Name: 🟢1991 Vintage Chanel Egoiste EDT #8404 100ml/3.4oz Mysore Beast First formula!
Brand: Guardian of the Fragrances
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🟢1991 Vintage Chanel Egoiste EDT #8404 100ml/3.4oz Mysore Beast First formula!

$499.99

🟢1991 Vintage Chanel Egoiste EDT #8404 100ml/3.4oz Mysore Beast First formula!

$499.99

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Guardian of the Fragrances proudly presents...

CHANEL

**1991 Mysore sandalwood batch!

EGOISTE | for men | Eau de toilette

100 ml. / 3.4 fl. oz. product | FULL | NO original packaging

1990's Classic / Retro / Vaulted / Vintage formula!

35 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.

**1991 Batch # 8517

(1 Year after launch!!!)

*Please note:

Chanel batches come up incorrect & repeat every 8 years - This LISTING is NOT a 2023 as CheckFresh claims.

The quickest way to date a vintage CHANEL perfume is by the 'Eau de Toilette' on the front of the product. The earliest Chanel Egoiste between 1991-1994 has 'Eau de toilette' ABOVE the name CHANEL on the front of the product. Production moved 'EAU DE TOILETTE' UNDER CHANEL after 1994. Taking that into account - along with 'taking off 8 years' from 2023 until you get to the correct timeline ('2023' - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8) easily places this listing directly in 1991. ALSO note these bottom 4 digit batch stickers are perfectly normal for this early 90's timeline. Chanel had production issues with printing and etching and commonly had stickers as an alternative for front labels and batches.

Email me if you have any further questions about my dating process.

Thanks Guardian followers!

-Nathan | GOTF

I'm proud to present BACK to my shop,

The OG launch era - first formula - golden yellow juice - pre IFRA regulation - early 1990's - creamy Mysore sandalwood loaded - Deep vintage,

CHANEL Egoiste Eau de Toilette!

If you know - you know!

The holy grail designer niche quality 'Sandalwood' DNA in the uttermost exquisite CHANEL brand quality in its nostalgic original formula! The original formula with REAL 'Mysore sandalwood' exclusive to India.

Now Mysore sandalwood is highly regulated from the Indian government if not banned from the market entirely. The Mysore sandalwood shortage kicked into high gear during the mid to late 90s making vintage Egoiste listings highly sought after by collectors to capture the original memories of the DNA.

Unique to other sandalwoods; Mysore is considered an aphrodisiac and its aroma has a similarity with androsterone - a male hormone that boosts the reproductive system. Similar to macerated vintage fragrances; sandalwood oil improves with prolonged storage so aged sandalwood sells for premium prices even more so with Mysore sandalwood. Mysore is one of if not the best sandalwood sources in the world.

An iconic CHANEL fragrance DNA is now HEAVILY reformulated in modern day (even disappointing to CHANEL standards) with a modern DNA that is consistently reviewed by fragrance enthusiasts as now 'watered down', 'weaker', a 'shadow' of a scent, a 'disgrace', 'weak staying power', 'weak projection', 'too watery', and even a Fragrantica review verbatim "Do not expect the new Egoiste to be the same as the old formulation, it is not possible. The materials in the superior formulas are just not possible to find anymore or are banned by IFRA, OR are just too expensive for the brand to resource." I couldn't have said it better myself :).

I say that to say, the community is talking - and they are NOT happy.

Along with the Indian bans mentioned above,

IFRA regulations are also to blame for such low quality modern fragrances. These mandates swept though designer brands in the 2000's - limiting natural ingredients that are deemed irritants. All these cutbacks, mandates, and budget limitations results in a modern Egoiste that is less versatile, not as elegant, and thinned out in recent formulations. Seeing as CHANEL prices continue to rise, it's becoming pointless investing into them unless you invest in vintage from trusted vendors such as myself.

On the contrary, the original 1990's formula is praised!!!

The vintage formulas from the 1990s are praised for the brighter mandarin, rich rose, more natural retro carnation, increase in rosewood & creamy sandalwood, stronger leather nuances, more herbs, heavier spiced cinnamon, overall just a vast upgrade adding a fully completed DNA and niche type fragrance. By going vintage you get a formula loaded in naturals, better quality ingredients, stronger base fixatives and just an overall luxurious experience.

It is impossible to do better than a vintage CHANEL.

The first formula featured in listing is rich, niche quality and timeless.

Aromatic, bright, earthy, cozy, elegant, slightly sweetened. A mandarin, coriander, carnation, rose throw with an expensive elegant CHANEL quality base of rosewood, mahogany, sandalwood, tobacco, amber, leather and vanilla. A base that is both light and 'blonde' smelling as it is rich and deep!

This deep vintage macerated, pre-IFRA regulated listing impressively has the richness & performance of a modern day EDT INTENSE / EDP. This perfumery is an encapsulated representation of a vintage time capsule in more ways than one. A 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.

Whether this be different standards to what an 'EDT' was back in the day or the heavier natural sandalwood ingredients - either way - 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 woody men's colognes of all time.

This is a rich niche quality mandarin orange, cinnamon, sandalwood BEAUTY.

8-10-12 hour + silage & strength!

(Fair pricing disclaimer)

As of the second quarter of 2026;

100 ml. / 3.4 fl. oz. deep vintage early 1990's CHANEL EGOISTE EDT listings are currently selling steady in my shop for $499.99.

A TOP SHELF S-tier vintage designer brand from the golden era of perfumes!

Selling the same quantity and grail formula for fair vintage value with FREE shipping & 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 verified review(s) from happy buyers who purchased vintage

CHANEL EGOISTE EAU DE TOILETTE

from Guardian of the Fragrances!

"Vintage fragrance arrived quickly and was very well packed. Thanks!"

1992 #7820 20ML/.67OZ VINTAGE CHANEL EGOISTE EDT COLOGNE GRAIL *FIRST* FORMULA (#176395184816)

-joral9345

(ALL ABOUT CHANEL EGOISTE EDT)

Wardrobe category is!;

Cable knit sweater at your local cozy coffee shop - bring a date! <3

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

The admiration of this 34 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 1990 with what is known as one of the most memorable woody colognes ever created by the prestigious Chanel brand. They rarely release items to their collection. And when they do, they are MASTERED.

The history of this one is an astonishing and the effort to get this mainstream is impressive.

Originally a limited edition scent in 1987 in Chanel boutiques under a different name, Chanel decided to eventually mass produce it in 1990 (same formula) and launch it under the popular magazine name 'Egoiste'.

Chanel bought the rights to this name just to name the fragrance. Kinda cool.

Although completely niche, strong, and rich in character;

It's pleasant masculine leaning unisex DNA shines in its natural aromas of fruit, herbs, spices, earth, and woods over pungent musks and synthetic rough aroma chemicals - leading to a more natural and niche like fragrance rather than something meant for the loud masculine 1980's. The scent was far from what the consumers had prior as consumers were still buying 1970's & 1980's chypres & fougeres. Despite the mastery of Egoiste, this is the most logical reason for mediocre sales from that timeline. Culturally, they were not ready.

Jacques Polge implemented a high amount of natural sandalwood mingled in with some 'sandalwood synthetics' to make the fragrance one of the most beautiful sandalwood masterpieces we know today for men. After owning, and selling 300+ fragrances - even I was taken back by the unapologetic well rounded beautiful combination of citrus, woods, and spice. Neither taking dominance, neither category shy and dull.

Nothing on the shelves today compares to the vintage formulation; no flankers, inspired scents, or even the modern day version compares. This has without a doubt have to be the KING of the cozy WOODY DNA'S.

It's not just fragrance; it is a representation of a modern fragrance should be composed for men.

Unfortunately,

They don't make them like they did before.

Newer formulations of Egoiste EDT are flatter, weaker, synthetic, & generic. Mysore sandalwood restrictions in India, Modern IFRA bans, and budget setbacks prevent this from being what it was prior. The original formula was a richer, more natural smelling, & luxurious - something CHANEL is unable to do due to a multitude of reasons. Nothing on the shelves today compares to the first vintage formulation. Modern formula is a shadow of its former self with modern formulas now more like a weak EDC/EDT built fragrance. It's impossible to make a deeper heavier natural smelling fragrance of naturals WITHOUT the naturals - & all designer brands continue to prove this by releasing their modern formulas trying to punk us.

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 Egoiste Eau de Toilette.

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

Launch year:

1990

Re-envisioned remake / Flanker to:

1987 Chanel Bois Noir

Perfumer:

Jacques Polge

(Other notable works; Chanel Allure Homme 1999, Allure Homme Sport, Allure Homme Edition Blanche, Bleu De Chanel 2010, Chanel Antaeus, YSL Rive Gauche 1970, Tiffany for men 1989)

Awards:

🏆

1992 Men's Fragrance of the Year - Luxury Category

1992 Men's Best National Advertising TV campaign

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:

Citrus spice & creamy woods

Color family / chakra:

Brown scent / Root chakra

(Represents grounded-ness, stability, and security).

Mood/Season/Time/Occasion:

Light, brightening, protective / Spring, summer, and fall / all day / signature masculine elegant woody scent

Key buzz words:

Fresh, woody, spicy, sporty, daytime, soapy, clean, earthy, professional, non-offensive, CHANEL quality, upper crust, wealthy, aristocratic, niche, mysterious, sweet (slightly), close to skin, invitation, protective male, rounded, warm, smooth

Note breakdown:

Top: Sicilian mandarin, Brazilian rosewood, coriander, mahogany

Mid: Cinnamon, damask rose, carnation

Base: Mysore sandalwood, tobacco, vanilla, leather, amber, ambrette (Musk Mallow)

*Guardian nose critique:

This has got to be the most DECADENT, rich, addicting, and masterfully composed woody cologne I have ever smelled in my hobby in perfumery.

This is masterfully woody without being flat out woody. The cinnamon & vanilla pinch in the end without it going gourmand is so well done and a far cry from modern bakery scents.

Not overly furniture like, nor that sweet- whoever composed this is a complete master at woody colognes.

In fact this might be the ONLY woody cologne I have ever considered actually woodsy - most colognes claim woody but I never pick up on the wood notes.

This is the king of woody colognes. Hands down.

$600-1000 on listings for 100-250 ml on eBay is a for sure sign it is impossible to live without this and I don't blame them! This is a scent I would rock all autumn and never bother rotating my fall line. This dominates all of them.

After the full day of sandalwood woody heaven- it dries down to this unique base that is to be described as like a slightly sweet spicy chai tea drink in the fall. Dirty seductive black dirty tea leaves with cinnamon sticks.

The product is so understated that it's criminal and probably why it goes over most peoples heads- I could see this cologne marketed in a bleu de Chanel type product with BROWN glass, a black woody magnetic top- re released as "BRUN DU CHANEL" or something like that. 'Egoiste' name pertaining to this fragrance- nothing egotistical about it- its pure old world class.

Bravo Chanel!

*(I've been told I have a talented nose, artistic vision, critical mind, & articulate verbal delivery.

I have included this personal critique in the factual section due to the confidence in my skills to verbalize the olfactory world.

Before I present an argument - I value structure & evidence - resulting in a gold standard of perfumery journalism.

Please note: the formula, your personal experiences, memory, and taste may contradict my critique).

(SPECIFIC LISTING DETAILS - WHAT YOU ARE BUYING)

Batch year: 1991

(1 year after launch!!!)

Batch code: 8404

Formula: First formula

Batch era confirmed by: Darker yellow juice (richer in sandalwood), 8 year repeating CHANEL batch code - taking a '2023' result back precisely 32 years! Confirmed to be 1991 per listing has 'Eau de toilette' ABOVE the CHANEL on the front of the product - ONLY SEEN on Chanel perfumes until 1994 then the wording was moved below Chanel. Lastly the scent is highly rich, natural smelling, niche, and luxurious, nothing like todays formulas with sandalwood limitations, IFRA bans, and budget setbacks.

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 and 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 products by means of listing 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.

Vintage juice condition grade:

A+++

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

Maceration time: 35 years! Incredible. A Mandarin orange, coriander, carnation, rose, rosewood, mahogany, sandalwood, tobacco, amber, leather, and vanilla BEAUTY. Remind me of warm sunrise/sunset sunshine on wooden table of spicy hot chai tea. So rich & effervescent that this formula is more in the likes of a modern EDT INTENSE / EDP. That aromatic creamy wood cloud seeps into your pores and stays for over 8-10-12+ hours!

Performs as / concentration rating: A modern day EDT INTENSE / EDP

Authentic?: Yes

Properly stored?: Yes

Well preserved?: Yes

Sour notes?: Nope!

Life of the fragrance?: 8-10-12 hour + strength/ silage.

Why this formula?:

-CHANEL has some of the rigorous distribution controls on their perfumes, leading to vintage formulas being even more rare on the market than the average designer brand.

-Formula now discontinued, & no longer available - what you see today on shelves is a money grab.

-Rich in naturals, quality, strength, & better base fixatives prior to European IFRA bans with original formulas of Burberry London containing REAL oakmoss!

- Performance relative to a modern EDT Intense to EDP concentration - concentrated ml. means less applications.

-Spent 35 years macerating - allowing its ingredients to blend & mature for an enhanced, smoother, more complex, & longer lasting scent.

Presentation condition grade:

B+

Listing age: 35 years

Full product?: Yes

Packaging included?: No

Cosmetic Flaws: Slight very light scratch on lower front of glass above 'Toilette' - see photo 13. OTHERWISE mint.

Hardware & Cap condition: Hardware mint, cap is mint.

Bottom product condition & batch code legible?: Bottom of glass mint & batch fully legible and properly skip traced to 1991.

Brush marks: 1 light scratch - see 'cosmetic flaws' / photo 13.

Glass chips: None

Scuffs: None

Cracks: None

Not included: Original packaging.

(COLLECTOR 1 ON 1 - FINAL THOUGHTS)

This discontinued early 1990's first formula just keeps getting more rare as we now move farther into the 2020's & into a generation of more severe IFRA regulations weakening the quality & strength of perfumery.

Mix that with the incredible 35 year maceration time, along with CHANELS outstanding S-Tier quality & it's virtually impossible to be able to make this juice again. This is CHANEL anything vintage from this brand is basically Niche when its NEW - now throw in that maceration time, with higher quality pre IFRA regulation ingredients and you have next level perfumery.

Now dare I say this is one of a kind.

Just holding this observing it you feel its vintage charm.

Listing looks looks fresh from the factory in 1991 so it is a time capsule from 35 years ago.

Great collector's piece!

Over 3.5 decades of maceration of a rich 'EDT' formula with CHANEL quality results in a performance that resembles a modern EDT INTENSE / EDP like fragrance. That means overall less applications out of this precious product and an extended life. Literally 2-3 applications & you're good. Invest in a vintage - it not only smells better, & has extended sillage & performance, but even the life of the collectible lasts you far longer.

Does not make sense to go 'modern' - not anymore.

Decent price for a collector wanting to try and/or reunite with this iconic original well preserved formulation!

These haven't inflated in price per ml. comparable to some other vintage perfumes out there...at least not yet.

I expect these to reach even higher prices someday - that's how divine this stuff is.

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

Decent price for a collector wanting to reunite with &/or try this iconic original well preserved first formula from the brand of CHANEL.

Iconic grail 1991 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 formulation of CHANEL Egoiste Eau de toilette - it's well worth it.

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.

PLEASE NOTE:

-100 ml. / 3.4 fl. oz. product is NEW and WITHOUT original packaging.

Will ship securely like a professional mover.

-Listing has a slight light scratch above the 'Toilette' on the lower right of the front of the product - see photo 13, otherwise this is MINT!

-Vintage Chanel ingredients in Egoiste are well known to produce some 'fl0aties'. This product has VERY subtle 'fl0aties' - nothing excessive though. Just shows how natural the ingredients are imo- if you had to chose, you don't want crystal clear juice, you want proof of naturals!

-Batch catch code repeats every 8 years. This is not a 2023 as the Eau de toilette above Chanel was moved to the bottom of the products presentation in the mid 90's. This is confirmed to be a 1991.

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)

-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.

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).

✅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 Guardian of the Fragrances; 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 juice. 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 juice 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.