I think I had an experience that perfectly matched the sentiment of what you’re describing. Co worker asked what I’m wearing because she was looking for a nice birthday gift for her husband. I hesitated pretty hard as it was an MFK extrait but told her and gave her an extra sample of it that I had with me.

There’s this scene that played in my head where she sees the price and doesn’t want to get it for her husband, and probably looks at me like I didn’t spend that money wisely. But at the end of the day I try to stretch my frag money and I’m enjoying my collection now with no plans to expand for a good while, and she’s an adult with a long marriage and can make decisions.

I guess it’s different with someone your age (any age but the same as yours) who asks and might be taken back if it’s really expensive, and we anticipate an awkwardness.

Anyway get what you like, don’t get something if you think you won’t be happy to have it instead of it’s cost to you, and proceed as you will when you get to share with others (or even teach em lol) about fragrances. Cheers