The Fraghead's Dictionary: 50 Things You'll Hear From Fragrance Fanatics

Ever wonder what a "Fraghead" is? If you're part of our Fragrance Familia, you might already be turning into one without even realizing it!

A Fraghead is someone who's deeply passionate about fragrances – not just wearing them but collecting, discussing, and experiencing them. These enthusiasts live and breathe perfumes and colognes, have multiple bottles (sometimes hundreds!), and can talk for hours about notes, projection, and longevity.

At Fragrance Fam, we celebrate this passion! Here are 50 things you might hear a Fraghead say, decoded for those just starting their fragrance journey:

The Fraghead Phrasebook: 50 Common Sayings

1. "Can you smell me?" – Asking if their fragrance is detectable to others around them.
2. "Is it a skin scent already?" – Wondering if the fragrance has lost its projection and can only be smelled when someone is very close to your skin.
3. "It's a scrubber!" – A fragrance so unpleasant they had to wash it off (scrub it) immediately.
4. "I can't wait for that flanker to come out!" – Excited about a variation of an existing fragrance (a flanker is a new version of an established scent).
5. "Is it an EDT or EDP?" – Asking about the concentration (Eau de Toilette vs Eau de Parfum), which affects strength and longevity.
6. "Does it project? What's the sillage like?" – Questioning how far the scent travels from the body and the trail it leaves.
7. "How's the juice?" – Asking about the quality of the fragrance liquid itself.
8. "I blind bought it" – Purchased a fragrance without smelling it first.
9. "I got 8 hours out of it" – Referring to how long the fragrance lasted on their skin.
10. "Still looking for my signature scent" – Haven't found the one perfect fragrance that represents them.
11. "It's got beastly performance" – The fragrance lasts extremely long and projects well.
12. "This is a compliment getter" – A fragrance that consistently earns praise from others.
13. "The dry down is amazing" – The final stage of the fragrance after it's been on skin for hours is wonderful.
14. "It's got monster sillage" – The scent trail is exceptionally strong and noticeable.
15. "That's a dumb reach" – A fragrance you grab without thinking because it works for any occasion.
16. "I'm in the fragrance game" – Identifying as a serious collector or enthusiast.
17. "I've got backup bottles" – Multiple bottles of the same fragrance in case it's discontinued.
18. "It's been reformulated" – The brand changed the formula, often perceived as lower quality than the original.
19. "This is vintage juice" – An older version of a fragrance, often more coveted than current versions.
20. "I'm picking up [specific note]" – Detecting a particular scent component.
21. "That's a designer/niche/indie house" – Referring to the type of brand that makes the fragrance.
22. "Great atomizer on this one" – Praising the spray mechanism of the bottle.
23. "I'm getting nose fatigue" – When you can no longer smell a fragrance because your nose has temporarily adapted to it.
24. "It's discontinued, now it's a unicorn" – A fragrance no longer produced that's now rare and highly sought after.
25. "This is a hidden gem" – An underrated fragrance that deserves more attention.
26. "I'm into frags" – Short for fragrances, indicating they're an enthusiast.
27. "What's in your rotation right now?" – Asking which fragrances someone is currently wearing regularly.
28. "That's a clone of [popular fragrance]" – A similar-smelling but usually less expensive alternative.
29. "I need to let this macerate" – Allowing a newly purchased fragrance to sit and potentially develop a better scent.
30. "What's your SOTD?" – Asking about Someone's "Scent Of The Day."
31. "It's unisex but leans masculine/feminine" – A fragrance marketed to all genders but might smell more traditionally like those marketed to men or women.
32. "I'm getting major compliments" – People are noticing and praising their fragrance choice.
33. "My significant other loves this one" – A fragrance approved by their partner.
34. "This is office-friendly" – Not too strong or polarizing for workplace settings.
35. "That's a date night scent" – Perfect for romantic evenings.
36. "I've gone nose blind" – Can no longer smell a fragrance due to overexposure.
37. "It's synthetic but well-crafted" – Made with artificial rather than natural ingredients, but skillfully done.
38. "This is a classic/modern/trendy DNA" – The overall character or style of the fragrance.
39. "I'm a collector, not a hoarder" – Justifying a large fragrance collection.
40. "That's a summer/winter fragrance" – Best suited for a particular season.
41. "I'm having a decant made" – Getting a smaller portion of a larger bottle.
42. "Check out my fragrance haul" – Showing off multiple new purchases at once.
43. "This house has amazing quality control" – The brand consistently produces excellent fragrances.
44. "It's an acquired taste" – Not immediately appealing but grows on you over time.
45. "I've fallen down the rabbit hole" – Becoming obsessed with fragrances and unable to stop exploring.
46. "I've outgrown designer scents" – Moving from mainstream to more exclusive fragrances.
47. "My collection is curated" – Carefully selected rather than randomly accumulated.
48. "That's a mass-pleaser" – A fragrance most people will enjoy.
49. "It's a powerhouse" – Extremely strong in projection and longevity.
50. "I'm on a no-buy" – Temporarily restricting themselves from purchasing more fragrances.
    
    
    

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At Fragrance Fam, we celebrate everyone at every stage of their journey – from curious newcomers to full-fledged Fragheads.

After reading this list, do you find yourself recognizing some of these phrases? Maybe you've used a few yourself? Are you inching closer to becoming a Fraghead? Let us know in the comments which Fraghead saying you caught yourself using recently!

Remember, everyone at Fragrance Fam started somewhere – and we're here to guide you through every step of your fragrance adventure.

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