Why Are Perfumes Reformulated? Fragrance Reformulations IFRA Rules Perfume Collection Mugler Alien

[@peterchen5342]

True, I also suspected that reformulations happen within a year of the initial release. Performance is very important to a good first impression, otherwise sales will be low and the product will be a failure. Companies can probably get away with violations for a year or so, then they have to get in compliance.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

I think there have been a lot of regulatory changes recently so that might be why so many fragrances feel like they have changed quickly after release. 🥰

[@carlosvile9832]

The big industry-wide reformulation came between 2020 and 2023, due to the 2022 ban of butylphenyl methylpropional. The companies knew that this ban would come so they started reformulations early. My YSL Y EDP is strong, but manufactured in 2021. From what I hear, the 2022-present version of Y EDP has trash performance. The entire L'Homme line of YSL has been decimated.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

You mean lilial? I haven't seen this video for a few years but I think I remember talking about lilial in it 😊 I didn't try the reformulated Alien EDT but I did notice it disappear for a while and then come back, I assume that was the reformulation! Thanks for watching 🥰

[@roberty7998]

The worst thing is that they hide it and deny it. That’s wrong. And consumers pay the same or more for a inferior quality fragrance. If they want to reformulate, they should put a notice on the box so consumers will know what’s going on

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Yes the denial is the problem. Miss Dior has shown that blatant reformulation causes initial backlash but it calms down as more people discover the new fragrance. Brands that do it secretly and deny it become untrustworthy, e.g. Kilian.

[@awolf913]

Facts and to be honest, I think they all do it!

[@Khaleesi_Of_Kittens]

Remember when Jeremy Fragrance was creating his perfumes and he did a video on how much it REALLY costs to make a perfume?? It was about $6/bottle and that includes hiring a WORLD RENOWNED PERFUMER to make the actual scent!! 😳

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Yeah, it's not a lot at all, the markups are insane 😂, but still, conglomerates will cut production costs if the opportunity arises. Thanks for watching 🥰

[@Khaleesi_Of_Kittens]

@@dr.claire.perfume My pleasure. 💗

[@MarieJesne]

Thanks for a very interesting and in-depth video! I think the overlap is extremely small, maybe non-existent, between people with fragrance allergies and people who actively buy perfume and notice reformulations -- so when companies use "allergies" as the reasoning behind a reformulation I think it is just an excuse to increase their profit margins. Reformulations aren't inherently bad but I wish brands would make note of them more clearly, even if they don't explain why the reformulation occurred. The secrecy makes it feel negative from the outset even if the reformulation is good. They could normalize it by simply writing the year on the bottle or box; I know it's possible to check serial numbers, but just communicating it very clearly with the consumer would go a long way. Then the person could be more informed when buying and not take it home and be disappointed. It's sad to lose something familiar, but being deceived is worse and makes people a bit angry. If a company is going to reformulate, they could at least take away the deceptive bait and switch aspect.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

I agree that reformulation could be better and more openly communicated. I've noticed that Dior has formulation numbers on their boxes which mean it is easier to tell what you are getting but you have to know what you are looking for because it's separate to the lot number. You're spot on that the secrecy is the biggest issue because being disappointed with a purchase is not a good feeling. I've also noticed that some companies give out old formulation samples but only have new formulation bottles which should not be allowed! Thank you so much for your thought provoking comment! ❤️

[@Mariamaija]

Hypnotic Poison EDT by Dior had amaaazing performance and longevity years ago, now it is but a shadow of its former self (or maybe its just lives up to a regular EDT version now) Still smells aboslutely wonderful, though 😊 I wish Dior would bring back a "safe" version of Midnight Poison. It is drop dead gorgeous and unique, and even with some reformulation, I would definately buy it if they stay true to its essence.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Midnight poison, what a mistake discontinuing that one! I don't know what Dior were thinking! Hypnotic Poison EDT is also loved. Those are/were both very striking fragrances! ❤️

[@PrettyPrettyWarpaint]

It was a true MASTERPIECE. That term is very over used, but this applies to this original.❤️

[@dr.claire.perfume]

@@PrettyPrettyWarpaint 👍

[@VeronicaSays]

Claire, another outstanding video chock full of helpful information. I do wish companies would at least date their reformulations in the title or something - Angel 2014, etc. so consumers would know. That would help people make informed decisions. I totally get all the possible reasons for reformulation - it's all part of doing business in our modern world.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Yes me too. I've noticed that Dior do have formulation numbers on the bottoms of their perfume boxes. LOL I've been feeling 😂 but yes those are not clear to the average consumer what they are and people confuse them with batch codes. Clear labelling so people know what they are getting would be a massive step forward! 👍 Thank you so much for watching Veronica 🥰

[@11Virgo11]

Great video!! I also think they make them less long lasting than before so that you have to buy a new bottle sooner. My original Angel lasts 24 hours on the skin. The latest one for an hour or so. And this a perfume not eau de toilette. It’s insane.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Thank you ❤️ yes! My vintage Angel has fab longevity too! It's a shame that the newer ones don't stick around!

[@awolf913]

That maybe true but if anything it would also piss a lot of customers off to never buy them again like me who will buy elsewhere.

[@paulusnelson7509]

1993 reformulation of Arpege by Lanvin is widely considered as a close and respectful take of the original. YSL Opium on the other hand is an entirely different creature now. As a child I remembered it as a lush, woody floral fragrance, but now it is a thin, powdery shadow of itself. I still love it (an Opium is better than no Opium at all) but it's not the same thing I remembered years ago. Most perfume houses/brands handled formulations well imo, with the exception of Dior. They did it so frequently it seems it's hard to keep up with it, and I think that's the reason why people hates reformation. J'adore I smell today is nothing like the ones I smelt only 1-2 years ago. It's insane 😅

[@dr.claire.perfume]

It's interesting you say that! Because I tried Opium last year and it was not at all how I remembered the smell from childhood. I hadn't tried it for many many years and I just thought I'd grown up and that's why I felt it was more mellow, but maybe that was an actual difference? Dior are notorious aren't they? I have a bottle of J'adore from 2013/4 I think! I should go to try the current one 😊 thanks for watching 🥰

[@dantheman2907]

I have two 100ml bottles of Dior Homme 2020 that were produced in '22 and a 150ml bottle that was produced in '23 and there's definitely a difference between them. I don't know if there was a reformulation or if it's just a difference in the natural materials between batches, but I'm glad i bought that second '22 batch bottle as i was quite disappointed that the big bottle smelled so different from the very first spray. It's almost as if you smell all the top and middle notes at once instead of progressing through them over an hour or so, making the big bottle's scent seem heavier.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

That's interesting! I've definitely noticed differences in batches of Dior fragrances, in particular in their private line, for example, Gris Dior. I don't think I've tried enough Dior Homme to be able to smell the differences, but with Dior's history of reformulations, nothing would surprise me. Thanks for watching 🥰

[@YoTratoYTrato]

What an informative video! Reformulations can happen within a year of release?! Its just not right! Its more than just aggrivating, it can be madening when these niche/designer brands charge as much as they do. Thats why I love Lattafa, Armaf and those quality "Clone Houses"

[@dr.claire.perfume]

I have a feeling that the recent Amouages might have been reformulated, either that or there is huge batch variation between different samples. Yeah I think it's most annoying when you sample something and that sample doesn't match the full bottle... 🤦‍♀️

[@YoTratoYTrato]

@dr.claire.perfume Absolutely! It's such a shame when we find our "signature scent" and it then gets changed. I remember when my mom who is quite picky fell IN LOVE with Eternity Women, then it had been changed back in the day, she swore that she'd been sold a fake bottle and I had to convince her otherwise. And TY for the Amouage intel, Kudos to you for interacting with your subscribers!

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Oh yes! Eternity switched production from US to Spain (or the other way around 🤦‍♀️ I can't remember...) and people were saying it changed as wasn't lasting as long. I bought a vintage bottle of it when I wanted to try it a few years ago for that reason! I do try to reply to everyone, but it can take me a while sometimes unfortunately. I just hit 9k and I'm worried about how long I can continue to reply to everyone, but I want to try ☺️

[@YoTratoYTrato]

@@dr.claire.perfume well, you are awesome for trying, cant be said for all channels.. be blessed!

[@rubyzion72]

Such an informative video, thank you Claire! I have myriad thoughts and feelings about reformulations, but I will say the Mugler ones bug me the most.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Yes Mugler reformulations have been difficult to see positively from those I've sniffed side by side, i.e. Angel and Alien, so I understand.

[@jen-vx3ks]

Very interesting video again! The reformulation that hurt me most was Pure Poison somewhere around 2008 or so. It was my signature scent for years and all of a sudden when I opened a new bottle, it was so bland. It was like I lost my identity and it took me years to find a new signature scent. Not that having a signature scent is important, but I just felt lost without it 😅 A La Nuit by Serge Lutens became my new love and I’m happy I got several back-up bottles before they went to the bell bottle collection. Btw, I did get a rash once from Pure Poison, but that could also just be from the alcohol and always spraying the same spot.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Pure poison used to be way more orange blossom forward and now it's more jasmine forward. The reformulation was quite a change and the older bottles are sought after. I've not tried A la Nuit but I think someone was talking about it last week in my comments, it's orange blossom and cumin I think 🤔 I need to try more Serge Lutens. 🥰

[@jen-vx3ks]

@ I think you’re referring to Fleurs d’Oranger, which is the orange blossom one. It’s been a while since I smelled it, but I do remember it had some urine dirtiness to my noise, so that might be the cumin. A La Nuit is a jasmine fragrance: fresh, somewhat green, big and just amazing 🥰

[@dr.claire.perfume]

A la Nuit sounds like I'd enjoy it. 🥰

[@ScentSiblingsDotCA]

Hi Claire! I'm so thankful for this video! Reformulations are so interesting to me! And when I say interesting, I mean ANNOYING!!!!!! I've learned so much today! Thank you! It's so true what you say: we are resistant to change. I need to go with the flow more. Your videos are an inspiration to me. Yes, you are a perfumer reviewer, but you are also a perfume EDUCATOR in the way that I strive to be a perfume scentertainer. Just something a little different and (in my opinion) much needed. :)

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Yes I agree, I love your channel because it is different. It's always good to be different in my opinion. I answer the questions that I ponder myself so I hope that other people have similar thoughts! I know some reformulations can be annoying but on the whole in life stuff changes, that's just a thing, and it's a good skill to be able to embrace it sometimes. Thanks for watching and being my scentertainer! ❤️

[@EnglishProfStyle]

Such a great breakdown and explanation! I need to pick up Alien EDT, it's been on my list for awhile. It's funny that you talked about Miss Dior, I really like the newest formulation. I appreciate their transparency in reformulating.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Yes I am warming to it. It was very different when I first tried it but that rose patchouli seems a little out of style right now so I understand why they did it completely and yes, they are upfront about it, so that is fab! ❤️

[@YoTratoYTrato]

And Great work and research on this topic. Definately subscribed😊

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Thank you! ❤️

[@justjulia8007]

Oh it more than annoyed me, lol! I’ve just now come across this video, but it was so informative! Thank you. It’s really hard wading through conjecture and opinions. I think my main issue is all the ambiguity; not really admitting a fragrance has been reformulated but yet it’s still packaged and presented as the OG. Like my beloved Armani Code (in the lace bottle) it’s now but a shell of itself. Same with Rush.. I couldn’t believe how stripped down and generic the new one was.. and it made me question my sanity! I found myself down a rabbit hole trying to figure it out. I understand times change and maybe some of these rules implemented are in fact in our best interest BUT I don’t agree with the clandestine way a lot of these companies operate. As if someone who’s worn their favorite fragrance for 10+ yrs or more wouldn’t know the entire structure of that fragrance is suddenly different 😢!

[@dr.claire.perfume]

This is an old one! I should probably make a new version 😂 Same! It's the lack of transparency isn't it? Just say... If they explained that X had been banned so reformulation was a requirement for sale then people would understand. Reformulating just got increased margins is really distasteful though, just put the price up. I agree, the consumer is not dumb, they notice when things change. Thanks for watching 🥰

[@justjulia8007]

@@dr.claire.perfume Absolutely right, thanks!

[@stockpicker1966]

Although a man myself, I found the video excellent, since reformulations is a common problem in fragrances. Wonderful video through and through, pinpointing crucial and hidden aspects of the matter. You just earned another subscriber. Congratulations on your work! Greetings🇬🇷

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Thank you! That's so kind of you! I am a scientist by profession, so sometimes my videos are very focused on research into specific things, this is one of those. I do worry that many of my videos are focused on female and unisex marketed fragrances though so I'm not sure how useful you will find some of my videos 😂 but I do have some other videos in perfume marketing psychology and specific perfume moods, such as solar and watery, so I hope this is not the only video for you 😂 I do believe fragrance is universal though! Thank you for watching and if you have anything you would like a video on, I am open to suggestions! Greetings back 🇬🇧

[@ildolce204]

Very informative video, Around 2012 I bought givenchy ange ou demon le secret elixir. It was Lovely and my scent memories connected it to my first trip to New York. Years later I managed to get a New bottle and it just is not The same, it is completely watered down and not as deep as I remember The scent to be, so dissapointed! Thank you for this video!

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Oh that's a shame! I loved the original Ange ou demon and that was reformulated too 🙄 thanks for watching ❤️

[@50Scents_uk]

Really thought provoking video subject Claire, I must say I find it quite frustrating when they reformulate without telling us, it's not so bad if they are transparent about it. I really admire people like Aaron Terence Hughes who refuses to re-formulate his perfumes, he would rather discontinue them than re-formulate. 🙌🙌🙌 I do get that some of the larger houses may have valid reasons.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Thank you! Yes transparency promotes trust and builds the brand, but I guess some brands think or hope no one will notice. ATH is a very passionate and principled person, who cares greatly about his brand so I can totally see that would be his ethos. What a great way to be! I do think sometimes most people would rather have a reformulation than a discontinuation. 👍

[@JetPackDino]

I have two bottles of Lust by Lush. The older bottle has Jasmine Absolute as its primary ingredient, and the newer bottle lists Ylang Ylang as its primary ingredient. So there has clearly been a reformulation! But it would take a much better nose than mine to tell them apart. So in this case it doesn't seem to matter. Chanel 19, however. I consider Chanel 19 to be the greatest fragrance ever created. Unfortunately the vintage bottles are showing their age. The parfum, the EDT, the EDP, the cologne... each Chanel 19 bottle smells different, for so many reasons other than just concentration. And regulations being what they are, I fear we've lost this one. 😥

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Yes! I can remember people saying how Lust has been reformulated. I didn't know quite how though, so that's really interesting. I wonder whether there was a cost concern? Chanel 19 suffered massively because of changes in galbanum sourcing, I'm sure there have been later issues too. I really like 19 poudré but I can't say I love the 19 EDP that's in stores right now. I know the older formulations are loved though. Thanks for watching 🥰

[@fatima-5884]

Hi Claire, thank you for the effort you put in providing such great content. Reformulation does not necessarily mean negative, I for example could not do Alien until 2020, and then suddenly a full size bottle is standing tall on my vanity. On the other hand, life is about revolving, and I personally find reformulation part of this process. Enjoy the process.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

I think people get very cross about reformulations. It can be a good thing for sure and yes life does move on, change is part of that... Things don't last forever or stay the same. Perfume is about trends. Imagine if we had all the fragrances from the 1940s on the market now and no others, how many people would still be interested in fragrance?

[@OpinionatedScents]

I've always thought that it was about regulations. Ingredients deemed dangerous and no longer usable or safe. So I'm all for it if that's it. I can't wait to see what you think.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

I think that's a big part of it for sure, but I also think there's a drive for cheaper fragrance in some instances. I think reformulation for the sake of relaunch is a very rare event. Most fragrances are simply discontinued. I guess miss Dior is such an iconic line that it survives and is reformulated.

[@LaladaBeauty]

This was such a well researched and informative video. Thank you for sharing this information! ❤

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Thank you! I did a lot of reading. 🤣

[@LaladaBeauty]

@@dr.claire.perfume I’m simply in awe of that and your ability to retain all the information. 😍

[@dr.claire.perfume]

@@LaladaBeauty ☺️ thank you!

[@enaruvie]

Another great vid. I do find the reformulations a tad irritating but can appreciate the reasons though I dislike the fact they think we wouldn’t be able to tell the difference. Some are nearly imperceptible and others so blatant they border on insulting. Sometimes the changes are better. I enjoyed this vid very much. I always learn new things in your videos and I’m all for it.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Thank you! ❤️ I really enjoyed making this one! it was a subject that I had been so curious about. I remember when I started watching KZbin, I became obsessed with the concept of reformulation and why that happened so it was satisfying to make this. I agree that if the reformulation is totally different it is insulting to call the fragrance the same thing! Thank you so much for watching! 😊

[@natalieh7037]

I'm binge watching your channel because of all the useful information you have here. Thank you!

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Oh thank you! I'm so happy you are finding it useful! 🥰

[@GrandmaRose9000]

Great topic! I could list hundreds of beautiful perfumes that are now ruined beyond repair. Red Door, Fahrenheit, Ombre Rose, Sung and so many more. These are not little tweaks. They are completely different perfumes and no longer wearable (at least not by me). Also people have allergic reactions all the time. I've seen it a lot both working in the perfume industry and working as an esthetician, though it is probably less likely with newer chemicals that are made to be less sensitizing. Thanks again for a wonderful and informative video!

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Oh wow, I never realised! Did you see anything really bad? My mum has had serious reactions to makeup back in the 70s (her face was red and very swollen for weeks) but nothing more recently. I do agree that modern synthetics are certainly less allergenic in the main. It's such a shame that so many perfumes have altered for the worse. I tried to look on the bright side in this video, but having tried to find an example of a perfume reformulation that was preferred over the original, I couldn't find even one example and that is telling! Thank you for watching again ❤️

[@scentedheavenfragrancerevi1890]

I love, when you use charts in your videos 👍😀 it's really shocking, how less money is for the fragrance itself 😳 Well researched and so informative 👌

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Thank you! ❤️ It's so little isn't it? 2% is really not much! Geeky charts are my specialty 🤓

[@jojojoanne1992]

Like your video's!! I think la vie est belle is reformulated. To me it is not as strong as it was in 2012. But i wil never know if it is my nose or the perfume. I think the perfume because i have worn it from 2012 untill now al lot. And have repurchached it a lot. The Patchouli is not as strong as wel. I loved the Patchouli in it. I would have stuck up if i had know

[@boogiepimp78]

Yes it's been reformulated since at least 2020. Patchouli is softer and they removed the Praline. It's still good but it smells like a flanker.

[@jojojoanne1992]

@@boogiepimp78 thanks!! Indeed! It smells like a flanker

[@dr.claire.perfume]

The patchouli and praline were very distinctive in LVEB. I am not surprised that lancôme have had to tone it down under L'Oréal ownership. It's so frustrating isn't it? If you knew they were going to change the perfume, you could do some preplanning but no one says anything about reformulations. It's all secret. Thank you so much for watching ❤️

[@dr.claire.perfume]

@@boogiepimp78 Thank you for the information! I appreciate it! ❤️

[@jojojoanne1992]

Do you know a good Patchouli and praline fragrance? With some flowers?

[@AdriennaDC]

You know what I’ve never thought about my favourite being discontinued or re formulated!

[@dr.claire.perfume]

It's something that you never really think about until it happens and you repurchase I think. Once it happens once you get freaked into backups. 😂

[@Vickytori22]

This was so interesting to watch and learnt a lot. I just wish companies were honest that the fragrance has been reformulated and why

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Thank you! If you enjoyed this then please check out my other videos, I have some interesting ones on clone fragrances and legalities of making those, as well as some on particular notes and accords such as musk and petrichor, as well as histories of particular brands such as Mugler and Kayali and investigations into which conglomerate companies own which perfume brands. I also have videos on the association of different flowers with hidden messages and meanings. Thanks for watching 🥰

[@summerrain3251]

Thanks for covering this. I hope more people see this video. I see a lot of people upset saying things like if it’s not broken don’t fix it. I don’t make the effort to explain it to them. Lol.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Yes there's a lot of misinformation and quite a bit of outrage 😉 over reformulations but some are really unavoidable. Companies won't reformulate without a decent reason, whatever that reason is, because it's quite a lot of effort. Thanks for watching 🥰

[@valhasviews]

I really hate when a perfume is reformulated. Most of the time its for the worse 😩in my own experience. Alien is probably the best example, also Hypnotic Poison edt. However Im still going to get Hypnotic Poison edt as its been on my wishlist for wayyyy too long now. Loved the video💗

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Yes, reformulation can be heartbreaking can't it?! I recently got some original formulation Alien EDP and some stages of it, like the opening, are incredibly different. Hypnotic Poison has been been reformulated so many times, I lose track...

[@valhasviews]

@@dr.claire.perfume Like changing underwear jip😩🤣

[@shahinaismail1370]

Hi Claire I had the First Miss Dior and I was working abroad for a year when I came back I re bought what I thought was the Original Miss Dior but I couldn't compare bottles because I'd left the bottle as a hint to a ex student who loved the smell of the perfume. Angel...Alien...Agent Provocateur....and Euphoria by Calvin Klein use to be all my signature scents.. The only one that hasn't changed is the Euphoria by Calvin Klein so I keep repurchasing that one over and over again. I have bought the Miss Dior but only because it was being reformulated yet again and kept it for special occasions only!. Great video 📹 Claire looking forward for more content from you 👍.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Hi Shahina! I totally get that signature scents changing is massively disappointing. I can see why you would gravitate towards euphoria if that is the only one that seems like a constant. A signature scent is part of your identity. The Miss Dior relaunch saga annoys me! I thinking the should just call it something else. 😂 Thank you for watching 😘

[@aniscents3497]

I recently received samples of La Vie Est Belle and Si (original) and I feel they have been reformulated. LVEB smelt a lot softer. I think the praline is not there (which I’m happy about because I don’t like patchouli/praline in my perfumes anymore). The patchouli is toned down and it smelt like the Blanche. The Si appeared to be more sweeter and less ‘cat piss’.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

I definitely think those have been reformulated too. I smelt the change in LVEB when I tried it again recently in store. I just sold an unopened 100ml I had, I guess that explains why it sold within one day 😂 si I also noticed, it is so much friendlier 😊

[@aniscents3497]

@@dr.claire.perfume hahaha! Secret reformulations 🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️

[@CeeChroniclesTalkingScents]

Hey Claire. Thanx for another well researched video. I hate reformulations but the reasons makes sense ❤️

[@dr.claire.perfume]

I know, me too! It's frustrating.

[@roberty7998]

They are so fussy about what goes into fragrances yet the most damaging things and chemicals are still plenty available in your stores, smoke shops and liquor stores.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

This is very true. I think if these things were suddenly discovered now, there is no way they would be sold for consumption as known carcinogens.

[@JesusISdaonlyway]

Right! I've said the same thing. They banning oakmoss etc..but McDonalds still sell "food" products. There are no shortage of evidence of the harmful effect of the ingredients in highly processed foods. Which is more harmful what you put on your body or what you put in it?

[@ScentedByMwendi]

I appreciate how much you research for such videos. They are really informative.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Thank you! This one was quite a bit of reading! 😂

[@ambermoon5720]

This was very interesting, Claire. Thanks so much for this.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Thank you! I definitely fell down a rabbit hole with this one 😂 I hope you are well ❤️

[@TheEagleslover]

Hi Claire. How informative. I’d never considered the possibility of harmful chemicals in the decision to reformulate. I do understand the scarcity of ingredients or the total lack of them. Great video.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Hello again! Thank you so much! I think IFRA seems to really be very cautious with what it regulates against. Any hint of anything and it becomes a limited ingredient. On the plus side, sometimes they realise that something is actually safer than they thought and they increase the amounts that are allowed! That shocked me! 😂 Must be annoying if you are a company making fragrances. 😂

[@CarmenScentrix]

I love how informative your channel is! 🙌 This is my type of content! Thank you for taking the time to research and put these videos together!💜

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Thank you! I remember when I first got into fragrances, I had no clue that they got reformulated and when I found out, I was so curious to know why! I loved finding all of this stuff out! Thank you for watching ❤️

[@PrettyPrettyWarpaint]

Thank you for educating us on this. As always, I love your content and adore you!

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Oh thank you! ❤️ I'm really happy that you enjoyed this! I loved trying to dig for info on this, so many companies are so secretive about it! 🤷‍♀️

[@aniscents3497]

The kilian story is very interesting. I hadn’t that part of it. Very informative video Claire.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Thank you 😊

[@Hogyisne]

Reformulated perfumes annoy me so much, that eg from Mugler I buy vintage versions. So the current maker of this brand will get no money from me.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

I think a lot of people feel like that... I have been buying vintage Angel because of the reformulations. Thanks for watching ❤️

[@PaolaBianka]

i hear a lot about reformulations, but good thing I haven't really been into perfumes that long to have any of my faves being possible reformulated. but, with fragrances that Mom used to wear, like Dune.. i have a feeling that one was reformulated. because I remembered it to be richer... could be though that my mom owned the edp or my nose just forgot the scent... same with Obsession (Calvin Klein).. but other fragrances like Estee Lauder Knowing, it still smells the same, so i think it's still the OG formulation even though it has for example oak moss and a million other notes. or it could be that they just successfully swapped some notes without affecting the scent as much.. when it comes though to fragrances that I hope i can try with the OG formulations, it would be Casmir Chopard (heard it is sweeter and more gourmand-leaning) and Shalimar. I don't like the new Shalimar edp (YET), but I still want to smell the OG...😁 You mentioned something about the color of the fragrance. what came to my mind was Notee Vanille from Micallef. i remember seeing bottles of that on YT years ago and the juice color was brown-ish, like Wicked Good.. but the more recent ones are clear in color.. and that is one of their most popular fragrances, and there were even rumors that it was discontinued. maybe they reformulated it to maybe catch up with demand and maybe save some costs too. I dunno. or maybe it the oils just need to mature and macerate. Angel has that same issue too right? i keep hearing about the "greenish" liquid being from the early 2000s and the darker one being older or something... p.s.those figures for perfume sale though. WOW. WOW. just WOW.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Yes I was totally shocked by the amount! Astounding! One I've noticed is rive gauche, it's been my mum's signature for 30+ years so I've been smelling it all my life and the most recent can smells very different to me. Another one is my vintage bottle of Romance. The old one has much more oakmoss. I agree with Angel, the older bottles have more honey and are deep earthy patchouli. The colour is green for my 2011 bottle, but brown for my earlier bottle. Dune is an old one that would not surprise me in the slightest was reformulated. I think reformulation for cost saving is definitely a thing unfortunately. Thanks for watching Paola ❤️

[@raquelkutsch5600]

Thanks for this type of content - very informative!

[@dr.claire.perfume]

No problem! Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching 😘

[@LaladaBeauty]

Hi lovely Claire! I prefer for the reformulations to be obvious then I am not surprised if it smells different. Otherwise I might assume it’s off

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Yes, that is a good point. If it is too close you are left wondering exactly whether it is your perception or something real. ❤️

[@tami.scentral]

You know I smelled the original Angel edp and my goodness I’m so sad that formula is no longer being made anymore. It was a love after the first five minutes. It’s like I never smelled anything like that in my entire life. It’s just sad because I would’ve loved to have it in my collection.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

I have an Angel EDP from 2011 and an even older bottle (can't remember the date) but those smell quite different to the ones in store right now so I understand! Thanks for watching Tami 🙂

[@ThePerfumeNest]

What a great video Clare. Thank you for the nice entertainment on my ride to work💕

[@dr.claire.perfume]

No problem. Thank you for listening! ❤️

[@julieg_quebec-julesselivre8641]

What an informative video! 👍🏻 I haven’t been crossed yet! 🤣 Maybe this will happen along the road…

[@dr.claire.perfume]

🤣 haha! I'm sad to say it will probably happen one day! 🥰

[@AdriennaDC]

The last miss Dior is pleasant but nothing compared to the original for sure!

[@dr.claire.perfume]

I love the 2012 version, I'm slowly warming to 2021 😂

[@HappinessSparkles]

Clare this was such an interesting video ,thanks for sharing Love you 😍

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Love you too Frances. Thank you so much for watching! ❤️

[@adamsgeckos7165]

I was very upset about Baccarat rouge 540 reformulation when it's completely lost longevity 😒 from lasting 12 hours to 1 hour. Disappointed 😪

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Yes reformulation is not usually a good thing at all. BR540 is so expensive too that people are unlikely to buy backup bottles. Thanks for watching 🙂

[@kathleenspeegle3517]

Very interesting and informative video!

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Thank you! I really enjoyed researching this, it was something that had bugged me for a while!

[@marilyncapehart663]

Thanks for sharing the info., but I find they put to much oil in some fragrances., but it’s nice to know if fragrances are harmful we need to know that, but how would we know, who’s going to tell, thanks for Caring Claire 4-27-22👍🏽👍🏽♥️

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Hi Marilyn, I think IFRA are quite strict on regulating ingredients if they discover anything vaguely indicative of harm, but I do think that they could better communicate what they find and their reasoning though! Thank you for watching ❤️🥰

[@perfumetales]

Such an interesting talk! Even though the Ifra organisation banned some natural ingredients for ethical or health reasons, some brands out of Europe still utilize them like nishane in Turkey and Areej le Doré in Russia.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Oh that is so interesting! Thank you! I I suppose not everyone follows ifra, I guess if there is no legislation against the ingredients where those brands want to sell, they have little to lose. Thanks so much for watching Souad! I hope you are well! ❤️

[@sharfalor4244]

Areej le Doré doesn't because he uses real deer musk.

[@silverliningfragrance1434]

I know that Armani is one of the last designer houses that don't let other company manage them and I've read an interview with Giorgio that it's going to stay that way. I'm not familiar enough with the Because it's you to say if there was a reformulation, but Lei and Acqua di Gio hasn't (or it's not noticable).

[@dr.claire.perfume]

I don't know what to believe with Armani. People have told me that because it's you and acqua Di Gio have been reformulated but I have no proof, I've not smelt two different versions. I should go and try because it's you in store. The thing is that you never know how old the testers are so it is really difficult to tell! 🙂

[@silverliningfragrance1434]

OH NO... I wrote a paragraph and it got deleted....why?! You can check on check fresh but it's weird to do it in store, I totally get it. Also with time my nose is "getting better" and I get scents I haven't before - so even my own bottles smell slightly different. And like you said maybe the change is so subtle that you need to be expert to notice. Plus with time the scent quality goes down, in contrary to us, who get better and finer 😸

[@dr.claire.perfume]

@@silverliningfragrance1434 haha! Yes definitely finer 😂 LOL yes I am that person who checks batch codes in stores on their phone 🤣 I think most reformulation is pretty subtle, we probably don't notice, or it affects longevity not so much the smell. 🐈

[@HappinessSparkles]

I’d rather see a perfume being discontinued than it being reformulated but denying they did 😡

[@dr.claire.perfume]

It's the secrecy and denials isn't it! Dior are blatant about it but honestly that is far better. 🙂

[@Khaleesi_Of_Kittens]

Exactly!!!

[@CloudofLis]

Interesting seeing a video about this. I actually did always think it had to do with popular perfumes trying to stay relevant , modern, keeping up with their time. I think to most ppl (outside fragrance com ofc) they have no idea. I had a colleague who wears miss dior always, and I was talking to her, oh well what you think of the reformulation. She was like what? I said oh you havent repurchases recently? She did purchase not too long ago and didn't even notice till I mentioned lol 😅 even tho the changes for miss dior were pretty big, she thought it was just repackaging

[@dr.claire.perfume]

That's so funny! They are so completely different 😂 I guess people soon forget the old smell and perhaps just think they are wrong if they do notice they are different initially! 🤣 Yes I think being in the fragrance community, you become blinkered to how the general public experience perfume. Good to have a different perspective! ❤️

[@Joss-Jane]

Great points, beautiful Claire!! I learned a lot and appreciate your usual well-researched approach. Well done!!!💕💕💕

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Thank you Joss! I did a lot of reading for this one! 🤓

[@christian.0000]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Aah no worries! 🙈 This is an old video now! ☺️

[@christian.0000]

@@dr.claire.perfume But just as important Happy New Year😊

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Thank you 🥰 you too!

[@RICHARDKIKOT]

Wow! Do I ever love your videos. Always a new perspective and a singular experience. I really enjoyed this! Great video! ✌🏽🕺🏼♥️

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Oh thank you so much Richard! That's such a lovely thing to write cos I know you are very knowledgeable on rare fragrances so this must be a subject close to your heart ❤️

[@HappinessSparkles]

Good morning I have been waiting for this to upload !! I’m so excited 😆

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Haha, here for the geeking! Love it 🤓

[@junesoo4574]

Is Hugo Boss Bottled Night reformulated cause it smell different from my old bottle 3 years ago.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Yes I think I read that the notes listed now we're different to what they were originally, so I assume this means that it has been quite dramatically reformulated, sometime around 2019. Thanks for watching ❤️

[@FieldFamilyVlogs]

Amazing video Claire!❤🙈

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Thank you ❤️

[@daisysscents2167]

Im learning a lot today... Very informative video...

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Hello 🌼 thank you! ❤️ I hope you are well. 🌟

[@HappinessSparkles]

There is so much talk about Insolence and the fact they didn’t reformulate it when they changed to the bee bottle ( I can’t say because I’m afraid to buy the new bottle ,I much prefer the space ship bottle anyway 🤷‍♀️I have been on the hunt for a new one but with the lid this time LOL

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Glad you found one Frances. I think they did tweak it and people are saying they've now tweaked it again. Insolence is one that is signature scent worthy. It's so distinctive. People are going to notice a reformulation. 🤷‍♀️

[@aniscents3497]

Wooow the Alien! Even the bottle.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Yes! The perfume is almost red too! The bottle is a different shade of purple. The openings are totally different. The old one has a menthol like camphor thing and is just less soapy and less friendly.

[@sunnyscents1818]

I am here for this! Finally someone who does the research that I complain about all the time lol ☺️

[@dr.claire.perfume]

I know! I had all these questions so I tried to find the answers but I think I just got more questions LOL 😂

[@nikamarks4u]

Hi doc here watching your beautiful face, with your perfect curls.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Hi Nika, thank you! 🤭

[@bbeautifullyU369]

I'm trying to find review on womanity ,reformularse VS the original.i loved the first edition, haven't smelled the new edition. Could you please give me a hint. It's only sold online,i think

[@dr.claire.perfume]

I've not tried the newer version only the older one. I only know people who've tried one or the other, not both, for example Val's Views has a review of the new version. Sorry that I can't be more help.

[@bbeautifullyU369]

@@dr.claire.perfume 👍 thanks alot!

[@dr.claire.perfume]

@@bbeautifullyU369 no problem

[@pinkfabulous248]

Great analysis 🌸🌸

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Thank you 💞

[@AMaudeThing]

Great information

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Thank you 😊

[@martita4585]

I don´t think it´s fair when companies are secretly refurmulating old famous perfumes. It seems like we are paying for overpriced imitations nowadays...

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Yes I agree, it should be explicitly stated. A version number for the formulation on bottles and boxes would be ideal. Thanks for watching ❤️

[@martita4585]

@@dr.claire.perfume Thank you, dear Claire, for your great video 😘

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Thank you!

[@silverliningfragrance1434]

About a week ago I smelled Alien for the first time... well... I didn't like it. Smell like a fleshy flower (Jasmine) and Incense. And a bit loud. I can't compare it to what it used to but I don't like it🤷‍♀️

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Alien took me some time to love. The older version has a menthol / camphor beginning to it that the new version doesn't have. The new version is also sweeter and feels more screechy and less smooth and resinous. I can understand why it's not something everyone likes for sure. Do you generally enjoy jasmine or not in other perfumes? 🥰

[@silverliningfragrance1434]

@@dr.claire.perfume I guess it depends with what the Jasmine is paired with. On Alien it smelled like a fleshy flower - a bit like Orchid which always reminds me like a bathroom spray. But some perfumes also took time to grow on me. I like the incense note actually.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

@@silverliningfragrance1434 mmm yes incense can be beautiful and addictive! Do you have a recommendation for a good incense fragrance?

[@silverliningfragrance1434]

@@dr.claire.perfume unfortunately, except for La nuit tresor I don't know any. I looked up the notes of Alien and turns out that it's actually Amber and not Incense, although to me it smelled like incense (not burnt - there is specific Indian one - Nag Champa)

[@dr.claire.perfume]

@@silverliningfragrance1434 I actually love Nag Champa, Jean Paul Gaultier Classique EDT smells like nag champa to me! ❤️

[@mariaradulovic3203]

Crystal Noir, Euphoria..

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Yes, crystal noir is a very recent reformulation that hasn't been well received at all. You wonder what prompted it? Maybe changes to cashmeran limits?

[@TheScenturion]

Reformulation is heartbreaking but is it the end of the world I don't know for the likes of us it's a unicorn that becomes more sort after, but for the normal Fragrance wearer I can see it upsetting ,really it's like a relationship yes it hurts but plenty of fish in the sea I suppose, It's an endless talking point for sure 🙏

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Yes, it totally depends how you look at it. That's a good point. I also love finding something that is rare, it feels like an achievement! 😂 I guess it depends on whether you have a signature scent that you love and can't imagine life without or whether you are always looking to try new things and will naturally move on. I found it difficult to sort the wood from the trees for this video. There is a lot of false information out there that when you dig is clearly untrue.

[@TheScenturion]

@@dr.claire.perfume well it was a splendid video and I can imagine the efforts you went to 🙏

[@dr.claire.perfume]

@@TheScenturion I always have to please the inner geek 🤓

[@AdriennaDC]

I think Dior reformulates a lot, with all their fragrances it seems!

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Yes Sauvage and Homme seem to have been two that have annoyed a few people. Also Hypnotic Poison and addict!

[@nikamarks4u]

I really hate when they change it and don’t say anything

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Yes, it would be much better if they were honest about it. If they've done blind testing and people can tell, it's time to own up about a reformulation!

[@stepherpeppers]

Loving how concise and informative this is. I thought reformulations were solely down to ingredient sourcing or ingredient alterations (natural to synthetic). If the original fragrance won't survive a change of ownership, why not just discontinue it and launch a new, "more relevant" one to fit the new direction? Are brands really banking on consumer loyalty and/or apathy about getting their money back? As for allergens, I know of at least 3 people who can't wear certain perfumes lest they suffer an instant rash or even hives. Ever since I learned that lavender triggers my asthma, I avoid the "note", whether natural or synthetic. Such a shame because I find the scent to be heavenly.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

I think money is a big part of why they reformulate after ownership changes. They rely on the established product names unfortunately. I guess launching something new is a risk and costs a lot so they stick to changing what is there to make it cheaper. Interesting that you know so many people with fragrance allergies, I never realised that it was such a common problem until I made this video 🙂 it must be very annoying and must stop people wanting to try anything new. 😟

[@silverliningfragrance1434]

Super interesting video! 👏🧡

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Thank you! 🥰

[@Hogyisne]

Mugler is a never healing wound on our hearts. 😢

[@dr.claire.perfume]

I don't know if you've seen my Mugler history video, but it's here if not kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXbGlYmeo5aCmNU I did really love the brand so very much. Thanks for watching 🥰

[@ryansnyder]

Oh i thought you were going to say they all smell good

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Sadly not! Although reformulation happens all the time so many are good but we don't even notice. We only know about the noticeable ones! Thanks for watching 🙂

[@Justice407]

All hermes perfumes are reformulated in Europe… in Asia are like before

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Thanks for watching and for the information 🙂

[@Justice407]

I have 2 perfume stores, i have this issue with my clients, for them is original or fake, they don’t know about reformulated perfumes🤦🏻‍♂️

[@dr.claire.perfume]

@@Justice407 yes I can imagine that is a huge headache for you, some fragrances smell so so different now, another great example is Giorgio Armani Sì.

[@raquelkutsch5600]

Reformulations are a travesty! The only one I’m happy about is Opium because something in the OG version gave me rashes!

[@dr.claire.perfume]

🤣 rashes! Wow! You know with Opium I can imagine that! 🤣 Yes they are disappointing aren't they in the main? My Womanity is nearly gone but I'm scared to blind buy a new bottle because apparently the reformulation is very very different! 🥰

[@raquelkutsch5600]

@@dr.claire.perfume so sad! I guess if we love a perfume buy several bottles from the same batch! Expensive!

[@dr.claire.perfume]

@@raquelkutsch5600 it is expensive and you have to be so sure. It's ridiculous really that there's no warning.

[@tarak2915]

The Miss Dior reformulations are the most frustrating ones. They aren't a tweak because of a lack or change in an ingredient. They are completely different scents. Just rename the damn scent. Give the new scent it's own name and far less people will be angry. If the old Miss Dior is no longer profitable, just retire it. I wouldn't even be mad if they were flankers with slightly different names like they did with Absolutely Blooming and Roses and Roses. Their current practice is dishosnest and is turning me off the brand.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Yes, I totally understand. It grates with me too, I loved the 2012 version... I also wouldn't care if they were flankers. The anger over the new Miss Dior felt pretty strong this time around because it was so fundamentally different, weirdly it calmed down pretty quickly though and I've even have some people told me that they repurchased and didn't notice the difference which I find astounding 😱 because as you say, they are completely different scents...

[@HappinessSparkles]

This is why I worry about buying a fake perfume ,we just don’t know what these people are putting into the ingredients,they could be dangerous chemicals 😳

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Exactly, it's ok if you realise before spraying it, but if not 😱 there could be anything in there!

[@andy2991]

It's all about saving money

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Yes it can be for sure and that's just very sad. IFRA regulatory changes are also an issue in some cases but I think it's rare currently. Thanks for watching 🥰

[@andy2991]

@@dr.claire.perfume trying to find a perfume for my mum that has really good performance is near inpossible no matter what I find people will always say longevity and performance is poor

[@dr.claire.perfume]

What does she like?

[@andy2991]

@@dr.claire.perfume tbh shes not to fussed she dosent buy many expensive so it's just nice to buy a fragrance as present shes got alot off real cheepeies like Charlie I baught her coco mademoiselle by channel last year and shes like that

[@dr.claire.perfume]

@@andy2991 you could try Cerruti 1881, it's a nice floral scent with mimosa and camomile and rose, it's very pretty and long lasting with a 90s style musk. Inexpensive too and different from her typical chypre choices, good for spring! 😊

[@rasidi1886]

Asalamualaikum good morneng how a you I am Rasidi shering salam hader❤❤❤❤❤👍🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Wa-Alaikum-Salaam! Thank you for watching ❤️

[@tomwd.2825]

Well, i have dior homme intense, the og version and reformulation of it... its worse than the og. My solition is: i bought 3 dupes each about 25euros so now i have more versions including one very very close to the original. Everybody should buy dupes if the company is changing for profits. Some dupes are even better and longer lasting than the og. So do not buy reformulations. If you can only have a "new version" of your fragrance so why not buy that dupe of it? Its somtimes very close to identical and if not, you pay very less than the also-not-original if its a dupe. Btw, they released a original version from their "dior homme" as a limited edition... that says: we could do the og but its more profiting not to. Buy our cheap stuff😮😢. Its sad

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Dior Homme was a masterpiece! Not so much now 😂 I think it's the finding a good one when it comes to clones isn't it? There are some better and some worse, it can take a while to work through them. I agree though, this is where clone brands come into their own, if you can't buy what you want in the designer world, it's worth searching elsewhere 👍 thanks for watching 🥰

[@tomwd.2825]

@dr.claire.perfume well, here in germany they released a limited edition of the original dior homme only at douglas Shops. That means they can do the og version legaly... also says that they are doing the new formula because its cheaper for them. If you want a quick solution, try: elegant homme by riiffs; Maison Asrar Wood Intense; and camaro homme intense by Pandora scents which is very close, at least about a 25% of the original price, what is a total compensation of that minor diffrence. I love all of the 3.

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Thank you! Great information for others too! 🥰

[@voguefan1019]

alien difference really is night and day... im done!!

[@dr.claire.perfume]

🤣 yep, enough said!

[@lilidonna]

I have a post-Loreal acquisition bottle of Womanity and was utterly relieved that it was still as I'd remembered. I don't mind at all when my faves are reformulated so seamlessly that I don't notice but when it's so obvious that it's jarring, you can't help but feel like you've been had. I try to remember though that this just means finding other new and exciting perfumes :) ps. I'm someone that often reacts to perfume, though thankfully not severely... yet. (The things we do for the love of fragrance). So cheers IFRA!

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Reacting to perfumes must be very scary. Do you try them very gingerly in specific regions with small amounts first? I would be very cautious I think! Yes seamless reformulation must be quite a thing, we just don't hear about the positives I guess. I agree, there are so many perfumes out there to try and I always want to try something new and exciting too! Thank you so much for your interesting comment about perfume allergy. ❤️

[@lilidonna]

@@dr.claire.perfume I mostly wear perfume on my clothes but when it strays (say onto my décolletage, there will be redness or even raised red bumps so I usually try to adhere to clothing boundary lines lol). all my skincare/body and laundry products are fragrance-free for the same reason but it's worked out brilliantly as it allows the perfume to shine :)

[@dr.claire.perfume]

@@lilidonna yes fragrance free body products are definitely the way to go to give perfume the starring role. I think sometimes perfume lasts very much longer on clothing. You must have to be wary of the oil and colourants in it.

[@lilidonna]

@@dr.claire.perfume oil and colourants... something for me to aware of :) cheers!

[@dr.claire.perfume]

@@lilidonna I have Orchid Soleil from Tom Ford and that fragrance is bright pink! 😂 I would not let that anywhere near my clothes!

[@aniscents3497]

Hi (again)! 👋🏾👋🏾

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Hello 👋

[@aniscents3497]

Dior 😒😒😒

[@dr.claire.perfume]

I know! 😂

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Look At those dents!

[@dr.claire.perfume]

I have had some of these for a while and some were secondhand but yes, they are used and loved! ❤️

[@ohtheparfum5354]

Excellent 👏👏 youve said it all... This might be the best video i watched on ur channel so far, yes miss Dior smells much more modern now but not as sophisticated as it used to be, i had no idea Because its You got reformulated?? 😢 i love that perfume, i might end up keeping the bottle i have.. Ive heard that IRFA (or ifra) is more about the money now than about caring about ppls health but cant know if its true, it might be.. some ingredients got banned for solid reasons i understand that n some went up in price like crazy but i still believe that perfume brands want as much profit as they can get more than anytime before, thenumerous flankers releases r one of the biggest proofs of that, flankers r just getting out of control to a point its hard to keep up, i like the variety n creativity in that but not when its too much.. The reformulation of YSL Lhomme, La Nuit de Lhomme, Joop Homme, Davidoff Cool Water r the most cruel they ever done imo, especially Davidoff cool water, its just not the same anymore, i deeply regrett selling an old batch i had... love the content n being here, keep it up 🌹🌸

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Apparently it has, I bought a bigger bottle of because it's you secondhand a while back so I'm ok 😂 I did film another bit where I said reasons ifra might not be independent since they represent makers of synthetic perfume notes but I cut that out in the end. I do think their regulations might not only be based on allergy. I know a lot of people were very upset about Dior homme, that one is loved. Thank you so much for watching and your lovely comment 🥰