PERFUME DECLUTTER | TheTopNote

[@pulpfragsn]

I feel the pain! I've done similar, getting rid of expensive "loves" for a huge loss, but I see it as a gain really. I've experienced and enjoyed the scent for a time, and now I'm recouping a decent proportion of my outlay and letting someone else have the chance to enjoy. Clearing mind and space as well. Be brave!😁

[@TheTopNote]

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[@ildriaresvik6468]

Decluttering is always hard, but trust me, it gets easier with practice! I decluttered half my collection last year, and it really was eyeopening, in terms of what I truly appreciate with perfume and what kind of scents I am attracted to, but I also had to question my shopping habits. Often I fall in love with a scent, I end the sample in no time, and order a bottle. But when the bottle arrives, it is like I had my time with the scent, and I hardly wear it. Really a bad way of spending my money. Maybe I should try to get bigger decants before I go for the full bottle, but it is something about the esthetics of a bottle vs a plastic decant.

[@aquababy5]

I am going to try and follow what I read someone else does, that is, get a sample, then a travel spray or decant (and I will get a branded travel spray even if more $/ml) and if you finish THAT, then get a bottle.

[@TheTopNote]

It’s a good approach, although clearly didn’t work for me in case of the Bottega Veneta 🤪

[@ildriaresvik6468]

@@TheTopNote sometimes the scents just do not work out, that is part of the game I think.

[@PB78341]

Same here. I am now wearing a fragrance 3x before deciding on a full bottle. Personally I’m gravitating towards easy to wear fragrances, more unisex offerings as I can’t stay in love with something I’m not wearing all year round.

[@PaolaBianka]

yes... i have the same thought process... better to let someone LOVE it and USE it more :)

[@TheTopNote]

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[@sooyunkim9799]

I do love declutter videos!

[@UnknownChap]

Every month for me seems like out with the old in with the new 😩 Interesting to see what you're letting go and why 🍀

[@holly939]

I've found that on occasion it can be helpful to keep a decant of a perfume I'm decluttering. I can always refer back to it if I feel regret over letting something go, and that's both comforting and scratches the itch to repurchase. I'm also very selective about doing that as I don't want more decants I don't reach for creating more clutter!

[@로즈사랑TV]

I enjoyed your great video. I'm rooting for you. Fighting.

[@TheTopNote]

Thank you so much!

[@thesimplechiclife]

you lok absolutely stunning in this video! (not that you don't always! lol:) but you look particularily beautiful today! :)

[@TheTopNote]

Aw thanks lovely! I must have been having a good hair day or maybe I was just standing up straighter or something because I filmed this straight after the last video 😂

[@NotesFromJosephine]

I feel your pain! Rose Essentielle was the same for me; I wore and loved it, then tried to go back to it later and it was never quite the same. Bottega Veneta doesn't work for me either - I stalked it and finally bought it only to return it after realizing it was not a match. Enjoy your channel!🙂

[@TheTopNote]

Thanks so much! 😃

[@cathi6520]

I onsold rose essentielle too!

[@wonderfulworld7414]

I think it's better to let go of perfume or anything if it's not worn, we are not eternal so we should wear only what we really love. I had the same problem with Un jardin aur le toit, kept dreaming about it cause it smelled perfect on paper and when I went to buy it I sprayed it on myself and thank God I was with my boyfriend he told me: ''definitely no, this is manly, I could wear that but I don't wanna smell it on you'. Still, all the Jardin range are lovely. I have Jardin de M Li since years, I find it really feminine and refreshing.

[@helenho325]

I totally agree with you on Alien essence absolu. Still struggling whether I should declutter this one...

[@TheTopNote]

Definitely want to be sure as it would be hard to get another bottle but I am ok with my decision and I haven’t missed it 😊

[@gail3633]

You are doing such a good job Cherie in your decluttering💜

[@TheTopNote]

I wish that were true Gail, I still need to stop adding to the collection!!

[@joannawittmeier3073]

Hello! You look especially lovely in this video. The hair, the black sweater, the ocean-blue eyes, so beautiful. I would have such a hard time sticking to a one-in-one-out policy, although I definitely should declutter some things as well. Loved this video!

[@TheTopNote]

Oh thank you so much! It’s getting VERY hard now, going forward the only way to avoid the pain will be to just not buy anything new...which is of course, the goal haha

[@Angie-kr9eh]

I recently parted with Bottega Veneta as well. It is such a lovely scent, but it never develops or changes and wears for a long time. I get tired of it by the end of the day. It made me realize that I really enjoy how a fragrance can change through the day or even season to season. I am enjoying Une Amourette by ELdO for a leather fragrance. It definitely has multiple personalities.

[@TheTopNote]

Oh thanks for that I might try and get my nose on it. So many good ones from that house!

[@dietperfume3373]

Hi Cherie-- i know what you mean about getting your money's worth with big collections. i've been layering bottega veneta under gris dior recently; they work great together! also those older aqua allegorias are magical to me, also; i only have teazurra, but i am fascinated by all the ones from before 2012!

[@delljohnson6560]

Brave of you.......I do like the Alien Essence....perhaps I should empty one of my samples into my bag....stop me wanting to buy a full bottle lol

[@TheTopNote]

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[@gunmetal2445]

Totally relating to this video on all levels! :D I think I'm ok at 27 bottles. It will be difficult to pack in the suit case when I do a big move but I figure I would chuck away all the boxes and bury the glass bottles in my clothes.

[@TheTopNote]

That works!! I did that last time we moved, and I wrapped them up in towels too haha

[@jelenamarkovic3609]

I agree that Alien Essence Absolue has a beautiful dry down, however it takes to long to get there. It is just too loud. And don't feel bad for decluttering any fragrance, if you don't wear it, you probably are not going to miss it.

[@sooyunkim9799]

I was wondering if you would do a video of perfume recommendations for those just starting a perfume collection. You have such an eclectic collection and I would love your take on it. Thanks! (several You Tubers have done this kind of video as well)

[@TheTopNote]

Oh good idea! Stressful though haha I’ll give it a go!

[@sooyunkim9799]

@@TheTopNoteMaybe do it later in the year then when you had more time to think about it...it's just supposed to be fun and casual:)

[@LifeWithGie]

Oh this was indeed painful but it’s just such a wonderful feeling after the initial hit haha ❤️❤️ wonderful video ❤️❤️

[@TheTopNote]

Haha yes I’ll try not to look so depressed about it next video lol, I realised later that I really was making everyone feel my pain haha

[@aquababy5]

I just made some difficult declutters too!! One of them I’m already tempted to re-buy, but who am I kidding I wasn’t reaching for it anyway and it’s still pretty readily available if I really want it back sometime.

[@TheTopNote]

Stay strong! 🙏

[@dhoakohime]

Awww.... Flora nymphea Is my fav aqua allegoria ever...sadly I missed it and have been wanting to get one. And I love the Hermes Les jardins line. I am planning on getting a bunch for this summer. Specially Sur le Nil and Monsieur Li. I really want to try la Lagune one.

[@TheTopNote]

Aw I wish I had a way of getting it to you!!

[@dhoakohime]

@@TheTopNote awww you are too kind! 😘 Unfortunately I think we live in almost exact opposites of the world xD. Just the shipping costs themselves would be outrageous. But I am very grateful for your kindness! ☺️

[@tashx4539]

What are some perfume websites you trust that ship to Australia? I’m wondering where you found alien absolue at. Great video!

[@TheTopNote]

Hi! My friend found the website that has alien essence absolue I think it was called scentsational perfumes or something. I don’t think they have it anymore though. Premiere Avenue is very good although it helps to get a few people together so the order is over €250 to get the free shipping. I haven’t for a while but I used to order a lot from fragrancex and FragranceNet. Selfridges also ships to Australia.

[@CasuallyFragrant]

Great video, I should declutter one day too.

[@OlfactiveStories]

Un jardin sur le toit will always be in my collection. I believe it was my first Hermès. Hopefully it works really well on me 😊

[@TheTopNote]

I’m sure it does! They really are beautiful but I dunno why once it hits my skin it just doesn’t work on me 💞

[@dcjimr1]

It does hurt a little to get rid of fragrances that we like, even if we never wear them! I have Bottega Veneta Eau de Velours, which I absolutely love but it just disappears on me within an hour...not sure if the regular BV acts the same way. It might end up a candidate for decluttering. 😁

[@TheTopNote]

Thanks Jim is seems to last ok on me but it does die down to a skin scent pretty quickly. :)

[@NT-lg8vi]

Have only listened to the first minute - don’t do it then if you’re feeling so bad about it! Give it some more time!

[@belairscents]

It's hard to say goodbye🤔 by the way have you tried le jardin de Monsieur li by Hermes? You might like it❤️ take care dear cheerio🍸🍸

[@TheTopNote]

I haven’t tried that one, ok I’ll check it out! Thanks have a lovely Sunday!

[@belairscents]

@@TheTopNote thanks & have a nice Sunday too! Cheerio🙏🍸 PS. Give it a try you might like it❤️

[@chmichack]

Omg 😢 noooooo im so sad. What a wonderful fragrances..

[@AndreasVibes]

Whenever I think about decluttering ... I just don’t because it stresses me out to think about the process. But yes, if you wear it only once a year ... Wait, this is true for 80% of my collection 😂. I want to declutter, but why am I so lazy! Help, Cherie!

[@DaniCouto]

Hi Cherie, do you mind to share the website you found your Alien Essence Absolu with me? Thank you ❤️🙏

[@TheTopNote]

Hi Dani, Yes I think it was Scentsational.com but they sold out ages ago and I don’t think they have restocked

[@DaniCouto]

@@TheTopNote thank you my dear 🥰

[@agnesdziedzic1070]

Hi, where are you selling your fragrance? I am in Australia.

[@TheTopNote]

Hi! I’ve put all of the details in the description box, I’m selling them on Depop :)

[@nicolejohns5455]

What is DEPOP where you sell your fragrances please

[@TheTopNote]

Depop is a selling platform. You can either download the app or access it through the web (www.depop.com). My handle is the same as my Instagram @thetopnote you can search for me on the main page - all of the items that I have listed will appear.

[@nicolejohns5455]

@@TheTopNote thank you so much

[@More13Feen]

Your not througing these in the trash are you? 😯

[@TheTopNote]

😱 no way!! I sell them or give them away! 💞

[@nikitaamerie]

I can tell you have great style, but great idea to declutter, Too much of anything like a product or a singular item looks like inexpensive clutter. x

[@TheTopNote]

Thank you that’s very kind. Yes I agree, it’s time for more clean spaces!