🟢1992 Vintage Chanel Pour Monsieur EDT Concentree #0327 75ml/2.5oz Discontinued

🟢1992 Vintage Chanel Pour Monsieur EDT Concentree #0327 75ml/2.5oz Discontinued

$349.99
Sale price  $349.99 Regular price 
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🟢1992 Vintage Chanel Pour Monsieur EDT Concentree #0327 75ml/2.5oz Discontinued

🟢1992 Vintage Chanel Pour Monsieur EDT Concentree #0327 75ml/2.5oz Discontinued

$349.99
Sale price  $349.99 Regular price 

Guardian of the Fragrances proudly presents...

 

House of CHANEL

1992 Batch - First formula!

Pour Monsieur | for men | Eau de Toilette Concentree | Spray

75 ml. / 2.5 fl. oz. bottle | FULL | Original packaging Included!

 

**1992 batch # : 0327


**Note: Vintage CHANEL batches repeat every 8 years. Listing skip traced to 1991 per 'Eau de Toilette' above CHANEL on the front of the bottle. This formatting was discontinued by 1994 & 'Eau de Toilette' was moved under the CHANEL logo. This would make anything later than a 1991 impossible.


Note breakdown: 

Top: Sicilian mandarin, Brazilian rosewood, coriander, mahogany

Heart: Cinnamon, damask rose, carnation

Base: Mysore sandalwood, tobacco, vanilla, leather, amber, ambrette / musk mallow


Why this formula?:

-Formula now discontinued, & no longer available 

-Unregulated natural ingredients, stronger aroma chemicals, and more effective base fixatives prior to Europes IFRA regulations on designer perfume ingredients that went into effect in the 2010's.

-Buying from vintage eras prior to these IFRA mandates results in a fragrance that is more natural smelling, of better quality, richer, stronger, longer lasting, fuller bodied, & superior in every way. Not one benefit has come out of IFRA regulation mandates.

-Performance relative to a modern EDT INTENSE / EDP concentration - a more concentrated formula means less sprays and a longer life out of the product along with getting the enhanced qualities above.

-Spent 34 years macerating - a process that allows its ingredients to blend and mature for an enhanced, smoother, more complex, & even longer lasting scent.

-Unlike other designer brands, CHANEL has strict distribution controls. Perfumes from this era were only available through their own directly operated boutiques, authorized websites making vintage bottle that much more exclusive and rare on resale markets.


1990's Classic / Retro / Vaulted / Vintage formula!
34 year maturation = Highly advanced maceration!
Stronger, richer, & scientifically blended to perfection by time.
*Crystals / gemstones in listing are for creative visual display purposes only, you will only receive everything mentioned above.

**1992 Batch # 0327

**Please note:

Chanel batches repeat every 8 years - this is not a 2024 as CheckFresh claims, nor a 2016, 2008, NOR even a 2000 batch.

Product can be easily dated as early 1990's by following the historical production quirks of Chanel.
-Listing has 'Eau de toilette' above the CHANEL - ONLY SEEN on PM EDTC releases from '92-'94. Any 'Eau de toilette under CHANEL places a product after 1994.
-Packaging has absent modern cosmetic safety symbolism such as the absent Green Dot symbol (spinning arrows) mandated on cosmetics around 1993 as well as the absent PAO (Period after O) symbol mandated on cosmetics in 2005. 
NO ingredients mentioned on the box confirms a short ingredient listing per mandated long ingredients with allergens were also mandated on cosmetics in 2005 - prior to that - any mention of ingredients was optional for the brand to disclose to the customer.

This gives the listing a timeline of being produced between precisely in 1992. Any later than that would be impossible given all the mentions above.
Send me an email if you have more questions about my dating process.
Thanks guardian followers!

-Nathan

I'm proud to INTRODUCE to my shop for the first time,

The OG launch era - first formula - short ingredient - pre IFRA regulation - early 1990's - oakmoss loaded

P0UR MONSIEUR EDT CONCENTREE!


The holy grail KING of spiced aromatic fougeres in the most prestigious designer perfume brand that is CHANEL, in its STRONGEST and ORIGINAL first formula 'CONCENTREE' formulation.


An iconic fragrance formula now discontinued, rebranded into a modern EDP, with little to no oakmoss, and  reduced in quality when comparing richer naturals. A result of heavy IFRA regulations & limited resourcing on naturals.


This discontinued vintage formula can no longer be made due to regulations & is only getting more rare with time. If you love CHANEL as a brand and have a love for those dustied spiced aromatic classic fougeres - you cannot get better than this in the designer sector - any other brand will be less in quality and prestige .
A nostalgic must have collectible for any and ALL vintage collectors.


This is a rich timeless niche quality timeless Mandarin orange, lavender, cardamom, nutmeg, powdery orris root, slightly incense-y, oakmoss-vanilla'd beast.
This fragrance resembles the richness, depth & strength of a modern day EDP-PARFUM.
10-12-24 hour + strength & performance!

(Fair pricing disclaimer)

As of the second quarter of 2026;
75 ml. / 2.5 fl. oz. vintage early 1990's CHANEL COLOGNES in this tier of quality and performance are currently selling steady in my shop for for over $349.99.
A TOP SHELF designer vintage brand.
Selling the same quantity & grail early 1990's CHANEL formula for fair vintage value 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 glowing reviews from verified shoppers who purchased vintage
VINTAGE CHANEL TIER LISTINGS
from Guardian of the Fragrances!:

"Vintage fragrance arrived quickly & was very well packed. Thanks!"
1992 #7820 20ML/.67OZ VINTAGE CHANEL EGOISTE EDT COLOGNE GRAIL *FIRST* FORMULA (#176395184816)
-joral9345

"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 P0ur Homme EDT #0511 100ml/3.4oz Oakmoss formula (#176491362470)
-thearomaguy71

"Finally reached my breaking point with these recent reformulations & decided to turn to the internet to seek out older batches. Having been an unwitting victim of counterfeit batches in the past, I thoughtfully examined the photos, description, past glowing reviews & managed to snag a listing of this vintage formula, brand new in the box, at a fair price. Rest assured wary buyers; Nathan is the real deal. No BS, prompt & ships fast. The enclosed handwritten courtesy note was appreciated."
1994 #3329 100ML/3.4OZ VINTAGE CHANEL EGOISTE PLATINUM GRAIL *FIRST* FORMULA! (#176456826316)
-dobokugishi

(ALL ABOUT CHANEL P0UR MONSIEUR EDTC)

Wardrobe category is!;

 

Job interview on a crisp spring morning in downtown New York, New York. 

Dress sharp! Don't be late! stay a gentleman! 


Up for buy it now is the nostalgic classic masculine vintage CHANEL P0UR MONSIEUR EDTC.

The admiration of this 37 year old concentrated version of the now 71 ! year Chanel DNA still mystifies the fragrance community. The nostalgia and comfort it brings to many is just irreplaceable. As the name 'P0ur Monsieur' suggests (French for - 'For a gentleman') It's a classic in masculine fragrances as its crafted to encompass 'the perfect gentleman' from right out of the 1950's!

History was made in 1950's with what is known as Chanel's first EVER male cologne ever created by the prestigious Chanel brand. They DNA was then re-MASTERED in 1989 made richer, deeper, a tad mossier, a tad sweeter. Something you'd call an EDP version to a classic.

Unfortunately,

They don't make them like they did before.

Newer formulations of the re-imagined 'P0ur Monsieur EDP' are flatter & weaker with the now removed oakmoss note vastly changing the scents character. Nothing in comparison to the heavenly 1989 concentree formula.

The original Concentree formula was far more earthy, rich, with naturals, and a potent oakmoss fragrance.


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 P0ur Monsieur EDT Concentree.

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: 
1989

Flanker to:
1955 Chanel P0ur Monsieur Edt

Perfumer:
Jacques Polge

Scent style: 
Aromatic Lavender, spices, & creamy moss

Color family:
Yellow scent

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

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

Note breakdown:
Top: Mandarin orange, lavender, petitgrain
Mid: cardamom, nutmeg
Base: Vanilla, oakmoss, opoponax, vetiver

(SPECIFIC LISTING DETAILS - WHAT YOU ARE BUING)

Batch year: 1992
Batch code: 0327
Formula: First formula
Batch era confirmed by: Listing has 'Eau de toilette Concentree' above the CHANEL - ONLY SEEN on Chanel perfmes until 1994 then the wording was moved below Chanel. Packaging has absent modern cosmetic safety symbolism such as the absent Green Dot symbol (spinning arrows) mandated on cosmetics around 1993 as well as the absent PAO (Period after O) symbol mandated on cosmetics in 2005. NO ingredients mentioned on the box confirms a short ingredient listing per mandated long ingredients with allergens were also mandated on cosmetics in 2005 - prior to that - any mention of ingredients was optional for the brand to disclose to the customer.
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 - the best of the best in designer perfumery.
Maceration time: 34 years! Incredible. A Mandarin orange, dusty lavender, powdery orris root, nutmeg, oakmoss vanilla BOMB. So rich & effervescent in the dense EDTC version! It seeps into your pores and stays for over 10-12-24 hours!
Performs as / concentration rating: A modern day EDP / Parfum
Authentic?: Yes
Properly stored?: Yes
Well preserved?: Yes
Sour notes?: Nope!
Spend 34 year light free inside its box?: Yes
Life of the fragrance?: 10-12-24 hour + strength/ silage.

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 EDT intense / EDP concentration - concentrated ml. means less applications.
-Spent 34 years macerating in its dark box - allowing its ingredients to blend & mature for an enhanced, smoother, more complex, & longer lasting scent.

Presentation condition grade: 
A+
Listing age: 34 years
Full product?: Yes - with original box! No original cellophane.
product batch matches box batch?: Yes - note: batch is pressed into the box and legible up close.
Cosmetic Flaws: None, mint.
Hardware & Cap condition: Hardware mint, cap is mint.
Bottom product sticker & batch code: Batch fully legible with a bottom batch sticker and properly dated to 1992.
Brush marks: None
Glass chips: None
Scuffs: None
Cracks: None

Not included: The seal from the cellophane, & a good home! :)

PLEASE NOTE:
-75 ml. / 2.5 fl. oz. product is new with original packaging. NO original cellophane included.
-CHANEL Batches repeats every 8 years and populate incorrectly on batch run sites. Batch determined to be vintage 1992 batch - see above for more details.
-Product is absolutely MINT. Box near mint with subtle vintage charms. A total time capsule - see photos for full transparency. Will pack like a professional mover to prevent damage.

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.

(COLLECTOR 1 ON 1 - FINAL THOUGHTS)

This discontinued early 90'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 34 year maceration time, along with CHANELS outstanding S-Tier quality & it's virtually impossible to be able to make this juice again.
Now dare I say this is one of a kind.

I cannot 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.


Just holding this observing it you can feel its vintage charm.
Listing looks looks fresh from the factory in 1992 so it is a time capsule from 34 years ago. Great collector's piece!


Over 3.5 decades of maceration of a rich 'EDTC' formula with CHANEL quality results in a performance that resembles a modern EDP / Parfum 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. 


Decent price for a collector wanting to try this iconic original well preserved formulation!
These haven't inflated in price per ml. comparable to some other vintage perfumes out there...at least not yet.
I expect these to reach even higher prices someday - that's how divine this stuff is. 

Iconic grail 1992 juice - check.
Free shipping within the USA - check.
Bonus gift on top of it - check.
Can't go wrong with this one!

Buy this ultra rare collectible & piece of history for your collection!
Experience the original formulation of CHANEL P0ur Monsieur Eau de toilette Concentree - 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. 

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 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 almost as if your brain gets low key upset. 
Only that special formula composed 10-20-30-40 years ago is the key to unlock vivid feelings of nostalgia. 
BETTER QUALITY, INGREDIENTS, PERFORMANCE, & ARTISTRY
Made in times prior to 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.


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 houe & houe a refugee today.

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