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Philosophy Fragrances

Honorata — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 17:23:40 GMT

Please, please bring back the old formula on Amazing Grace and Pure Grace. I have been wearing them from the beginning and am sick that they do not smell the same.

I hate having to find another fragrance.

Please, Please bring it back the way it used to be, I don't like saying yjis but Coty ruined it.

Re: Philosophy Fragrances

vermint — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 17:31:28 GMT

@Honorata Your opinion is shared by many who remember what the "old" product used to smell like...but it's not going to change back, it's just not.

Re: Philosophy Fragrances

ruthbe — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 17:43:29 GMT

I agree. I also wish they would bring back field of flowers. Does anyone remember?

Re: Philosophy Fragrances

2blonde — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 18:05:37 GMT

I also liked the old Falling in Love in the roll-on they used to have. I could roll some of that on my neck and wrists and be able to sniff it for many hours after. I loved that scent, but none of the newer versions have any lasting effect on me.

Re: Philosophy Fragrances

ChynnaBlue — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 18:32:03 GMT

@Honorata wrote:
Please, please bring back the old formula on Amazing Grace and Pure Grace. I have been wearing them from the beginning and am sick that they do not smell the same.
I hate having to find another fragrance.
Please, Please bring it back the way it used to be, I don't like saying yjis but Coty ruined it.

Please, please, please do NOT bring it back. The old formula used a musk that gave me a horrible headache within minutes of getting near it. The new one I can not only be near, I can wear myself.

If you want something closer to the old scent, you may want to look at Sarah Horowitz's Perfect Veil, Perfect Nectar, or the Biography set she has here on QVC. They are beautiful scents that remind me a lot of the older Grace scents, right down to the part where I can't wear any of her perfumes because of the musk that gives me a horrible headache.

Re: Philosophy Fragrances

Annabellethecat66 — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 18:40:16 GMT

I totally agree with those who liked the OLD fragrances. The new Amazing Grace (and others) don't last at all! I mean at all.

With the old Amazing Grace I would get asked over and over what I was wearing and where they could buy it! I once had a stranger (a guy) come back across the parking lot (as I'd passed him) and asked me where I got my perfume because he wanted to get it for his wife. Believe me, he wasn't flirting, he really liked the smell of it!

Since it changed (whatever happened) I can't even smell the stuff (you know how after you've worn a cologne you can often smell it on your clothes? Well, I have not been able to smell this stuff even after I put it on, take off the garment (changed my mind) there is no smell at all.

This is so disappointing.

Re: Philosophy Fragrances

2blonde — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 19:39:19 GMT

@Annabellethecat66 You are soooo right........no point in buying something you can only smell at the moment you spray it!

Re: Philosophy Fragrances

Venezia — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 19:40:19 GMT

Funny this topic has come up today. I'm on A/D for a set that includes the AG Eau de Parfum (the only concentration I buy). I'm on the fence about whether to bother getting it.

I applied AG this morning and, after reading this, just sniffed my wrists. Nothing; not the slightest fragrance. And it used to linger and, like others, I've had total strangers say how beautiful it was and ask for its name so they could buy it. And that would be after wearing it all day.

The last man who asked (so he could buy it for his wife), I warned - that it's been bought out by Coty and has changed since the bottle I had. I'd hate for anyone to spend good money and be disappointed.

Re: Philosophy Fragrances

Venezia — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 19:42:44 GMT

@ChynnaBlue - But couldn't you just find a fragrance you like that didn't give you headaches? Rather than Coty ruining it for a whole legion of long-time fans?

Seems a shame to me.

(ETA: I can't wear some of the ones you mentioned because they give me headaches. The original Philosphy fragrances were some of the few that didn't.)

Re: Philosophy Fragrances

ChynnaBlue — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 20:15:48 GMT

@Venezia wrote:
@ChynnaBlue - But couldn't you just find a fragrance you like that didn't give you headaches? Rather than Coty ruining it for a whole legion of long-time fans?

Seems a shame to me.

(ETA: I can't wear some of the ones you mentioned because they give me headaches. The original Philosphy fragrances were some of the few that didn't.)

I can, but you'll still be standing on the dock waving at the ship that has sailed into the sunset and isn't coming back.

Re: Philosophy Fragrances

Annabellethecat66 — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 20:59:28 GMT

I've noticed that since they were bought out you now get all of this lotion and bath soap together along with the perfume. I think they've watered down the perfume so they can offer all of the other stuff. I have that lotion and soap coming out of my ears because it's hard to get the perfume without the lotion (I'd rather have the perfume like the way it used to be).

It's a joke in my family the way I'm always trying to get rid of all of these (gallons)....of lotion and soap of AG because I want the perfume. No matter how much I put on, you STILL can't smell the stuff. I've asked friends if they can smell it. They're like, "Ummm....??? What am I supposed to be able to smell because I smell nothing"?

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number one queen — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 21:33:50 GMT

I so agree with all of you, not the same smell in any of them. I wish QVC would take note, do their own testing/ survey. They must see that their profits and amounts of products sold are down. So sad to be so loyal to produçts and have it change so. Please QVC do something

Re: Philosophy Fragrances

happygolfcartrider — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 02:10:35 GMT

Was there something in the original AG that was taken out so that it does not last? I am very disappointed in it and it is not cheap.

Re: Philosophy Fragrances

Venezia — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 02:27:27 GMT

@ChynnaBlue wrote:
@Venezia wrote:
@ChynnaBlue - But couldn't you just find a fragrance you like that didn't give you headaches? Rather than Coty ruining it for a whole legion of long-time fans?

Seems a shame to me.

(ETA: I can't wear some of the ones you mentioned because they give me headaches. The original Philosphy fragrances were some of the few that didn't.)
I can, but you'll still be standing on the dock waving at the ship that has sailed into the sunset and isn't coming back.

@ChynnaBlue - No, I won't be. Don't be so insulting. I'm well aware Coty is not going to restore the original formulas; I'm sure it's just another cost-cutting exercise for them.

Instead of "standing at the dock waving" I'll be moving on to a different product. I hope you feel better though for that snarky comment.

Re: Philosophy Fragrances

Venezia — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 02:29:46 GMT

@happygolfcartrider wrote:
Was there something in the original AG that was taken out so that it does not last? I am very disappointed in it and it is not cheap.

Coty has certainly changed something in the formula (probably substituted cheaper synthetic ingredients). And you're right - it's not inexpensive, but it certainly smells "cheap" now.

(I remember all the Coty drugstore fragrances and was very sorry to hear they'd bought out Philosophy.)

Re: Philosophy Fragrances

Caaareful Shopper — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 11:26:55 GMT

I've never been a fan of the shower gels. It's even mentioned in the presentations that the scent of the shower gels is only supposed to last in the shower, not once you rinse off and towel dry. I don't know if that was always the case. That stuff never cleaned & rinsed off well enough for my liking.

It's all about layer, layer, layer in every presentation. Compensating for the lack of true essence of the fragrance. For me, the old Amazing Grace was strong, a very little went a very long way. Since the formula changed, they pulled back way too much. They want you to carry the spritz or eau de parfum with you in your handbag to refresh the scent all day. Nah.

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Twins Mom — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 15:43:20 GMT

Just wondering, has anyone posed the question of how AG fragrance appears to have changed to the "Philosophy girls" when they come on presenting their products? If so, can you share their response or advice? Thanks.

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happygolfcartrider — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 16:19:59 GMT

@twins mom wrote:
Just wondering, has anyone posed the question of how AG fragrance appears to have changed to the "Philosophy girls" when they come on presenting their products? If so, can you share their response or advice? Thanks.

I would be willing to bet that IF you were able to ask one of the Philosopy girls on air, the reply would be that they would check on it and get back to you. Please leave your name and number with the operator.

Re: Philosophy Fragrances

sallybusky — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 16:52:36 GMT

I've only made one Philosophy fragrance purchase, a Living Grace 3-pc. set. Because of this, I can't make any old vs. new formula comparisons. What I can say is that the great smell had literally disappeared by the time I got to work after applying it before leaving the house. Reading reviews and forum comments have at least assured me that it wasn't just a bad chemistry with my skin. I still have a bit of the shower gel left; at least I can enjoy the scent for the 5 - 10 minutes I'm in the shower or bath. When and if I hear the spokesperson say that the products have been reformulated for staying power, I might try again...might.

Re: Philosophy Fragrances

Moonchilde — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 18:28:21 GMT

I loved Pure Grace. I bought it for myself and asked for it to be gifted at Xmas & birthday. That stopped when the formula changed. There's no point any more. Why spend money on something that has no scent? I can spritz water on myself for free.