Vintage Decants is not a perfumer, but an avid fragrance enthusiast. Content may be subject to change.

Myths, facts and opinions

Is vintage fragrance safe?

Is vintage fragrance safe?

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Myths facts and Opinions: Yes! I personally use Vintage fragrance every day. An older scent can age like fine wine in most cases. In fact, most collectors agree perfume gets...

Is vintage fragrance safe?

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Myths facts and Opinions: Yes! I personally use Vintage fragrance every day. An older scent can age like fine wine in most cases. In fact, most collectors agree perfume gets...

Are there any unisex vintage fragrances?

Are there any unisex vintage fragrances?

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Myths facts and Opinions: There are, but it can be rare. On our site I've made a "Unisex" section because there's so many scents people don't know about that I...

Are there any unisex vintage fragrances?

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Myths facts and Opinions: There are, but it can be rare. On our site I've made a "Unisex" section because there's so many scents people don't know about that I...

Is maceration fact or fiction?

Is maceration fact or fiction?

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Myths facts and opinions: Maceration is defined that as a perfume ages it can get stronger, and better. For this reason a lot of people believe when they receive a...

Is maceration fact or fiction?

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Myths facts and opinions: Maceration is defined that as a perfume ages it can get stronger, and better. For this reason a lot of people believe when they receive a...

What defines a season or time of day for a scent?

What defines a season or time of day for a scent?

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Myths facts and opinions: It's subjective but I consider citrus and fruity scents to be more warm weather appropriate. while I associate spicy and dark scented fragrances with colder weather....

What defines a season or time of day for a scent?

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Myths facts and opinions: It's subjective but I consider citrus and fruity scents to be more warm weather appropriate. while I associate spicy and dark scented fragrances with colder weather....

What is considered a "vintage" fragrance"?

What is considered a "vintage" fragrance"?

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Myths facts and Opinions: I define "deep vintage" as fragrances that were produced before the year 2004 (when long ingredient lists started to first appear on boxes). This was a...

What is considered a "vintage" fragrance"?

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Myths facts and Opinions: I define "deep vintage" as fragrances that were produced before the year 2004 (when long ingredient lists started to first appear on boxes). This was a...

I thought vintage fragrance expired?

I thought vintage fragrance expired?

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Myths facts and opinions: Fragrances age like fine wine, not spoiled food! The primary factors that affect the life of a fragrance are oxidation and temperature fluctuations. A well-preserved bottle can...

I thought vintage fragrance expired?

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Myths facts and opinions: Fragrances age like fine wine, not spoiled food! The primary factors that affect the life of a fragrance are oxidation and temperature fluctuations. A well-preserved bottle can...