnyscents1818]

The cheap person in me gets it lol, I think it’s great when you can purchase something for less for those of us that can’t afford high priced ones, but then the “consumer” comes into question 🙋‍♀️ that’s where the challenge is at least for me! I love that you made a graph!

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Yes, I love affordable fragrances, and I am totally addicted... I buy so so many! Gosh I love a graph 🤣 thanks for watching 😘

[@LaladaBeauty]

Sitting in front of a fragrance shelf, guilty lol, fragrances for different occasions, yes 😂, blind buying, check. What does this say about me? This is all so true and interesting! ❤️

[@dr.claire.perfume]

My reply disappeared... Yes I think it's all of us to some degree or another. I know you just love fragrance though. You use them and yes I blind buy fragrances, it's a high that I can't seem to break at the moment... No excuse but yeah, it's me too 😂

[@ambermoon5720]

This was super interesting, Claire. Yes, indeed, perfume certainly has become fast fashion. It astounds me at times how things have changed so quickly. I am trying my best to find a happy medium here! xx

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Yes, it's social media isn't it? That's what's changed how it's marketed and online sales too, driven up during 2020. The pace of change is a crazy! I am trying a slow buy, it's going well so far. Thanks for watching ❤️

[@sigridvater-eisner7709]

I am an addict. That's the bitter truth. I got into this because of the pandemic. I really try to buy second hand. And at the moment I don't buy perfumes at all. I have so many it is enough for more than my livetime. I try to share my fragances, gifting or exchanging decants. And I try to give away all samples of scents I already own. Although I enjoy the variety of my collection it starts to bother me. More sustainability is so important and should be followed in every part of our lifes. Thank for this reminder!

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Yes me too to a certain degree, I love finding new fragrances but I've learnt to enjoy sampling this year. Gifting and exchanging fragrances you aren't using is such a good idea! I actually don't think I will ever stop blind buying entirely, but yes, I am so sustainable in other areas of my life, my consumption of fragrances seems crazy sometimes 🤷‍♀️ thank you for watching as ever 🥰

[@natalieh7037]

Claire, you've become my favourite perfume YTber! This is yet another great informative video that puts things in perspective for someone like me who is relatively new to perfume collecting. I love it that you do so much more than reviews on your channel, and offer your viewers information on all sides of this hobby.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Thank you Natalie! That's so lovely! I really enjoy the other side's to perfume and I can very easily make original content by talking about these subjects, probably much more so than top 10s etc. I think showing how much I spent on fragrance in 2021 was the start of this kind of thing for me, it made me realise just how much you can get sucked in financially to this hobby, even if, like me, you buy a lot of secondhand fragrance, and how quickly new releases appear one after another! Thanks for watching ❤️

[@inlove4coffee]

Your videos are so unique and insightful Claire. I never get the sense that you’re trying to push perfume sales. I end up feeling empowered to make better decisions after watching your content. Thank you!

[@dr.claire.perfume]

I have never been gifted fragrance bottle by a company and I am determined never to make a sponsored video or to link products so I hope I can be entirely independent 🙏 thank you so much for watching 😘

[@corinalymburner1121]

I’m new to the ‘fragrance community’ in that, just this year having gone from 2 to now 30+ perfumes. I must say, some of the current YT uploads I’ve learned to perceive as red-flag ‘buyer encouraging’ & therefore watch with curiosity to see my response. I’ve also learned to be a bit more discerning with my purchases with the amazing helpful too that is Fragrantica to keep from adding multiples of the same scent families to my collection. Pressing pause now on my purchases, so I can enjoy my collection. Your uploads are fantastic - truly appreciated!

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Thank you! That's very kind! Yes that's exactly what happened to me and also how I felt about YT. When you first start watching, you tend to see only the larger channels because of YT searches promoting those and often those ones link stuff to buy which I feel ultimately shows they have an interest in you buying it! But yes it's useful to watch those video and look at the language they use to talk about those fragrances. Gosh yes! Fragrantica has saved me many a time! So many extremely similar fragrances out there, so it's fab to know if you already have something similar. Thanks so much for watching ❤️

[@RandomScents]

Interesting topic! I haven't thought of fragrances as fashion. But you are right, it is

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Thank you for watching ❤️

[@silverliningfragrance1434]

Great topic! we live in an age that quantity is prefered over quality and... social media has a big part in creating and curating appearances. Those companies fulfilling the "need".

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Yes, it's a thing isn't it? More is more... Except sometimes you just need the one or few you love! ❤️

[@ScentSiblingsDotCA]

I kinda think that flankers are a racket for exactly the reasons you stated. I'm happy to pay loads of money for fragrance, but I have my own sets of criteria that keep me from going completely psycho. The choices are endless, but my preferences are finite, so I'm learning to be more discerning and less swayed by the deals or the free shipping scam. Having said all that, I'm still a fan of blind buying and all the other CRAP we do. :) At the end of the day, I have to say that I fragrance means so, so much to me, and I'm just so very glad to have found you and our other "perfume nerds" to share all these thoughts with. Claire, I appreciate the ever-loving CRAP out of you. :) xo

[@dr.claire.perfume]

I think I am learning to buy less and just be more picky. I have really been enjoying sampling this year, but yes I am still blind buying, just not quite as often. My perfume purchasing stopped entirely over the summer 😱

[@ScentSiblingsDotCA]

This is 100% true, valid, and needed!

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Thank you! I think this has been brewing a while for me 😉

[@chrisandjaneonnarrowboatpo3917]

Really enjoyed watching your lovely video ❤. love the smells ❤. many thanks from Chris and Jane ❤❤

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Thank you ❤️

[@nikamarks4u]

So true new fragrances are always exciting

[@dr.claire.perfume]

🤣 Yes! 🥰

[@TheScenturion]

Great video Claire, It is quite overwhelming how many there is and sometimes I think how refreshing it would be to roll the years back to when I thought owning 3-4 fragrances was extravagant but it's the nature of the beast the deeper we plunge the more there is to see and want ect ect 🥰

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Yes, it's Pandora's box isn't it? 😂 The more you try, the more you want... The more you have, the more is acceptable, the more you spend, the more one more doesn't seem like too much... Thanks for watching Scott 🥰

[@user-kpkxgtj]

Oh yeah, perfume could easily be the new fast fashion. It's a little too easy to get caught up and buy every new release - easier still if one watches too many youtube videos (FOMO is very real). And then there's the expense - and this is just from buying designer fragrances, I've seen youtubers with huge niche collections that could probably buy a house someplace with a low cost of living 😅 I had to take a long break from watching videos and also reign in my purchases, especially after buying some scents last year that had dismal performance (and a couple that were redundant since they were so similar). Perfume is now back to being an occasional treat, and purchases are mulled over for a while before I pull the trigger (especially because some simply aren't available to sample before buying). I too have gone from using up a bottle at a time to owning a few at one go, but I don't know if I'm willing to go back to those days 😅 I also agree on those top notes designed to be instantly liked and encourage impulse spending. It's how I fell for Alien Goddess and Chanel Allure edition Blanche. Thankfully in both cases I waited for the drydown and eventually passed on buying. I do wish fragrances stayed on the market longer. Women of previous generations wore a signature fragrance for decades at a time, we might not have that privilege - partly due to inability to commit (what with these huge collections) and partly due to the discontinuations intended to make room for new releases.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Yes, I agree with all of this! I recently filmed my collection for YT and doing that made me really think about the amount of stuff I have bought and the potential waste and also the money spent. It's been a month since filming those videos and I've not been tempted to buy anything and I've also finished 5 bottles of fragrance which has made me feel better about things. It's true that watching YT just sucks you in to always looking for the next perfect fragrance, but the truth is that the perfect fragrance for you, won't be the perfect fragrance for others, and if it were, that would be very boring! Regarding the cost of fragrance, I made a video rotting up how much I spend in 2021 on perfume and how much I bought because I wanted to show just how much watching YT had sucked me in and be honest about the amount of money that starting on YT can cost you! Thanks for watching ❤️

[@ScentSiblingsDotCA]

THIS. This is the content that I'm here for. I love your channel, Claire. You bring us so much that is missing everywhere else. You're so bang on about the whole "haul/declutter" being popular. I know I should film them, but I just can't!

[@dr.claire.perfume]

hello Julija ❤️ thank you! It still feels weird for me. I do film them, but I remember starting and thinking wow, this feels ridiculous 😂 I think KZbin really has its quirks with what people tend to watch and declutters are definitely the thing...

[@AndreasVibes]

“Not judging” 😂. I love your scientific approach to this topic and the section in which you roasted yourself felt as if you were talking about me. However, I am very far from decluttering, so the times I am wearing a fragrance a year might be approximately 0.36 times. I have realised that samples are usually more than enough to quench that thirst for new discoveries. In fact I don’t even manage to empty a handful of samples a year, let alone travel sizes or decants. I have to admit that my latest purchases were completely unnecessary and happened mostly because I wanted to support our local fragrance store. But indeed, I am just overwhelmed by the flood of new releases, all the new brands that try to get our attention, all these predictable flankers (how many iterations of Dior Sauvage can the market take?) etc. This is probably one of the most important fragrance related videos as it might make people think about their own way of consumption. I have to admit that my mind tells me that I should not buy a single fragrance again, but alas: the flesh is weak 😂. Thanks for this video!

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Yes Andreas! I think a lot of us feel the same about all of this, it feels like a bit of an addiction. Fragrance in itself is unnecessary though so all purchases could be thought of like that on a very basic level. I suppose it's do they bring you joy or guilt? Or maybe a bit of both? That's what I get; a bit of both. None of us are perfect at all, especially those of us with channels. I just don't enjoy where people make money from watchers buying the fragrances they talk about or when there's no consideration given to cost because the fragrances were gifted and it's not entirely clear to the viewer. I think either of those two things can heavily bias opinions and how things are presented. Thank you again for the stats! ❤️

[@2julsofmine]

I just got into perfume less than 2 months ago. I’ve bought many 2ml size of these niche and high end fragrances. I learned VERY early that the likelihood of wearing these fragrances more than a couple times a year is high. I am also a cash only gal. No credit cards for me. I’ve bought full size bottles of Alt’s Cherry Smash & Mon Guerlain, which I love. It has to really speak to me before I’ll buy a full bottle.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

I think sampling really shows you just how hard certain brands are to wear. I have tried certain brands that I just don't think I will ever appreciate fragrances from. I do tend to stick to designer mostly, but I enjoy sampling niche because it's interesting. I don't know whether you saw my most recent video or whether it interests you, but it's along a similar subject line, it's about how much I spent on fragrance in 2022 and how much I bought and how I feel about that. Thanks for watching ❤️

[@enaruvie]

I have never had a signature smell and have always had perfume in scores there is the danger of things getting slightly out of hand. I haven’t bought many fragrances and bought all their flankers. I am a little more deliberate in my decisions and prefer to buy samples if I am really interested in a perfume, because sometimes I just can’t justify a purchase. I really love to smell good but I don’t want to lose my head doing so. For many smell is emotive, which is understandable. Owning several hundred bottles may rob the experience of its lustre and make it less of the treat I want it to be. People are different and want different shopping experiences. I guess it is up to every individual to decide what matters to them. Loved the vid and how you always give me things to think about. The perfume releases appear to be increasing exponentially I don’t follow social media because I don’t want to feel pressured to buy things.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

I am not sure I ever had a signature really and truly, I guess I just had less spare cash so only had one fragrance at a time. I went a collector with Mugler at one point but I soon realised that was ridiculous because a person is not going to love every release from a house, it's just not realistic. I have 106 fragrances right now and for me, that feels like too much. I am not someone who buys to review, I buy what I want and then if I can review it, it's a bonus, but I do also have a few fragrances that I've never talked about cos they are long discontinued etc. You're so right, everyone is different and wants different things. I think when I started watching KZbin, I thought huge collections were amazing and I wanted that but having bought quite a few, I've realised that I actually only want stuff that I really really love and wear. Thank you so much for watching again, I really appreciate your very thoughtful comments! 🥰

[@mayathebraveofkitwanga448]

Dear Claire, My name is Maya. I have to say I adore your honesty about perfumes. I also LOVE your channel. You are stunning lady. Thank you for the video. I wish you all the best. Love❤

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Hi Maya! Thank you so much! That is such a lovely thing to say. ❤️ I'm so happy that you enjoy my channel, that means a lot. I hope you've had a lovely weekend. 🥰

[@lenaf443]

Hi Claire, brilliant video. I agree with you on everything. Two things to add: 1. Flankers, in addition to being a farce and evoking a feeling of proximity to a beloved fragrance, are also extremely cost effective. The brand saves on production of a new bottle and a brand new marketing campaign. 2. What makes me sad about regular people overconsuming fragrances (not YT perfume reviewers where a large collection is explainable), is that a lot of them are simply addicted and don't realise it. They use it as an escape mechanism for problems of their daily life. And while for some I can understand it, I think others would benefit more from facing their challenges directly instead of giving in into this addiction, consumerism and escapism.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Yes I do think there's a point at which you can't ever get round the number of fragrances that you own and if you don't wear them, then what is their point? It's just stuff isn't it? Same with makeup and clothes. And I totally agree with flankers. It's all about the money. Thanks for watching ❤️

[@FraBra88]

So it's only ok if it is a youtuber? Who buys and buys just for videos, and also keeps on collecting fragrances given to them? Also If someone collects fragrances because loves them and perfumery and then opens a channel is it not that the same thing as someone who does the same but without youtube channel? For me it is all excuses.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

@@FraBra88 I don't buy fragrance to review it, I am someone who has just watching a lot of videos and got sucked in. I've bought more than I need and I documented that in a video on my spending on fragrance in 2021 and admitting to how much my collection grew. I see a lot of channels with huge collections that seem to claim they are using them all, the truth is, once you are beyond 90-100, there will be ones that you just don't get to... It's wasteful and I am trying to do more sampling rather than buying this year. Thanks for watching ❤️

[@Tina-wi7we]

I like taking my time with my choices and buying second hand. I only purchase a few in a whole year, which is still more than normal (I know). And selling what I don't wear is also good for me, but I also do that slowly because I can change my mind. I do get overwhelmed with the number of releases. And so I just test new stuff occasionally. I'm pretty happy with where I'm at in my perfume behaviors ATM. All your points are really good and much appreciated.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Hi Tina! Yes, I think most people are feeling better about their habits now we are further out of the pandemic, my blind buying was pretty crazy in early 2021... And yes I agree, I declutter but I do so very slowly, my last declutter was January and I feel I need to get rid of a few that I am not loving that I've been trying over and over and just aren't me... Buying secondhand is a blessing and curse because fragrances are cheaper so I buy more, but then it's better for the environment, so, at least in that way, it is better! Thanks for watching as always ❤️

[@roseayalaperfumeaddict5059]

Hi Claire! For me, this is my addiction. It’s a constant battle. I don’t buy fragrances to review them, but to share my thoughts and opinions. You are so right about everything though. I’m on a no buy until September(that’s me trying)Love your graph 💕💕

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Wow, that's a long time! I also don't buy them to review... I think there's a clear split between smaller channels and bigger ones because of that... Haha yep, I love a graph 🤣

[@roseayalaperfumeaddict5059]

@@dr.claire.perfume 🥰💕

[@curvykie89]

Great video beautiful you always teach me something new. Thank you for sharing

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Thanks for watching my friend! ❤️

[@annoleary387]

Thanks Claire for this video. I am scaling back my buying now! I'm not going to blind buy anymore as I've been left with perfumes I dislike and it is so wasteful. It all adds up!! Sampling first is the way to go for me😊

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Hi Ann, I get it! I've had a few blind buy disasters 🤦‍♀️ I try to sample as much as I can, but I'm sorry to say that I still do blind buy the cheaper ones I can't sample... I do resell fragrances I don't enjoy though. Thanks for watching ❤️

[@julieboley7190]

Claire, I love your perspective in your videos!

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Thank you so much Julie! That is so lovely of you to say! 🥰

[@justaddlight]

A superb video Claire! Agreed on all fronts.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Thank you! I know to some extent this is just how KZbin works for bigger channels but it really doesn't have to for smaller ones. Thanks for watching ❤️

[@tklpher8903]

Great video! Blind buying is similar to gambling/lottery to me, it could be additive, and quarantine normalizes it.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Yes, I agree, it does feel like a form of gambling. I would never have even imagined blind buying even existed before I started watching KZbin 🤣 thanks for watching ❤️

[@RICHARDKIKOT]

Hi Claire! This was so interesting to me. I do think of perfume as fast fashion in some ways and I think this moves me to stay away from certain houses and companies. I'm certainly not entirely conscientious. I also try to buy clothes that aren't fast fashion, but, sometimes I just need something that's really affordable and I cave! As usual, you have provided us with something so thoughtful and entertaining! Thank you!! ✌🏽🧜🏼‍♂️❤️

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Yes me too Richard, I'm not perfect and honestly I can't see me not blind buying or getting my purchases wrong because you can't always sample, decluttering is always going to be a thing too, because of that, but the number of releases per year and the number of flanker perfumes is kind of ridiculous to me 🤷‍♀️ thank you so much for watching, I really appreciate it 😘

[@silverliningfragrance1434]

P.S I have a signature scent for over 20 years. But since this fragrance addiction started I do use it less (I always had 3-4 perfumes including my signature and considered crazy back then), now I don't share how many I have as people really think I'm crazy and say weird things. It somehow trigger them, and to be honest if I saw someone with 100 bottles of whiskey I would assume he's an alchoholic😸

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Yes people at work think I'm insane with >100 bottles and to be fair, sometimes I do too. I know the pre KZbin Claire would have been so disappointed with me... I never had a repeat signature fragrance, I just had one at a time and then moved on... I bet you hope Armani never discontinue it. It looked like they were going to for a while a few years ago, it seemed to disappear, but it's back again now...😉

[@silverliningfragrance1434]

@@dr.claire.perfume I never heard that they plan to discontinue it 🤷‍♀️ I'm sad that they discontinued Mania I really liked it and then found out it's gone and people sell it super expensive. It was really nice. It's also a thing, they create scarcity of "limited edition" / summer flanker and if you love it you'll buy a few. Why even discontinue a scent that makes them good money?

[@silverliningfragrance1434]

@@dr.claire.perfume I'm scared that Giorgio will pass away he is one of the last fashion houses that is not run by a different company. I will be sad to see Loreal produce his creations. By the way he design kitchens and interior and what not.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

@@silverliningfragrance1434 I don't know either, it makes no sense. Mugler could make so much money with essence absolue if they brought that back 🤷‍♀️

[@dr.claire.perfume]

@@silverliningfragrance1434 aah yes, there are very few independents left...

[@madeleineveganperfumegirl9015]

I absolutely loved this video, Claire, thank you! I too find all this stuff incredibly fascinating so love that you make these perfume psychology type videos! I am very conscious about which companies I buy from (vegan, cruelty free, mostly indie, etc!) yet I still have sooo many perfumes so am currently on a no buy so that I can wear and enjoy what I already have. But my wishlist for October (if I last that long!) is growing all the time...

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Thank you so much Maddie! That is so kind! I know you are more conscious than most and I love that! Supporting smaller brands and brands with values that we align with, is so so important. I have been trying to slow down and enjoy what I have too. I've also been looking at my collection for things I don't love so that I can pass them on. I hate that they sit there unloved. Again, thank you for watching ❤️

[@yvonnefranceschi5290]

Good Morning first time here! Very very good subject on the fragrance market. My first introduction to perfume my Aunt with Shalimar and then Chanel! I love fragrance, but it’s true, when I have seen these videos all you see in the background are bottles and bottles of fragrance seeing this it overwhelms you. I have a small collection but I use them all and when they were bought I have sampled them. I am one of those who like to smell different as the crowds. But still companies should leave more time of them in the market, probably sales$$$ was not expected, or they even reformulate them to see if gets the hype. 1,000 bottles on a shelf do they really used them up. I usually finish all of them if a I have a collection it’s empty bottles.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Hello! Yes! I also have a collection of empty bottles 😅 I agree, no one can use that much fragrance, having a 1000 bottles seems like a massive waste. I think the bigger ytubers get, the more money they earn and the more free bottles they get, so I assume for some it isn't a choice entirely, but yes they still buy because hauls of new fragrances on the market, get lots of views and make them more money... I try to use up what I buy and if I don't see that ever happening and I'm not reaching for it, then I declutter it and sell it on for someone else to enjoy. Thanks for watching ❤️

[@AMaudeThing]

Wonderful presentation! Spot on.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Thanks Maude! ❤️

[@BeautyWithAHeart]

Wow, 6k new perfume a year! you really go down into details! =)

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Yes it's a lot of launches isn't it? A crazy number!

[@tami.scentral]

Not going to lie this video made me feel good about my collection, she is small but mighty! 😂 and I also use them for any situation and wear them whenever I feel like it 😜 what I’m scared of is one of my very favorite perfumes getting discontinued and never being able to have it again. But I guess I got to just keep in mind there are millions out there and somethings got a smell close to it, but also just be grateful that I was able to owned it in the first place. Omg my greatest blind by regret is definitely joy from Jean Pateau not an original formulation just the kind they had out at the time totally not for me was really sad about that $60 loss 😖 great video Claire! I’ve appreciated my collection so much more in the past few months and this video is reinforcing how grateful I am to have the ones I have and also feeling good about not wanting to keep adding😊 don’t get me wrong I have a special box of samples for ‘future purchases’ but I’m not in a hurry… 😅

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Yes I think I've definitely slowed down with purchases and it's allowed me to enjoy more what I've have. Discontinued fragrances are definitely a weak point for me, it always feels like now or never... Thanks for watching ❤️

[@danielaom5172]

I think there is always a trend, at least as I noticed over cca 10 years (and I am guilty of being a part of it because of social media). There was a trend when people were buying a lot of make up, then it was skincare and during the lockdowns the fragrance trend started. I did like watching haul and declutter video but now I just skip them thinking "another one again". I unsubscribed from many channels as well because they were just making me feel that fear of missing out while realising that I already have many beautiful fragrances that I cannot fully enjoy because my collection expanded over the last two years. Thank you for always bringing a bit different kind of fragrance videos.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Sorry KZbin is playing me today with replying to comments, yes snap with what you have written really. I have seen that shift in trends with makeup and skincare too. I have really cut down on the make-up channels that I watch because I hated seeing people declutter stuff that they'd bought and never used. I only watch one lady now who never declutters and is trying to pan her entire collection, which I find fascinating! I still do hauls and blind buys and declutters but I do try to be mindful and I am trying to vary content more this year. Thanks for watching, I appreciate it! 🥰

[@LaladaBeauty]

Omg! The flankers lol 😂 It makes complete sense that flankers are much easier for companies to release. I haven’t thought about that before.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Yes flankers are easier aren't they? Bottles and boxes pretty much done, ethos and advertising with a clear vibe and idea and naming close to done. Base notes and even middle partially picked too... A name consumers are familiar with... It saves lots of time and effort for companies

[@scentedheavenfragrancerevi1890]

Claire, this is an important topic to speak about 👍 love this type of videos, they make us think about our consumer behavier. As always so detailed and well researched 👌👍🤗

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Thank you! it's difficult isn't it? Because KZbin is entertainment but the number of fragrances being produced each year is astounding...

[@MarieJesne]

Thanks for the reality check! I admit I am guilty of overconsumption; it's become so normalized across all avenues, not just fragrance. One of my resolutions this year has been to enjoy what I already have and try more mixing/layering. I've also been trying to move away from buying full bottles and stick to the travel sprays or smaller sizes. I've only fully finished 5 bottles! The rest are all just sitting around looking pretty (taking up room).

[@dr.claire.perfume]

I got really sucked in with makeup over the pandemic, way too much KZbin 😂 I think I have for sure overbought with fragrance this year but I am trying to sample more. I will probably need to resell the ones I don't enjoy or don't reach for because I am running out of room! I agree, fragrances take up so much room! smaller sizes are the way to go! Thanks for watching Marie! ❤️

[@thebet816]

Such an interesting concept. I definitely agree it seems to be along the same vein as fast fashion. Companies are going to continue to do what they think is profitable. I agree with Carmen Scentrix that eventually the market will lose some popularity. In the meantime its really up to the consumer to make the decision to stop or reduce purchases. Its not easy though. Its great having variety but it can be overwhelming and easily go off the rails.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Yes I am really not saying that I am enlightened here 🤣 I absolutely love perfume and I love trying new things and I will continue to purchase, I know that for sure... Maybe the number of releases is already slowing a little, the graph did seem to tail off a little, but maybe that was the pandemic and economic slowdown? Not sure! I guess we will see! Thank you for watching ❤️

[@thebet816]

Also to add- i forgot where I heard this but I remember some report stating when there is an economic downturn etc, usually perfume and other cosmetic sales go up because ppl want the feeling of luxury without paying as much as they would with a purse etc. But it seems like these days nothing is typical so who knows! Keep making interesting/great videos 🙂

[@dr.claire.perfume]

@@thebet816 yes I heard that too!!! Red lipstick and shorter hemlines are something associated with economic downturns! I am not sure whether this is holding now but it was certainly a thing in the last century! ❤️

[@ChantelTiffany]

This is definitely something to think about. It really annoys me when they bring out flankers that have no resemblances to the original. Nova is such a good example. Not judging 🤣🤣🤣 Blind buying is very addictive and I fell into that trap for a while. I’ve really reduced the amount of blind buying I do and I’m trying to streamline my collection a bit. I absolutely loved this, such an interesting video ❤️

[@dr.claire.perfume]

I have a blind buy limit for sure. It's pretty low... I just can't justify the risk of me not enjoying it and me not being able to resell for a similar amount. But I am definitely more considered in my buying these days, because I think I've learnt what I like and what I don't... Oh and Nova 🤣 An Angel??? Really 🤣🤦‍♀️

[@VeritasVincitFragrancesVeritas]

🌷☀️ 👍I agree with all topics. You are right. I've been taking my time lately to heal from this addiction and miss the time, as I was a normal person and used one perfume , and as it finished I bought the same one and it was mostly Chanel Allure EDP again and again🌸. I still love perfumes, but I am controlling myself and making more conscious decisions, as for example: I wanted to buy Idôle Nectar but got a sample before, thanks Heaven I sampled it before, because its drydown is: rose in a dirty musk, a very stinky perfume after 10 Minutes on my skin, there is none from the popcorn note, no vanilla , only roses in a disgusting cheap very stinky fecal musk, it's a big NO NO to me.😫

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Oh wow! I've seen a lot of people say the popcorn disappears, but I am glad to hear about the musk, that is good to know. I have only just tried a few Chanel fragrances but I would love to try a few more, I hear a lot of people saying how allure is a great one! I would love to try it! I've been trying beige, Paris Paris and Misia. I think we all overconsume, especially those of us with channels. It's difficult to strike a balance. I do try to still finish some fragrances but I know I buy way too many and that I should sample a lot lot more! thanks for watching 😘

[@Tina-wi7we]

Great video, Claire!

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Thank you Tina! 🥰

[@aniscents3497]

You can always rely on Claire Smith to have a cross-curricular perfume video 🥰👏🏾

[@dr.claire.perfume]

🤣 of course!

[@raquelkutsch5600]

Love this type of content! I dislike declutter videos but then I’m contrarian!

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Thanks Raquel! I'm happy you enjoyed this! I used to absolutely hate declutters and be literally tutting along to them 🤣 but now I get it a bit more, I blind buy and I don't always get it right... It's no excuse but I do understand... Sometimes hearing why someone didn't get on with a fragrance can be useful too. Thanks for watching again 🥰

[@perfumetales]

Oooh yes, we live in a consumption society. It seems that perfumes will be as a disposable product 🤯 Such a brilliant topic 💞🤗

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Thank you! Yes well fragrance is there to be used for sure, but it's the quantity that so many people have, even those not on KZbin, that seems to have changed... There are just so many perfumes to try these days, more than ever before! Thanks for watching ❤️

[@EaudeJane]

Excellent topic!!!!! At this point, I try my best to sample most, love more, blind buy some fragrances just for the thrill it gives you. ❤️❤️❤️

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Yes I think I'm the same, I think that's pretty much as good as you can be on KZbin. Responsibility and honesty are the most important things I think! 🥰

[@Stokedscents]

All great points Claire! And to make purchasing so easy by offering 4 no interest instalments made it harder not to buy!

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Yes! Klarna and alike have made purchasing even more tempting. Some people don't realise it's credit even and then get into trouble. It's very sad that it's not more regulated.

[@EloisaMontesdeOcaTV]

Great reflection over this topic Claire! I just uploaded my first decluttering video 😄☄️. The other day I was just thinking that maybe I'm not addicted to fragrances but to the excitement of putting my nose in something new. How many times we buy something and it just goes to the back of the shelf? We're complex animals living a complex dynamic no doubt. Xoxo.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Yes for sure! 🤣 I love trying new fragrances and I get so attracted by pretty bottles! 🤣 I mean, I am supposed to be a vaguely intelligent 30 something year old 🤣 and totally no shade for decluttering. You can't love them all and better they go to a new home than sit there unloved. 🤷‍♀️

[@silverliningfragrance1434]

* Another point I wanted to mention is nowdays we have a ton of "Niche" and micro houses of fragrance, which I'm sure wern't around 10 years ago and their prices are very high (the reason why is debatable) and "Dupe" houses that recreate perfumes (La Rive, DUA, Dossier...). Everybody wants piece of the pie. Even fragtubers create their own perfumes.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Yes, the niche growth is a bit like the expansion in beer or gin brands... There's a public thirst for "authenticity" and artisanal products. But yes the price seems unjustified a lot of the time. Dupe brands probably grew because of niche and also because of mass spectrometry becoming cheaper so they could identify what was in the fragrances more easily... But yes they all feed off each other! 😂

[@silverliningfragrance1434]

@@dr.claire.perfume So true about beer (and wine) even here in Israel, everybody start to brew in their mom's basement and is suddenly a boutique brewery. I had to check what spectrometry means my English is not that good😅 but yep. You're 💯% right

[@dr.claire.perfume]

@@silverliningfragrance1434 gin distilleries were big here, and the number of microbreweries popping up and going bust was astronomical... Huge costs involved I guess so hard to be profitable?

[@HappinessSparkles]

Good morning Clare 💕

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Hey Frances ❤️

[@sunnyscents1818]

Claire I saw how quickly the fragrances were piling up and it actually caused anxiety for me, I don’t collect things I hate clutter Etc…. Social media really plays a large part with everything lol I’m glad I stopped to really just enjoy and be happy with what I have, I see all new releases and I’m no longer interested I am actually only purchasing what I know I truly want ( although when I hear my Favorite KZbinrs recommend I do add to cart lol 😉) this topic is so important especially for the ones coming on and starting their journey into the fragrance rabbit hole ☺️

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Yes, for people starting channels, the views are in the new releases and when you are new, you watch the bigger channels to begin with and try to find inspiration on what to film. That is going to be hauls, declutters and collection videos... It's understandable. I remember I used to feel pressure to like and buy particular fragrances, now that's gone for me and I just film what I want and try to be me more, it's the way to go! I am still someone who will blind buy inexpensive fragrances cos well it's expensive or impossible to sample sometimes and actually I do enjoy it. And as for declutters, I do need to do one because blind buying is not 100% successful... Thanks for watching ❤️

[@reneejoubert230]

Yes, I have definitely been influenced by KZbin. Sometimes I have bought upon the recommendation, sadly many have not been happy meetings for me.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Yes me too! One that really sticks out for me was ckin2u her... I loved the opening but the dry down smelt of latex gloves to me 😂 just not what I was looking for at all 😂 I would never have bought that if not for KZbin 🤷‍♀️ which fragrances have been your biggest regrets?

[@reneejoubert230]

@@dr.claire.perfume Dama Bianca, Atomic Rose, Daisy Intense, Florabotanica, even Delina. Escada Magnetic.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

@@reneejoubert230 ooh I only tried daisy intense and florabotanica from those, but yes, I am so wary of buying things people rave about, it's definitely better to try, but it's not always possible...

[@orsihutter6071]

'Touchéééé', Claire! :-) Another great & informative video, yet disillusive. Thanks for the astonishing datas and the graph! We (I mean fragheads like me) need a mirror sometimes. Gosh, 5-6000 new fragrances per 1 year??? It's time to face, we (customers) feed this insane market. Time to time I realise it's simply an addiction and not particularly a cheap one... Do we need food/water to live? Of course. Do we need perfumes to live? Of course NOT! And now... I gotta search for some detoxication. :-)

[@dr.claire.perfume]

😂 yes I think I was in a slight mood filming this, perhaps I'd been triggered LOL 😂 that data from Andreas was eye opening wasn't it?! I had no idea there were so many releases... I wonder how many people do buy flanker fragrances compared to pillar fragrances? That would be really interesting to see if the cost savings for companies on flankers pay off with sufficient sales or not! Yes perfume is a desire not a necessity but wow, I do love it and I cant say I won't blind buy fragrance or that I will love each one and not declutter but I do think the perfume industry need to slow down and release more considered fragrances. Quality over quantity! Thanks for watching ❤️

[@guellue74]

Hello claire Im Not new to the perfume World But new to the Community and its the Same Story That Beauty (perfume make up Skin care ) is Now in the Time of Social Media its so fast everything and the Bad thing is After purching you get Bored Very nice Channel and content Greetings from turkey 🌹

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Hello! And greetings back ❤️ to you 🇹🇷from the UK 🇬🇧 It is very true! There are huge parallels between the makeup and perfume communities and overconsumption. I am not sure what can be done about it, people buy fragrances both to enjoy but also to provide content so in a way, overconsumption is inevitable on KZbin. I am unsure of the solution. Thank you for watching and for your insightful comment! 🥰

[@parfumninja]

brilliant video! 👏

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Thank you so much Paula, that's so kind of you! ❤️

[@HappinessSparkles]

I knew the amount of perfumes coming out were high ,but no idea it was in the thousands !! It’s definitely out of control 🤦‍♀️

[@dr.claire.perfume]

It's absolutely crazy isn't it? 🤷‍♀️

[@sweetsimpleslowlife2709]

Great content!🙌👏 I like your scientific approach and appreciate your thoughts on everything perfume 🥰🌹I am aware of new releases, but didn’t know there are actually thousands of new fragrances on the market. That is indeed insane and mind blowing 🤪🤯

[@dr.claire.perfume]

It's nuts isn't it?! When Andreas showed me those figures, I was astounded! Thank you so much for watching me again Yulia, I really appreciate you always being here and I'm so glad that you enjoyed this! ❤️

[@sweetsimpleslowlife2709]

@@dr.claire.perfume my pleasure and keep em coming 😁

[@dr.claire.perfume]

@@sweetsimpleslowlife2709 🥰

[@rinsscentcloset47]

Another great interesting topic claire 🙂 i havent tried a lot from zara but i heard their dupes are a really good ones, i think thats a good thing but people like us 😁 seem to still wanting high end fragrance even though theres lots of good affordable dupes maybe becoz of the branding??? "Blind buying is exciting" so relatable i been dissapointed few times with blind buying but i really cant stop it its really my stress reliever idk it brings me instant joy 😂 everytime i have a new fragrance i keep on looking the bottle and sniffing them 😁, i am also in a no buy low buy this year 🙂.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Hi Rin! Yes blind buying is addictive isn't it? And yes I'm the same with new bottles 😂, it is for sure the branding and bias in people's minds with designer brands Vs store brands. I've not tried much Zara though. My impression is that they are a bit hit and miss like other things and perhaps not the longest lasting... The price difference with original fragrances is huge though! How are you? 😘

[@rinsscentcloset47]

@@dr.claire.perfume, hello claire 🙂 yeah thats true i have two bottles from zara they are not that long lasting. I just gave birth to my daughter last month i stayed at the hospital for 1week, thank god we are now at home as that was really hard journey i gave birth thru CS and god i had few shots of anesthesia before it effects 😩 but finally gave birth to healthy baby girl, i feel more relieved now, the thing is i have lack of sleep becoz of baby sitting 😂

[@dr.claire.perfume]

@@rinsscentcloset47 that sounds really hard, I hope you are getting on better now. Unplanned C sections are a lot of adrenaline that you just don't need, but I guess also a massive relief! ❤️

[@paulauk9965]

Such an interesting video - thank you!! There are maybe only 2 or 3 fragrances which I know I will always want a full bottle of, but for the rest I would love if perfume manufacturers would normalise 10ml/20ml bottles in store. I would probably buy more flankers if I could easy get a 10 mil. (I know I can buy samples though thankfully). I’m a new subscriber and I love your channel because of the science and detail you put into your videos . I have been worried about spraying perfume on my skin for some time (not sure where this came from 😅) so it was great to see you, with a scientific background enjoying your fragrances, it has made me feel less anxious and I hope to enjoy my fragrances more now. Thank you 😊

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Thank you! ☺️ Yes 10/20ml bottles would be fab for flankers, I agree! I think with regards to fragrance safety, IFRA regulations are pretty tight, but effects of longer term exposure are more unknown. I guess though that fragrance is added to nearly every product, so exposure to some aromachemicals is inevitable however much we may try to avoid it. No one can be absolutely sure that everything used in fragrance is 100% safe, but it's as safe as it can be. Personally I think if you drink alcohol or drive a car, you are probably taking a much greater, many times over risk doing those things than wearing fragrance on skin.

[@paulauk9965]

@@dr.claire.perfume thank you - yes I agree no one can say something is 100% safe and it’s about putting it into perspective. It was just refreshing to see you enjoy your fragrances and it instantly made me feel better about mine 😊 thanks again - I’m binge watching your vids at the moment. Thanks for replying xx

[@dr.claire.perfume]

No worries! I always try to reply, sometimes takes me a while 😂 but I try! 🥰

[@olgakari660]

i really wish that perfume brands and houses slow down with flankers😅♥️ especially those in which it is hard to notice significant difference with the original one

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Yes, a flanker that is too close is so annoying. La petite robe noire is a great example of that, so many are so so close to the original. Thank you for watching ❤️

[@GrandmaRose9000]

Yes, I've thought the same thing. Guerlain used to release a perfume every 5 or 10 years. Now they release a flanker or more every other week. Perfumes were well made and lasted many decades. I've had perfumes go off after a year or two. I'm not talking Zara but established brands like Lanvin. Two years and the fragrance has already turned.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Yes I am so concerned that what I've bought will not smell good after not very long. I keep them very carefully, but I have so many now that it's a concern, as you say, properly stored, they should last years... I haven't tried any Lanvin but that's good to know. Guerlain are prolific now, like a higher priced Zara 😂 I hope you are well and have a lovely Sunday ❤️

[@GrandmaRose9000]

@@dr.claire.perfume Your video brings up great points. I have cheapie drugstore scents from the 70's that are still going strong. It doesn't matter the price. These days some Chanel fragrances last 3 hours yet some cheap body sprays last all day. It doesn't make sense at all. Have a wonderful weekend!

[@dr.claire.perfume]

@@GrandmaRose9000 yes price is no indication of longevity, aerin amber musk is a prime example of that 🤨

[@nikamarks4u]

Hi doc here watching

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Hey Nika ❤️

[@tdsollog]

I prefer less discontinuation and slower releases, but businesses do what they want to make money

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Yes, new sells unfortunately, but usually not for very long if the product isn't that interesting or well done.

[@tdsollog]

@@dr.claire.perfume Very true. Word gets out quickly too.

[@Peaceandcrosses89]

I've been having these exact same thoughts but because clothes are more cyclical, I actually think the perfume community has become more like the makeup and skincare community. Having way more of one thing than you need, decluttering something that's barely or half used. Meanwhile, perfume, makeup and skincare are supposed to be items that are somewhat functional which you use till the end. That's changing with perfume. Now people have a scent for every mood, season and category and if a few months go by where they haven't worn it, it's out. But people used to keep perfume for a while. Also people seem to buy perfume just to try, already with the mentality that they can just sell it on if they don't like it. There are definitely elements of fast fashion though so I'm not disagreeing, especially in the pattern of releases and the need to have every new thing that comes out.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Yes I think I agree actually, perfume is way closer to makeup than to clothes, but the difference is people can resell that but they can't so easily with makeup and skincare (or not entirely hygienically). I definitely look at buying secondhand as something that is low risk because I've shown that I can resell it for the price I bought it for, so yes, I do buy stuff I havent tried like that because sometimes sampling is expensive for designer fragrances or even impossible if that fragrance has been discontinued. I've for sure overbought in makeup and also clothes, but I tend not to declutter those... I have been the same size since I was 18 so I have a lot of clothes that are decades old 🤣 thanks so much for watching me again and again, that means so much! ❤️

[@sezibenansr2084]

great topic Claire! Thank you for your sharing thoughts on the issue with perfume consumerism. love your videos! loves from turkey.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Oh thank you so much! I am so happy to read that ❤️ love back from the UK 🥰

[@silverliningfragrance1434]

I think that it's impossible to change others let alone, companies so I try to be more selective and mindful about which perfumes I buy, the size of bottle and where I buy it from (sometimes it's cheaper to order from abroad so it's nice to have the option).

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Yes I agree, companies have to see people vote with their wallets. It's a shame that smaller bottles are often proportionally more expensive, but yes if you have a few bottles and you aren't sure, it's better to get the smaller one. I have also bought fragrance from the US, but I was so terrified about import duties. There needs to be more info about that and when they are due, it feels random sometimes. 🤷‍♀️

[@silverliningfragrance1434]

@@dr.claire.perfume I now that in the UK there are import taxes on cosmetics from the first pound (started a year ago or maybe even in 2020), but companies who use freight mail (DHL, UPS...) sometimes manage to do it tax free (from SHEIN). I think FragranceX has stock in UK so it wouldn't be from abroad. You have pretty strict import duties 😅

[@dr.claire.perfume]

@@silverliningfragrance1434 yes I bought from fragrance x and I only found information on duties from reading reviews of their service. It should be front and centre info cos the consumer has no clue otherwise. I rarely buy anything from abroad because of it. 🤷‍♀️

[@silverliningfragrance1434]

@@dr.claire.perfume You don't need to pay taxes if a friend send you something from abroad, right?

[@silverliningfragrance1434]

By the way these exact thoughts are what I'm pondering lately, how much is enough? plus like you said longevity on some of those EDP is shorter than a body mist so why even bother? ...And yes I do play favorites and I'm not going to pretend that I don't. I think that I prefer smaller number of perfumes I absolutely love and satisfied with.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Yes, I have thought the same thing over and over and actually if I were strict with myself, I think it could be less than half of my current collection. I would rather cycle through more bottles than have certain ones sit there unloved. I definitely have favourites! And yes, longevity bothers me a lot if i am at work or not at home to respray, it's very annoying...

[@lucindacu477]

Hi Claire, Deleted my original comment as was worried I’d come across as a nutter lol 😂…Great and interesting vid, agree fast fragrance is an issue, certainly makes you think x

[@dr.claire.perfume]

No worries Lucinda and I don't think that was nutty at all, I have felt a similar thing... Thank you so much for watching 😘

[@OpinionatedScents]

I'm here babe

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Hey Tera! ❤️

[@danielsjourney8475]

I currently have a 5 fragrance rotation that is pretty modern on the guys side, I am looking for the same for my lady her favorite at the moment is Versace Bright Crystal Absolu, she likes viktor rolf bonbon, and flowerbomb as well as some of the opiums from ysl, valentino voce viva as well, I am looking for ideas, and shes all about the deal, seeing we like traveling so if you know any amazing dupes i know she would not mind in the slightest, new to the channel so anything from the community would be useful as well :D thank you all

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Bright crystal absolue has lots of good dupes, but affordable fragrances with a similar vibe are Jimmy Choo Illicit Flower (very long lasting) and banana republic peony and peppercorn. With regard to Viktor and Rolf, did she try flowerbomb nectar? That is a stunning fragrance! I love black opium and I think loverdose by diesel has a similar vibe to it but it is more casual and stronger on the liquorice. It's a fun one. Viva Voce I have tried but nothing really reminds me of that fragrance. I assume Zara have dupes of all or most of these, you can easily find dupe lists online. Decanting fragrances into vials might be a good option for travelling too! Thanks for watching! 🙂

[@Naturallyliz41]

I’m one who makes videos about perfumes for different occasions but if you notice on a lot of videos talk about the same fragrances are being talked about over and over again.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Yes, I think that's why I tend not to make those, because I feel like I would talk about the same ones... But actually I love a video about an unexpected occasion. For example, I watched one that was about break up fragrances, that was hilarious 😂 I feel like I need so many fragrances to make those kinds of videos but maybe that's all in my head? Maybe in reality, I could do them? 🥰

[@ScentSiblingsDotCA]

I have a story about getting "any fragrance you want" on the internet. I'm filming it today in your honour.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Aah cool! I will look forward to it 😊

[@nikamarks4u]

They making instant hit to get all our money 💰

[@dr.claire.perfume]

🤣 yes!

[@May-qb3vx]

I’m trying to be careful of this while I’m starting my selection of perfumes. I say selection because I don’t want it to be a massive collection. I get decants of ones I want to try (and I NEVER blind buy). I also don’t want to waste any so I always have a conversation with myself about if I will wear it enough to justify a larger bottle or if a small one would get me for a few years. I also make sure that it will fill a gap. “Oh this would be great for winter! …I’ve already got a perfume that is great for cooler weather. I don’t need another. Maybe when my current one is gone.”

[@dr.claire.perfume]

I think that's wise because it does run away with you. It's clear that it did with me and that was before I started KZbin... Never blind buying is a wise thing, but takes a lot of dedication to sampling. I do have a lot of fragrances but I recently filmed my collection video and doing that made me realise there were a few that were nearly gone, so since then 5 have been finished off and I feel a little better about things. I still don't want to buy too many bottles though.

[@May-qb3vx]

It’s so easy to get carried away! 😊

[@dr.claire.perfume]

@@May-qb3vx for sure!

[@aniscents3497]

Hey Claire 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Hello, are you having a lovely summer holiday? ❤️

[@HappinessSparkles]

We all have favourites and I’d say I only actually love or like about 15 perfumes ,I have decluttered so many blind buys ,I wish I had kept a count of the amount of perfumes I actually owned over the last 3 years (I’m sure it’s over 100 )🤦‍♀️

[@dr.claire.perfume]

I record mine in Fragrantica, so I know which I've had and I review the ones I declutter so I know why I got rid of them. It's helpful! I agree Frances, I think my loves distilled would be a very small part of my collection and weirdly I tend to hoard the ones I truly love most, which makes zero sense 🤷‍♀️

[@HappinessSparkles]

@@dr.claire.perfume I actually started doing that a few months ago and I’m still working on it ,I need to check back to the first perfumes I bought and which ones I decluttered and record them

[@dr.claire.perfume]

@@HappinessSparkles I guess your videos are quite a good record of that! Hopefully you can find the info you need! 🥰

[@silverliningfragrance1434]

I don't want to toot my own horn (just a little) but that is one of the reasons I try so many samples (and having limited amount of money of course😸). Sure it's probably way more "cool" to open bottles on camera but most of the perfumes I try I don't like, so what's the point in that? I don't have the time to try to sell used bottles (not very profitable) and don't have the space to hold on to these.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Yes selling bottles from new is costly, you never make back what you spend. Secondhand however, I usually break even or make profit after fees. And yes there's a reluctance for people to try samples on camera isn't there? I've seen a lot of videos of people saying oh you don't know a perfume from a sample, but honestly some people open the boxes on camera so they haven't even properly tried them once before they talk about them. If I sample, I try them at least three times before I talks about them because my view change usually from the first try. Also with buying bottles, I'll sometimes have them months before I discuss them... I think sampling should definitely be more of a thing...

[@silverliningfragrance1434]

@@dr.claire.perfume I agree. Also I barely see any dents in perfumes that people are raving about, if you really like the perfume why it's barely used?

[@dr.claire.perfume]

@@silverliningfragrance1434 well yes! That can be a reflection of a huge collection too I think, or having to sample fragrances for videos all the time. I find having to wear and retry things I don't like for videos unenjoyable 🤷‍♀️ I sometimes just wear them on my wrist so they don't bother me as much 🤣

[@CarmenScentrix]

I like how you totally threw shade at Hugo Boss for sacrificing longevity to have a nice opening. Lol. It's almost like these companies dont respect their consumers enough to even care about the longevity.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

I have private accord and the opening is delicious but it is gone in an hour or so... I wear it to bed now 🤷‍♀️

[@notesdecoeur]

Also I feel like fragrances are like Beanie Babies or Pokemon for grownups

[@dr.claire.perfume]

🤣 yes gotta catch them all (whether we wear them or not).

[@amberfranklinmk93]

The only fragrances I’ve blind purchased this year is the sauvage line any other perfume I’ve purchased I’ve been into the shops and tried them on a few times.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

That's good... that's not a lot at all. I think if you enjoy one of the Sauvage line, you are likely to enjoy the others! I've really tried to reduce my blind buying this year because last year I was blind buying a lot. Sometimes you just can't sample things affordably or at all and taking a chance can be worth it if you know you are resell the fragrance if you don't love it.

[@amberfranklinmk93]

@@dr.claire.perfume. Yes definitely I’ve been really lucky because I’ve liked everything I’ve tried on my skin have worked for me. And I’m glad that only got angel mugler from the scent addict subscription and didn’t purchase a full bottle because I did not like that in at all on y skin.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

That's a good save! I have to say the modern formulation of Angel I am really not keen on. The modern formulation of Alien is less magical but I don't dislike it like I do with Angel. Patchouli is tricky sometimes and it's a very odd type in the modern Angel.

[@amberfranklinmk93]

@@dr.claire.perfume. I know they’re really expensive but I really like the Creed, MFK and Byredo perfumes. I was actually quite surprised today because I went perfume window shopping today and sprayed 7 MFK perfumes and 5 byredo perfumes on the test card that they give out. I like the Oud fragrances.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Do you not normally like oud? It's great to try lots. Sampling is really fun 😊

[@AMaudeThing]

Listening

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Hey Maude! 🥰

[@bedarbakht5915]

PLEASE. TELL ME. HOW. CAN. I. GET. THIS

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Get what? One of the fragrances?

[@bedarbakht5915]

OK. I. M. WATING

[@ΛΕΜΟΝΙΑΤΑΣΟΥΛΑ]

I'm probably in the minority because I hate watching decluttering videos. Especially when it's about expensive fragrances. The average person and I mean not very popular fragrance youtubers aren't gifted expensive perfumes so I think people should be more careful about what they spend their money on. Personally I don't like shopping in fast fashion stores because I find the whole experience rather stressful. It reminds me of going to the supermarket for groceries. Plus I find the quality of clothes debatable. I prefer buying fewer clothes of better quality which will eventually last me longer.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

I have never been gifted anything by a brand, I don't put contact details so that might also be why, but the idea makes me feel a little uncomfortable. If you got something for free, there's already a bias there. Yes decluttering things that are expensive but that you potentially got for free is an issue for me. I watch one person who I know got gifts and then said that they loved them and then decluttered them quietly and sold them on eBay... They then filmed a declutter video and didn't mention that fragrance... It really makes you doubt what is presented here sometimes. Yes me too, I find Primark overwhelming in the main. I do have some items from there but they are few and far between. I love buying secondhand now and actually since the pandemic, I have bought very few clothes at all. Thanks for watching again, I appreciate it a d I hope you are well! 🥰

[@notesdecoeur]

You bring up so many poignant dynamics that exist in the business of perfumery, a lot of which are overlooked

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Thank you! Yes, I think newness is carrying a lot of new designer releases that actually, in the main, just aren't that good. I read a stat about 80% of new releases are discontinued and out of production within 6 months. I don't know how anyone knows that, but I wouldn't disbelieve it if it were true.

[@bedarbakht5915]

R. U SEND. ME.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

🙂

[@notesdecoeur]

You bring up so many poignant dynamics that exist in the business of perfumery, a lot of which are overlooked

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Thank you ☺️