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My HG scent is no longer in production....

Andreatoo — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 20:47:47 GMT

A few years ago my good friend, who goes home to London every year, picked up Armani White for me in the duty-free.

It was spectacular and, I won't lie, it was fun having something that was not yet available here.

I don't know that it was ever intended to be a regular item or simply a short time limited edition but I do know that I never saw or heard any promotions even after it was available stateside.

fast forward and it's been discontinued (for a while now) but since I've been on the hunt for a new HG scent I decided to search for any available unopened bottles for sale....

I can get it.....for $250.00 plus!!

How much would you spend for your favorite perfume if it was no longer available?

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maestra — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 22:49:28 GMT

I think I'd look for a new hg scent @ $250.00.

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suzyQ3 — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 23:07:12 GMT

@Andreatoo, it's probably time to move on. I do buy some discounted perfumes, but they are ones that are now much less expensive than when they were retail.

But I have heard of some, like yours, that are probably so limited now and were beloved by many that sellers have the outrageous upper hand.

There's a whole world of fragrance out there if you're patient enough to take the time to discover them. You can often buy samples online of those that not available locally.

I generally tend to avoid much of the recent releases in favor of those a bit older. If you haven't every checked out fragrantica.com, it's an amazing source for finding about perfumes. They have reviews and databases that are helpful, as well as a very active message board.

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NJgirl 1205 — Fri, 16 Dec 2016 01:00:40 GMT

I love perfume and have spent $250 but would never do that for an Emporio Armani fragrance. Look it up on Fragrantica where they show some others which are similar. Who knows you may like those as much if not better.

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Andreatoo — Fri, 16 Dec 2016 02:00:42 GMT

Oh I have no intention of paying 250 for a bottle of perfume LOL! Just a little rant and wondering what others would do if their perfume was discontinued. And I have been sampling lots of fragrances lately. I am presently enjoying the Vera Wang Embrace green tea pear

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noodleann — Fri, 16 Dec 2016 04:42:39 GMT

I think what happens more often, and it's even more maddening than discontinuation, is they reformulate the scent so it doesn't smell the same. I recall huge outcries when that happened with Tova, although I think the makers said they didn't reformulate. Chanel No. 5 has been reformulated multiple times. I don't think the current YSL Opium is the same as the original. Shalimar's changes make those vintage bottles with the amber juice like the nectar of the gods to that frag's fans. Etc., etc.

What's worse than all of that is when your body's chemistry changes so not only do scents not behave the same way they did, but you don't like fragrance the way you once did. Hopefully that won't happen to you, but it did to me. I wound up liquidating a huge collection on eBay, and hung on to the few scents that still worked.

Good luck finding a better-priced bottle of your HG, or a new one.

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Andreatoo — Fri, 16 Dec 2016 04:46:04 GMT

@suzyQ3
Thanks for the website recommendation! Seems I'm not the only one pining for it LOL

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bells4me — Fri, 16 Dec 2016 06:06:26 GMT

Not much.

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Sadiesadie — Fri, 16 Dec 2016 12:24:32 GMT

@noodleann: oh my goodness, that is so me. Thought I was the only one with that experience even to the change in body chemistry. Nice, but sorry it's happened, to hear others have the same experience.

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noodleann — Fri, 16 Dec 2016 23:24:13 GMT

@Sadiesadie wrote:
@noodleann: oh my goodness, that is so me. Thought I was the only one with that experience even to the change in body chemistry. Nice, but sorry it's happened, to hear others have the same experience.

Well, Sadiesadie, until you chimed in, I thought I was alone, too, like it was some kind of character failing. But I also figured that between diabetes and, ahem, maturity, it sort of made sense. Thank goodness that while I was getting older, my priorities and tastes were realigning as well, and it mattered a lot less to me than would have in the past. I'd have been devastated if it had happened in my 20s or 30s, I since I've worn perfume since I was 10 and it was such a part of my identity.

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Funloving — Fri, 16 Dec 2016 23:32:44 GMT

As a gemini I've had lots of fragrances as my favorites. I vied for a more healthy formula of perfume with Lavanilla brand. My two faves are Vanilla Grapefruit and Vanilla Lavender- Just recently located at Dermstore.com. I'm thrilled. Sephora's selection seemed to dwindle away. I also use their deodorant. I'm picky about what goes on my skin & playing it safe. I like that these work a little differently on the individual's body chemistry, hence I feel it's truly mine. muawww.

Have fun finding your new signature fragrance!

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Heidus — Fri, 16 Dec 2016 23:48:41 GMT

This may be worth a try - ScentCrafters lists a dupe for Armani White for $60. I don't know if it would be close to the original but they do offer a 90-day guarantee. HTH.

ScentCrafters

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Andreatoo — Sat, 17 Dec 2016 04:52:00 GMT

@Heidus
I'm on the site and I'm seriously considering it! Have you used to this service before? How did it turn out for you?

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Andreatoo — Sat, 17 Dec 2016 05:32:58 GMT

@Heidus
Never mind. I'm uncovering a lot of bad press / complaints

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DianeJ2 — Sat, 17 Dec 2016 16:07:08 GMT

Andreatoo, I feel your pain lol I loved Inner Grace (found small spray on Amazon). Just a suggestion to try...I was researching a perfume on base notes&fragrantica, and they both seem to like a website called https://surrendertochance.com/. Apparently, they decant small vials from an original bottle...I haven't done this myself so see what users say....enjoying my Vera!

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Andreatoo — Sat, 17 Dec 2016 16:40:27 GMT

@DianeJ2
I appreciate the suggestion but I think you actually need a small sample and that ship sailed years ago LOL The green tea/pear is lovely and I'm wearing it too I've been alternating that with the Pitbull. I also picked up the embrace Periwinkle and Iris but I'm not as much a fan of that one, it's still a delicate scent for the right person

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DianeJ2 — Sun, 18 Dec 2016 00:53:21 GMT

Oh that's too bad-It looked like they had original bottles and decanted for the customer...Andreatoo, if ever I see it for you somewhere, you bet I will let you know☺ I rarely join in and you have been so sweet to me, thank You! BTW, I'm now mixing the Vera with the Jo Malone, I think I need a perfume intervention lol

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Krissy_1968 — Sun, 18 Dec 2016 01:21:10 GMT

@Andreatoo wrote:
@Heidus
I'm on the site and I'm seriously considering it! Have you used to this service before? How did it turn out for you?

Hi @Andreatoo I have used the Scentcrafters! One day a while back, I was talking with my mom and the subject of an old perfume we loved came up...it was called Forever Krystle...yeah a real 80's throwback...I remember how much I loved it so went hunting online...I know the bottles of it are decades old so wouldn't buy one...then ran across Scentcrafters...they had a dupe so I bought it, picked my bottle, named it Forever Krissy (you name your perfume lol) and it came shortly thereafter...

and let me tell you, it took me back to 1986! It is fabulous! I also have a beloved now discontinued Armani scent (Sensi) and thought of getting the version of that...but then on fragrantica someone on the Sensi thread mentioned a company that did a body spray and oil...it was cheap (like 9 bucks for the body spray) so I went with them...it also smells just like my beloved Sensi! I am almost done with that spray and will decide if I give Scentmasters a go on it...I would say give them a chance! I had a very positive experience with them...HTH's

ps still loving the Theorie Argan shampoo/conditioner that you raved about long ago...picked up the Marula versions at TJ Maxx and love them too!

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Andreatoo — Sun, 18 Dec 2016 03:24:05 GMT

@Krissy_1968
Now there's a scent I would purchase in a heartbeat! That Argan shampoo just smells delicious! On the scentcrafter site I had gone through the process up to the checkout. I had even named it off white.. clever aye? LOL then I decided to try another beloved scent from my teenage years and I know when I put it in I didn't spell it correctly, the musk oil in the Little Black Bottle, (it wasn't on their list) yet I ended up at the same place as if they knew exactly what I was talking about?! I thought that was odd no questions asked but seriously my bigger concern was not being able to get my money back and that's what a lot of the bad press was

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Krissy_1968 — Sun, 18 Dec 2016 03:32:32 GMT

@Andreatoo wrote:
@Krissy_1968
Now there's a scent I would purchase in a heartbeat! That Argan shampoo just smells delicious! On the scentcrafter site I had gone through the process up to the checkout. I had even named it off white.. clever aye? LOL then I decided to try another beloved scent from my teenage years and I know when I put it in I didn't spell it correctly, the musk oil in the Little Black Bottle, (it wasn't on their list) yet I ended up at the same place as if they knew exactly what I was talking about?! I thought that was odd no questions asked but seriously my bigger concern was not being able to get my money back and that's what a lot of the bad press was

@Andreatoo me too! The scent of that shampoo is heavenly! They need at least a body oil, right?

As for Scentcrafters, that IS strange...you changed the perfume and they didn't have it in their list and they were going to process the order? Hmm not cool! I know I love the one I bought and I am thinking of doing their version of Sensi but the body spray from the other company is so good I may go get the big bottle of that...think it ran 28 bucks...

I hate how Armani discontinues their best scents!!! Grrrr