🟢1988 Vintage Christian Dior Poison EDT #8Z754 100ml/3.4oz First formula!

🟢1988 Vintage Christian Dior Poison EDT #8Z754 100ml/3.4oz First formula!

$399.99
Sale price  $399.99 Regular price 
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🟢1988 Vintage Christian Dior Poison EDT #8Z754 100ml/3.4oz First formula!

🟢1988 Vintage Christian Dior Poison EDT #8Z754 100ml/3.4oz First formula!

$399.99
Sale price  $399.99 Regular price 
Welcome to the fragrance safehouse,
Where vintage memories are preserved under my guardianship.
Follow the scent trail, visit my eBay shop, & step into the full collection.
Setting the standard for service excellence since ©2004

At Guardian of the Fragrances I do one thing better than anywhere else on the web;
 Supply a specialized selection of authentic, well preserved, premium quality vintage fragrance formulas prior to European regulation bans on perfumery ingredients.

Guardian of the Fragrances; 
a one-person owned & operated business was founded by a fragrance collector that has grown tired of regulated, reformulated, watered down, & overly synthetic modern fragrances. During my vintage fragrance collection journey - one notable frustration I had was there was not one reliable source to purchase them all.
So I became one!

It is my mission to enthusiastically research, locate, inspect, quality control, & supply vintage fragrance formulas for fair vintage resale value. I've explored many different career paths, nothing ignites my passion as much as selling vintage fragrances to our community. My business & my inventory is here to stay.

By continuing to listen to my customers who are in the same hobby as me,
I am proud to deliver a service & inventory that is unmatched across the vintage fragrance resale industry.

Selling you a passion first...

Confirmed.

100% Authentic! 
100% Properly stored.
100% Well preserved.
See images of atomizer hardware & weigh-in photo's.
The atomizer & scale never lies!

High-confidence worry-free shopping & Hassle-free refunds.
I stand behind all of my fragrances & guarantee 100% authenticity.
Because of the personal nature of my products & counterfeit concerns; 
I offer a 30-day money back guarantee! 
Absolutely NO re-stocking fee - I'll even pay for return shipping for USA!   

To prevent abuse of this return convenience:
You may not get a full refund depending on how it comes back to me within that 30 days. 
Please email me with any further questions regarding refunds.
All refund disclaimers ONLY pertain to my USA customers.
Please contact eBay with any international refund inquiries.

Guardian of the Fragrances proudly presents...

*1988 '30 AVE HOCHE' batch!
(Ultra rare package address retired from packaging in 1991)
House of CHRISTIAN DIOR
POISON for women | Eau de toilette | Spray
100 ml. / 3.4 fl oz. | FULL | +Original packaging!
👨🔬100 ML.✖️ 10 (1ML = 10 SPRAYS) = 1000 potent rich sprays! 
Early 90's Classic / Retro / Vaulted / Vintage formula!
'84.5% vol' = 84.5% Alcohol | 15.5% oils | Concentrated EDT!
39 year maturation = Highly advanced maceration!
Stronger, richer, & scientifically blended to perfection by time.
*Crystals / gemstones in listing are for creative visual display purposes only, you will only receive everything mentioned above.

*1988 Batch # *8Z754 ('8' = 1988)


*Please note:

Vintage Dior batch codes repeat every 10 years OR run incorrectly on batch run sites. 

The '8' in the batch code, the '30 AVE HOCHE' address retired in 1991, and non-present 'Green Dot' symbol (Spinning arrows symbol) mandated on cosmetic packaging after 1992 makes this batch 1988 & no later.

Send me an email if you have more questions about my dating process.

Thanks guardian followers!

-Nathan


I'm excited to present back to my shop;


DEEP vintage, The OG launch era - first formula - '30 AVE HOCHE' era - short ingredient - blood orange tinted juice - pre IFRA regulation - late 80's - Christian Dior Poison for women Edt! The holy grail QUEEN of 80's Juicy floral Orientals in its nostalgic original formula! If you know, you know!

A now holy grail discontinued vintage formula - that is only getting more rare with time.


An iconic DNA now heavily gutted, weakened in its later formulas & highly sought after in its original vintage formula. Modern iterations have lost all integrity due to IFRA regulations, budget set backs, & to steer focus toward newer flankers. In combination with harsh IFRA demands the last 30 years, companies were forced to stop using naturals, rich natural base fixatives. The first & original Dior Poison EDT was more 'full bodied' like a rich dense modern day EDP/Parfum. Later versions are fresher, more watered down and don't carry the same integrity of the 1980's nuclear DNA.


This perfumery is an encapsulated representation of a vintage time capsule in more ways than one.

 

This deep vintage macerated, pre-IFRA regulated perfume from the incredible S-Tier house of DIOR has an impressive oil more the likes of a modern day EDP/PARFUM. Don't let the 'EDT' title deceive you! What a concoction! Once you go from smelling modern to smelling this formula there is a complete understanding as to why this is one of the most sought after vintage designer perfumes of all time.

The Fruity-floral-gourmand QUEEN of the 1980's.


This is a rich potent niche quality flamboyant explosion of juicy plum, berries, orange honey, neroli, seductive jasmine, and heliotrope that settles into a mysterious resinous and edible base of incense, cinnamon, amber, vanilla, and creamy sandalwood. Only the finest of Christian Dior ingredients - a house prestigious for growing and owning their own source materials. An explosion of youthful personality and energy yet  ever so soft seductive & alluring. A Edouard Flechier & Maurice Roger masterpiece in its original envisioned artistic expression prior to regulations. A pre-IFRA formula that is in the artists full original vision with the best quality materials, strength, & performance.

This aromatic berried woody oriental is so versatile and full of a diverse set of themed notes it may be worn year round. Perfect for the Spring and breezy summer nights ahead. 


This is an ultra-rich, niche quality, love spell of plum, berry, honey, incense, jasmine, vanilla & sandalwood.
You may be guaranteed a double take wearing this fragrance.
12-24-48 hour + sillage & strength!

(Fair pricing disclaimer)

As of the second quarter of 2026,

50 ml. / 1.7 fl. oz. deep vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR POISON EDT EDT listings sell steady directly in my shop for $230

Listing features the same grail first formula double that size. A 100 ml. / 3.4 fl. oz. straight out of 1988 for a fair vintage value of $399.99 with FREE shipping within the USA & a goodie bag of extras!
(See pink note).

+ FREE complimentary gift of your choice!
After your purchase; I will email you directly with a list of available choices as your free gift to be included in your order :).
Due to buzz words that automatically flag my listings if mentioned - I will confirm your gift option via email so be on the lookout for it. The gift of your choice directly relates to the category of your order. After you chose your gift, it will be placed in a 'goodie bag' with some additional surprises. 
Knock out a vintage purchase & free gift that's been on your bucket list to try out in one order!
WOW!

International pricing disclaimer;

Unfortunately, I WILL NOT 'lower the cost' of the order to accommodate the extra expenses that come with the luxury of international shopping outside the USA.

Due to the luxury tier consensual nature of my inventory;

International shipping, import duties, taxes, & other misc. international charges are the international buyer’s responsibility. These are all additional charges that come with all international sales that I do not personally collect on.

Priority Mail International is the GOLD STANDARD & will be the only international shipping utilized at my shop due speedy travel, frequent tracking, & its reliable delivery. Zero lost international packages to date. This service is the quickest, & the most reliable global shipping service from my postal carrier including constant tracking & delivery in as little as 3 weeks. There is a drastic difference & you are getting what you pay for with this pricier international shipping. If international shipping is not pricier in nature on high ticket items - then that's when you should be concerned.

By purchasing with me internationally you also acknowledge that me offering international shipment on expensive, fragile, irreplaceable, & hazardous alcohol based perfumery items is a risk & challenge I happily chose to take on to reach a global audience. This decision alone on my part is already quite generous - The vast majority of perfumery shops decline to invest into that extra difficulty.

Despite how expensive my listings may seem on top of international charges; my listings prices are studied & fairly priced for their exact selling value prior to listing. I sell for that exact sell value & don’t inflate it for room to negotiate.

Please read this disclaimer, & personally weigh out the pro’s & con’s of an international shipment with me instead of expecting me to lower the fee’s for you.


Official verified reviews from happy buyers who purchased
vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR POISON EDT
from Guardian of the Fragrances!:

"Great scent received quickly. A+++ transaction."
1991 Vintage Christian Dior Poison EDT #1G229 50ml/1.7oz First formula! (#177169291449)
-patriciac2312

"I am so incredibly happy over this purchase:)))) The hand written notes, lovely extras, the perfume itself is exquisite, & just how I remember it. 1992 was a transformative year for me, & being able to smell the exact smell I remember from childhood just sent me over the moon with joy. I forgot how potent just ONE spray is! Thank you so very much for taking the time with packaging & lovely attention to detail. Truly lovely:))"
1992 Vintage Christian Dior Poison EDT #2T160 15ml/0.5oz First formula (#176908679369)
-batgem

"I’m so grateful to have found such a friendly, knowledgeable & trustworthy seller. This was my first time purchasing a vintage fragrance & Nathan made the process entirely worry free. I decided to purchase from him not only due to the amount of information/transparency he provides regarding his products & process, but also due to the overwhelming amount of positive feedback he has received. I’m now adding to that by saying he does not disappoint! I’m so glad I went with GOTF!"
1986 Vintage Christian Dior Poison EDT #6183R 45ml/1.5oz First formula! (#177301106352)
-at_the_drive_inemo


(ALL ABOUT CHRISTIAN DIOR POISON EDT EDT)


Launch year: 
1985

Flanker to: 
Original release

Perfumer(s): 
Edouard Flechier & Maurice Roger

Packaging Designer: 
Veronique Monod

Awards: 
1987 Women's Fragrance of the year - Luxury category
2000 Women's Fragrance Hall of Fame award

Awards issued by the FiFi Awards in New York City - The Oscars of the fragrance industry.
(sponsored by The Fragrance Foundation).

Regional Influence:
🇫🇷
French Perfumery
Carefully Crafted, Classic, clever, decadent, elegant, powdery, floral, refined, restrained, rich, romantic

Scent style: 
Fruity floral oriental

Note breakdown:
(Combo from Fragrantica & Parfumo)
Top: Plum, wild berries, coriander, anise/ aniseed, Brazilian rosewood, orange honey, pimento
Mid: Tub3rose, incense/ frankincense, white honey, cinnamon, carnation, opoponax, jasmine, Africa orange flower, neroli, rose
Base: Vanilla, amber, sandalwood, heliotrope, musk, vetiver, Virginia cedar

(SPECIFIC LISTING DETAILS - WHAT YOU ARE BUYING)

THE TRUTH ABOUT BATCH RUN WEBSITES - THEY GAS LIGHT YOU TO APPEAR CREDIBLE:
Vintage fragrances are well known to give errors on batch code sites to place the year. Vintage batch codes are either not present, will commonly not work on batch check websites, OR repeat every 8-10 years and mislabel the timeline. 
As a counterfeit investigator & quality appraiser for 10 years in my career of Revenue Protection; these quirks are what drew me to research vintage products by dating their features, distributer history, zip codes, juice color, overall label information, and lastly the scent itself for accurate transparency - at least far more accurate than a shifty batch site.

Batch year: 1988
Formula: First formula
Batch confirmed by: 10 year repeating code, expert skip tracing experience, non-present 'green dot' (Spinning arrows) symbol mandated on cosmetics in 1992, and '30 AVE HOCHE' address retired from Dior in 1991. These combination of quirks makes anything beyond 1988 impossible.
Additional Identifiers to date the listing: 'Christian Dior' (VS. 'DIOR'), packaging design, % VOL listed, production address, and of course the scent!
I research extensively spending days-months-years of personal research as a vintage perfume hobbyist & passionate fragrance seller only to bring you nothing but accurate details & the most helpful information to make your final purchase. 
Send me an email if you have additional questions about my dating process.

Vintage juice condition grade: 
A+++
Designer House Tier: S-Tier - The very best of designer perfumery in the category of Tiffany & CHANEL!
Maceration time: 38 years! Incredible.
Performs as / concentration rating: A modern day EDP / Parfum / Elixir!
Authenticity?: 100% authentic.
Properly stored?: Yes
Well preserved?: Yes
Sour notes?: Nope!
Life of the fragrance?: 12-24-48 hour + strength/ silage.

Why this formula?: 
-Formula now discontinued, and no longer available.
-Rich in naturals, quality, strength, and better base fixatives prior to European IFRA bans.
- Performance relative to a modern Parfum concentration - concentrated ml. means less sprays.
-Spent 38 years macerating - allowing its ingredients to blend and mature for an enhanced, smoother, more complex, and longer lasting scent.

Packaging condition grade: 
A+
Listing age: 38 years
Full?: Yes
Cosmetic Flaws: None! Listing is mint - packaging included in charming vintage condition.
Atomizer & Cap condition: Both mint.
Bottom sticker & batch code: No sticker - etched batch code is legible and mint.
Signs of atomizer leaking: None
Glass chips: None
Scuffs: None
Cracks: None

Not included: Original cellophane

PLEASE NOTE:
-Juice properly confirmed preserved & authentic by a passionate and experienced perfumery collector.
-100 ml. / 3.4 fl. oz. product is FULL with original packaging and cardboard insert. Product is MINT - Packaging is in charming vintage condition - see photos.
-Batch sites for this batch are listing incorrect years on all batch run sites. 10 year repeating batch, rare '30 AVE HOCHE' address retired from DIOR perfumes in 1991, non-present 'greendot' symbol mandated on cosmetics in 1992 would make anything beyond 1988 impossible - see above for more details.
- Listing DOES come with original packaging. Will pack like a professional mover to prevent damage.
-Listing is 100% authentic, properly stored, well preserved, & suited to personal taste and memory.
-Satisfaction guaranteed of your money back within 30 days purchased within the USA.
-With a 1-3-day handling time to curate your order & using USPS Ground Advantage shipping as a standard shipping option (estimated by USPS within 2-5 business days); all US customers should anticipate a maximum of *10 days* to receive your order. Please contact me if you are in a 'must have by this day' situation & I'd be happy to discuss your options!
Please be aware of these quirks prior to purchasing.

(COLLECTOR 1 ON 1 - FINAL THOUGHTS)

This discontinued late 1980's first formula just keeps getting more rare as we now move farther into the 2020's and into a generation of more severe IFRA regulations.
 Mix that with the incredible 38 year maceration time and it's virtually impossible to be able to replicate this juice again.
Now dare I say it's one of a kind.

These just keep getting more rare especially listings around from the late 80's FULL & WITH original box.

Allow me to emphasize how rare this juice is now and will be even more so in the future.

Decent price for a collector wanting to reunite with and/or try this iconic original well preserved first formula from the exquisite S-TIER house of Christian Dior.


Just holding this observing it you feel its vintage charm.
Listing looks as if they just left the factory in 1988 so it is a time capsule from 38 years ago. Great collector's piece!


Over FOUR decades of maceration with Christian Dior Quality results in a perfume that resembles the richness, potency and performance that resembles a modern EDP / Parfum / Elixir. 

This means LESS sprays - and LONGER life of your product. Literally 2-3 sprays and you're good.

This may last days on you.


Decent price for a collector to try this iconic original well preserved formulation!
These haven't inflated in price per ml. comparable to some other vintage perfumes out there...at least yet.

Iconic grail 1988 juice - check.
Free shipping within the USA - check.
Bonus gift on top of it - check.
No going wrong with this one!

Buy this ultra rare collectible & piece of history for your collection!
Experience the original vintage formulation of Christian Dior Poison Eau de toilette - it's well worth it.

Item comes from my own private collection - yes I even collect female perfumes ^_^.
This is a hard sell - if you are a fragrance collector like me - you know the inner battle.
Grab it before I change my mind.

WHY YOU SHOULD PURCHASE THROUGH GUARDIAN OF THE FRAGRANCES & NOT OTHER VENDORS

✓ Gold standard service

Highly praised vintage fragrance vendor & longtime eBay member since 2004! Over 20 years of reliable gold standard service with satisfied customers leaving literal paragraphs on their positive feedback ratings. Your positive experience with me comes before the profit I make in my shop - & my enthusiastic service & money back guarantee surely reflects that. There's a deep sense of accomplishment that comes with being of purpose for your community. Allow me the opportunity to provide this to you & be your lifelong fragrance vendor.

✓ FREE extra goodies with purchase

 

Other sellers send you the item you paid for with a sad invoice slip - feels so cold & impersonal. I go beyond that with sending you a goodie bag with purchase to make your fragrance investment more worthwhile. YOU even chose the free gift! A hand written thank you note for supporting my shop included. All items in my shop are accurately & fairly priced to reflect the value of the vintage fragrance. Special goodie bag/bonus gift are never factored into the pricing. It's truly a thank you gift.

✓ One-category shop

I’m not selling a mess of random various thrift items that I know nothing about. At Guardianofthefragrances; you are shopping at a niche market that specializes solely on discontinued perfumery formulations. ‘One category shops’ like mine provide customers with a unique shopping experience that is backed with knowledge & experience within that category as well as shows I have a deep passion in what I am selling. Buying from fine-tuned one category shops like mine makes all the difference in a rewarding shopping experience. That seller who has listed some sneakers, baseball cards, hoodies, & that cologne you want - he may know its authentic & well preserved, OR he may not. 

✓ Counterfeit Investigation process

With over a decade of professional Revenue Protection expertise investigating fraud & theft for my state of WI utility provider; all vintage fragrances in my shop are expertly ran through a process of deep research which involves but is not limited to; batch runs, listing dating, differentiating formula differences, production quirk studies, listing & cap weighing, taking atomizer off to investigate inner hardware, fragrance strength & quality vetting - how long it lasts on skin and the quality of that experience, ect. Anything that falls into my hands that doesn't pass this process never reaches my shop.

✓ Quality appraisal process

I am college board certified in the state of WI in Sales & Design with over 20+ years of professional practice in appraising personal property & merchandise. At guardianofthefragrances; rest assured I am expertly skilled in determining whether your vintage formula has been well preserved by previous handlers. I find the counterfeit investigation process & quality appraisal the most 2 important things in my shop to gain customer trust & I am on a mission to not let you down.

✓ Mutual perfumery hobbyist & collector

 

Most importantly, I myself am a vintage fragrance hobbyist & collector. In fact, many listings come from my own personal collection after years of collecting back-up products as a hobby. As a hobbyist myself, I know exactly what my shoppers are looking for & what is sorely lacking in this sector. Studying & shopping for rare fragrances for my own collection has taught me the majority of the population are NOT experts in fragrances. Its a language many don't speak like ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics. In fact; the fragrance industry is the only billion dollar industry where the customer knows the least about what they are buying. Just that it 'smells good'. You even go on a forum discussion with hobbyist's & there's more questions than answers. This phenomenon is truly astonishing to me - as I am a personality type that demands answers. At guardianofthefragrances - I have those answers for you. It’s a passion of mine to go above and beyond the ‘indifferent’ lazy fragrance knowledge on vlogger videos & forums to give you real common-sense truths that Designer houses & retails hold back from us. In fact it was poor aloof information provided to the public about fragrances that gave me the drive to launch my business in the first place.

Why should you spend SO much on a fragrance?
(I know you are asking yourself this if you are new to all this).

 ✅UNLOCKS STORED MEMORIES IN THE BRAINS HIPPOCAMPUS
Fragrances have an olfactory fingerprint. The brain is so intelligently designed - that it stores a fragrance DNA's composition precisely to the very last ingredient utilized at that time. Try to smell a modern formula and see what happens - it's almost as if your brain gets low key upset. Only that special formula composed 10-20-30-40 years ago is the key to unlock vivid feelings of nostalgia. 
BETTER QUALITY, INGREDIENTS, PERFORMANCE, & ARTISTRY
Made in times prior to cultural regulations, production politics, corporate greed, & making man made chemicals for profit; you get the authentic formula(s) the perfumery artist(s) intended from that time resulting in more naturals, less synthetic/cheap aroma chemical alternatives, richer compositions, bolder presence, more layers/less linear, and made in times where smoking was indoors- you get NUCLEAR performance.
SMELL BETTER AND OR HIGHER QUALITY THEN OTHER MEN AROUND YOU.
In a mass society unaware of vintage fragrances - you will absolutely without a doubt outshine whatever they are wearing. Gain respect, stand out, be the most attractive smelling in the room. In general this is what makes the male gender so enthralled with colognes but vintage amplifies this to the next level. Stop endless YouTube searches seeing if something modern performs - just buy vintage.
INVEST MORE IN VINTAGE TO SPEND LESS OVER TIME ON MODERN
Vintage fragrances are stronger and need less sprays due to concentration; 72% vol of alcohol (28% oils) in 1995 vs. 88% vol of alcohol (12% oils) in 2023. It's not a coincidence they are removing vol %'s on colognes nowadays - they don't want us to know how weakened they are. Many collectors go niche and get into strange off-putting DNAs not realizing they may simply go designer vintage.  Beautiful mass pleasing DNA's in the best quality and strength possible. The best way to go forward in perfumery is to go backwards.
If you buy a vintage- You will realize a listing that would have lasted you a year is now lasting you over 2+ years. Think about it- you are going from essentially a modern day 'body spray' (Modern edt) to a powerful parfum strength niche like juice. Once you go vintage it's illogical to go back.
VINTAGE FRAGRANCES NEVER LOSE THEIR VALUE & *INCREASE* OVER TIME.
Because of the mass, devoted, & awakening population of the vintage fragrance community; vintage fragrances are a collectible commodity matching similar value in precious paintings, antiques, jewelry, gemstones, diamonds, and gold! Unlike most things you 'drive' off the lot; this fragrance will likely be MORE in 2-5-10-15 years. This is my favorite part about being a collector; my purchase investments lack buyers remorse on as I am buying an investment for the future/ and or discreet savings to liquidate as needed. It's as easy to trade fragrances for cash as it is to liquidate your cash for gold.

OVERALL BENEFITS OF INVESTING IN VINTAGE PERFUMERY AND AVOIDING MODERN FORMULAS

✓ Confidence booster

✓ Smell unlike anyone else & one of a kind

✓ Vividly triggers locked memories

✓ Spiritual enhancements

✓ Concentrated Aromatherapy

✓ Makes you more attractive

✓ Greater impressions

✓ Hidden equity – the modern ‘bars of gold’

✓ Describe your personality better

✓ Impress other people more

✓ Positive moods further enhanced

✓ Supporting the artistry and original vision of the DNA

✓ Better connection to nature experiencing naturals


(Reformulation talk...)



Unfortunately,

 In a modern era's effort to make the small allergen pool of the population safe for the bigger masses 
(essentially a 'Safe than sorry' approach for everyone);
Harsh fragrance regulations came into effect within the last 20 years in the EU (United Nations) where nearly all fragrances are still composed.

The SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety), IFRA (International Fragrance Association) & the ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) banded together to axe many precious naturals, and unique aroma chemicals in perfumery that have irritants to a small pool of the population.

To this day every year it seems another ingredient is banned as these chemical giants are auditing Chemistry materials on what seems like an unnecessary 'Woke movement' retirement parade. To play nice and to still get credibility for selling 'Safe' fragrances; all Designer perfumery houses have played with these giants to get full EU support of their product(s).

Between 2010-2022;
The EU has now banned over 2,000 chemicals in the body, skin, hair, & fragrance industry.
This massive chemical ban in body products is more than any other world region in history!
In comparison, the United States has banned only 17 ingredients from body products made in the USA.
Unfortunately for fragrance enthusiasts, a VERY small percentage of designers make their fragrances in America.
By 2030; the EEB (European Environmental Bureau) anticipates over 5,000-7,000 ingredients to be banned in total.

Rules, reformulations, synthetic ingredients, cost-cutting, & keeping up with modern scent trends have altered, & reduced the performance of many popular favorites from the past. 
This is not a theory or paranoia, this is becoming more evident & informative in the fragrance community since the rise of fragrance communities and fragrance Vloggers.
 Since this rise; vintage formulas are hunted and highly sought after by hobby-ists.

Many are so accustomed to newer compositions they have no idea what they are not experiencing.
vintage EDT formulas are well known to perform more like intense concentrated essential oil strength NICHE EDP's.
Newer formulations of the modern age are said to perform like a end body spray with average performance but no character development.

DET Vs. DPG:
A chemist in Germany did a gas chromatogram composition breakdown on a vintage & modern day version.
 It was found that companies utilized a solvent Diethyl Phthalate (DET) on vintage versions which was known to have a stronger bonding fixative effect on the skin. Modern day fragrances are replaced with Dipropylene Glycol (DPG).
DPG is commonly utilized in lightly fragrance'd shampoos and DET is in home fragrances. Home fragrance companies don't use DPG as the fragrance would immediately leave the base. 
Makes you think.

The death of Oakmoss:

By far one of the most controversial and damaging IFRA regulations was the ban/limitations in natural Oakmoss. This popular ingredient is in near every legendary cologne; Davidoff Cool Water (Also reformulated), Aqua Di Gio (Also reformulated) Versace Eros (Also reformulated). Many are utilized with weaker synthetics. Since Oakmoss rests in the base and has fixative effects fragrances also don't perform as well without it.


2022 Lilial ban:

And if you thought your top / mid notes were safe. You're wrong. In 2021 The Scientific committee on consumer safety (SCCS) & the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) banned the note of lilial due to its reaction to sensitive skin (That's it?). 

They simply stated "It may sometimes act as an allergen." SOMETIMES? 

Lilial was a common note in modern perfumery. Lilial being a synthetic aromatic soapy aldehyde;  it gave the self titled signature Versace Pour Homme it's sweet yet refreshing intense floral green odor.

I don't understand this obsession with making sure the skin doesn't react to materials. Practically every face mask on the market 'Reacts' to your skin and in the long run - improves it's appearance. 

Doesn't skin strength train like muscles do?


Fragrance shelf life scam:

Reformulations are one thing, it's something unable to be avoided.

 One of the biggest gaslighting scams on the otherhand that may easily be avoided is the myth fragrances naturally 'Expire/go bad' due to time alone.

Fragrances are not your local produce guys, they are a balanced chemist composition of naturals and fragrant chemical aromas full of preservatives. 

If that alone wasn't enough; that recipe is then preserved in a percentage average of 80% ALCOHOL. resulting in 'maybe' 10% natural ingredients to think 10% natural ingredients are up against and a threat against 90% chemical aromas, preservatives, and alcohol is a HUGE stretch.


Alcohol based fragrances should be compared to 50-100 year old products of preserved and cherished wine. Like wine, fragrances in fact get better with age from the process of maceration; when naturals soak in chemicals for extended periods of time making the juice richer and full of character. Fragrances are not fresh hand made cosmetics with no preservatives - quite the opposite. 


Fragrances were even recovered from the 1912 Titanic wreck with no sign of expiring.

A perfumer perished in the wreck resulting in a sachet left behind on the BOTTOM of the ocean for over 100 years. 

This sachet contained mini corked products of fragrant oils and perfumery. In an artifact examination room upon recovery, amongst the death, muck, tragedy, and solemn sorrow of decomposing materials the perfumery was opened up and by surprise brought the room to LIFE again, aromas of beautiful fruits, florals, resins, and woods sourced from so long ago. 

The experience was so powerful to the scientist- it made a grown man cry.


Fragrances may be mishandled, left in sunlight, heat, and other neglectful extremes...but most certainly don't go bad from just the passing of time.

I guess any myth works for these fragrance industries that want you coming in to buy their 'fresh' products.


The modern day scent:

I say all that to say; modern day fragrances as a whole - are complete and utter trash...

whether that be a brand new composed scent or a reformulation of a classic.


The modern recipe:

Fake citrusy ca@ndy-like tops to lock you in, aromatic-mids to give you masculinity and bare minimal classic nostalgia, then a base gob-smacked with scratchy ambroxan / synthetic molecules completed with nauseating sweetness to ultimately gaslight you so don't notice how 'fake' the entire composition smells.


It's truly depressing what they release nowadays.

You might as well wear your household cleaner.


fortunately,

In every generation...
...A guardian is born.
A guardian to make the world a better place.
Now, our memories are under siege.
You may wonder..."What is happening to my cologne, and why?"
"Is it all in my head?"...It's not. 
Designer brands are gaslighting you.
Retail associates are lying to you.
They don't want you to know about me...
the Guardian of the Fragrances.
Vintage formulas taking asylum and preserved under my guardianship.
The awakening is growing, don't be left out.
Be a part of the fragrance safehouse and house a refugee today.

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