🟢1989 Vintage Tiffany For Men Cologne #WH1 50ml/1.7oz Oakmoss First Formula!

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Guardian of the Fragrances proudly presents...

TIFFANY & CO.

**1989-1991 Batch

TIFFANY FOR MEN | for men | 'COLOGNE ' (EDP/ Parfum strength!)

50 ml. / 1.7 fl. product | NEW | NO original packaging

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

37 year maturation = Highly advanced maceration!

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

*Crystals / gemstones in listing are for creative visual display purposes only, you will only receive everything mentioned above.

**Batch # WH1 

**Please note: 

Ultra deep vintage '3 digit' batch code not recognized on batch websites for vintage Tiffany & Co. brand perfumes batch codes under Tiffany did not become registered till longer 4 digit batches were introduced (Ex: J313)

Listing is dated between 1989-1991 timeline due to the 'Green Dot' symbol (spinning arrows in a circle) absent from the bottom sticker. This was mandated by the FDA / FD&C / FPLA on perfumery by 1992. 

Additional to that; the original formulations had 'COLOGNE' on the lower front of product - later removed due more accurate descriptions of perfumery concentrations later in perfumery production as this is more in the likeness of an EDP / Parfum fragrance. The absent PAO (Period after o) is also *absent* from this listing as well which was mandated on cosmetics in 2005 - making this product not only DEEP vintage but impossible from harsh IFRA regulations in the 2010's. 

Product quirks, 'COLOGNE' on lower front, old school opaque cloudy white inner hardware, richer yellow formula color, and scent itself also confirms this to be the first formula and an authentic deep vintage fragrance. 

Authenticity, well preservation, & satisfaction guaranteed or your money back!

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Thanks guardian followers!

-Nathan | GOTF

I'm proud to present BACK to my shop,

The OG launch era - first formula -  'COLOGNE' lower front printed - short ingredient -  opaque plastic white inner hardware - deep yellow tinted formula - grail 3-digit batch code - pre IFRA regulation - late 1980s / early 1990s - CHANEL / TIFFANY production era - TIFFANY & CO. FOR MEN COLOGNE! 

The holy grail KING of 1980s warm spicy fougeres in its nostalgic original formula! 

If you know, you know!

This discontinued masterpiece represents one of the most coveted vintage men's fragrances from the prestigious brand of Tiffany & Co. A fragrance brand so prestigious it ran alongside CHANEL in the late 1980s & early 1990s - working together to be the designer KINGS in designer perfumery.

This warm, spicy, delicately powdered, indulgent, deep, cozy, creamy woods, 'yellow themed' fougere came onto the market in the late 1980s as the FIRST male fragrance under the Tiffany & Co. brand by nose Jacques Polge.

Just like the warm sunny fragrance itself; Tiffany For Men gave life to mens perfumery with this fragrance as new categories expanded during the men's cologne boom into the 1990s. And just like an old library book, the classic timeless scent has just a touch of animalic musks to give it old school charm when smelled today. A total masterpiece unlike anything being made today!

Modern fragrances even remotely similar to this are now heavily gutted, and weakened - so bad to the point where what once was a 'luxury' market item - has now become a synthetic cheapened body product similar to your shower gel and shampoo isles at Walgreens & Walmart. Bc of this; vintages are now highly sought after in their original vintage formulas with countless customers more than willing to pay the niche pricing as vintage perfumes match modern niche compositions.

Modern fragrance degradation have one enemy to blame. Europe IFRA regulations on perfumery.

After harsh IFRA demands in Europe to reduce 'fragrance irritants' the last 30 years; companies have been forced to stop using naturals, and oakmoss fixatives. Oakmoss being banned nearly completely for only being a 'possible irritant' to 'some people' similar to a mosquito bite. Absolute insanity. Meanwhile - everything may have peanuts in it and kill you.  

Due to IFRA ingredient regulations banning natural fixatives, designer company budget set backs as less people buy their cheapened versions and steering focus toward newer flankers, with retailers gaslighting you for commission; the modern fragrance industry has become an absolute disaster and has become downright abusive for the consumer. 

Original Tiffany for men was well known for its richer and heavier creamy sandalwood & oakmossy base and was never able to fully recover with later reformulations leading finally to a discontinuation. Even prior to its eventual discontinuation; later versions of Tiffany for Men (Without 'cologne' on them) are quoted to be more thinned out, less deep & rich, less animalic and expensive smelling, and just resulting in a more 'mass produced' quality like fast food. Given everything I explained above - are we surprised? 

This is a rich potent niche quality lavender, powdery orris root, spicy cinnamon, creamy sandalwood, oakmossy BEAST of masculine allure. Fresh and masculine yet soft powdery cozy and seductive. A Jacques Polge masterpiece in its original envisioned artistic expression. A pre-IFRA formula that is regulation free and in the artists full original vision with the best quality materials strength and performance.

This 'COLOGNE' titled fragrance resembles the richness, depth & strength of a modern day EDP. A rich deep Tiffany & Co. quality monster that is so rich, creamy, and mossy you may also wear appropriately into the colder months.

Once you go from smelling modern formulas/ similar modern DNA's 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.

A lavender barbershop without being a typical fougere. What a concoction!

This is a rich niche lavender, powdery orris root, spicy cinnamon, creamy sandalwood, oakmossy BEAST.

8-10-12 hour + silage & strength!

(Fair pricing disclaimer)

As of the third quarter of 2026;

50 ml. / 1.7 fl. oz. deep vintage TIFFANY & CO. FOR MEN COLOGNE listings are selling steady in my shop for $299.99 ($600 for 100 ml. listings!)

A top-shelf vintage collectible from the most prestigious designer brand in perfumery. A top shelf designer listing. Due to low prestige, CHANEL quality, batch numbers, value, and collectability; Tiffany & Co. colognes are some of the rarest and high-ticketed formulas on eBay.

Listing features the same quantity and holy grail first oakmoss formula for fair vintage value with FREE shipping within the USA and 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!

(ALL ABOUT TIFFANY & CO. FOR MEN COLOGNE)

Wardrobe category is!;

short sleeve button up & dark blue jean jacket on a crisp spring morning.

Up for buy it now is the nostalgic vintage, iconic, and ultra rare Tiffany & Co. For Men COLOGNE.

The mystique of this 37 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 late 1980's by the prestigious Tiffany & Co. company (teaming with CHANEL). CHANEL perfumer & nose Jaques Polge created what is known as one of the most luxurious and decadent creamy warm spicy fougeres for men.

A total classic, warm, cozy experience of lavender, powdery orris root, spicy cinnamon, creamy sandalwood, and musky oakmoss. As nostalgic, classy, and soothing as an old library book. 

Nothing on the shelves today compares to vintage formulations; no flankers, inspired scents, or even the modern day version compares (If there is any?). This has without a doubt one of the top cologne collectibles of all time.

Unfortunately,

They don't make them like they did before.

This is not only reformulated in later iterations, but faced a final discontinuation.

Newer formulations of Tiffany For Men are flatter & weaker with a generic fresher vibe to it.

The original formula was deeper, richer, with a more slightly charming musky nuance to it - something brands are not able to do with ingredient bans.

It's impossible to make a deeper heavier natural smelling musky oakmoss nuance with synthetic ingredients - and all designer brands continue to prove this by releasing their terrible modern 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, and most of all offer passion and 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, and strength. 

With my passion in the art of perfumery, natural based ingredients, and 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 Tiffany & Co. Tiffany For Men Cologne.

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

Launch Year:

1989

Perfumer:

Jacques Polge

(Other notable works; Chanel Allure Homme 1999, Allure Homme Sport, Allure Homme Edition Blanche, Bleu De Chanel 2010, Egoiste 1990, YSL Rive Gauche 1970, Chanel Antaeus)

Presentation Designer(s): 

Catherine Krunas, Pierre Dinand

Awards: 

🏆

1990 Men's Fragrance of the year - Prestige Category

1990 Men's Fragrance of the year - Luxury Range Category

(Ultra rare to win two fragrance of the year category's in one year!)

Awards issued by the FiFi Awards in New York City - The Oscars of the fragrance industry.

(sponsored by The Fragrance Foundation).

Scent style: 

Aromatic Lavender, spicy cinnamon, & sweet creamy sandalwood

Color family:

Yellow scent

Mood/Season/Time/Occasion: 

Brightening, elegant, romantic / Spring, summer, & fall / all day, night-time/ signature elegant gentleman's scent

Key buzz words:

Fresh, barbershop, spicy, sporty, daytime, soapy, clean, masculine, professional, non-offensive, uppercrust, wealthy, aristocratic, daring, experimental, niche. 

Note breakdown:

Top: Lemon, lavender, bergamot, cardamom, Mandarin orange, green notes

Mid: Sandalwood, cinnamon, nutmeg, rose, orris root, carnation, jasmine, patchouli, anise / aniseed, cedar

Base: Oakmoss, vanilla, frankincense, incense, amber, tonka bean

Short ingredient listing (on EDT):

Alcohol denat, fragrance (parfum), water (aqua), + colorants

(SPECIFIC LISTING DETAILS - WHAT YOU ARE BUYING)

Batch #: WH1

Formula: First formula

Batch year: Between 1989-1991

Batch incorrect when ran on: All batch sites - Deep vintage 3 digit Tiffany & Co. have no record in the batch system until the 4 digit batches were introduced.

Batch confirmed by: Vintage 3 digit batch, 'COLOGNE' on lower front product, old style cloudy opaque white inner hardware, richer yellow formula color, *absent* Green Dot symbol on sticker implemented on cosmetics in 1992, the *absent* PAO (Period After O symbol) implemented on cosmetics in 2005, and of course the richer creamy sandalwood and musky oakmoss places this listing in a 1989-1991 timeline. The '1' in the batch could allude to a 1991 batch which still matches my timeline and ties into my findings and research, however I have not been able to find confirmation of this batch setup. Listing as early as 1989 and as late as 1991.

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 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 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 products by means of listing features, distributer history, zip codes, formula color, overall label information, and 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; teaming with the luxury CHANEL brand in the late 80s and early 90s.

Maceration time: 37 years! Incredible. A lavender, orris root, cinnamon, sandalwood, oakmoss BOMB.

So rich and dense. That spicy lavender, & creamy sweet woods lasts all day on you.

Performs as / concentration rating: Improperly categorized as a 'COLOGNE' - formula in the likes of a modern day EDP.

Authentic?: Yes

Properly stored?: Yes

Well preserved?: Yes

Sour notes?: Nope!

Life of the fragrance?: 8-10-12 hour + silage & strength!

Why this formula?: 

-Superior perfected unregulated 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 EDP concentration - concentrated ml. means less applications.

-37 years of maceration - allowing its ingredients to blend and mature for an enhanced, smoother, more complex, and longer lasting scent.

Presentation condition grade: 

A-

Product age: 37 years

Full product?: Yes

Original packaging?: No original packaging.

Cosmetic Flaws: Just some charming aged tarnish marks on the natural high quality metals on the product. It adds to the charms in my opinion. I'm no expert in metal restoration so perhaps this is fixable. Otherwise MINT!

Hardware & Cap condition: Hardware mint, cap subtle tarnish marks - cap snaps into place.

Bottom product sticker & batch code: Bottom sticker mint - batch fully legible and properly skip traced to 1989.

Brush marks: None

Glass chips: None

Scuffs: None

Cracks: None

Not included: Original packaging - Will ship securely.

(COLLECTOR 1 ON 1 - FINAL THOUGHTS)

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

Tiffany & Co. is the BEST designer brand in terms of quality and prestige.

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

Given the combination of circumstances - Its impossible now to make this formula in modern times.

Now dare I say this is one of a kind.

Just holding and observing this product - you feel its vintage charms.

Listing looks looks fresh from the factory in 1989 so it is a time capsule from 37 years ago.

Great collector's piece!

Concentrated macerated vintage formula means less applications - this 50 ml. / 1.7 fl. oz. will last you longer than meets the eye.

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

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

top tier collectible price is worth every penny investing in Tiffany & Co. teaming with CHANEL.

Not to mention the 4 decade maceration, discontinued ingredients, and most of all POTENCY AND PERFORMANCE. This lasts over 48 hours on you! This iconic original well preserved formulation is a must own for any beginner and long term collector.

Experience & own the discontinued vintage Tiffany & Co. Tiffany For Men Cologne - 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. 

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.

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).

LISTING DISCLAIMERS - PLEASE NOTE:

-50 ml. / 1.7 fl. oz. product is FULL with no original packaging. Will ship securely like a professional glass mover. 

-Listing has some general tarnishing on the natural aged metals, otherwise MINT. 

-Listing batch code WH1 is not traceable on batch sites. The earliest Tiffany batches were 3 digits and weren't registered in the system until they switched to the 4 digit batch system. Listing properly assessed and skip traced to be within a 1989-1991. A first formula era. 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 studied. Examples of the process include batch searches, listing dating, differentiating formula differences, production quirk studies, listing & cap weighing, taking hardware off to investigate inner details, fragrance strength & quality vetting - how long the performance lasts & 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 Guardian of the Fragrances; rest assured I am expertly skilled in determining whether your vintage formula has been well preserved. 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 pondering 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) came together together to ban many precious naturals, & unique aroma chemicals due to potential irritant concerns in a small pool of the population.

Every year it seems another ingredient is banned as these chemical giants are auditing & banning aroma materials for simply having slight reactions to sensitive types. To ban something from a total population when said ingredient reacts negatively to only a small group of that population is unnecessary overreach. 

To play nice & to still get credibility for selling 'Safe' fragrances; all Designer perfumery brands have obeyed with these giants to get full EU support of their product(s).

Between 2010-2022;

The EU has now banned over 2,000 ingredients in the beauty & fragrance industry.

This massive ingredient ban in beauty products is more than any other world region in history!

In comparison, the United States has banned only 17 ingredients from beauty 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 weakened performance of modern favorites from the past. This is not a theory or paranoia, this is becoming more evident in the fragrance community since the rise of fragrance communities & fragrance Vloggers coming together to compare their findings.

 Since this confirmation of industries now releasing overly regulated, synthetic, & weakened modern versions of classic fragrances, beloved vintage fragrance formulas are now highly sought after by collectors or simply average shoppers that just want to reunite with their signature fragrance in its original and true form.

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 niche quality Eau de parfums & Parfums!

Newer formulations of the modern age are said to perform somewhere between an Eau de cologne & Eau de toilette with lower quality, more synthetics, & average performance.

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 what it touches. 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.

2010's Oakmoss ban:

By far one of the most controversial & damaging IFRA regulations was the ban/limitations in natural Oakmoss. 

This popular natural ingredient has been in every legendary cologne for the past 50 years. All of those classics are now utilized with weaker synthetics. 

Since Oakmoss is a base note & has lasting fixative effects, modern fragrances now don't perform 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 sensitive reactions. (That's it?). They simply stated "It may sometimes act as an allergen." 

Lilial was a common note in modern perfumery. 

With Lilial being a synthetic aromatic soapy aldehyde;  it gave it's fragrance a sweet yet refreshing intense floral green odor. No other aroma chemical has yet to produce the same effects.

Fragrance shelf-life lies:

 One of the biggest gaslighting scams is the myth that fragrances naturally 'Expire/go bad' due to time alone.

Fragrances are not your local produce guys, they are a chemist composition of naturals and fragrant chemical aromas full of preservatives. That chemist recipe is THEN preserved in a percentage average of 80 per ALCOHOL. This 80 per alcohol is combined with 10 per aroma chemicals & 10 per naturals. To assume 10 per natural ingredients expire in a whopping 80 per alcohol composition is a HUGE stretch.

Made with similar strategies, fragrances should instead be compared to vintage wine. Like wine, fragrances in fact get better with age from the process of maceration; when naturals soak for extended periods of time making the formula richer & full of character. Fragrances are not fresh hand made cosmetics with no preservatives sensitive to time - quite the opposite!

Fragrances were even recovered from the 1912 Titanic wreck - with no sins of going bad!

A perfumery salesman perished in the wreck resulting in his briefcase of fragrances found on the BOTTOM of the ocean preserved for over 100 years. In an artifact examination room amongst the muck & tragedy,

 The recovered 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 neglect...but 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 modern products.

The modern recipe / The modern day scent:

Modern fragrances just aren't good you guys, whether that be a brand new scent or a reformulation of a classic.

Anything modern follows the same pattern; fake fruity tops to lock you in, aromatic regulated molecules to give you general masculinity, then a base gob-smacked with scratchy ambroxan / synthetic cloying sweetness to ultimately distract you so don't notice how ridiculous 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 signature fragrance, & 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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