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Fragrance reformulation guide and Era-Dating (complete)

Learn the detailed history about fragrance reformulations, along with how to use Era-Dating to identify your timeline!

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Myths, facts and opinions

Does perfume expire? Are vintage batches better? Is maceration real? You have questions we've got answers.

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Reformulation Guides: Men

This is our web series that documents individual tutorials for identifying vintage batches of fragrance for men.

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Reformulation Guides: Women

This is our web series that documents individual tutorials for identifying vintage batches of fragrance for women.

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Hidden Gem Fragrances

Learn about rare, amazing vintage fragrances. Some that have a cult following, or some you may have never heard of!

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Buying guides, resources and tips

Helpful tips and resources when looking to purchase vintage perfume.

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Sample rare and out of production fragrance. We sell rebottled authentic decants from popular fragrance brands and niche. When you purchase from Vintage Decants you'll receive a new hand-decanted sample, curated from a quality tested vintage bottle. A majority of our inventory comes from discontinued fragrances, therefore we source from a network of private collectors and third party sellers. We base our authenticity from a combination of the perfumes scent, appearance, batch info and box. Our fragrance bottles are vintage and may be a different bottle style, shape or color than what your used. Full bottles are not for sale, your sample will be decanted from the bottle pictured. Due to batch variations and age, there may be small variations within any fragrances original scent profile.We operate as an independent entity, with no affiliation to any other brand, website, or individual. Our items may contain natural ingredients like oakmoss. If your sensitive to perfume or develop any skin irritation, discontinue use or consider spraying on fabric.