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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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Getbusylivingorgetbusydying · 30/01/2021 12:24

I have a day time one which I have used for a couple of years, I get compliments on it all the time and my work colleagues know I have arrived even if I wizz through quickly without being seen. It is 'my' smell. I have a few posh going out ones which have been gathering dust for the last year Sad

user1487194234 · 30/01/2021 12:26

I have 5 bottles in general use and a bottle of Chanel 5 which I normally only wear on special occasions x

TurquoiseDragon · 30/01/2021 12:27

I have about 3-4, and I vary them depending on how I feel. If you can afford it, and it makes you feel good, then go ahead and buy another.

stripeyIIIIItscmsfkmf · 30/01/2021 12:28

The whole idea of perfumes is a bizarre concept to me. So I have zero.

But I still don't understand why having 3 would be "greedy". If you can afford it and like buying them then you can have as many as you damn well please!

TheFormidableMrsC · 30/01/2021 12:32

I've got loads of perfumes, at least 15 bottles. It's not greedy at all! Different fragrances suit different occasions or moods. Buy it I say!

Sexnotgender · 30/01/2021 12:32

@Ginevere

You’re good, I have ten! Trying to use them up as I have conceded that nothing is going to beat coco mademoiselle for me. I tried to branch out as it’s so popular but I always go back!
That’s all I wear. I’d like to find something new but I just love it.
MikeFromSpaced · 30/01/2021 12:33

Technically I have two: day isJean Paul Gaultier Classique; night is Ysatis. But I also used to have a summer day perfume (Gucci Envy) before they bloody discontinued it. I’d quite like to buy some Chanel Allure too as I like that. Have as many as you like - nothing wrong with that.

needadvice54321 · 30/01/2021 12:36

I love perfume! I received Angel and Ghost for Christmas and already had Daisy love and Idore Lancôme on the go Grin

I'd have more if I could! DH used to travel a lot so would occasionally pick me up a bottle from the airport. Not so much now obviously Sad

Iooselipssinkships · 30/01/2021 12:37

I haven't RTTF but if you're wanting a perfume you've yet to try there's a website you can buy small sample bottles for a couple of quid. I've just bought 5 different ones and decided to get a collection going, so from my perspective you're not greedy at all.

grey12 · 30/01/2021 12:40

My mum likes having different ones for different occasions. So she tends to have at least 5/6.

I only have one. A nice one :) currently is Dior Addict (orangy one). It's very good and has staying power, only needs 2 spritzs, 3 for going out.

MissCalamity · 30/01/2021 12:49

One of my perfumes has just finished today, I have another 3 opened and I'm already looking at perfumes online to replace the empty one!
I have my going out perfume, which to be honest hasn't been used much in the last year Hmm and 3 days ones that I change around every day.

BlueSussex · 30/01/2021 12:53

OP don't listen to this lot, get yourself to the Beauty Hoarders thread on Style & Beauty. We are a bunch of dreadful enablers Grin

Just checked my spreadsheet and I have ten perfumes in stock.

CandidaAlbicans2 · 30/01/2021 13:08

@tocketytickety

Oh and TINAAQ! ⚡👮‍♀️🚨

Grin

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Deadpoet1 · 30/01/2021 13:30

I have 12 on the go. I love a bit of perfume.

addicted2spaniels · 30/01/2021 13:34

I've just counted 15 large (100ml) bottles on my dressing table, and I've got a small basket filled with samples too.

I love perfume - makes me feel instantly better, and I love the bottles. You can never have too much perfume IMO.

LillyFlower1984 · 30/01/2021 13:35

I have quite a few- I loved Chanel eau vive when I wore it and will probably buy it again... I currently am a bit of a Penhaligons fan ( halfeti, empressa, Cairo, lady Blanche, Artemisia)

CeibaTree · 30/01/2021 13:35

I have 5:

Chanel No 5
Penhaligon's Luna
Penhaligon's Bluebell
Dior Hypnotic Poison
VCA Faerie

So no I don't think 3 is greedy. Surely people wear different perfumes for different occasions and different seasons? Enjoy your new perfume OP :)

Toilenstripes · 30/01/2021 13:38

I got a sample bag of six from 4160 Tuesdays. ‘Take me to the River’ is divine!

Lachimolala · 30/01/2021 13:56

I’ve got 6 small jo malones currently and one big one in my absolute favourite scent pomegranate noir. Have as many you want!

Disneymum1993 · 30/01/2021 13:58

I wear Versace Dylan blue during day or Marc Jacob decadence then Chanel coco Mademoiselle for evening and have Olympia for work :)

billy1966 · 30/01/2021 14:07

At least 10.
I love nice perfume.

icelollycraving · 30/01/2021 14:10

I have about 20 fragrances. My favourite is Chanel Chance, it was my wedding fragrance. I only like the EDT though, not the EDP.

icelollycraving · 30/01/2021 14:12

I see it like a wardrobe of fragrance. I don’t wear the same outfit everyday so wouldn’t wear the same fragrance. I like fragrances from very citrusy through to oudy perfumes. I don’t like too much sweetness though.

Thenose · 30/01/2021 14:20

I've got lots. Perfumes keep. Having 10 and using them over 5 years is no more wasteful than buying 2 a year. Chance is lovely.

user1471478181 · 30/01/2021 14:32

I have tons some Avon , Christmas presents (mini gift set) or what my sister and mum don’t like. But my dream is to have a bottle of perfume from France that you can’t get here