Inspired by Guerlain L’Instant de Guerlain Pour Homme Eau Extreme (Vintage Formulation). Guerlain is an icon in the perfume industry. So much so, that people look up to it and herald it as the gold standard. One fragrance, L’Instant de...

Inspired by Giorgio Armani Attitude. To capture the aesthetic of the rugged bad boy persona, in 2007, Giorgio Armani released Attitude. A bottle shaped like a cigarette lighter would likely not fare well with today’s health-conscious and anti-tobacco population, but...

Inspired by Liz Claiborne Candies for Men (with stronger watermelon). The tail end of the 90’s was rewarded with an iconic close with the introduction of Candies for Men in 1999. What instantly became a classic was eventually and unfortunately met with...

Inspired by Givenchy Insense (Vintage Formulation). When it comes to vintage designer fragrances, there is one that has amassed a cult following. This fragrance came out in 1993, and it is called Insense by Givenchy. This aromatic fougere fragrance contains...

Inspired by Christian Dior Higher Energy (Vintage Formulation). Dior has many fragrances that have become common household names. However, there are also some fragrances that are lesser known and are regarded as hidden gems in the perfume industry. One of...

Inspired by the Vintage Formulation of Fierce by Abercrombie & Fitch. A walk through your local mall will inundate you with an aroma that is both identifiable and poignant. In recent years, Abercrombie stores across the globe have done away...

Inspired by Abercrombie & Fitch Fierce (Vintage Formulation Intensified!). Fierce by Abercrombie and Fitch is a masterpiece no matter how you slice it. Whether we are discussing the way that it has influenced other creations, the sales it managed to...

Inspired by Hugo Boss Hugo (Vintage 1995 Formulation). The 90’s were graced with long-lasting fragrances and perfumes with uncompromising performance. In recent years, the quality of many fragrances has dwindled, and the performance lacks the grandeur of decades past. In...

Inspired by Chanel Platinum Egoiste (1993 formulation). One’s ego is shaped and defined by his/her success, determination, personal beliefs, accomplishments, and confidence. The ego and self-pride disintegrates when one loses sight of all that he/she has achieved in a lifetime....

Inspired by Dolce & Gabbana The One Luminous Night. Dolce & Gabbana has a ton of rock star releases, and the list includes masterpieces like The One, Light Blue, Pour Homme, and many more! Within the collection of The One...

Inspired by Dolce & Gabbana The One (2008 Original Formulation). Dolce & Gabbana is known for releasing iconic and time-tested designer men’s fragrances. With classics like Light Blue and Pour Homme, the brand has a special place in the hearts...

Concept Series: Inspired by a hybrid of the best elements of Creed Aventus & Le Labo Bergamote 22. The holy grail bergamot fragrance is unquestionably Bergamote 22 while Aventus interminably sits on the pineapple throne. Fusing the freshness of bergamot with...

Inspired by Givenchy Pi (Vintage Formula). The number Pi is a mathematical constant. The olfactory expression of this mathematical concept has also given us a perfumed constant! In 1998, the brand Givenchy released a classic, and fans continue to praise...

Inspired by Polo Blue (Vintage 2003 Formulation). Blue fragrances are a dime a dozen. The mere mention of the genre inspires thoughts of ambroxan and calone. However, in 2003, one monumental release reinvented the genre with its unique interplay of...

Inspired Frederic Malle’s The Moon. Frederic Malle has always been and continues to be synonymous with high quality, exquisite craftsmanship, and uncompromising creativity. Among their most revered creations is The Moon. This tantalizing composition spotlights notes of agarwood, raspberry, and...

Inspired by Parfums de Marly Shagya. While classics from Parfums de Marly that are often spoken about include hits like Pegasus, Layton, Kalan, and Carlisle, there is one fragrance that is frequently overlooked. Shagya accompanied the brand at its inception...

Inspired by Giorgio Armani Armani Mania Man (Vintage 2002 Formulation). The early 2000’s were graced with the introduction of many a classic fragrance that had us smelling our best in the new millennium! Armani Mania for Men is no exception, and...

Inspired by Abercrombie & Fitch Colden. Before Dior’s Sauvage overtook the market with its bergamot and pepper combination, there was another fragrance to utilize this refreshing combination of notes. Abercrombie & Fitch’s Colden is a breathtaking and refreshing opening of...

Inspired by Ralph Lauren Polo Supreme Cashmere. Ralph Lauren surprised the fragrance world in 2017 when it released a modern and unique flanker to the original Polo from the 1970’s. Supreme Cashmere is a smoky and dark fragrance with amber...