Buying the Wrong Scent: My Perfume Number Mistake and What I Learned

A few months ago, I decided to buy a new perfume without overthinking it. I noticed many fragrances labeled with numbers and assumed they indicated strength or age. I was so wrong. After buying one based solely on its number, I found it smelled nothing like I expected. It turns out these numbers are just internal reference codes that vary from brand to brand. Now I focus on fragrance notes: citrus or aquatic for daytime, woody or spicy for evenings, and florals for a soft, elegant touch. I also consider how different scents react with my skin chemistry. Perfume numbers are helpful guides, but they don’t replace understanding a fragrance’s notes. Do you make the same mistake, or do you prefer numbered perfumes over named ones? I’d love to hear your thoughts.

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