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Is having three perfumes greedy?

210 replies

CrotchBurn · 30/01/2021 08:56

How many perfumes do you have? Normally I have one day perfume and one going out perfume (which is seriously underused at the moment).

Now I'm about to buy a new bottle of my usual perfume but I also want to try another one - I cant help but feel kind of greedy though?

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hardboiledeggs · 30/01/2021 08:57

I’ve loads built up from birthday and Christmas. I don’t see any problem with treating yourself especially now. If you have the cash go for it!

TestingTestingWonTooFree · 30/01/2021 08:57

I’m not bothered about perfume and rarely wear it. I do have loads of handbags though, where I could make do with just a couple. Why does it matter? As long as you’ll get through it before it deteriorates in quality and you can afford it, go for it.

CrotchBurn · 30/01/2021 08:58

And for those of you who are nosy (I am 😂) the one I want to buy to try is Chance - I've never knowingly smelt it!

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mintbiscuit · 30/01/2021 08:59

No!

For me perfumes lift my mood, so I have at least 6 on the go and I wear them to match what I’m doing that day. It’s one of the few pleasures I have left in lockdown!!

BlueSuffragette · 30/01/2021 08:59

Treat yourself. Smile

bookshop1 · 30/01/2021 09:00

Chance is lovely, go for it

PersonaNonGarter · 30/01/2021 09:00

You are a ‘collector’ and divine scents are your ‘hobby’.

LarryUnderwood · 30/01/2021 09:00

I don't wear perfume that often but I own around 6 or 7. I like to have a choice for the days when I do wear it.

GoodGirlsRUs · 30/01/2021 09:00

Oh I have 3, Gucci Tom Ford and a Dior

CrotchBurn · 30/01/2021 09:01

@PersonaNonGarter
I like your style...!

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Candiscophonous · 30/01/2021 09:02

I have a cabinet full and I don’t feel greedy.
In fact I feel I deserve them.
And I wear the posh ones during the day, because heaven knows there are barely any pleasures left these days. They enhance my life enormously.

Mydarlingsleepthief · 30/01/2021 09:02

I alternate between 8!

letmethinkaboutitfornow · 30/01/2021 09:02

I have three as well

    • just at home, going to the shops... general (cheapest)
    • going to the office (not used for a while, but sometimes put it on when I need a confidence boost at work - WFH- mid-priced)
    • Chanel! - for going out! (haven’t been used for a long time) - expensive (for me)
ShutUpAlex · 30/01/2021 09:02

About 13, some of are the same though. Fiancée always buys me perfume for birthday and Christmas.

Backupthebus · 30/01/2021 09:02

I love Chance it’s my favourite everyday perfume. What are your other 2? I’m being nosey as I’m after another scent......

CrotchBurn · 30/01/2021 09:02

@bookshop1

Oooh now you've excited me! I like to read the fuck out of reviews before I buy something (even ultra basic stuff like a mouse) and a lot of people saying it's a basic bitch scent or it's for little girls 😂

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Lovelydovey · 30/01/2021 09:03

I have over 100 - so 3 is fine,

IWillWearThatGlitteryWoolly · 30/01/2021 09:03

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Northernsoullover · 30/01/2021 09:04

I've got six! I wear it every day. Even if I'm slobbing about for the day. Which is a lot at the moment Sad

georgarina · 30/01/2021 09:04

No, I have more than that! Lighter ones, heavier ones for winter, etc. If you like it and think you'll wear it I'd say go for it. I buy samples mostly though.

readyforachangemaybe · 30/01/2021 09:04

It doesn't go off does it, so it's something you can enjoy for a long period of time. Could you not try a sample first to make sure you like it? You'll be kicking yourself if you spend the money and then don't like it!

AllThatFancyPaintsAsFair · 30/01/2021 09:04

Have I missed something? When did there become a limit on the number of perfumes anyone can have, why would that be a thing? Are saying greedy because there's a shortage of some sort, is it to do with Brexit or covid, I must be out of touch

Weird to bu pefume you've never smelt though regardless of supply issues imo

CrotchBurn · 30/01/2021 09:05

@Backupthebus

I am a Chanel whore! My everyday one is Gabrielle. And my going out one is Allure Sensuelle. I've received so many compliments on that last one. It's just kind of pretty but dense smelling without being aggressive.

Gabrielle I love and this time im trying the Essence version rather than the standard!

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Shelovesamystery · 30/01/2021 09:05

I usually have 4 or 5 on the go but I'm trying to reduce the amount of beauty products I have (space) so am using up my least favourites to get it down to 2. But if you have the money and the space then you can have as many perfumes as you want 🤷‍♀️

MrsPinkCock · 30/01/2021 09:05

I have 12 and I don’t feel greedy. They were almost all gifted!