To those that don’t know..Yes, for a long Time polo was reformulated to suck. But if you get a 2019 and up bottle it smells back to the way it used to. Just make sure you get a bottle that is 2019 and up.
Mercedes-Benz might have some good alternatives to certain fragrances which might have been reformulated in such a way that makes them not as good as they once were. Mercedes-Benz "Select Night for Men" might be a good alternative to the current formulation of Tom Ford "Noir Extreme". M.-B. "Intense for Men" might be a good alternative to the current formulation of Dior "Fahrenheit EDT".
I can see this because of the Aromatics for sure!! The Tom Ford is not so heavy on the patchouli and the amber like the Zino to me but yes for sure!! :)
I found this video to be helpful. From this list, I own and enjoy Xerjoff "Naxos". I hope to try a lot of the fragrances mentioned in this video, especially the Loewe, the Athena, the Roja Parfums, the Dior, and the Pierre Guillaume. I appreciate learning about Xerjoff "Kobe": I didn't know it's an alternative to a MFK.
If you like Z14 / Polo era scents, Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui is a personal favourite. The older Stern formulation is better and "beast-mode", but the current one is pretty close and cheap too! Edit: Probably closer to Van Cleef & Arpels PH or Antaeus than Polo or the Halston tbh
I also thought MFK smelled a lot like Gaultier 2 . I had original bottles of both. I heard MFK might bring APOM back maybe like he did with 724, a slight update. I also heard he may have some jaw dropping releases next year
Fantastic! Lowe Esencia EDT is amazing! Note that the EDP is totally different but still amazing, and is in the Aventus lineage. Best for the original Polo replacement is Soudain l'hiver from Henry Jacques.
Went straight to Selfridges London to try Loewe Esencia EDT…loved it…definitely for the mature gentleman(I’m in that club). Barbershopy just shaved smell. If Polo Green was like this then it’s weird why they changed it. This is circa 1987 without any reformulation.
I have the newest standardized-bottle version of Escencia edt and it's a bit different than the older formulations. Still has a bit of that ashy Polo-esque sillage, but the leather is hardly there and the juniper is quite a bit more sour. More uplifting too (love the opening); but I honestly prefer the reformulated version of Polo. Ps, I heard that the edp is a very good version of Aventus?? 😂 Appreciate th 411 on that Athena!
Just remember the Terra Mia does not feature the prominent tuberose in Cafe Tuberosa but if you are fine with that you can get away with wearing the Terra Mia! :)
Can you name alternatives for Must de Cartier pour Homme? I remember smelling mandarine, anise, cinnamon, gingervanilla adopt offers with Ambre Fleur d‘oranger a cheap a bit indolic alternative to APOM
Cannot think of any dupes to help, but I can think of a few reformulations and discontinuations that I wish there were dupes for: D&G Pour Homme, Van Cleef & Arpels Midnight in Paris, Maison Margiela Lipstick On….
It sounds that you do not like the new Apex parfum. Is this the case? I sold my cologne version and purchased the parfum, because it is refined and smooth and not scratchy like the predecessor. And also the longevity is better with the new one. Come on, we are all waiting for your comparison video of the two!:)
Anyone have a suggestion for a dupe or something that smells like comme de garçons luxe patchouli? I have yet to find anything like it and I’m so bummed. Man, did that fragrance work with my chemistry!
What’s an alternative to original Halston for women? Could I get some oak moss oil to use as a base for the current cologne? It’s a hollow victory to wear any current version of Halston. Thank you!
The only one that I know is Smokey Plum, also need Wake up World from Parle Moi de Parfum that you made the review that smells like Minotaure, I basically know about these fragrances that are similar to discontinued ones through your videos :) I never tried APOM and luckily I could buy a bottle of Cafe Tuberosa before it was discontinued. Thanks for the list Sebastian!!!
I own Davidoff's "Zino" and I liked it, at least somewhat, when I first tried it because I like patchouli, but I don't like "Zino" as much as I did at first. I'd like to try the Balenciaga, but I can't afford to purchase vintage fragrances which I might not like enough to purchase. If it's similar to "Zino", then I'd like it at least somewhat, but not enough to insist on purchasing a bottle of it for a "collector's item" price.
@@SirSillageSniffington Thank you for the help. I hope to sample those two fragrances eventually. I've been wanting to try "Beau de Jour" for a while now.
Hi Sebastian , I have Naxos & Pure Havane and just sprayed them on each arm .. they are so close it's amazing . I find Naxos a little bit brighter . But they are both perfection IMO. I want to grab Smokey Plum as I sold my Tom Ford PJ much to my regret, thanks for the alternative ( Great price too ) Cheers Brutha 😎
Thanks for the insight! Sebastian, don't you think that Yatagan is closer to Polo Green and Quorum scent-wise? I find it better than both, sadly kinda discontinued nowadays... Cheers!
I can certainly see the yatagan similarities in Polo Green but there's something ambery and musky in Yatagan I don't get in Polo Green but in the ballpark for sure! I can see it being an Alternative too. I think there might be a few other alternatives to Polo Green as well.
Am I the only one who feels TF Tobacco Vanille has been reformulated? I have a 30ml I was gifted last year which smells wonderful, rich, and deep but whenever I’m putting my nose on retail bottles set out as testers nowadays it smells as if it’s literally been watered down. From the bottle, on a card, and on skin, all smells watered down and so light
Did you say the opening of the current Polo smells great and then turns bad with the leather? To my nose, the opening of the current version is a putrid abomination of the original.
The Z-14 that I purchased at Marshalls in January of 2018 was distributed by EA Fragrances, which must stand for Elizabeth Arden. Based on the batch number it was manufactured in August of 2016. (I am new to fragrances, so I have no idea how close it is to the original Z-14.)
Has anyone found a good alternative for the discontinued Essence Aromatique by Bottega Veneta? I came too late to that party and only stumbled over that fragrance after its discontinuation. 😔
Oh yes I need to dig up some alternatives for Antaeus. Maybe Etat Libre D'Orange Rien Intense Incense. It's not identical but in same style powerhouse.
L'oreal absolutely sucks. They ruined Valentino fragrances, well at least the male offers, and now Pure Havane is axed. I agree with Ashley in that Pure Havane smells better than Naxos.
Giorgio Beverly Hills for Men (1984) is a good alternative for Givenchy Gentleman (1974). Yes, both are old school and reformulated, but in their current state Giorgio is more pleasant and uplifting. It's cheaper too.
I checked the batch code. My bottle of Giorgio must have been older stock, it's from 2013. It's surprisingly good, maybe the best cheapie in my collection, but I can't guarantee new bottles smell the same.
I thought it was under Revlon and just not happy with the Halston fragrances under Revlon and I also bought Wings Pour Homme and man that stuff is butchered to death sadly. But curious to try the Giorgio! :)
Just smelled on Saturday I like it but it doesn't call me. I should smell it all on its own though without too many other smells prior if that makes sense?
@@ThePerfumeGuy Yeah, that makes sense. It also didn't stick out to me, but I like the dry down a *lot* more than its opening and it took me by surprise
I'm looking for alternative for the discontinued Kingdom by Alexander McQueen 💔 The closest DNA i was able to find is Ani by Nishane. Any other suggestions please? ☺️
"Doesn't smell like it used to" counts for about 90% of the classics....🙄 Is it because of greed? Is it because there are younger noses doing the reformulating? Is it because the people running those companies figure "oh, they're old people and are gonna croak soon, anyway... So why bother?"
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Hi. Love the video. What would be an alternative for Ralph Laurent Romance for Men? Thanks.
Sadly I haven't come across any. If I ever do I will certainly highlight it! :)
Thank you. I am positive that you will remember! 😀
Waiting for the female fragrance version of this video.
Same here
I have to think about this one but sounds good to me for sure!! :)
Same here x2 🙋🏻♀️🙋🏻♀️🙋🏻♀️
Ditto
I miss the classic violet Herve Leger EDP. 😢 no alternative found yet.
To those that don’t know..Yes, for a long Time polo was reformulated to suck. But if you get a 2019 and up bottle it smells back to the way it used to. Just make sure you get a bottle that is 2019 and up.
Bon Parfumeur 401 might also be a good alternative to Plum Japonais, worth trying and quite affordable.
Your videos are always a value add to us
THANK YOU!
Cracking vid my good man. Quick heads-up, Athena are actually a dupe/clone house, hence Smokey Plum being so close to TFPJ.
Mercedes-Benz might have some good alternatives to certain fragrances which might have been reformulated in such a way that makes them not as good as they once were. Mercedes-Benz "Select Night for Men" might be a good alternative to the current formulation of Tom Ford "Noir Extreme". M.-B. "Intense for Men" might be a good alternative to the current formulation of Dior "Fahrenheit EDT".
Daniel Josier Ambre Tabac is an amazing alternative to 1 million prive, but even better.
At least on my skin eerily similar!
I appreciate the video segments and information breakdown below👍🏼
I feel that Zino davidoff smells like Tom ford beau de jour. 👍
I can see this because of the Aromatics for sure!! The Tom Ford is not so heavy on the patchouli and the amber like the Zino to me but yes for sure!! :)
I found this video to be helpful. From this list, I own and enjoy Xerjoff "Naxos". I hope to try a lot of the fragrances mentioned in this video, especially the Loewe, the Athena, the Roja Parfums, the Dior, and the Pierre Guillaume. I appreciate learning about Xerjoff "Kobe": I didn't know it's an alternative to a MFK.
Thanks for sharing!
My dad was an oversprayer too ☺️
Fond memories…
Sebastian
I ran into a Commodity Tonka and I bought it last month and it’s so good now I don’t have to buy Dior Scent.
Ooh
If you like Z14 / Polo era scents, Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui is a personal favourite. The older Stern formulation is better and "beast-mode", but the current one is pretty close and cheap too!
Edit: Probably closer to Van Cleef & Arpels PH or Antaeus than Polo or the Halston tbh
The new fragrance “Empress” from Soki London is a great alternative to the discontinued Miss Dior Chérie 🙂🍓🍿✨
Tom ford era Gucci is one of the best scents I have ever laid my nose one… still an original half bottle left!
Pour Homme
Hi. Does anybody have an alternative to TMugler Pure Malt? That was one of my favourite (reasonably priced) fragrances! Such a shame it's gone. Thanks
Can't find it sadly! :(
If you are looking for a awesome alternative to Tom Ford Noir Anthracite you should try Ajmal Verde, I guarantee you won't be disappointed
I also thought MFK smelled a lot like Gaultier 2 . I had original bottles of both. I heard MFK might bring APOM back maybe like he did with 724, a slight update. I also heard he may have some jaw dropping releases next year
Fantastic! Lowe Esencia EDT is amazing! Note that the EDP is totally different but still amazing, and is in the Aventus lineage. Best for the original Polo replacement is Soudain l'hiver from Henry Jacques.
Went straight to Selfridges London to try Loewe Esencia EDT…loved it…definitely for the mature gentleman(I’m in that club). Barbershopy just shaved smell. If Polo Green was like this then it’s weird why they changed it. This is circa 1987 without any reformulation.
I have the newest standardized-bottle version of Escencia edt and it's a bit different than the older formulations. Still has a bit of that ashy Polo-esque sillage, but the leather is hardly there and the juniper is quite a bit more sour. More uplifting too (love the opening); but I honestly prefer the reformulated version of Polo. Ps, I heard that the edp is a very good version of Aventus?? 😂 Appreciate th 411 on that Athena!
I love this video. I need to try the Apex from Roja Dove. My current z-14 smells pretty bad.
Another alternative to Commodity - Tonka is Feve Tonka de Canaima by Boucheron 👌
OOH I'll have to check it out! :)
Thank you so much for this amazing video! I am eager to sample Terra Mia, I'm so sad Cafe Tuberosa was discontinued!
Just remember the Terra Mia does not feature the prominent tuberose in Cafe Tuberosa but if you are fine with that you can get away with wearing the Terra Mia! :)
OMG can you find me an alternative to Nest White Sandalwood? I miss it so much!
An alternative for Louis Vuitton Contre Moi would be amazing!
Oh yes haven’t found anything but yes!!
Can you recommend an alternative to Aveda Men? It was discontinued.
Definitely getting Smokey Plum! Thank you!! 🙏🏼
Can you name alternatives for Must de Cartier pour Homme?
I remember smelling mandarine, anise, cinnamon, gingervanilla
adopt offers with Ambre Fleur d‘oranger a cheap a bit indolic alternative to APOM
Cannot think of any dupes to help, but I can think of a few reformulations and discontinuations that I wish there were dupes for: D&G Pour Homme, Van Cleef & Arpels Midnight in Paris, Maison Margiela Lipstick On….
Oh yes those three for sure!!
Great video, thanks Sebastian. Glad to see Zino Davidoff being mentioned.
Yes it’s a classic!!
It sounds that you do not like the new Apex parfum. Is this the case? I sold my cologne version and purchased the parfum, because it is refined and smooth and not scratchy like the predecessor. And also the longevity is better with the new one.
Come on, we are all waiting for your comparison video of the two!:)
I haven’t sampled it that’s the case! 😀
please do one for Dior leather oud
Great video with some great choices in there and I enjoyed it and have a blessed day
Anyone have a suggestion for a dupe or something that smells like comme de garçons luxe patchouli? I have yet to find anything like it and I’m so bummed. Man, did that fragrance work with my chemistry!
What’s an alternative to original Halston for women? Could I get some oak moss oil to use as a base for the current cologne?
It’s a hollow victory to wear any current version of Halston. Thank you!
Great idea,very helpful list.
The only one that I know is Smokey Plum, also need Wake up World from Parle Moi de Parfum that you made the review that smells like Minotaure, I basically know about these fragrances that are similar to discontinued ones through your videos :) I never tried APOM and luckily I could buy a bottle of Cafe Tuberosa before it was discontinued. Thanks for the list Sebastian!!!
Will save that for the part two for sure the Wake Up World! 😀
I own Davidoff's "Zino" and I liked it, at least somewhat, when I first tried it because I like patchouli, but I don't like "Zino" as much as I did at first. I'd like to try the Balenciaga, but I can't afford to purchase vintage fragrances which I might not like enough to purchase. If it's similar to "Zino", then I'd like it at least somewhat, but not enough to insist on purchasing a bottle of it for a "collector's item" price.
Too funny I ordered the Vermeil recently waiting for the delivery and I will have to report back!
Sorry that reply was intended to go to someone else.
Tom Ford ‘Beau de Jour’ and Naughton & Wilson ‘Gravitas’ are both veeery similar to Zino, both worth a try if you’re looking for something similar. 👍🏻
@@SirSillageSniffington Thank you for the help. I hope to sample those two fragrances eventually. I've been wanting to try "Beau de Jour" for a while now.
Sebastian what do you think about tom ford selling his brand to L'Oréal and what will happen to his fragrances?? Just curious
Hi Sebastian , I have Naxos & Pure Havane and just sprayed them on each arm .. they are so close it's amazing . I find Naxos a little bit brighter . But they are both perfection IMO. I want to grab Smokey Plum as I sold my Tom Ford PJ much to my regret, thanks for the alternative ( Great price too ) Cheers Brutha 😎
Thanks for sharing!
I appreciate & learn a lot from these alternative scent videos - thanks!
Thank you. 🙏🏼
Great concept 😊
The Polo Green I can't wait to try the alternative!!!
Just keep in mind I think the brand changed the bottle recently.
I’ve been looking for a Plum Japonais, thanks for the alternative 👏
Welcome!!
Thanks for the insight! Sebastian, don't you think that Yatagan is closer to Polo Green and Quorum scent-wise? I find it better than both, sadly kinda discontinued nowadays... Cheers!
I can certainly see the yatagan similarities in Polo Green but there's something ambery and musky in Yatagan I don't get in Polo Green but in the ballpark for sure! I can see it being an Alternative too. I think there might be a few other alternatives to Polo Green as well.
Great list, more education for me! Thank you!
I really enjoy duas version of polo green called bet on green its a beast
This is a really good idea. Thank you!!
How about the Floral Street Ylang Ylang Espresso for the AC Cafe Tuberosa?
I haven’t tried must get my nose on it!!
How long did shipping take on the Athena Smokey Plum? Looks like it ships from Egypt?
This was a great video. I really like the idea of alternatives to fragrances that were just not the same after being reformulated! Very helpful.
Am I the only one who feels TF Tobacco Vanille has been reformulated? I have a 30ml I was gifted last year which smells wonderful, rich, and deep but whenever I’m putting my nose on retail bottles set out as testers nowadays it smells as if it’s literally been watered down. From the bottle, on a card, and on skin, all smells watered down and so light
You are not alone, the original was way spicier, was more realistic more dry hay-like tobacco and less doughy vanilla 😢
@@drapedup76 I agree! tobacco maniac theodoros kalotinis is a great alternative.
Great idea for a video 🔥✌🏻
Ultimate list🎯💯👌🏾👍🏽🙏🏽
Oh yeah!! Polo was my jam back in the day and wore it to death 😅
Oh yes!!!
Another enjoyable and informative video. Thank you Sebastian!
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Thank you mate, great list 💙💙💙💙
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I Have a few things from Athena in Cairo..I like Their stuff. I have the Plum..its very nice.
Very nice!
Nicely done Sebastian,always on point 🙏✌️👍
Thank you 🙌
Hi, I would like to know, is there an alternative for Roja's Oligarch?. Regards from Mexico!.
I haven’t smelled it yet! I think they stopped that scent after the war broke out no?
Did you say the opening of the current Polo smells great and then turns bad with the leather? To my nose, the opening of the current version is a putrid abomination of the original.
I thought Halston fragrances were under Elizabeth Arden not Revlon?.
The Z-14 that I purchased at Marshalls in January of 2018 was distributed by EA Fragrances, which must stand for Elizabeth Arden. Based on the batch number it was manufactured in August of 2016. (I am new to fragrances, so I have no idea how close it is to the original Z-14.)
Don't forget about the Givenchy Private Collection video 😩
Oh yes!! I did forget! I'll put it on the list!! :)
Thanks 😇
Has anyone found a good alternative for the discontinued Essence Aromatique by Bottega Veneta? I came too late to that party and only stumbled over that fragrance after its discontinuation. 😔
I'm hoping you might know what a good alternative to Gucci Envy would be? Please help 🙏.
I used to watch this: ruclips.net/video/xaK_TkxIof0/видео.html it’s very old so see if you can find those scents. 😀
Do you have an alternative for Antaeus? It was soooo good when it came out. I still have half a bottle...
Oh yes I need to dig up some alternatives for Antaeus. Maybe Etat Libre D'Orange Rien Intense Incense. It's not identical but in same style powerhouse.
Plum Japonais is available in London England
Well isn’t that special?
This guy the wizard of colognes. He’s a machine!
Hmmm, Feve Delicieuse is no longer being discontinued? Or have they brought it back?
It’s been a rumor it is I think that’s it only! At least it seems! 😀
L'oreal absolutely sucks. They ruined Valentino fragrances, well at least the male offers, and now Pure Havane is axed.
I agree with Ashley in that Pure Havane smells better than Naxos.
What's the best Aramis Tobacco Reserve alternative?
Darn that’s a good. Have to explore to see! 😀
Amouage Portrayal for men is the best alternative to the badly reformulated Dior Fahrenheit
I can see this !!
For women- NU by Yves Saint Laurent, the original blend from 2001?
Darn no I don't remember it but people say it's similar to Shanghai Lily?
Love plum fragrance
Giorgio Beverly Hills for Men (1984) is a good alternative for Givenchy Gentleman (1974). Yes, both are old school and reformulated, but in their current state Giorgio is more pleasant and uplifting. It's cheaper too.
But does the Giorgio BH For Men still smell good? Because the Givenchy still smells so good to this day! :)
@@ThePerfumeGuy Yes the Giorgio BH still smells good to me. Better than the current version of Givenchy Gentleman. But it's subjective of course ☺️.
I checked the batch code. My bottle of Giorgio must have been older stock, it's from 2013. It's surprisingly good, maybe the best cheapie in my collection, but I can't guarantee new bottles smell the same.
I thought it was under Revlon and just not happy with the Halston fragrances under Revlon and I also bought Wings Pour Homme and man that stuff is butchered to death sadly. But curious to try the Giorgio! :)
Also Balenciaga Cristobal
Zino is also discontinued :/
This is really off-topic, but I was wondering what you thought of Indigo Smoke by Arquiste?
Just smelled on Saturday I like it but it doesn't call me. I should smell it all on its own though without too many other smells prior if that makes sense?
@@ThePerfumeGuy Yeah, that makes sense. It also didn't stick out to me, but I like the dry down a *lot* more than its opening and it took me by surprise
Any alternatives or upgrades to the original YSL M7?
Oh darn yes we need to find one for that! :)
Great content
Thank you! :)
I don't know why some of great fragrances are discontinued I think we need some explanations
I'm looking for alternative for the discontinued Kingdom by Alexander McQueen 💔 The closest DNA i was able to find is Ani by Nishane. Any other suggestions please? ☺️
Sadly can't find an alternative to Kingdom. I still have a bottle from the late 00's.
@@ThePerfumeGuy Lucky you! ☺️
Is zino Davidoff similar to vermeil pour homme.
Too funny I ordered the Vermeil recently waiting for the delivery and I will have to report back!
Does anyone got a good alternative for those that miss Maison Margiela's Soul of the Forest?
I think the closest would be SL Fille En Aiguilles but they are different but similar idea.
Im waiting "Screamers" alternatives video.🤣
Yes please, female versions
"Doesn't smell like it used to" counts for about 90% of the classics....🙄
Is it because of greed?
Is it because there are younger noses doing the reformulating?
Is it because the people running those companies figure "oh, they're old people and are gonna croak soon, anyway... So why bother?"
It’s because of IFRA
Guerlain Mitsouko - Roja Diaghilev
Oh yes that way or the way around for a less expensive alternative!! Ha! ;)
@@ThePerfumeGuy I wish Roja would try and tackle Guerlain Djedi. That would be something special.
Oh yes he should!!
Yessir 😎🙌🏻
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Naxos -- better than the original ❤
OOh
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So, Feve Delicieuse was not discontinued at all?