15 Tips for Fragrance Buyers/Collectors

1. Wear a fragrance on your skin to judge the drydown before you buy it.
2. Try to have a variety of fragrances in your collection instead of all of the same category.
3. Don't get sucked into hype or brand names. Only buy what you enjoy.
4. Search websites like Fragrantica.com for fragrance info.
5. Buy on sites like Fragrancenet.com or Beautyspin.com instead of retail.
6. Only trust ebay sellers with 100+ sales and 99.9%+ feedback.
7. Beware that some of Amazon.com's affiliates may sell fakes
8. Write a wishlist and stick to it, so you don't get swayed by impulses.
9. Don't buy cheap fragrances only because they are cheap.
10. Don't blind buy.
11. Surrendertochance.com offers a sampling service
12. If you live near a Neiman Marcus or Saks Fifth Avenue, you can try niche fragrances.
13. Buying fragrances in lots can save you money.
14. Decanting is a good way build a diverse space-efficient collection for less money.

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15 Tips for Fragrance Buyers/Collectors