Fragrances

Designer fragrances

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Marc Jacobs Pomegranate Splash
Marc Jacobs

Pomegranate Splash

Deconstructing the luminous, fruit-forward cologne that captured a moment in time.

Gucci Envy Me 2
Gucci

Envy Me 2

Your Exclusive Blueprint to a Discontinued Masterpiece and Why It Still Reigns Supreme

Gucci Flora By Gucci Generous Violet
Gucci

Flora By Gucci Generous Violet

Is this rare Flora Garden gem worth hunting down? We investigate.

Valentino Valentino Donna Acqua
Valentino

Donna Acqua

The fleeting beauty of a discontinued masterpiece.

Bvlgari Aqva Pour Homme Toniq
Bvlgari

Aqva pour Homme Toniq

A deep dive into the discontinued 2011 summer flanker that collectors still chase.

Hugo Boss Boss Spirit
Hugo Boss

Boss Spirit

An insider's guide to the legendary discontinued fragrance that collectors are desperat…

Bvlgari Mon Jasmin Noir L Eau Exquise
Bvlgari

Mon Jasmin Noir L Eau Exquise

A deep dive into the crisp, airy flanker that stands apart from its namesake.

Lancome La Vie Est Belle L Absolu
Lancome

La Vie Est Belle L Absolu

Is the legendary, discontinued version of Lancôme's bestseller worth hunting down? We g…

Givenchy Play For Her Intense
Givenchy

Play for Her Intense

Before it vanishes forever, a look back at the iconic purple floral that defined an era…

Jean Paul Gaultier Ma Dame Eau De Parfum
Jean Paul Gaultier

Ma Dame Eau de Parfum

A No-Nonsense Look at JPG's Edgy Floral-Fruity Offering.

Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau Male
Jean Paul Gaultier

Le Beau Male

A shiver of mint, a whisper of lavender – uncovering the cool, sensual heart of a true …

Givenchy Organza Indecence Eau De Toilette Du Desert
Givenchy

Organza Indecence Eau de Toilette du Desert

Revisiting the limited-edition masterpiece that set the standard for gourmand orientals.

Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit De L Homme Bleu Electrique
Yves Saint Laurent

La Nuit de L Homme Bleu Electrique

The electric-blue bottle holds the key to the ultimate date night scent. Here's why you…

Guerlain Eau De Shalimar Edition Charms
Guerlain

Eau de Shalimar Edition Charms

Unveiling the Luminous Ghost of a Perfumery Legend

Gucci Gucci Envy Eau De Parfum
Gucci

Envy Eau de Parfum

Remembering the sharp, metallic green floral that defined an era of minimalist glamour.

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Pour Homme Intense
Yves Saint Laurent

Rive Gauche pour Homme Intense

More than a fragrance, it's a statement. A love letter to the timeless barbershop fougè…

Mugler Alien Les Parfums De Cuir
Mugler

Alien les Parfums de Cuir

Before it vanished, Mugler created a masterpiece. Here's my insider report on why this …

Burberry Burberry Summer Men 2009
Burberry

Summer Men 2009

Rediscovering the Elusive Charm of a Beloved Summer Flanker

Burberry Burberry Summer For Men 2010
Burberry

Summer for Men 2010

A detailed look at Burberry's limited-edition fresh aquatic fragrance for men.

Ralph Lauren Glamourous
Ralph Lauren

Glamourous

A look back at the white floral that defined early 2000s elegance.

Calvin Klein Eternity For Men Summer 2011
Calvin Klein

Eternity for Men Summer 2011

A deep-dive review of the discontinued flanker that fans still talk about. Is it worth …

Tom Ford Black Orchid Voile De Fleur
Tom Ford

Black Orchid Voile de Fleur

Why this discontinued scent is still the ultimate insider's secret, and the one bottle …

Dior Fahrenheit Summer
Dior

Fahrenheit Summer

A deep dive into the elusive summer flanker that many believe surpassed the original.

Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Eau De Toilette Limited Edition 2014
Guerlain

La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Toilette Limited Edition 2014

Is this discontinued limited edition worth the hunt? We break down the facts on this el…