Funny that this is the direction this thread has gone to. Is this forum section not dedicated to people that want to get more information about fragrances? OP was just asking a question and the only people replying are the people that say it does not matter how you smell, as long as you like it. If this is the case, then the forum section "Perfumes, Colognes and Fragrances" should be removed.
You are not helping out if you are going on and on about how this and that does not matter, because it DOES matter. People do not just look at the shape of your face or the brand of shoes you are wearing. It all needs to add up and the right fragrance can make a big difference. On top of this, if you are 100% sure that you "just have to be yourself" then stop using fragrances, pheromones and this forum all together, because this is the biggest contradictory on this website.
Even though there is core of truth in your rant Alphonse, he asked a simple question about choosing the right fragrance. He was not asking about how to approach a girl or how to talk to girls.
(07-20-2017 5:23 PM)DrChocolate Wrote: +1 Alphonse. I agree.
And am getting compliments for it left right and centre.
This is very contradictory. You first agree with Alphonse that the OP should not care, but indirectly you show you actually care yourself, by mentioning that you get compliments. If you totally agree with Alphonse, you would not have mentioned the compliments, because you do not care. Right?
As a fragrance enthusiast myself, I do agree that you have to like the fragrance yourself. This way you will feel more confident. Getting compliments is important when wearing a fragrance, as it will make you feel special, stand out, it (re)affirms your personal taste and boosts you confidence. It feels good to get compliments and it feels good to be "unique". It is somewhat important what other people think, but do not buy a fragrance based on youtube videos, which you dislike yourself. I have done this multiple times and wearing a fragrance that you dislike yourself, is the worst thing you can do. It will make you very self conscious, which can be a horrible thing.
So my advice: You have to base the pre-selection of your future fragrances on something, so do the research on youtube, fragrantica and basenotes. Write down the fragrances that get your attention and go to a perfume store. Take your list, ask for samples, test them all out for a few days and see which one you like most. This will only cost some time. You will end up with the fragrance(s) that are perfect for you and it will save you a lot of money.