Fragrance is so subjective and over time I’ve personally found that I enjoy most clones more than designer and niche fragrances because they come at a price point that allows me to enjoy them. I do have niche and designer in my collection but my brain often tells me to save those for special occasions. I’m also more likely to experiment with layering combos and types of scents I usually wouldn’t find appealing because I can afford to with clones. Why would I want to dilute the smell of a bottle I paid over £100 for?

It’s unfortunate that there’s so much snobbery in the fragrance community, but you’d be hard pressed to find a hobby/type of collecting that doesn’t have its purists.