Raiders of the Lost Scent

Oldies, but goldies...
In a previous post, we discussed blogs and so-called “vintage” publications. Some readers asked: which blogs or books are we referring to exactly? It would be interesting to read them!
Well, here is a brief list of essential pieces that every vintage fragrance enthusiast should be familiar with....

Start here: the ultimate guide to vintage perfumes batch codes. Just click on your desired brand.
-CHANEL perfumes ( here )
-GUERLAIN perfumes ( here )

Buying and selling vintage perfumes: what must be known and what must be done.
Please note: this is not a guide for professional sellers or buyers. It is intended for collectors and enthusiasts seeking to navigate the vintage perfume market.
Buying and selling perfumes is not inherently difficult, but it does require due diligence. Transactions involving contemporary fragrances (those that are readily available) are generally straightforward. By contrast, the vintage perfume market is considerably...

Let us begin with a conceptual observation and then move on to practical examples. If a major perfume brand retails at, say, €100 (or $100), while its vintage version can be found online for €300 (or $300), which do you think a counterfeiter is more...