👑Joy Amin - Being 💯 Addiction/Stress 🆘

[@JoyAmin666]

love the beard, love the fahrenheits(gonna steal them if i ever meet you), love the talk...love everything... you have been my fragrance Guru for this reason..the knowledge, love and care for this community.ill never make these same mistakes again and ill play the game with discipline...lesson learnt, thanks to all the amazing people who showed me this much love and support...addiction of anything is lethal.....moderation is the key...learnt the hard way.not being a collector anymore...focusing on work...almost out of debt, thank god for my community who supported my sales post....God bless you brother...you are a BEAST :)

[@dtjarks]

Much love Joy. All my best thoughts brother. ♥

[@Imperceptible_parachute]

All the best, Joy.

[@unf8able01]

You are Truely appreciated Joy ✌

[@StylishIrisman]

Fair play to you joy ✌️

[@wizardsmoke3306]

Ur the man joy.

[@digismo]

JOY AMIN is one of the best guys here. very professioal. big passion..also very gentle, he has a good good character.

[@GEMSofGOD_com]

I honestly think he's simply the number one

[@skullkid112]

I think Joy comes from a culture more geared towards honor and respect. He shouts you out all the time because you were the forerunner.

[@GEMSofGOD_com]

Joy Amin is ULTRA honest and spot on, GOD.

[@jonquinn5637]

thank you so much for reaching out to joy . you are a great person . love your channel.

[@timik35]

hiroyoruzuka... tswetcoff... dracdoc... MyMickers... Guinea54... Brandon Thompson... STREET SCENTS... some others and of course robes08... I missed that fragcom... Mark, you were the first fragrance reviewer I discovered on KZbin back in 2010, really respect all your hard work you put in to it through all these years!!! Very happy you are still in the game!!! Just be yourself, Bro... Don't pay attention to others, it's just to much fish in a sea, that's why it got worse, imo...

[@ZanarkandFFX]

Man the times when Hiro would come up with a review and people would blind buy the reviewed fragrance was insane.. Hiro would have been what Jeremy is now

[@markmd695]

What a great message from the Guru! There’s a reason why people in the community look up to you. Thank you always for your knowledge and support to fragcomm

[@aromafromheaven]

Guys We need more of these!kindly.superb one

[@omarcreed3927]

The true reviewer the OG of frag com. Ur the best. been watching ur video for years know since 2009 miss everyone from back then.

[@thescentedengineer3230]

You’re a legend marc! We all do look up to you... the real fragrance guru

[@noseonscent1935]

Fantastic super personal video, very enlightened and fantastically topical. Thanks for the kind shout out Marc and especially for honoring and supporting Joy. You will always be my OG top dog Marc, not Jeremy, never Jeremy. Cheers. Thanks for caring, for taking the time and staying honest but respectful at the same time. This community IS growing and morphing rapidly but people still and always will need each other at some point. All the best and continued success brother.

[@sproaty]

To me, it's not "fragrance addition" as such, but "shopping addiction". It can be quite pervasive into one;s life, e.g. constant searching about scents, reading fragrantica, checking ebay, facebook groups and I've been here before myself. I was also in a position of buying new stuff despite being in debt but now I've been out of debt for a long time and don't plan to go back into it because of fragrances. I started off just buying frags blindly without even knowing the types of scents that I liked, I've ended up selling more bottles than I own now - and I own around 100 frags (more bottles though due to stupidly buying "back ups" that I'll never use up). Decants? god, I have maybe 120-150 of those alone. It's stupid. As a (small time) reviewer I've bought a lot of stuff for the purpose of training my nose and to smell a wide variety of scents but ended up not talking about many of them. I lost the interest with sprays and seeking out new scents, they just don't interest me. My channel has never been about chasing views or hype, I do my own thing based on my own preferences.

[@satyajeetdharmadhikari2574]

Thanks a lot for reaching out to Joy and supporting him. His a great guy and he has achieved this by sheer hard work.. Bangladesh just like India is not a country where we have access to many Fragrance brands let alone discounted. And he did it for his passion and his subscribers. I'm sure he'll bounce back pretty soon. And thanks for your advices ... this is not valid only for the Fragrance reviewers but also for the fragheads... going into debts to pursue your hobby is not good and trying to buy every new or hyped Fragrance is not sustainable in the long run. Thanks once again.

[@lancedavidson2741]

Thanks for the honest, heartfelt, discussion of some important topics in fragcom. Joy certainly deserved the recognition for his years of contribution. You two are both among my favorite reviewers. Enjoyed the video!

[@shafserious2805]

Joy❤❤

[@robes08]

🙃

[@mrcatcake1264]

Joy’s situation is one where I can legit see a case for Patreon being made... and for all you YT reviewers, there’s nothing wrong with reviewing samples/decants.

[@shaunshere9960]

When the Guru speaks, I listen. So many good valid points spoken here! Subbed 2014!

[@Big_LosF]

Gotta admit I was starting to buy just because I could. Had to put a stop to it. The addiction is real.

[@Hititup2121]

Thank you so much for making this fragrance video . I learn about life / being q fragrance review. Thank you this video open up my eyes. I hope you have a great happy birthday.

[@robes08]

My door is always open to you Chris if you ever have any questions or anything at all.

[@Big_LosF]

@@robes08 the fact tht you show love to the og's is bad ass dawg. Much respect

[@HST888]

Mark, thank you for making this video. Both you and Joy are great guys and great reviewers.

[@tjaulak4549]

Came over from Joys channel. watching some of ur vids. came across this one. I remmebr when joy made that video, thanks for taking the time to make this one. Nice to see Good comroderiry in the fragerance community at the top.

[@DWdawgable]

I loved this video. Thanks for touching on these things. I'll miss Joy. As far as the addiction of this hobby, I personally had to take a few steps back after my first couple of years. Needed to reevaluate how much I was accumulating that I didn't need and I had to purge some of it. Made myself a rule that I wouldn't own more than 25 bottles (not including backups) to save my mental health and my wallet. I realized that while I love fragrance for the art of it, I am not rich enough to be a real collector and I only want things I'll want to wear on a regular basis. Life is too short for frags I "like", I'm only gonna own frags I love and I'm limiting that number to 25.

[@boongyify]

Great stuff bro. I once heard Stephen say that he has several sources of income and urged his subscribers not to purchase the way he does unless they can afford it. Big beard business once said that you should save up and buy what you really love, do not use credit cards. So it's up to us subscribers to be strong and control our impulses

[@brownerbrowner]

Marc , you are quite obviously the centre of these all thing. I am very much greatful that you started it.

[@woodypaq]

Great topic. Pressing issues with some collectors and I salute your heart's good will toward our favorite reviewers. Often overlooked is the price and investment required to enjoy this hobby. Big thumbs up sir.

[@Shamshiadadd]

As an outside observer for many years i believe your a true gentleman. I have to say i prefer the community as it was at the start, people talking about their hobby. Its out of control now and promoting consumerism and the problems it brings, like addiction and debt issues.

[@robes08]

truth

[@calebweintraub1]

Good talk.Joy Amin has worked hard and is an honest voice and a bright spot in the community. Hopefully he manages those debts and things settle down.

[@stephendavis3123]

Mark, as always, I appreciate, respect and love you for your speaking your mind and being genuine.

[@charlieburris338]

Great stuff. Been watching you for a long while now and truly appreciate you and your legacy in this community. I have amassed around 100 frsgrances in the past couple of years and can see how it can become costly and if priorities arent in the right place can be very problematic. I really enjoy Joys content and personality as well so hats off to you for coming to his aid on this platform and on a personal level. Much love to you and Joy from Kentucky. You guys can slow down but you better not leave us! Take care.

[@Guinea54]

Man Id love it if you buzzed your hair, then you would be the ex-machina of fragcom. The professor of fragrance. I like Joy.. He is like an old school reviewer in the modern times. He has a lot of passion, i think hes genuinely a nice dude.. I wish him the best with his problems. I am sure if he keeps his head straight he will make it out just fine. He seems like an intelligent well-spoken dude.... Sometimes the battles in the mind are more important than the physical.. Best to you Joy.

[@harveytrevino2257]

Love the new set. You are one of the leaders of this KZbin frag com, so I am glad you made this video. Furthermore, you have stated many times that your reviews are written for your personal journey to your nose. I have always loved that the most about your channel. I always say, "Be true to yourself, not fake to please your subscribers." In which you always have. I look forward to many more years of your journey.

[@deckard97th]

Cheers, man - thought provoking. Not only your extensive knowledge and passion keep me coming back to your channel, but your kindness. Peace, Eric

[@amnaaziz3840]

Dear Marc, Great advice and great video. I agree addiction can lead to stress, anxiety and financial problems because collecting fragrances is a very dangerous game so you need to draw the line somewhere not just for reviewers but suscribers alike. Cheers

[@FragranceBros]

Great video, Marc. I always appreciate your thoughts on the community.

[@shaunleonard3878]

Marc, thanks for reaching out to Joy! Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated!

[@saintsdayeve]

Love the all white set background

Me too, simple, clean, pleasant..

[@rrm1903]

its called a wall

[@schism6976]

White wall...everybody has one lol

@@rrm1903 Damn, they got some bright white walls in Canada hahahaha

[@aromafh2486]

Great video,love joy,, aroma from heaven

[@fnaticmedia]

Point to point talk. I appreciate your call, time & advices (e.g. might about Sampling for review) which you might have given to @JOY AMIN who is one of my favorite reviewers like you. I always like this kind of long - raw - by heart talk - on old school kind of video. Keep it up guys. Old school guys like you keep this fragcomm up. Kuddos to all of you 🤙🏼

[@mrgurwitz8832]

Thank you for opening my eyes,I don't need to buy the latest new scent every week,I need to set my priorities straight 👍

[@Leedoggie6677]

Joy is a badass. I love both of you dudes for your in length breakdowns of the frags. I learn a lot. PLUS, you’re related to one of my favorite hockey players ever.

[@nigelgomez3668]

Awesome review Marc... Joy is my favourite reviewer and you too... Great views shared on this vid ... Cheers... 👍

[@hatememad4151]

Thanks alot for your effort to keep the Community togther....

[@imadabbas3708]

Thanks mark for the support joy is my 2nd favorite reviewer in the game i watch him dayly

[@majortom5190]

On point my friend. Definitely you have earned my respect by far. Nice to see when one Brother reaches out to another.🤙🏽👊🏾

[@johnbedwell]

Keep doing what your doing and ty for what you do. You do influence us but not in a bad way but an honest it’s worth a try or not n leaving that we all have different taste. Joy always talks bout you and many of us viewers do as well.

[@zunigainc666]

Everything that starts as an innocent and fun hobby gets corrupted very fast if it’s not kept it in check. Great video, I’m new to the fragrance community, even though I have been a fragrance aficionado for a long time, way before the internet became a thing and just started to get involved with the KZbin and Facebook frag community. When something gets out of control the need of support is imminent, just like any other addiction does wether is alcohol, eating, sex or drugs, the brain’s need for satisfaction or dopamine makes us do stuff without thinking or once the fun and enjoyment becomes stress and hardship. Thanks again for the great video.

[@wilmergreen9480]

Hats off to you Marc ! Great,honest and from the heart. As a relative newbie to this hobby initially I was drawn to the quick fire entertaining type of reviews, they definitely have their place in the community, but after a while I was drawn to the more in depth reviews from guys such as yourself and Joy and Eugene whose experience and knowledge shines through all the hype ! Thanks for keeping it real and educating us all to the joys and pitfalls along the way 👍

[@stevendrabik4293]

Joy should have just tripled the price of his fragrance...

[@zvikaso]

I'm relatively new to this game. My journey is quite recent. However, from the get-go I realized I'll go broke if I go down the full-bottles-rabbit-hole. So after 10 bottles I decided to top at 20 bottles - only for very few magical scents or an extreme special offer (of used, half full testers at a ridiculous low price) - and switch to decants and samples. And indeed I have less than 20 new full bottles, few decants, and gazillion samples of wonderful scents (and a few testers). My entire "collection" could fit on one small shelf, and yet I have a large variety of scents/juices and a happy bank account. "A perfume" is the whole kit and caboodle : package, presentation etc. "A scent" is just the juice. So I am not a 'perfume collector', yet I'm a fraghead. I call my self a 'sample collector', or better still - a scent lover. I am also guilty of being an addict - but I am not addicted to 'retail therapy' and purchasing. I'm addicted to scents - I carry samples with me everywhere I go, and sniff them throughout the day 🙂 - I don't know which addiction is worse 😶.

[@robes08]

Great response and I appreciate your story!

[@johnthomas9565]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts , coming from you it means a lot I respect that . I myself struggling with an addiction buying fragrances I own Fifty Fragrances that’s plenty , I was in TJ Max the other night and I talked myself out of making yet another fragrance purchase I figured at first what the heck it’s only 40$ .

[@MuddyGreenMonster]

Nice chat, Marc. Both you & Joy are really class acts. Much respect to both of you.

[@BowTieFragranceGuy]

Good stuff here Marc!

[@senorfragancia838]

Let me starts with this..That big mouth as you said i probably what I like some times the most, but also the knowledge that you provide, I agree with you 100% One of the reasons I stop watching most of the reviewers is that, some have given themselves that kind of celebrities status, and do not bring anything new as a reviewer so, I don't waste my time watching them anymore. Now about Joy he is great guy I watch his videos when I get time, and I do talk to him a lot on FB very jumble person. Now about the other topic, Addiction is very real, I am and have been addicted for the past 5 years, and I am struggling with some many other issues but after watching Eugine did that video I thought hard that I am not the only one, and I'm trying to learn that I do not paid retail price anymore, like you said, I do Not have to buy the releases first, Hard but I am getting better , 99% of my buys are now on discounters. Great video Rob.. Personally I feel very connected or familiar with the subject, overall I watched the whole video, i felt in the need to, and I hope you get to read this long message. Cheers man. 👃👍💪

[@FernandoGarcia-qe3oc]

Great point of view. On this hobby. And lookout for another reviewer.

[@guerlainman6967]

A true professional. Have much respect for you.

[@user-dj6mj5ck6s]

i think joy bringing these negatives to the light will actually be a good thing for the fragrance community. if we talk realistically about the potentially unhealthy temptations that come with being a real reviewer/real fragrance fanatic, we will get to the other side and realize we can talk about the actual beauty of fragrance. sharing these scented moments with our online friends. maybe a new era is beginning

[@lindastevens6926]

Katie and Cubby were awesome. Damn Cubby was the only one to throw down 10 videos in one shoot and probably did one take. And Katie was the first comedian of fragcom. You guys helped me during a rough period of my life. I had just become a quadriplegic and I didn't think that there were any hobbies that I could enjoy. This hobby has brought a lot of Joy into my life, pun intended.

[@TOONS1200]

This was a wonderful video, Marc. I’m going to make a video after watching this for a second time as well as joy’s for a second time. There are very important points I’d like to speak on you brought up here.

[@SyrianKnight01]

Man I'm liken you more now lol I appreciate your support and honesty to our fragrance brother Joy.

[@whysoserious1978]

Emotional video. Respect to Joy.

[@miles-178]

Congrats, great video Robes - You rule!!!!! :) true thing!

[@StylishIrisman]

Beard on point bro.👌 Like your honesty. Am watching the second half of this when I get home from work. ✌️

[@MrJules1977]

Yourself and joy are two people who could actually talk in front of a camera and make it interesting without even having a bottle to use as a subject, i dont think many others can do this, I have lost interest in fragrances because of some of the materialistic aspects and the addictive side of it, I also don't like how so many reviewers are trying to make a living with sponsored reviews and affiliate links to amazon to make commission . I still like scents but not the way you tubers are pushing them for their own benefit. Great video, thanks. Ps. One of the other things that caused me to lose interest is the whole jeremy fragrance thing where you have someone being so called at the top of the tree just taking advantage of people for his own benefit, that guys antics made me really mad at times and frustrated that others seem to be blind to his methods. I dont want to watch things that make you feel that way.

[@robes08]

Appreciate the love. The funny thing about sponsored video you can't hide it so it makes it easy for viewers to see it.

[@AhmedDeedatPalestine]

Never give up on fragrances.

[@SovereignGrooming]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video Marc. Thanks for recording and sharing it! As a reviewer who has dabbled and is considering getting back in, I appreciate what you said.

[@Liev.H]

This look is the evolution of Marc 😎 🤯👏

[@duhr34l20]

I HATE YOU! Where have you been all my frag life. Cant believe I only found out about you through fragrance apprentice lol. Glad I found your channel man. Joy amin is my top 3 frag reviewers btw. Love the guy.

[@ZA-co9vj]

Joy is such a genuine guy. 👍

[@TaishoKenpachi]

Come on Robes, you're one of the Elders in this community and yes you influence people man.

[@vmanpower1550]

So refreshing, the godfather has spoken, ...thanks for your hard work Marc

[@mirjamlimburg9040]

Wise words You are my first and the one a look for if I want to buy something. What do you think of the fragrance, yes or no or in between? Then I know enough. Sampling or let go. But I am addicted too, I think so I try to controle. But I buy very selective I thank you for your knowledge Bye Mirjam

[@robes08]

Thank you for the support!

[@SaeedHojjati]

Hi Mark! Your reviews are always very informative and fun to watch. It's very nice of you to dedicate a video to another reviewer and give them your support. Your humble personality is truly inspiring. I have a question for you which I think is also a question for a lot of people who watch your channel. Can you tell us what you do for a living?

[@marvinleach3059]

I collect... I never buy somethimg when it's first released. There's no problem in waiting a bit. I don't need it IMMEDIATELY

[@jd5739]

Well done Robes 💯💯💯 Keepin it real

[@thefragrantlife14]

@Robes08 Great informative video. I touched on some of these same points in a video before Joy announced he was stepping back. I don't like when sheep (people) have to run out and be the first to have the new it Fragrance. My financial status won't allow me too. I love the cheapies and true every blue moon I do make a big purchase but nothing or $60. And the one $100 Fragrance was purchased with someone else's money.

[@robes08]

Appreciate your take and to note I don't think their's anything wrong with buying something immediately and as a reviewer (for reviewers) I don't blame them. This is it spotlight the ones that do (if any) purchase them however are running a cycle that can't be sustained. Happy to hear you have your financial outlook in check.

[@thefragrantlife14]

@@robes08 I understand and it's just my personal opinion. We all are constantly learning till the day we die so I do respect your opinion and from someone who has as much time in the game as you I especially can learn alot. Thanks

[@thefragrantlife14]

@@robes08 joy did a review on ck one summer and he likes it of course but I wanna get your opinion on it. I had a chance to buy it at Marshall's in a set with ck one for $40. It was a big bottle of ck one summer and a 30 ml of ck one. How does it smell to you and what is the longevity and projection and is it with the purchase?

[@xenosaren6324]

I quite like Joy's videos - I agree, no need for fancy editing, no need to show sexy girls or sports cars in fragrance reviews - sometimes simple is best. I want HONEST and detailed reviews, thats' why I'm your subscriber Marc, since early 2012. You started my journey - and I have my two cents to add right now. At one point I became addicted as well. Nearly went into debt (I have another passion aside from fragrances - mechanical watches). In my first two years into the game I bought nearly 160 bottles. Luckily, I stopped just before I crossed the red line. I feel sorry for Joy, especially because he went into debt doing something good for community (while for me it was only to please myself). It is very easy to put yourself into danger and yes, I think it is a problem. If it comes to hate on youtube - I never say a bad word about people, because I know, that those people I'm subscribing doing hard work, so even when I disagree with some of the reviews (for example, because of Joy I bought few juices, and I was disappointed with two of them, Rasasi Shuhrah and Daarej, which I really didn't like. Same with you Marc, while I have very similar taste, I disagree with your opinion on Fahrenheit - but what is important, I never say bad word about you or Joy because of that. I understand we can have slightly different point of view, and I rather appreciate the fact, that most of the fragrances I love - I discovered thanks to you, or someone else). Thank you very much Marc and Joy for all your hard work and apologize for long comment, usually I do not comment on videos (maybe I should). Btw. "top dog" doesn't mean much for me, I think this is all wrong on youtube frag. community - you should hang out with creators, which have similar taste as you, because you won't be disappointed. And for those, who are stuggling with money to buy juices - there's no need to buy expensive fragrances to enjoy this game. You don't need to use Creed's GIT every single day, while much cheaper and still high quality Guerlain Vetiver will please your nose. This is just example, and problem is - most of the "top dogs" reviewers focus on super expensive new releases. Example of that - I had Molinard Figue (and few others), and literally nobody reviewed those fragrances, I think you were the first one just few months ago, Marc. It's affordable and high quality juice - why "top dogs" ignoring it? I leave it for all of you to answer. This is the wrong way community turned into, in my opinion. Anyway, thanks both of you for your hard work guys, it means a lot to me.

[@i.b.i.c.s7778]

Nice one men 👍 and good luck Joy Amin.

[@mrmonday42]

Good video, Joy is a great reviewer. I agree that decants should be the norm for fragrance reviewers.

[@gabrielgarcia7561]

Having lots of fragances or hoarding it's gross. My respects to hard work and passion for the knowledge, Thanks marc

[@enocg21]

Thanks for this upload. Really enjoy the video. 🐐

[@RichMitch]

What is that candle?

[@luizaivn7672]

Love For JOY !!!! I LOVE HIM !!!!

[@marksavio4917]

Lot of people look at you as the best reviewer as you are the first in this frag community. So you are always the best don't compare from number of subscribers.

[@TheRealMcP]

I’ve just always appreciated Joy’s uplifting, positive approach to his videos. He often puts me in a good mood because he’s so passionate about what he does. Stay opinionated, please Marc. The true, authentic you is the reason this channel is such a diamond in the rough of the fragrance community.

[@eem2562]

Thanks for this, I enjoyed it and relate to it ❤

[@gunmetal2445]

Who are Tim and Cubby? (forefathers). I know Katie Putrick, she's awesome!

[@robes08]

Cubby was the first fragrance reviewer on youtube. Tim was the 3rd. Look up the channels fragrance talk and tswetcoff.

[@gunmetal2445]

@@robes08 Oh yes, I've seen their channels before. Did not realised they were the OGs :)

[@jonathannixon8652]

Love you Joy!!! I subscribe today to his channel not knowing hes leaving... Its sad.

[@manygaga1]

never understood those youtubers that always buy the biggest bottles and even buy some back up bottles. Like you said: sampling is a good way for reviewing. Plus reviewers should review what they like, not the latest newest releases. Reviewing a fragrance is not about having 1000 bottles but about telling the viewers what you think about a certain fragrance. I feel the urge to buy a fragrance when someone is lyric about it too but the latest newest buy isn't always the best.

[@andrecbell8056]

Great Video! Great Info! Thanks bro, keep it real✊🏿

[@StefanFragrance]

Oh JOY IS GONNA LOVE THIS❤️😘🎉👍

[@thefreestylefrEaK]

This is why I DO NOT SUBSCRIBE to any fragrance reviewer on KZbin. I got SICK and TIRED of logging into KZbin everyday to see these fragrance addicts telling me to buy a fragrance (or a bunch of fragrances) on a daily basis. These people are sick in the head and it rubs me the wrong way.

[@robes08]

Hope all is okay...

[@27pugsly]

I think most of us buy perfume for the way it makes us feel kinda like Drugs which in the end is a good thing . At the same time it could be just like any addiction and ruin you as well!

[@teebee8141]

Thank you. All the best to joy.

[@Comfortinscents]

Great video and advice!

[@Liev.H]

Loved this new setup, it better showcases the bottles. 😍

[@cashmerefunk2136]

Just passing thur what's up famma i like this formmat something different... question what kind of candle is that ....

[@thessolandoneal2775]

I got into fragrance after watching marc n Stephen from redolessence.. I do look up to those two guys for knowledge about fragrance

[@Imperceptible_parachute]

Good talk.

[@HeribertoMayacpa]

Great video as always!

[@Jack_all]

this fragrance addition thing is pretty serious.. I recently watched a few videos form a reviewer who apparently lost his wife over his addiction to fancy perfumes. She seemed very supportive, but he apparently chose his Guerlain and Chanel over her.. phew.

[@robes08]

I feel for him tbh, they have kids too which is the sad part.

[@BullockAndCompany]

I wish we could all put in to help him out financially.