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Welcome to my unique perfume blog! Here, you'll find detailed, encyclopedic entries about perfumes and companies, complete with facts and photos for easy research. This site is not affiliated with any perfume companies; it's a reference source for collectors and enthusiasts who cherish classic fragrances. My goal is to highlight beloved, discontinued classics and show current brand owners the demand for their revival. Your input is invaluable! Please share why you liked a fragrance, describe its scent, the time period you wore it, any memorable occasions, or what it reminded you of. Did a relative wear it, or did you like the bottle design? Your stories might catch the attention of brand representatives. I regularly update posts with new information and corrections. Your contributions help keep my entries accurate and comprehensive. Please comment and share any additional information you have. Together, we can keep the legacy of classic perfumes alive!

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Highest Prices Paid for Vintage and Discontinued Fragrances #2

Here is a new list of the Highest Prices Paid for Vintage and Discontinued Fragrances sold on ebay. This list does not include niche or higher end fragrances, nor have I included pure parfums/extraits in this list. I will create a separate list for those when I can. These are general distribution/mainstream type fragrances, men's and women's are included, this is a work in progress and periodically I will create new numbered lists.

  1. Sous le Vent by Guerlain (wartime flacon) 1 oz Parfum - $2,400
  2. Musc by Guerlain 4.2 oz Parfum - $1,499
  3. Derby by Guerlain 17 oz EDT - $1,226.50
  4. Dans la Nuit by Worth (Original Lalique flacon) - $980.00
  5. Diorissimo by Dior 7.5ml Parfum - $921.03
  6. Ode by Guerlain  40ml Parfum - $895.00
  7. Jicky by Guerlain 2.7 oz Parfum - $860.00
  8. L'Heure B;eue by Guerlain 2.5 oz Parfum - $810.00
  9. Aventus by Creed 17 Fl Oz EDP - $695.00
  10. Poivre by Caron 1 oz Parfum - $695.00
  11. Tiffany & Co (original women's fragrance) 3.4 oz EDP - $675.00
  12. KL by Karl Lagerfeld 4.2 oz EDT - $669.00
  13. Oeillet Bleue by Roger et Gallet 1.7 oz Parfum - $650.00
  14. Acier Aluminum by Creed 2.5 oz EDT - $650.00
  15. Bois Noir by Chanel 4.2 oz EDT - $610.00
  16. Metamorphose by Jean Laporte 1 oz Parfum - $599.99
  17. Derby by Guerlain 6.8 oz EDT - $599.99
  18. Diorling by Dior 1 oz Parfum - $599.99
  19. Halston 101 by Halston 3.4 oz Cologne - $595.00
  20. Gucci Pour Homme 3.4 oz EDT - $585.00
  21. Shalimar by Guerlain 2 oz Parfum - $560.00
  22. Cassandra by Weil - $550.00
  23. Shalimar by Guerlain 4.2 oz Parfum - $550.00
  24. KL by Karl Lagerfeld 4.2 oz EDT - $550.00
  25. Scandal by Lanvin 1 oz Parfum - $550.00
  26. Tiffany & Co (original woman's) 1.7 oz EDP - $549.98
  27. Kate Spade 3.3 oz EDP - $545.00
  28. Fendi by Fendi (original) 3.4 oz EDT - $540.00
  29. Styx by Coty 2 oz EDT - $510.00
  30. Chypre by Coty .85 oz Parfum - $508
  31. Bois Noir by Chanel 4.2 oz EDT -$450.00
  32. Balafre by Lancome 6.8 oz EDT -$399.00
  33. Andron by Jovan 2 oz Cologne $380.00
  34. Sandalwood Cologne by Crabtree & Evelyn 4.4 oz Cologne - $375.00
  35. Egoiste by Chanel 3.4 oz Concentree Spray Cologne - $365.00
  36. Fendi by Fendi For Women 3.4 oz EDP - $350.00
  37. Gucci Envy for Men 3.4 oz EDT - $350.00
  38. Escada Pour Homme 2.5 oz EDT - $350.00
  39. Possibilities by Ann Taylor 3.4 oz EDP - $350.00
  40. Borneo 1834 by Serge Lutens 1.69oz EDP - $349.00
  41. Must de Cartier II by Cartier 1.6 oz EDP - $325.00
  42. Nobile by Gucci 4 oz EDT - $324.00
  43. Fendi by Fendi For Women 3.4 oz EDP - $315.00
  44. Woods by Abercrombie & Fitch 3.4 oz EDC - $315.00
  45. Brioni by Brioni 2.5 oz EDT - $315.00
  46. Gio de Giorgio Armani 3.4 oz EDP - $313.00
  47. Gucci Rush By Gucci 3.4 oz EDT - $305.00
  48. Bel Ami by Hermes 3.3 oz EDT - $300.00
  49. Kingdom by Alexander McQueen 3.4 oz EDP - $300.00
  50. Sabi by Henry Dunay 3.4 oz EDP - $300.00
  51. Derby by Guerlain 1.7 oz EDT - $300.00
  52. Andron by Jovan 1 oz Cologne $300.00
  53. Chaos by Donna Karan 3.4 oz EDP - $300.00
  54. Leiber by Judith Leiber 1.7 oz EDP - $300.00
  55. Vivara by Emilio Pucci 2.8 oz EDP - $300.00
  56. Nino Cerruti Pour Homme 3.3 oz EDT - $300.00
  57. Vivara by Emilio Pucci 1.7 oz EDP - $300.00 (2007 Version)
  58. Mystere by Rochas 3.4 oz EDP - $299.00
  59. Initial by Boucheron 3.4 oz EDP - $290.00
  60. Catherine Deneuve 3.4 oz EDT - $290.00
  61. Canali Men by Canali 3.4 oz EDT - $290.00
  62. Midnight Poison by Dior 3.4 oz EDP - $286.00
  63. M7 by Yves Saint Laurent 3.3oz EDT - $283.00
  64. V Valentino Pour Homme by Valentino 3.4 oz EDT - $280.00
  65. Fragile by Jean Paul Gaultier 4.2 oz EDP - $280.00
  66. L'Arte di Gucci 3.4 oz EDP - $280.00
  67. Beauty by Kate Spade 1.7 oz EDP - $276.00
  68. Un Bois Sepia by Serge Lutens 1.69 oz EDP - $272.00
  69. Dolce & Gabbana by Man 3.4 oz EDT - $270.00
  70. Organza Indecence by Givenchy 3.3 oz EDP - $270.00
  71. Di Borghese by Princess Marcella Borghese 2.5 oz EDP - $270.00
  72. Dolce & Gabbana by Woman 3.4 oz EDP - $270.00
  73. Jaipur Saphir by Boucheron 1.7 oz EDP - $270.00
  74. Egoiste by Chanel 1.7 oz Concentree Spray Cologne - $260.00
  75. Dazzling Silver by Estee Lauder 2.5 oz EDP - $260.00
  76. Hawaiian Surf by Hawaiian Surf 4 oz After Shave - $257.00
  77. Byzance by Rochas 3.4 oz EDP - $250.00
  78. Inner Grace by Philosophy 4 oz EDP - $250.00
  79. Notre Flore Neroli by L'Occitane 2.5 oz EDP - $250.00
  80. Surface by Aramis 3.4oz EDC - $250.00
  81. Fiamma by Princess Marcella Borghese 1.6 oz EDP - $250.00
  82. Giorgio Beverly Hills VIP Special Reserve 2 oz EDC - $250.00
  83. Glamourous by Ralph Lauren 3.4 oz EDP - $233.00
  84. Margaretha Ley by Escada 3.4 oz EDP -$226.00
  85. Bowling Green by Geoffrey Beene 8.0 oz EDC - $220.00
  86. White for Her by Emporio Armani 3.4 oz EDP - $220.00
  87. Muscs Koublai Khan by Serge Lutens 1.69 oz - $220.00
  88. Byzance by Rochas 1.7 oz EDP - $219.00
  89. Zen by Shiseido 3.3 oz EDP - $215.00 (white version)
  90. Sensi by Giorgio Armani 3.4 oz EDP - $215.00
  91. Dante Original by Dante 4 oz EDC - $215.00
  92. Santal Blanc by Serge Lutens 1.69 oz EDP - $210.00
  93. Gucci II by Gucci 2.5 oz EDP - $205.00
  94. Parfum d'Hermes by Hermes 3.3 oz EDT - $203.00
  95. Eau Sauvage by Christian Dior 15 oz EDC - $200.00
  96. Muhammad Ali by Muhammad Ali 4 oz EDC - $200.00

Sunday, October 18, 2015

Nuits Indiennes by Jean-Louis Scherrer c1993

Nuits Indiennes by Jean-Louis Scherrer: launched in 1993. Created by perfumer Nathalie Feisthauer.

Art Nouveau shades of Gustav Klimt are seen in the advertising for the perfume.




Saturday, October 17, 2015

Norell by Norell c1968

 Norell by Norell, launched in 1968 in collaboration with Revlon, was not merely a fragrance; it embodied the iconic designer Norman Norell's vision of American elegance and sophistication. Norman Norell, a titan in American fashion, was known for his meticulous attention to detail and commitment to timeless, refined styles. The choice to name the perfume "Norell" was a strategic one, reinforcing his brand's identity with simplicity and boldness. Pronounced "Nor-ELL," the name resonates with elegance and sophistication, evoking images of chic, well-dressed women in luxurious surroundings. For women in the late 1960s, a perfume labeled "Norell" carried the allure of wearing an American couture designer's creation, suggesting a lifestyle of polished glamour that mirrored Norell's fashion aesthetic.

The scent of Norell captures that same essence, crafted by renowned perfumer Josephine Catapano. This fragrance was a departure from the heavy, heady scents of previous decades, introducing a fresh, green floral profile that felt bold and modern. The fragrance opens with a burst of green, leafy notes—clean, crisp, and invigorating—an immediate breath of fresh air. In the heart, a bouquet of Bulgarian rose, jasmine absolute, and hyacinth adds a layered floral complexity, with touches of carnation spice lending depth and character. The scent settles into a warm, woody base where notes of sandalwood, oakmoss, amber, and musk create a lasting and sophisticated finish. The fragrance, as described by Norell, was designed to have a "kick," echoing the fresh, dynamic spirit of the era.




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