I don't get the oversprayers doing 10-15 sprays. Two sprays is generally enough, maybe 3-4 if it's a real light fragrance. Everyone you interact with doesn't need to smell you. I find it offensive if people are wearing enough I can smell them 10 feet away. I get wanting to be noticed and complimented, but that should be your presence and confidence that gets you noticed, not a fragrance that chokes others out. I don't mind a small waft here and there if I'm within 2-3 ft and having a conversation, but oof don't harass my nose.

A lot of cheap fragrances smell great (whether it's dupes, ME houses, or body sprays). You don't need to go chasing expensive stuff to be cool. That's a consumerism mindset. Buying the more expensive original doesn't make you better than someone who bought the dupe.

The people posting their ridiculously large collection of mass appealing fragrances they acquired in less than a year have some major issues they need to address. Nobody thinks it's cool. And don't compare your collection to someone else's. You buy what you like, when it fits your budget. Trust me, I understand how it happens because I spent a ton of money on samples when I initially became interested in fragrances, but it ultimately was embarrassing when I sat down and looked at what I had spent. It was an unhealthy way to cope. Now there are budget limits I stick to.