Discontinued Fragrances & alternatives | FUMECHAT ep2 | Max Forti
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In this episode of FUMECHAT that was LIVE on instagram last Sunday 8/26 we discussed Discontinued Fragrances. Why they become discontinued? We'll also discuss some alternatives to your favorite axed gems...
Let me know in the comment section below what are some of your favorite discontinued gems and which alternatives your found as replacements for those loved lost gems...
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"Fragrances help you feel many different ways, imagine a world of possibilities and open many doors. It is a gateway to new experiences and a time-machine to emotions and memories.”
-Max Forti
If i could bring 1 fragrance back it would def be D&G pour homme 1994
L'HOMME LIBRE, really love this one. It's my favorite mass appealing fresh scent better IMO than Dior Sauvage by far. Haven't tried Libre Tonic yet, but I will need to find a replacement for this gem, the opening isn't great but the dry down is magic.
I really miss Gucci Envy 💚 and Goodlife 💚! Thank u for the alternatives Max!
I used to enjoy Verdace Green Jeans as a very distinct clubby herbal. Mint vanilla pine.
I found a cheapie that has that same loud gaudy synyhetic vibe that VGJ had. Polo Club Rogue. Good enough for me
I loved Kenzo Air Intense. Got Encre Noire Sport as an alternative, I like it, but it lacks that nice anise note. If anyone knows of something that comes closer, I'll appreciate it.
van cleef & arpels midnight in paris...so many lovely memories with this frag
One to bring back: Gucci Envy, without a doubt.
My replacement for that is Carven L'Eau Intense Pour Homme. Have you smelt that? What's your view on it?
YSL Homme Libre
I own and love Gucci pour home 1 .. but only a few sprays left. Looking forward to Bentley absolute for a while now.
I also love Paco Rabanne Ultrared. Didn’t find an alternative thoe. Any suggestions?
Thanks!
I love discontinued fragrances, also the environmentalists stop the extraction of certain substances since the late 2000's. Very Good Info Max Forti.
Alternative for Fendi life essense, back in the day that juice got me lucky many times!!
More of Fragrances & alternatives series pls, tks Maxforti
Totally coughed up the dough for my bottles of Quasar. Hopefully stocking up enough to have it for another few great years!
Great video brother , keep up the good work!👍 Looking to find out what happened to YSL HOMME LIBRE??? 🤙🕉
Always the most insightful of all TH-camrs on fragrances and scents
Thanks Joey, I appreciate it!
Max, I always buy retail cuz I like to have peace of mind that I'm not wearing a clone etc. I do have a question tho.. Just like you I love the vintage Dolche and Gabbana pour homme. I found a couple sellers on eBay selling it. Do you know off hand if this fragrance was faked a lot? Or maybe you could recommend somewhere I could buy it? Tks
Givenchy Ultramarine. SO many memories!
Your insight into why some fragrances get discontinued was spot on! Peace and be well my friend ✌
Thanks Tommy!
Fuel by Donna Karan, also known as DK Men. Haven't smelled anything like it. True 90's powerhouse. Goes for $200+ on the bay these days. They re released it and that goes for $400. They made an Unleaded version that's really nice that goes for almost the same money. Really cool bottle design too.
I agree amazing scent for sure.
And which frag would I bring back? Tie: Victor & Rolf Antidote, Cristobal by Balenciaga - both are both masterpieces!
I haven’t had a chance to try many of the discontinued classics because I used to be a 1 Signature scent guy for years, until the past few years when I started collecting, the one that I remember that I liked a lot that I believe is discontinued is :
Dior - Higher
Dior higher is great! I have a couple bottles if you're looking for one email me: maxforti@gmail.com
That was my By Man pic with the caps off from Basenotes, lol
My boy with a beard. Awesome! Dior is king of discontinued masterpieces
Id say Amber Absolute but it was pretty much re-incarnated as Tobacco Oud
A friend told me about this fragrance by Pascal Morabito , it is called Or Black. I have never heard of it before. Have you ever smell it?
No I haven't Danny. I'd like to.
If you decided to check it out, please let me know what it smells like
I would like to get Ysaint Laurent Rice Gauche old black colour bottle
Andy tauer Pentachord auburn. Took me forever to find a bottle.
Hey Max, great video topic, the one and only discontinued fragrance for me is Emporio Armani for HIM Night, if you know it or know where to find a reasonable price bottle please give me a sign. Take care
Hi Max,
I do think that Jaguar Performance is very close to Guccy Envy, besides being a real cheapy.
To substitute Gucci pour Homme1, I use DSQUARED² Potion. I also own Bentley Absolut but I belive that the DSQUARED² regular Potion does a better job.
-Vintage D&G Pour Homme
-Escada Magnetism
-YSL Kouros Fraicheur
-Christian Dior Fahrenheit Summer
-Must De Cartier
-Rochas Lui
-Canali Men
-Very Valentino
-Jil Sander Feeling
**So many beauties gone**
the dulce Gabbana by was my favorite i miss that cologne
Gucci envy is amazing. Luckily I got 3 back up bottles.
I just got vintage Oud Ispahan, M7 and Amber Absolute and sadly Dior Mitzah
Great choices!
Still on the search for an alternate for V/R Antidote...any thoughts?
That's a tough one - I'm also looking myself! :/
Great video.. Your first recommendation was the one i was most interested in.. DG pour homme alternative... I have a newer one, but probably not whatever is out there now, but not the original bottle... I think its pretty good, not as good as the vintage, but not a huge amount behind.. I been pretty happy with it.. But i need to check out this recommendation for sure..
Thanks for your feedback Paulie - always a pleasure.
Bentley Absolute is solid. I dont know why but I get vibes of Halston Amber Man.
I'd love to find a replacement for Dior Homme Sport (2008), the later versions are ok but don't come that close (although I think the latest one is closer than the 2012 version).
My SOTD was Tommy Hilfiger's Endless Blue very boozy and little spices...my new favorite! Just bought it couple weeks ago in my local discounter and already got two compliments for reals!! Anyway, enjoyed the video Max!
TF Italian Cypress I snagged before it was discontinued and TF Amber Absolute re-release I got as well before it went away again.
Both are great scents - Thanks for sharing your thoughts Kevin.
After trying many niche and designers, many discontinued perfumes, my most loved is still, the 80”s Boss Sport by Hugo Boss.
Best smell for Yuletide Seasons.
Great list and I enjoyed it keep up the good work and love the prada black and I give it a eight out of ten and have a blessed night
Great Video Max! Thank you. 👌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🔥
The out-of-focus camera work is killing me! Had to just minimize the window and listen in the background.
Hi Max, is there any other fragrances that smell like Gucci Envy?
Hey R Escobar, yes there are similar ones: Carven Homme and Santal by Floris
@@MaxForti any others those are very expensive as well
I've had the Zebra bottle for years, almost full!
You can always find alternatives , buying discontinued fragrances seems to either be for nostalgia or because you're a collector of all things fragrance 👍
Lagerfeld Photo
Krizia Spazio
Trussardi Uomo
Balanciaga Pour Homme
Jean Patou Pour Homme
still got vintage versions except for the patou wich is near impossible or t0o expensive.....there is a limit
Thanks for sharing!
Any clairborne candies alternatives?!?!?
not to my knowledge
Max, you mentioned M7 which I understand is discontinued. Is there a fragrance out there that is very similar?
Lavante Bassett M7 oud Absolute by YSL...
Lavente try M7 Absolute by YSL as mentioned by The FRAG TRAP it's quite similar.
Alexandria fragrances is making a clone of it right now.
Please do a video on top vegan/organic/natural essential oils fragrances for men. They are non-toxic and don't cause cancer. thank you
Has to be jil sander background for me. A legend I never found an alternative for. Good thing I have 2 backup bottles. I'm surprised none of you fragrance reviewers are familiar with it. A true gem.
I am familiar with it and own a bottle, absolutely stunning juice!
nice video Max.
i have a bottle of Midnight In Paris EDP and i think Bvlgari Black smells really close to it.
another discontinued fragrances that i love are Armani Code Ultimate and Thierry Mugler Taste of Fragrance (i even have 2 bottles of taste of fragrance, for me is the best one in the a*men line)
I agree - a taste of fragrance is incredibly underrated and sadly discontinued!
Amazing video Max. I have Gucci Pour Homme1 50 ML which I bought for 60$ last year
I LOVE THE NEW BACKGROUND!!!!
Thanks Daniel
Hey guys,is there any alternative to Ultrazest? I only just even noticed it had been discontinued has my bottle has run out and wanted some more? Im gutted! :,(
Good Topic. I really hardly miss two fragrances:
Gucci Rush for man
Paco Rabanne Ultrared.
If anyone knows alternatives I really appreciate you help
Great topic!
I'd love to get an alternative to:
Lagerfeld Jako
Cristobal by Balenciaga
Cacharel Pour l'Homme
Rocking Mugler cologne today.
Shiseido basala any alternative please?
Nice! Exelent video brother I definitely im going to try one or two of them..i use to have a bottle of versace metal jeans for man I use to love it now discontinued you happened to know any substitute for this one?
Hey Rogelio, I remember wearing that as well - so sad it was axed! :(
Thanks for the reply..it was a nice scent I haven't b able to find anything similar.. blessings! Brother
An alternative to ariane colonge spray for women that was discontinued in the 80's .
I want alternative to dior homme sport
Thanks Max!
Any alternatives to Karl lagerfeld photo, and escada magnetism? Really enjoy your content
Thanks Laizer, I appreciate it - I can't think of replacements for those! :/
Great call on the Carven Homme and Bentley for Men Absolute , excellent fragrances.
Thanks
Thanks Max this really help
Gucci Envy was and the clone Carven Homme was also!!!!
Gucci envy was 👌👌👌
Thanks Max. You are awesome. Cheers.
Thanks :)
Iquitos by Alain Delon, I went on a crusade to find it and it's cost me a fortune but I'm now the proud owner of 2 bottles and will never sell them because the smell transports me back 20yrs when It was shared between me and my flat mates before going out chasing chicks at the pub, good times.
Hey Eric, that's awesome! Thanks for sharing, I am trying to find Iquitos I sold a bottle I had and deeply regret it! :(
Hi Max if you google it you will find there is a couple for sale right now, 1 on e-bay 3.4oz for 149.00 and another on amazon 3.4oz for 297.26, which is a lot less than what I paid.
Slumberhouse is the most sadness inducing house for discontinuations. Zahd Sova Pear and Olive. Josh why do you love to see us 😢
I have my bottle of Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit De L'homme Frozen Cologne that I treasure. Im Rockin Xerjoff Uden today :)
great choices - Thanks for sharing Carl
Deauville is really great for the price. Barber shop classic vibe. Michael Germain actually seems to have sold their fragrance line to another company.
I agree!
Escada magnetism alternative please
wish I knew...
Alexandria Fragrances - Chic Magnet
Givench y Insensè and Fendi Uomo...anything out there similar? I sure miss those gems... 9_9
D & G pour homme original masterpiece - subsequent versions don't come close and are more like flankers or below-par clones imo. I recently bought Nazareno Gabrielli pour homme and it is in the same ballpark as all the D&Gs, the original in particular. Average performance but it is fairly inexpensive, do double sprays and it's not bad at all.
Thanks for sharing, I will check NG pour homme, been hearing a lot about that scent!
Mannnnn Good Life was definitely a gem wasn't it. I only got to smell it once on one of my uncle's friends during a memorable fishing trip and now everytime I go fishing....you guessed it.
hi max... do u have an idea of another perfume that smells like ch men that performs better? i have tried the trussardi ..
Hey Hazel, I don't and I haven't I will look into it!
Max Forti oh thank u max!! i hope that u will find one!!
I would bring back Lubin Idole EDT. I am waiting to try Bentley Intense to see if it is similar to Idole.
I never smelled the original Rive Gauche, but I will someday.
10) Calvin Klein Calvin …Substitue Bond No. 9 Cooper Square
09) Van Kleefe & Arpels Midnight in Paris Substitute Prada Luna Rosa Black
08) Dolce & Gabbana ´By’ (zebra bottle) Substitute Intrigo
07) Davidoff Cool Life Substitute Bond No. 9 Gremarcy Park
06) Gucci Pour Homme I … Substitute Bentley For Men Absolute
05) Gucci Envy substitute Carven Pour Homme , Floris Santal
Great video again, Max!
GBUUO Request: Guerlain...do you dare? :)
And discontinued fragrance(s) I would like to see back/reintroduced: "Casual Friday by Escada" and "Patou pour Homme by Jean Patou" en of course the classic "D&G homme by D&G (sticker)"
Thanks for sharing and for your suggestion on the GBUUO - I will look in to it! ;)
The original la nuit
OUTSTANDING .THANK YOU FOR THE GREAT VIDEO UPLOAD.
On lunch break at work its 7 pm pacific time ...Saw discontinued and im sold ...Im desperately searching for
Ralph Lauren Romance , Hilfiger Athletic ,
David Davidoff GoodLife
Even Nautica Longitude Latitude was nice ...But mainly the first 2 I've been searching for ...Great video Max
All these can be found over time on Ebay. Just keep checking back
Hey Lucca, I have a few Hilfiger Athletics if you're interested email me: maxforti@gmail.com
tpietropaolo01 thank you
Max Forti wow ok
Max Forti will do thank you so much
D&G pour homme (silver sticker)....
Great video, very informative!
Thanks Tom
Still in search of my most complimented fragrance ever: Gucci Noblie
Yeah, that might come as a shock.
Great scent, it's too bad prices are outrageous on it - when you find it!
I miss escada all of them. Sotd was Monte blanc legend
which one escada men or magnetism?
@@MaxForti magnetism and sunset heat I own passed up on moon sparkle oh also owned sediment
Great video Max thank you for this !
Thanks Steven
If I could bring only one fragrance back it would be Chevignon 57.
Wow Max i can't believe you pull the trigger on this one with all your Gem! For me i'll take the bottle for room sray it's awful! Powdery to the end! SOTD Azzaro Wanted. Good job love your video!
New managers and new CEOs always Implement their rules and always changing things. Every new person wants to make a name for themselves.
If one of these clone houses was able to recreate a version of La Nuit that actually performed they wouldn’t be able to keep them in stock.
That's true!
SunsetSheen - I Think Alexandria Fragrance did just that among others.
SOTD Terrae Essence Bvlgari
U got a thing with timings too mr. Forti. Thanks for this great video. Very informative and attentioned 👊
Thanks Dine!
Yves Saint Laurent is another brand that’s been discontinuing their best gems . Live Jazz, Kouros, M7, Rive Gauche and I remember that Opium was a mysterious one ! The current YSL fragrance lineup is still good but lacks of power and distinction , or should I say .. magic ! Gucci is by far the most tragic case , I’ve smelled their fragrances from nowadays and they just don’t feel good but plain , boring , nothing that exciting. I mean ... what the hell were they thinking?!!
I’d bring these GEMS BACK, STAT!!!
DONNA KAREN - Fuel For Men - Top Notch
YVES SAINT LAURENT - Rive Gauche Pour Homme - I’d get crazy compliments from men and women. 🤪
TUSCANY Per Uomo - Raw Masculinity
Escada Magnetism😔
Gucci Envy FTW down to my last bottle 47ml left
Good life, amazing cologne