🟢1989 Vintage Chanel Antaeus Pour Homme EDT #9616 50ml/1.7oz Oakmoss formula

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Guardian of the Fragrances proudly presents...

CHANEL

*1989 'Absent bar code' Batch! 

ANTAEUS POUR HOMME | for men | Eau de toilette

50 ml. / 1.7 fl. oz. product | 'Back-lit' & CONFIRMED FULL  

+Original packaging & collectible pamphlet!

1980's Classic / Retro / Vaulted / Vintage formula!

Stronger, richer, & scientifically blended to perfection by time.

The unregulated 1980's OAKMOSS formula!

(See postface at end of listing regarding IFRA reformulations)

'No barcode' 1989 batch' # *9616

Grail deep vintage 1980's formula!

*Please note:

CHANEL's batch codes repeat every 8 years vs the regular 10 year repeating code - given Check Fresh and batch sites actually give you the correct modern year to skip trace backward. Batch sites will conveniently give you incorrect modern years due to the repeating 8 year cycle and are not versed on dating vintage fragrances.

Selling deep vintage Egoiste, Platinum Egoiste, & various other Antaeus listings;

Rest assured I am no rookie to selling vintage CHANEL fragrances. 

INSTEAD - product dated as a 1989 batch by the following packaging quirks;

-Short '3-ingredients' on listings packaging.

(Long ingredients with allergens was mandated on cosmetics in 2004).

-Absent barcode on listings packaging

(Barcodes appeared on CHANEL packaging in 1990 due to a barcode mandate in 1989).

-Absent Green Dot symbol (Spinning arrows) on listings packaging

(The Green Dot symbol was mandated on cosmetics in 1992).

-'EAU DE TOILETTE' wording is *Above* CHANEL on the packaging & the product. 

(The 'EAU DE TOILETTE' wording was moved under the CHANEL font on packaging & products 1994 onward).

-Note: There is a sticker on the product vs printed on font. This is normal from this era. These 'sticker batches' had a limited production phase around the late 80's & early 1990s when CHANEL was having issues printing the ink to the product and substituted using production stickers. The 'sticker batches' are said to be some of the most potent Antaeus formulas in existence. Not sure why - but I have noticed this quirk as well.  

-Note: 'New York' on the product MAY identify the era however it is NOT a sure identifier as Antaeus was produced in different locations. 'New York' versions were limited.

Details places this directly in 1989 & no later.

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

Thanks guardian followers!

-Nathan

I'm proud to present BACK to my shop,

The OG launch era - first formula -  short ingredient - yellow-orange tinted formula - pre IFRA regulation - late 1980s - CHANEL Antaeus Pour Homme EDT! 

The holy grail KING of 1980s animalics in its nostalgic original formula! 

If you know, you know!

Despite CHANEL Antaeus still in production;

This iconic DNA now heavily gutted, weakened, & 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 (especially in the bleu line). After harsh IFRA demands in Europe to reduce 'fragrance irritants' the last 30 years; companies have been forced to stop using naturals, & oakmoss fixatives. 

Original Antaeus was well known for its richer rose, real animalics, & heavier mossy base & was never able to fully recover with later reformulations. Later versions are quoted to be more aromatic & have more citrus nuances while taking focus off of the base notes - hoping we don't notice the difference. In fact; there was a mini oakmoss reduction mandate done in the early 90s & only the 1980s formulas of Antaeus contain the heaviest concentrations of oakmoss. Severe oakmoss reductions then went full force after 2010.

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

This deep vintage macerated, pre-IFRA regulated listing has an impressive oil content similar to modern EDP formats - deeming this original EDT in more the likes of a modern day EDP.

This heavy oakmoss formula is difficult to tame - 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 best selling designer men's cologne of all time.

This is a rich potent niche quality coriander, rose oil, myrrh, castoreum, leather, oakmoss BEAST of masculine allure. Soft seductive & alluring yet heavily oakmossy & assertive.  An Jacques Polge masterpiece in its original envisioned artistic expression. A pre-IFRA formula that is regulation free & in the artists full original vision with the best quality materials strength & performance.

This fragrance resembles the richness, depth & strength of a modern day EDP. A rich deep dark CHANEL quality monster that is so rich animalic, leathery, & mossy it may be worn appropriately into the deep autumn months & winter even without any heavy gourmand built facets. 

This is a rich niche quality rose, myrrh, castoreum, mossy BEAST.

10-12-24-48 hour + silage & strength!

(Fair pricing disclaimer)

As of the third quarter of 2026;

100 ml. / 3.4 fl. oz. Deep vintage CHANEL ANTAEUS POUR HOMME EDT listings are selling steady in my shop for $500 & as high as $600 on eBay!

A top-shelf collectible from the most prestigious designer brand in vintage perfumery.

Listing features a 50 ml. / 1.7 fl. oz. quantity of the same vintage formula for fair vintage value of $299.99 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 list of available choices & you choose your gift :).

Due to buzz words that automatically flag my listings - 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 to try out in one order!

WOW!

Official review(s) from happy buyers who purchased

vintage CHANEL ANTAEUS POUR HOMME EDT 

from Guardian of the fragrances!:

"This is my 11th purchase from this trusted vintage fragrance eBay store! Nathan is the best in the business. I will keep coming back for more. Always fast shipping, safe packaging, free gifts, & great customer service!"

2007 HUGE 3.4OZ/100ML VINTAGE CHANEL ANTAEUS EDT GRAIL BEAST *OAKMOSS* FORMULA! (#175830390997)

-i_love_fast_cars

"Another hassle free delivery with the best seller on the entire eBay platform. Nathan delivers honesty, integrity & quality with every sale. This is my 5th purchase & every time I'm at ease bc I know all will be perfect. Thank u, Nathan, you're one of a kind my friend!"

1992 Vintage Chanel Antaeus Pour Homme EDT #0511 100ml/3.4oz Oakmoss formula (#176491362470)

-thearomaguy71

(ALL ABOUT CHANEL ANTAEUS POUR HOMME EDT)

Wardrobe category is!;

 CEO of the company, in BOSS mode tux attire at the annual holiday cotillion.

Up for buy it now is the nostalgic vintage CHANEL Antaeus cologne.

The mystique of this 45 year old fragrance still mystifies the fragrance community. 

The nostalgia it brings to many is just one of those classic masculine fragrances that will never be forgotten.

History was made in the early 80's with what is known as one of the most masculine, darkest, most elegant, & mysterious colognes ever created in the designer market. 

Nothing on the shelves today including its modern interpretation compares to the composition of this uniquely built vintage formula in an era where animalic musks & oakmoss were highly unregulated.

This is a unique one.

I'm not sure if I have smelled anything else that does what this does.

At first sniff I was taken back by masculinity, intensity, & the mysterious darkness of this DNA.

A total an utter 1980s explosion of spicy coriander, warming sweet myrrh resins, dusty dark rose oil, sexy leather, castoreum musks, & gothic earthy oakmoss. A dense unapologetic chypre with uniquely niche facets to it.

So polarizing, gothic, powerful, wise, & elegant. 

Think a man wearing a tuxedo at midnight placing a single thorny rose on his late wifes gravestone.

Beautiful, emotional, spooky, elegant, masculine, & soulful. A fragrance that goes beyond just trying to smell 'sexy' & instead conveys olfactory impressions of honor, wisdom, experience, & something 'beyond the veil'.

The everlasting resins musks & moss take it to such an elevated level making it worth the higher value given this fragrance last DAYS on your skin. Frankly rarely one is ever 'cheated' investing in a deep vintage CHANEL fragrance. This KING of 1980s is taken to such a niche level like only CHANEL knows how to present to the world.

On top of it that high concentration of unregulated oakmoss just makes the fragrance that more rich & uniquely built. All the while modestly simmering on your skin like hot coals while dishing out the alluring dark elegance. 

 This has to be without a doubt have to be the KING of the masculine DNA'S.

Unfortunately,

They don't make them like they did before.

Newer formulations of Antaeus are flatter & weaker with a generic fresher vibe to it.

The original formula was a potent luxurious & dark - something CHANEL is now unable to artistically display with ingredient bans. It is impossible to formulate the same dark natural musky effects of a fragrance without REAL oakmoss & all designer brands continue to prove this by releasing their modern inferior formulas.

Fortunately,

At Guardian of the Fragrances, it is my mission to 'undo' all that, take you back into past by offering fragrances from their golden eras, & most of all offer passion & transparency in everything I do.

With me, you get a selection of unalerted, well preserved, authentic, relics from the past in their original intended vision of quality, & strength. 

With my passion in the art of perfumery, natural based ingredients, & a distain for all organizational overreach regulation & mandates; I make it my passion & joy to bring well preserved, authentic, & superior collectible formulas to my shop to share with the world.

With that said I bring you vintage Chanel Antaeus Pour Homme EDT.

This is truly a must have collectible & store staple with Gurardian of the Fragrances & I am proud to present it to my store.

  Flanker to:

Original release

Launch year:

1981

Perfumer:

Jacques Polge

Presentation Designer: 

Jacques Helleu

Color family:

Auburn black

Scent style: 

Dark gothic rose, resinous myrrh, animalic musky leather

Songs that evoke the same emotion as the scent:

The White Lotus - Enlightenment (Thailand season 3 theme)

Regional Influence:

🇫🇷

French Perfumery

Carefully Crafted, Classic, clever, decadent, elegant, powdery, floral, refined, restrained, rich, romantic

Fragrance inspiration:

In Greek mythology; Antaeus was the name of an invincible giant & the son of Poseidon & Gaia.

Mood/Season/Time/Occasion: 

Dark, distinguished, polarizing / Fall, Winter, Spring / all day / Casual, professional, elegant signature scent

Key buzz words:

Elegant, night time, casual,

Unisex, upper crust, wealthy, aristocratic, daring, experimental, darker, niche.

Note breakdown:

Top: Myrrh, clary sage, coriander, bergamot, lime, Amalfi lemon

Mid: Rose, thyme, basil, jasmine

Base: Castoreum (leathery musk), oakmoss, patchouli, French labdanum

(SPECIFIC LISTING DETAILS - WHAT YOU ARE BUYING)

Batch code: 9616

Formula: First formula

Batch year: 1989

(Per absent bar code on the packaging mandated on cosmetics in 1990).

Batch incorrect when ran on: All batch run sites - vintage CHANEL are amongst some of the hardest to date with a batch code so details on the presentation must be studied to properly date the product. 

Batch confirmed by: Short '3 ingredients' on the packaging (mandated with long ingredients in 2004), absent bar code on listings packaging (mandated on cosmetics in 1990), absent Green Dot symbol (Spinning arrows) (mandated on cosmetics in 1992), absent PAO (Period after o. symbol mandated onto cosmetics in 2005), 'EAU DE TOILETTE' ABOVE the CHANEL logo ('Eau de toilette' font moved under CHANEL logo on front product in 1994), unique sticker on the product; only historically applied on CHANEL perfumes in the late 1980s / early 1990s due to a ink print error on their products leading to a temporary sticker solution until resolved, & of course the Yellow-orange tinted formula vintage castoreum-leather-oakmoss heavy scent throw making this undeniably 1980s Antaeus.

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.

THE TRUTH ABOUT BATCH RUN WEBSITES - THEY GAS LIGHT YOU:

Vintage fragrances are well known to give errors on batch code sites to place the year. Vintage batch codes are either absent, will commonly not work on batch check websites, OR repeat every 8-10 years & mislabel the timeline. 

(In Chanel's case; their batch codes repeat every 8 years. Unique to the typical 10 year batch timeline.)

As a counterfeit investigator & quality appraiser for 10 years in my career of Revenue Protection; these quirks are what drew me to research listings by means of product features, distributer history, zip codes, formula color, overall label information, & lastly the scent itself for accurate transparency - at least far more accurate than a shifty batch site.

Vintage formula condition grade: 

A+++

Designer brand Tier: LUXURY S-tier perfumery; even above A tier - CHANEL is the best of the best in designer perfumery.

Maceration time: 37 years! Incredible. A coriander, rose oil, leather, castoreum, oakmoss BOMB.

So rich & dense. Lasts on skin for DAYS. That myrrh & gritty dark musk just simmers on your skin for 10-12-24-48+ hours.

Performs as / concentration rating: A modern day EDP / Parfum

Authentic?: Yes.

Properly stored?: Yes

Well preserved?: Yes

Sour notes?: Nope!

Life of the fragrance?: 10-12-24-48 hour + silage & strength!

Why this formula?: 

-Superior perfected unregulated formula now discontinued, & no longer available.

-Rich in naturals, quality, strength, & better base fixatives prior to European IFRA bans.

- Performance relative to a modern EDP / Parfum concentration - concentrated ml. means less applications and longer life of the product.

-Spent 37 years macerating - allowing its ingredients to blend & mature for an enhanced, smoother, more complex, & longer lasting scent.

Presentation condition grade: 

A-

Listing age: 37 years

Full product?: Yes (Backlit photo provided).

Cosmetic Flaws: Product is in absolute MINT conditon preserved by its packaging for 4 decades. Packaging in charming vintage condition.

Hardware & Cap condition: No hardware included. Cap in mint condition screwed on tight.

Batch code legible and dated?: Yes, batch code located on lower front of the product and properly skip traced to 1989.

Brush marks: On cap

Glass chips: None

Scuffs: None

Cracks: None

Not included: Cellophane on box.

(COLLECTOR 1 ON 1 - FINAL THOUGHTS)

This discontinued vintage formula just keeps getting more rare as we move farther into the 2020's & into a generation of severe IFRA regulations.

CHANEL is the BEST designer brand in terms of quality & prestige.

Now combine that with a deep vintage formula macerating for 37 years & you have a one of a kind collectible.

 Its impossible now to make this formula in modern times & has 'cooked' to perfection for 4 decades.

Allow me to emphasize how rare this formula is now & will be in the future.

top tier collectible price is worth every penny investing in CHANEL, maceration, discontinued ingredients, & most of all POTENCY & PERFORMANCE. This lasts over 48 hours on you! 

This iconic original well preserved formulation is a must own for any beginner & long term collector.

Just holding & observing this listing, you feel its vintage charms.

Product looks fresh off the assembly line in 1989 so it is a time capsule from 37 years ago.

Great collector's piece!

Concentrated macerated vintage formula means less applications- this potent ultra concentrated 50 ml. / 1.7 fl. oz. has an incredibly long life ahead.

Literally 2-3 applications & you're good - this formula is a dense concentration prior to when oakmoss regulation was ever a thought. Reminiscent of modern day EDP/ Parfum/ Extrait formulas.

Experience & own the discontinued vintage Chanel Antaeus Pour Homme Eau de toilette - it's well worth it.

Iconic grail 1989 batch check.

Free shipping - check.

Bonus gift on top of it - check.

No going wrong with this one!

Item comes from my own private collection.

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.

This historic vintage formula is a long-lasting investment in your personal grooming arsenal, ensuring that you'll always be prepared to make a lasting impression. 

Mailing details:

Packages purchased within the USA will be shipped FREE USPS MAIL.

Tracking & 'Signature required' deliveries included in US orders at no extra cost.

(International packages are offered an auto-calculated shipping cost at checkout & will be shipped USPS Priority mail international).

PLEASE NOTE:

-50 ml. / 1.7 fl. oz. product is FULL (Dark product back-lit photo confirmed). Product is MINT with packaging in vintage charming condition.

-Chanel batch codes repeat every 8 years instead of the regular 10 - and that's if Check Fresh gives you the correct modern year to reverse skip trace. Product details, product packaging, & scent places this batch in 1989 due to the absent bar code mandated on cosmetics in 1990. Much more details above.

AUTHENTICITY, PRESERVATION, & SATISFACTION GUARANTEE DISCLAIMERS:

-Listing is guaranteed authentic, properly stored, well preserved. Personal fragrance perception may vary based on personal taste, memory, moods, preferences, aromatherapy needs, season(s), time of the day, occasion, & purpose. Additional to that; multiple vintage formulas may exist within vintage eras - for example the 1980s moss heavy formulas vs. the 1990's soft reformulations done to brighten the DNA to fit decade trends without degrading the scent. I welcome personal emails for consultations if you need help finding the right one for you!

-The POA (Period after O) symbol is simply a suggestion that went into effect in 2005, Fragrances last decades with proper storage & care.

-Satisfaction guaranteed of your money back within 30 days purchased within the USA.

SHIPPING DISCLAIMERS - PLEASE NOTE:

(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 depending on your distance from Wisconsin. Please contact me if you are in a 'must have by this day' situation & I'd be happy to discuss your options!

-For proof of sale records; your order will be video packaged at my post office - from showing what is being packed to then handed into the hands of a USPS agent without filming cuts - I will have video proof of what I mailed to you. 

-To prevent package theft / loss on the high ticket items I sell, listing may have signature required upon delivery depending on the destination. This is free & not factored into the listing price. You may schedule ahead of time to pickup the item from your local post office or arrange a digital signature online with USPS if this is an inconvenience. See your local USPS location or visit the USPS website for more options regarding signing for packages with signature required.

(INTERNATIONAL)

-For proof of sale records; your order will be video packaged at my post office - from showing what is being packed to then handed into the hands of a USPS agent without filming cuts - I will have video proof of what I mailed to you. 

-To save you the time requesting a discount; I will not 'lower costs' to accommodate the extra expenses that come with international shipping outside of the USA. All my listings are fairly priced at vintage resale value but unfortunately these fairly priced listings also come with hefty international fees if you order from outside the USA. These international fees are out of my control & I do not personally collect on them. International shipping, import duties, taxes, & other misc. international charges are the international buyer's responsibility. 

-VAT taxes MAY or MAY NOT be automatically added to your order if you purchase with me internationally. This varies depending on the country you are ordering from. If VAT taxes are NOT added to your order - it will likely be requested upon delivery by customs. I have no control over these international taxes nor do I collect on them. Contact your local post office or customs for more information on VAT taxes.

Please be aware of these quirks prior to purchasing.

✅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 hardware off to investigate inner details, fragrance strength & quality vetting - how long it lasts on skin & 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 & beyond the ‘indifferent’ lazy fragrance knowledge on vlogger videos & forums to give you real common-sense truths that Designer brands & 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 & see what happens - it's like 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 culture 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, & made in times where smoking was indoors- you get NUCLEAR performance.

✅SMELL BETTER & 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 influencer searches seeing if something modern performs - just buy vintage.

✅INVEST MORE IN VINTAGE TO SPEND LESS OVER TIME ON MODERN

Vintage fragrances are stronger & need less applications due to concentration. It's not a coincidence they are removing oils in colognes nowadays - they don't want us to know how weakened they are. Many collectors go niche & get into strange off-putting DNAs not realizing they may simply go designer vintage.  Beautiful mass pleasing DNA's in the best quality & strength possible. The best way to go forward in perfumery is to go backwards.

If you buy a vintage- You will realize a product 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 EDC (Modern edt) to a powerful parfum strength niche like formula. Once you go vintage it's illogical to go back.

✅VINTAGE FRAGRANCES ARE AN INVESTMENT THAT *INCREASE* IN VALUE

Due to 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, & 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 thing about being a collector; my purchase investments lack buyers remorse on as I am buying an investment for the future/ & 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 ENHANCEMENT OF THE ATTRIBUTES BELOW VS BUYING MODERN FORMULAS

✓Positive mood enhancer

✓Confidence booster

✓Alluring attractiveness

✓Triggers memories

✓Aromatherapy

✓Makes you more attractive

✓Great impressions

✓Describes your personality

✓Attract other people

(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, & 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 & to still get credibility for selling 'Safe' fragrances; all Designer perfumery brands 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 & fragrance Vloggers.

 Since this rise; vintage formulas are hunted & 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 spr@y 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 & DET is in home fragrances. Home fragrance companies don't utilize DPG as the fragrance would immediately leave the base. 

Makes you think.

The death of Oakmoss:

By far one of the most controversial & 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 & has fixative effects fragrances also don't perform as well without it.

2022 Lilial ban:

& 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 PH 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 & 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 per ALCOHOL. resulting in 'maybe' 10 per natural ingredients to think 10 per natural ingredients are up against and a threat against 90 per chemical aromas, preservatives, and alcohol is a HUGE stretch.

Alcohol based fragrances should be compared to 50-100 year old products of preserved & 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 formula richer & 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 salesman perished in the wreck resulting in an artifact from this person found on the BOTTOM of the ocean preserved for over 100 years. 

This artifact was indeed perfumery. In an artifact examination room upon recovery, amongst the death, muck, tragedy, & solemn sorrow of decomposing materials the perfumery was presented to the room & by surprise brought the room to LIFE again, aromas of beautiful fruits, florals, resins, & woods sourced from so long ago. 

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

Fragrances may face 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 & utter trash...

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

The modern recipe:

Fake citrusy c@ndy-like tops to lock you in, aromatic-mids to give you masculinity & bare minimal classic nostalgia, then a base gob-smacked with scratchy ambroxan / synthetic molecules completed with cloying 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 home 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, & 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 & preserved under my guardianship.

The awakening is growing, don't be excluded.

Be a member of the fragrance houടe & houടe a refugee today.

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