Fragrance isn't just something you wear—it's something you become. This fascinating conversation reveals how scent choices evolve from casual interest to passionate collection, and ultimately to expressions of identity.
Our guest takes us through his fragrance journey, beginning with stealing his father's Givenchy and purchasing his first CK1, to his current obsession with powerful Arabic fragrances that command attention. What emerges is a portrait of someone who doesn't just wear fragrances—he experiences them fully, strategically placing them on hot spots, layering them thoughtfully, and choosing them based on the emotional impact he wants to create.
The exploration of his collection reveals fascinating insights about scent psychology. His "main character" fragrance—Dubai Executive—is specifically chosen when he needs to project authority and confidence. Meanwhile, his favorite recent discovery, a bourbon vanilla fragrance that's half-empty after just a month, shows how quickly we can form intense connections with new scents. Perhaps most telling is his answer about which three fragrances he'd save in a fire—choices that reveal how our attachment to certain scents transcends price points and trends.
Beyond the bottles themselves, this episode illuminates how our fragrance preferences change as we grow. What once seemed perfect becomes limited in purpose, as our guest explains when discussing fragrances he's outgrown. His caution against blind buying expensive fragrances after disappointing experiences offers practical wisdom for collectors at any stage. And his passionate defense of quality over brand name (particularly his controversial take on celebrity fragrances) demonstrates how developing a discerning nose changes our entire approach to scent.
Ready to discover your own signature scent or expand your fragrance horizons? Listen now, and remember our guest's closing advice: don't hesitate to compliment someone on their fragrance—you might just make their day.
Fragrances discussed in this episode:
Golden Oud by Amouroud
Queening for women by Mind Games
Althair by Parfums de Marly
Dubai Executive for men by Parfum de Dubai
Boubon Vanilla by Parfum de Dubai
Toxic Desire by Korbaj Parfums
Platinum for men by Coach
King Oud for men by H and H
Chapter 5 by Ajmal
Guilty Elixir de Parfum Pour Homme by Gucci
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