Buontalenti vs Angels' Share

The r/fragrance community is overwhelmingly frustrated with the perfume industry's pricing practices. Multiple users document substantial price hikes from major brands (Kilian, Tom Ford, Vilhelm, PDM, Amouage) occurring every 6-18 months, far exceeding inflation rates. The consensus is that large luxury conglomerates are engaging in price gouging while quality has declined, making designer fragrances increasingly difficult to justify when superior niche alternatives exist at lower price points.

Angels' Share is a well-composed niche fragrance with an impressive scent profile of apple pie, cognac, and spice that genuinely resonates with many in the community. However, it's severely hampered by unpredictable performance—some experience strong projection while others find it barely noticeable—and longevity issues that appear batch-dependent. Despite these concerns, it maintains solid community appreciation and recognition.