Advice needed

[musicman1951]

I have purchased a supply of samples - most in a size large enough to come in a spray.

I own TOBS #74 Original and Cuban Cedar and Lime by Bathhouse, so SWIMBO is happy.

From my samples I like Aqua di Parma Colonia, but that's pretty close to what I already have.

My favorites so far:
Eau des Baux
Spicebomb
TF Gray Vetiver
TF Tobacco Vanille
Rochas Man

I have a few more samples left to try (Sycomore, Mugler Cologne, L'Occitan L'occitane, Egoiste, Ambre Precieux).

Here's (finally) the question: what to purchase? I have a limited budget and the Tom Ford's are budget busters. I'm definitely buying a bottle of Eau des Baux - my favorite to date. The Rochas Man is also on my purchase list as it is nice and it is inexpensive.

I seem to be leaning heavily toward orientals (at least my understanding of the term) and enjoy a sweet, woody dry down. Should I stay with the samples for a while? Is it smart to buy a collection that is essentially a variation on a theme?

 

[Niles]

I would stay with samples until you are sure you want to buy a certain fragrance. Also, wear what you like. As long as you like the smell it doesn't matter what category the fragrance falls under.

 

[StylinLA]

There are a lot of sweet scents there indeed. It sounds like Eau des Baux is the far out front runner, so pick it up. But if you still have some of the samples left, wear them in your rotation and see if any stand out a lot after a handful of wearings.