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Discontinued: Early 2000s
Discontinued in the early 2000s due to regulatory restrictions on oakmoss.
Guerlain Mitsouko's original formulation (1919) was considered by many to be the perfect balance of chypre notes.
It later inspired Édith Piaf's signature scent.
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Discontinued: 2003
Yves Saint Laurent Opium was an oriental spice fragrance discontinued around 2003 due to IFRA regulations.
It caused quite a stir at its 1977 launch with its opulent packaging and provocative name that celebrated the notorious Eastern illegal opioid.
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Discontinued: 2018
Retired in 2018 after the Jean Patou brand was sold to Designer Parfums, Joy.
The Jean Patou Joy was once marketed as "the costliest perfume in the world"—requiring 10,600 jasmine flowers and 336 roses to create a single ounce.
Discontinued: 2004
Gucci Envy was discontinued in 2004 to prioritize newer launches.
However, it gained a large cult status among vintage perfume collectors for its distinctive green floral composition featuring lily of the valley and hyacinth notes that challenged the sweet, heavy fragrances dominating the 1990s market.
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Discontinued: 2017
Dior Eau Sauvage was a groundbreaking men's fragrance launched in 1966.
The perfume was known for its blend of citrus and herbal notes, but its original formulation was discontinued in 2017 after decades of influencing masculine smells.
It was the first fragrance to incorporate hedione, a jasmine-scented molecule.
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Discontinued: 1960s
Discontinued in the 1960s and relaunched in 2007 as part of Les Exclusifs collection, Chanel Bois des Îles pioneered the use of sandalwood in women's perfumes, creating a warm-woody fragrance that became a favorite among vintage collectors.
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Discontinued: 2015
Christian Dior Diorissimo was discontinued around 2015 and was a legendary fragrance celebrated for its lily-of-the-valley scent.
The formulation required over 1,500 individual trials before perfumer Edmond Roudnitska achieved the perfect formula that captured the elusive scent of this flower that resists traditional extraction methods.
Discontinued: 2004
Safari, launched in 1992, was a bold green-floral fragrance for women discontinued in 2004 due to declining sales.
It later became a sought-after vintage fragrance valued for its unisex appeal and distinctive bottle design that had a brass safari buckle.
Discontinued: 2017
Launched in 2013 and shelved in 2017, Tom Ford Sahara Noir was a frankincense-dominant fragrance.
Despite its luxurious formulation and Middle Eastern inspiration, it was withdrawn from the market due to its niche appeal.
Discontinued: 2015
Guerlain Shalimar Eau Légère was retired in 2015.
It had a lighter interpretation of the iconic Shalimar fragrance that gained a dedicated following for its masterful balance of citrus brightness and oriental depth.
Discontinued: 2017
Launched in 2003, Stella McCartney's signature fragrance sparked fan campaigns for its return due to its blend of rose and amber notes that created a loyal following.
Discontinued: 2019
Calvin Klein Dark Obsession was a men's cologne launched in 2013.
The fragrance featured a blend of vanilla, coffee, and guarana that quickly.
After its discontinuation in 2019, it earned high resale prices on secondary markets.
Discontinued: 2018
Tocca Emilia, stopped production in 2018, was a lush floral fragrance featuring finely balanced notes of magnolia and bergamot—evoking a warm spring afternoon in an Italian garden.
Discontinued: 2022
Launched in 2019 as part of Maison Margiela's Replica collection, "Whispers in the Library" captured the essence of old books and wooden shelves before being discontinued in 2022.
It was a sought-after collector's item that regularly appears in Reddit discussions of most-mourned discontinued fragrances.
Discontinued: Mid-2000s
Marc Jacobs Rain was a beloved aquatic fragrance launched in 2006 as part of the brand's "Splash" collection.
It was a favorite for fragrance lovers for its authentic rainfall scent profile.
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