Perfume Reformulations Not Worth Buying!

[@Danit.Talkscentswithme]

Yes. Do the opposite, do perfumes reformulated and still worth buying 👍🏻

[@sweetox_9690]

Yes!

[@sabrinaandbenji1390]

Has it been done already or not yet? It's been a while now, would be nice to see this video

[@lavoixdevelours]

IFRA has ruined much of the perfume industry, and sometimes certain ingredients are just over harvested. Like what happened to Indian sandalwood.

[@sabrinaandbenji1390]

And they're doing it still...Aaron Terrence Hughes was saying in 20 Years, what will be left? He creates perfumes, and he's a cosmetic chemist. Love his channel❤

[@farashahanem]

THANK you!!! I have my original Poison Eau de Toilette from 1986 (it was a Mother’s Day gift 💝), and I was too frugal with it. Like your original bottle, my top notes went off, so I splurged for a 1 oz. bottle of the Eau de Parfum a few months ago from Sephora. Was I ever angry! It wasn’t the same. I looked at the reviews (should have done that in the FIRST place, looking back), and sure enough, the reviews resounded with, “This is not the same formulation!” Only one commenter said that everyone was wrong, that it hadn’t been reformulated, but she had not tried the original. Of course, I sounded off, stating that I had the original. I’m still so mad and upset with Dior, but thank you SOOOOOOO, so much for your Amazon dupe recommendation! ❤

[@SarahMayes]

Hi Love! Sadly the reformulation of Poison is a hot mess! The $10 Amazon dupe is much better. ❤️❤️❤️

[@madiola1234]

anything Dior!

[@lavender_coffee]

Loved this video! And would love to see one on reformulations that ARE worth buying. I hate that I never got to experience some of the original formulations of these, like Stella and Miss Dior Cherie just because I wasn’t buying perfumes as much in the early 2000s. But I do remember some amazing fragrances from back in the 80s and 90s that I’m sure aren’t as good now - YSL Paris, Givenchy Amarige, Guerlain Champs Elysses, Ralph Lauren Safari, etc. They were perfumes that either my mom wore, or I wore in high school. I find it hard to wear certain vintage fragrances now, but love to smell them for the nostalgia.

[@SarahMayes]

❤️❤️❤️

[@teresashirley1482]

Sarah I think this is a great video cuz your so spot on with your impression of how good they used to be.. so so true! Thank you beautiful for your time an will definitely use when purchasing!! ❣️

[@mamiscentzso]

Hypnotizing Venom by Dua is an excellent dupe for the OG Hypnotic Poison. I even returned my recently purchased bottle to Sephora and I am not mad at all lol

[@sweetox_9690]

The only fragrance Dior hasn’t completely butchered is Addict. I have all three formulas now and yes the first one is AMAZING with second coming in very close, but while the third maybe isn’t a mind boggling wonderful as the first and second, it’s still a gorgeous scent. They better just leave it alone now though 😡

[@farashahanem]

AMEN, sister!

[@erinpatricia4]

Yes please do the good reformulated video!! I love vintage and I buy all the reformulated classics knowing that they aren't what they were..I miss the days of real perfume when I was a kid.

[@Nina3t]

Please do a video on reformulated perfumes that are still good😊

[@lucillequinones2158]

I love that you own a Vanilla Fields bottle from the 90s! So cool!

[@Mystified1978]

You are so right about the Dior. I originally thought I liked the new 2021 but the more I wore it I realized I don’t. It has a sweet screechiness to it. I never smelled the older versions but the 2017 was definitely special. I have no desire to buy any more Dior. I like blooming bouquet but I just found a Zara dupe that literally smells identical and lasts about as long. I also loved the Stella perfume. I wore it in the early 2000s. I got a bottle a couple years ago on fragrance net and I honestly have no idea if it’s the new formulation or not because I just can’t remember the original scent. It smells enough like it to me but I don’t think it lasts long so it probably is reformulated. I hope Dior sales go way down. 😅😅

[@susank6723]

I got the poison dupe, position. Absolutely beautiful fragrance!

[@reneehenderson6134]

Arpege - My grandmother wore it in the 1960s. I wore it in the 1980s. I grew suffered some nostalgic loneliness for Arpege about four years ago and brought a tester from Fragrance X. It was horrible. I figured the tester was old, so I tried again and brought another bottle about a year later. It was as bad as the tester. The newly formulated Arpege smells (to me) like an old residue scent that was trapped in a wool coat that had been stored in a closet for years.

[@SarahMayes]

It’s so sad. I hate it when they butcher amazing fragrances like that. A lot of people assume that they are getting fakes. Nope. Just a reformulated mess. 😭

[@kasiagirl4708]

Sarah, This is a great topic! I went thru a bottle of Light Blue super fast because I was always respraying every hour! Same problem with the Alyssa Ashley Musk. It had been several years since I owned a bottle and I was so disappointed! It lasted a hour at the most. It’s in my pan perfumes but I’m so annoyed with it I’m not sure if I will use it up or give it away. I’m so glad you did this video ❤️💐❤️

[@mariamarin9178]

I was in my early 20s in the mid to late 1980s and was already a perfume junkie. I had Vanilla Fields and Sand & Sable and used to get so many compliments. I wish I knew then what I know now because there wasn't any thought of fragrances being discontinued or reformulated. I repurchased Sand & Sable about 5 years ago and I liked it but something was different. I thought it was just me until I discovered the perfume community on KZbin and found out that many of the fragrances I loved back then have been reformulated. I used to love Tribeca by Paul Sebastian and Inoui by Shiseido. There was also a really nice little spicy drugstore perfume called Ninja.

[@farashahanem]

I think Ninja was supposed to be a dupe for Poison, if I remember correctly (I used to buy the Ninja body spray). But back to Sand & Sable, that was another one that I loved, and when I recently repurchased it, Tabu, and Chantilly, none of them were the same. 😢💔

[@Ihavenoideawhatthisevenis]

I don't know why, but hearing you talk about reformulations so passionately, almost made me emotional. I understand the heartbreak that comes with a company ruining something that was once so beautiful, so perfect, and so iconic. Fragrance is seriously so special. It can make you think of a time, a memory, a person, a place, a year, an emotion, etc There are so many iconic Fragrances, that I've yet to be able to try. It makes me sad because I don't think I'll ever truly get to at this point. I doubt I'll ever get to experience the beauty of what so many of these Fragrances, once was. I don't think all of this would be so bad, if the companies had at LEAST disclosed the reason why so many are being reformulated. It's kinda like Mugler fragrances. L'Oreal absolutely butchered what a lot of Theirry Mugler masterpieces once were. Nobody can do it like he did. He is forever missed in this community.

[@sherlcollins7011]

Dior addict is excellent I have the reformulated one and wore it yesterday it lasted all day! Not kidding , like 12 hours. I have miss Dior edp the 2017 version and wow it is soooo good!

[@lavender_coffee]

That’s true. Addict may be one of the few Diors that they haven’t yet destroyed.

[@lisawithans]

Great video, yes do the other one also. D&G Light Blue is the worst on lasting power the only one that works is the intense. I agree Gucci Flora is the best and such a shame that it’s being discontinued too!

[@SabzAhamedbeautyfyingbeauty]

Sublime opoque was the best from Zara for me. I love it more than armani my way, so long lasting and beautiful 😍

[@Danit.Talkscentswithme]

I wonder why , since they’re so expensive nowadays compared to back then, why wouldn’t they keep the quality up to par? I don’t understand that

[@roxanascripca7206]

Because IFRA ....

[@roxanascripca7206]

IFRA

[@lavender_coffee]

Some ingredients are endangered or no longer available, like certain varieties of sandalwood, and also due to allergies and health concerns regarding certain fragrance oils. So it’s a trade off. The components of perfumes are generally more synthetic now.

[@scentsational959]

Thank you so much for doing this video. I loved it. Yes, please do the reformulations worth buying. Can’t wait.

[@brigittelehmann9749]

That is the way the cookie crumbles

[@shelley_northwest]

One classic house that is absolutely still very well done and potent are the Jessica McLintock's. Those were designed for formal weddings and proms etc so they are floral. But absolute BOMBS and good quality (not synthetic). The blue version is the old Lauren heart notes.

[@SarahMayes]

Yes! I totally agree. I adore the original and I have the blue version in my cart. They are stunning. ❤️

[@shelley_northwest]

@@SarahMayes Wonderful! I think people would love to find these, l believe all the advertising was back in the 80's and maybe early 90's.

[@caroljohnson5681]

Yes please do the reformulations that you recommend. Great video

[@dmmice2344]

I agree. Dior is terrible now. I hate hypnotic poison. It’s awful. I have the vintage poison and I love it!

[@isadoralovesperfume.7919]

Hi Sarah! I completely agree with your list! I used to own Coty Vanilla Musk and whoa what a beast it was back then. Pure Poison was so much creamier back then. Dior has completely watered down their classics. I also don't think Exclamation or Arden Green Tea smell the same anymore. 😕

[@madiola1234]

I just commented on Dior ....your so right....

[@jancibananci6518]

Yes, Armaf Tag her is Light blue but much better

[@yogagirl2807]

Hi Sarah! Thank you for your honest reviews! I’m looking forward to hearing more recommendations for dupes of poorly performing reformulated perfumes.

[@vivianescalona7403]

Thank you for this video very nice also can you do reformulations that are good

[@Kitten9011]

Totally agree on Dior! What they’re doing It’s a disgrace. The new versions of Miss Dior EDP and Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet are a total fail. One might very well go to Zara and get some floral perfumes. Same effect

[@sotiris6116]

the original light blue was amazing!! Used to smell like fir honey. Now it is a whole new fragrance....they changed it so much that should be illegal!! they made a watered down version of light blue eau intense instead.

[@StelmaDesigns]

I completely agree with you about Dior. They have absolutely butchered their classics, including Miss Dior, which my Mother wore in the 60s and 70s when I was a little girl. I also agree the Gucci is not a good house. I don't own even one of their perfumes. oxJulia

[@chanzep]

Gucci fragrances are owned by Coty now so that’s probably why they are weak.

[@SarahMayes]

That makes sense! ❤️

[@professionaldogtrainer968]

Whoa! I took your advice and ordered Position from Amazon, hoping to learn what the old formulation of Hypnotic Poison might smell like. It just arrived today, and it certainly is nostalgic to my nose. Unfortunately, the scent memory it gives me is the old style Aqua Net hairspray that my Mom used back when I was growing up. Interesting how different noses pick up different things. For now I'm going to stick with my bottle of Hypnotic Poison Sensuelle, which I adore, and can't get anymore. I still enjoyed the video though.

[@SarahMayes]

Hi there! Position is actually a clone of the original Poison not Hypnotic. ❤️

[@professionaldogtrainer968]

@@SarahMayes Oh! Well that will teach me to pay closer attention. Even so, I'm think I'm clearly picking up differently from this scent than you are.

[@juliacalman4069]

I am the only one on the planet who does not like Hypnotic Poison but I love original Poison and the Position dupe is the closest thing to it. 🖤

[@loriswayne577]

Nope..I don't like it either

[@jackiesasfai4162]

Back in the 80’s Sand & Sable was beautiful and beast mode! My sister’s signature scent. I actually miss the bottle it came in! It looked and smelled like it’s name. It’s such a shame. If you find one that’s been recreated to smell like it, please share! I’d love to surprise my sister with it. It didn’t have the urine smell in the 80’s. I could recognize it anywhere! Alyssa Ashley white musk pales in comparison to the old formulation. Gucci is so disappointing these days! I have the D & G Lemon Zest, I gave it to my Mom. It smells incredible but literally lasts an hour. It’s all so sad, especially for the price we pay!

[@yvonnefranceschi5290]

Hi Sarah, I thought my nose was going awkward with perfumes and it’s all these reformulations that the perfume houses are making let’s water down it down create the hype and charge more. I have the original poison hypnotic, Safari, Vice Versa, Lou Lou and you could buy really good dupes and save money. I bought Guess Red and it smells identical Tom Ford Lost cherry!

[@edithobrien7118]

Also recommend L'Interdit rouge(ILLEGAL WOMAN) and MY WAY (YES WOMAN) dupes from JFENZI amoung their stunning dupe of FAME (FIESTY) and MISS DIOR (MISS JILL) . JFENZI are $15 max and last well

[@SarahMayes]

Hi there! I will definitely see if o can track them down. ❤️

[@singerstylistjennifer1654]

I feel like Dior reformed Miss Dior again in 2017. I have that one. I kinda hate it! And yes Hypnotic Poison.... it's a sad reminder of what it once was! However it is a favorite of my 17 Yr old daughter! She had the same reaction I did when I was younger and first smelled Hypnotic!

[@vivianescalona7403]

Will love for you to do a review on Sophie London's perfume I was wondering if it's any good

[@sabrinaandbenji1390]

Vintage are amazing for me too, they age and improve with time..I don't understand how some perfumes turn bad, I saw some videos where they would say some were off and old..my mom also said perfume should t spoil, it must have some crap in

[@pamedwards7972]

I bought a bottle of a Lisa Ashley perfume a few years back and smells nothing like the original I'm so pissed

[@rainyfincher4293]

Dua has a clone of the old Miss Dior Cherie it's called "Miss Class". I haven't tried it but wonder how it is.

[@SarahMayes]

I’ve heard really good things. I’ll see if o can get a travel spray. ❤️

[@bethford6884]

I like Dior, but I have to agree with you about their reformulations. They do it too often so it makes rebuying a fragrance next to impossible. That whole Miss Dior Cherie fiasco will be long remembered.

[@carriegramsh]

Dior is a garbage house at this point. nothing memorable, interesting.

[@SarahMayes]

I totally agree. The only thing still worth buying is Addict. ❤️

[@TheSillykelly]

Back in the day drugstore perfumes were great and really affordable. And the designer ones were in reach ($) for a special bottle or two in my collection and they were unique and long lasting. Lately, I’m “meh” on the fragrance world. 🤷‍♀️ (Compared to the 80’s & 90’s formulations)

[@SarahMayes]

Those were the days! I miss those fragrances too. It was a different world in so many ways. ❤️

[@cmk9495]

Love Gucci flora. I scored a tester bottle (original formula) and I have the eau fraiche one. I was also lucky to score the light blue Italian zest. Poor performance :( not worth it. Smells so nice though.

[@sherlcollins7011]

Also the position perfume isn’t available for Canadians , but La rive sweet hope is available on fragrancex :)

[@susannagaraway9171]

Yes so tragic and always the biggest mystery why designers want to keep changing things. 😤

[@Danit.Talkscentswithme]

That’s why I haven’t bought any of the miss Dior’s … however, I do have the Dior addict, poison girl (edp) and hypnotic poison (edp) I love these but the rest I haven’t even considered because of all the complaints of the reformulations

[@inkyimpressions]

Hi Sarah. With the Vanilla Fields… If I find one that’s the original (like the bottle style you have) on mercari or wherever do you think it will smell like it went bad? How does yours smell when sprayed? EDIT: And I for one would like to see the ones that have been reformulated that are still good. If you don’t mind sharing the Armaf oil that you use to layer with Light Blue, I would love to know. I have yet to try any oils at all so in addition to that if you could suggest some others that you use and perform well, that would be great.

[@pwallace5359]

Makes me feel better that I can’t afford Dior.and Gucci .😂. Yes, I remember perfumes and lotions from the 90s. I miss that beautiful time so much.

[@nancyflorida9863]

What a great idea for a video!

[@edithobrien7118]

GOOD NEWS ! There is an excelLent MISS DIOR dupe (yes , that popcorn note!) by another Polish brand much better than La Rive ! It is calletd MISS JILL and made by JFENZI ! LIGHT BLUE is far from the magic it was originally it smells like washing powder with some toilet cleaner citruses ...

[@pamelabrown8467]

Thanks ❤

[@SarahMayes]

❤️❤️❤️

[@blakemeyer472]

I don't think the new Mugler Aliens or Angels are worth purchasing. I luckily have a full bottle plus a backup of OG Alien!! I can't live without my Aliennn. I have to agree about vintage style perfume being intoxicating ageless and timeless. I wore my vintage Revlon Unforgettable and thought now THAT is a perfume!!💘

[@tatianacatherine5070]

I decluttered my bottle of Hypnotic Poison too. ♥️ I heard Dua makes a dupe for the original HP, is this true? Maybe I’ll try that one.😇

[@SarahMayes]

Hi Love! I have heard good things about the Dua version but I haven't smelled it yet. I will order a travel spray if they make one next time I do a Dua order. 🥰

[@UniPC]

How do I open your Mercari shop directly in the app?

[@SarahMayes]

Hi there! I think if you just search my name? ❤️

[@user-ps5sp6zo3l]

Please can you link the hypnotic poison dupe or name. Thanks ❤

[@SarahMayes]

Hi there! I can’t find the one that o have but La Rive has one named Sweet Hope and Dua makes a simile of the original formulation. ❤️

[@marcialythcott5532]

Dolce is not even scented water, it’s just water. I can get water out of a faucet. I am done with the entire brand.

[@madiola1234]

do you think coty has watered them all dowN...I was going to purchase vanilla musk again but alas it sucks now!

[@SarahMayes]

Yea, they have all been reformulated and watered down.

[@brigittelehmann9749]

Its mostly sold out on Amazon the dupe of poison

[@SarahMayes]

Ugh, that could be my fault since I am always raving about it! 🤦‍♀️

[@brigittelehmann9749]

Think so

[@ciclallisilva4441]

I bought a dupe for miss dior and is exactly like it but is no where to be found the dupe either and new version so intense not to be as near as beautiful as used to be get coco madmasille better yes vanilla fields was awesome I use to wear it as kid.

[@fia7438]

Hi Sarah, how can we tell if a fragrance was reformulated? Where can I find the information?

[@SarahMayes]

Hi there! Usually if a fragrance has been re-packaged or they change the bottle/label design, it has been through a reformulation. Sometimes they just do a hard reformulation roll-out the way they do with the Miss Dior fragrances. If it is a fragrance that came out a long time ago, it has most likely been reformulated at some point. Sometimes you can just google it and it will tell you. I hope that helps! ❤️

[@ginabreukelman6951]

Hi Sarah, empress is the worst perfume I own, don't waste your money

[@aquababy5]

I was kind of afraid it wouldn’t be refined enough to compare to what she was going for… :(

[@ginabreukelman6951]

@@aquababy5 yes, I have over a100 perfumes cheap and expensive and I can appreciate quality perfumes that are not my preferred scent-profile but this I got sucked in the hype and could only order online, and still to this day I can't even wear it, not even in the house, this is just not good according to me

[@danashackleton3790]

Drugstore 90s perfumes were all beasts. The younger generation dont get it. They dont get what they are missing. This is why i watch reviews of women my age or older. They younger ones dont understand the definition of beats mode or original

[@carriegramsh]

I remember someone gifting me Gucci Envy Me back in the day and it smelling like bad breath. Terrible🤮

[@edithobrien7118]

GUCCI FLORA was never long lasting it is just a non lasting composition, the only lasting Gucci is ABSOLUTE POUR FEMME which has niche quality and maybe GUCCI BLOOMM :) I love GUCCI fragrances though, Guilty is in my top 5 ...

[@toryaanderson659]

La Reve perfume more than $10. 😀

[@Adhara740]

Blooming bouquet smells like cheap bug spray in comparison to Absolutely Blooming…. Should be a crime

[@aquababy5]

To each their own, Blooming bouquet is my favorite of all Dior perfumes, I CANNOT do berry notes. But I do think the fact Absolutely is EDP instead of EDT is in its favor.

[@Adhara740]

@@aquababy5 it must be how it smells on me then