Where can I purchase vintage perfumery?

Buying Guide:

Keep in mind when buying vintage fragrance you'll almost always be buying second hand since these are out of production items.

Typing the name of the cologne you want into a google search engine and adding words like "vintage" or "original formula" can lead to results. 

 A sealed box is usually your best bet if your new to buying vintage.

 Be aware if the box has a short ingredient list, "alcohol, water, fragrance" it was made before the year 2004, and will have natural raw materials included in the formula that were heavily reformulated after 2004 (the long ingredient lists on the box).

Third party websites like eBay. Mercari, or Etsy are great purchasing vintage fragrance online If you navigate with caution. 

Check the sellers feedback, see if they have other vintage listings. Look for sellers that specialize in the sale of vintage. 

Always cross reference bottles, look up multiple listings of the same vintage item and compare features to help identify dates and batches.

Keep in mind, most name brand stores and official websites will be usually be selling you the newest formulation of a fragrance, unless they specify otherwise.

Be aware that some sellers use stock photos, you may not be getting the same bottle that's pictured Look for listings with multiple pictures, or ask the seller for additional info.

Estate sales and some perfume shops even have vintage sections if you ask. Let your nose be the judge!

If you travel a lot, visit local fragrance stores, and ask if they have a vintage section. 

 Most importantly, realize part of the fun with buying vintage fragrance can be the chase!

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