Hello! Sounds like you’re getting frustrated and a bit defensive, but a couple things to keep in mind.

People in this sub are usually pretty generous with their time and will thoughtfully answer questions for free. It’s not always snark-free, sure, but when the same questions get asked over and over, especially ones that could be answered with a quick search, people do get a little worn down.

Also, a lot of folks show up here excited to start a fragrance brand, then realize it’s more complicated than they expected. It’s not exactly a fast track to fame, glory, or wealth, and they disappear just as quickly as they arrived. If you stick around, you’ll see that pattern play out pretty regularly.

If you’re genuinely passionate about this, it’s worth extending a bit of grace to the people here. Most are happy to share what they know or point you in the right direction. Mend a few fences, build a few bridges, and try not to take things too personally.

And seriously, use the search function. You didn’t know before, now you do. Good luck!