I’m having difficulty (not less experienced) navigating comments that X is just a clone of this mainstream or vintage perfume (especially comments that X is just a clone except it is much more expensive). I’m told to trust my nose and I might like a new scent, but I wouldn’t know if that scent is considered a clone (or at least a twist) of a more established formula. It would be very useful for me to know, however.
I’ve tried to educate myself on lists of reference perfumes for beginners…
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