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 you're new to buying vintage.

 Be aware that if the box has a short ingredient list, "alcohol, water, fragrance" it was made before the year 2006, and will have natural raw materials included in the formula, which were often later removed from the formula. 

Third-party websites like eBay. Mercari, or Etsy are great for purchasing vintage fragrance online, if you navigate with caution. Check the seller's feedback, see if they have other vintage listings. Look for sellers that specialize in the sale of vintage items. 

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 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 that part of the fun of buying vintage fragrance can be the chase!

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