Ever wondered which fragrances would make the cut if you had to start your collection from scratch? Our fragrance panel tackles this challenging scenario head-on, breaking down their must-have scents for three essential categories: everyday wear, signature style, and date night impact.
The conversation heats up as we welcome special guest O, a Boston-based DJ with international fragrance discoveries, alongside our regular panelist Nigel. As bottles are passed and sprayed, fascinating patterns emerge—bergamot appears in nearly every selection, while vanilla divides the panel. From designer powerhouses like Dior Sauvage and Bleu de Chanel to niche treasures like MFK Amyris and The Harmonist's Hypnotizing Fire, each choice reveals something profound about the wearer's personality and priorities.
What makes this episode particularly fascinating is the candid discussion about fragrance psychology. One panelist admits to throwing away an expensive gift fragrance as part of a "scorched earth" approach to ending a relationship. Another reveals how a fragrance that initially disappointed him became a favorite after smelling it on friends. The most eye-opening moment? When a panelist shows off a bottle of Parfum de Dubai's Bourbon Vanilla with a shocking dent after just two weeks of use, prompting both disbelief and admiration from the others.
Beyond the specific fragrance choices, we dive into the deeper questions that shape our relationships with scent. Should compliments influence which fragrances we value? Is layering fragrances worth the effort? And perhaps most importantly—why do some of us own 200+ bottles when we can only wear one at a time?
Whether you're a fragrance novice looking to build your first collection or a seasoned enthusiast contemplating what truly deserves space on your shelf, this episode offers valuable perspectives on curating a focused, effective fragrance wardrobe. Share your own three must-have fragrances with us and join the conversation!
Fragrances discussed in this episode:
Sauvage Parfum for men by Dior
Acqua di Gio Elixir for men by Giorgio Armani
Amyris Homme by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Fleur Narcotique Extrait de Parfum by Ex Nihilo
Bleu de Chanel for men Parfum by Chanel
Armani Code Profumo for men by Giorgio Armani
Artemus Oud by Luka Milano
Peregrina by Thameen
The One EDP for men by Dolce & Gabbana
Bourbon Vanilla by Parfum de Dubai
Hypnotizing Fire EDP by The Harmonist
Hibiscus Mahajad by Maison Crivelli
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