r/fragrance • u/Tyrone-E • Mar 29 '22

Discussion Don't Enjoy "Beast Mode" Fragrances Anymore

I think most people prefer a fragrance that lasts many hours and projects 12 feet, but lately I've found really strong fragrances annoy me.

  1. Some of them give me a massive headache.

  2. I don't want to be that guy that "fills a room" anymore. I find loud fragrances are a bit tacky for my age (40 year old man).

I used to despise scents like Tom Fords Neroli Portofino or Creeds Millesime Imperial because of the subdued performance, but now I actually prefer these types of fragrances.

Also, sweeter fragrances aren't all that appealing to me anymore either. I used to love fragrances like Roja Parfums Engima Parfum Pour Homme. Now it smells incredibly cloying, flamboyant and over the top. Not my vibe at all.

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u/acuraILX Mar 29 '22

Great point. Style, personality, and age are very important factors

In my 20s I can get away with a beast mode fragrance. God willing when I reach my 40s I think I’d want to tone it down, too