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Where vintage memories are preserved under my guardianship.
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1990 Batch
House of Guy Laroche
DRAKKAR NOIR | for men | Eau de toilette | SPLASH 
(Syphon & new atomizer included to use as a spray!) 
50 ml. bottle | Full | Weigh in- at 136 grams with cap.
80's Retro / Vintage / Classic formula!
'80% vol' = 80% alcohol | 20% oils! Ultra concentrated.
Stronger, richer, and scientifically blended to perfection by time.
*Crystals / gemstones in listing are for creative visual display purposes only, you will only receive everything mentioned above.

1990 1st formula Cosmair Batch : # UKKC

Grail late 80's juice prior to it 'brightened up' in the mid 90's
The first version of Drakkar Noir is starkly different than the lemony lavender oakmoss scented second formula. First formula is far more fir/pine heavy.

 The FIRST formula had more emphasis on the patchouli, & pine/fir. Incredibly forest-note centered. In result giving it a more darker edge to it as opposed to the 
second formula - which had a similar quality and strength but a different take on the DNA. The first formula also contains a higher patchouli concentration which is an explanation of these differences.
8 hour + strength/ silage.

Tested & confirmed.

100% Authentic! 
100% Properly stored.
100% Well preserved.
See images of atomizer hardware & weigh-in photo's.
The atomizer & scale never lies!

High-confidence worry-free shopping & Hassle-free refunds.
I stand behind all of my fragrances & guarantee 100% authenticity.
Because of the personal nature of my products & counterfeit concerns; 
I offer a 30-day money back guarantee! 
Absolutely NO re-stocking fee - I'll even pay for return shipping for USA!   

To prevent abuse of this return convenience:
Any fill LESS THAN 5% will get a partial refund relative to what you used within that 30 days. Please email me with any further questions regarding refunds.
All refund disclaimers ONLY pertain to my USA customers.
Please contact eBay with any international refund inquiries.

Tested & confirmed - 100% Authentic, properly stored & well preserved.
ALL my fragrance stock is acquired within the USA - NO international gray market imports.
Kept & preserved in a Non-smoking, climate controlled home in the Upper Midwest , USA.
Safe from year round exposure to southern equator weather.

As of the second quarter of 2024 based on archived sales;
50 ml. First formula Drakkar Noir bottles have recently sold for over $265.
Selling the same size and formula for a fair vintage value of $149.99 with FREE shipping and a goodie back of extras!
(See pink note).

International pricing disclaimer;

Unfortunately, I WILL NOT 'lower the cost' of the order to accommodate the extra expenses that come with the luxury of international shopping outside the USA.

Due to the luxury tier consensual nature of my inventory;

International shipping, import duties, taxes, and other misc. international charges are the international buyer’s responsibility. These are all additional charges that come with all international sales that I do not personally collect on.

Priority Mail International is the GOLD STANDARD & will be the only shipping used at my shop due speedy travel, frequent tracking scans, & its reliable delivery. Zero lost international packages to date. This service is the fastest, & the most reliable global shipping service from my postal carrier including constant tracking scans and delivery in as little as 3 weeks. There is a drastic difference and you are getting what you pay for with this pricier international shipping. If international shipping is not pricier in nature on high ticket items - then that's when you should be concerned.

By purchasing with me internationally you also acknowledge that me offering international shipment on expensive, fragile, irreplaceable, & hazardous alcohol based perfumery items is a risk and challenge I happily chose to take on to reach a global audience. This decision alone on my part is already quite generous - The vast majority of perfumery shops decline to invest into that extra difficulty.

Despite how expensive my listings may seem on top of international charges; my listings prices are studied and fairly priced for their exact selling value prior to listing. I sell for that exact sell value and don’t inflate it for room to negotiate.

Please read this disclaimer, and personally weigh out the pro’s and con’s of an international shipment with me instead of expecting me to lower the fee’s for you.


+FREE complimentary travel vial w/ fragrance of your choice!
After your purchase; 
I will email you a list of available fragrances in stock at that time of purchase & you choose your scent :).
Vial will be 5ML in size, in clear glass, w/ built in atomizer sprayer, protective plastic cap, and digitally labeled with my professional label maker with name of the fragrance - luxury travel size treatment! 
Vial will then be placed in a 'goodie bag' with some additional surprises.
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Well researched & passionate fragrance vendor - selling you a passion first. 
Modestly coined the best in this game by fellow enthusiasts.

Highly praised vintage fragrance merchant & longtime eBay member since ©2004.

No, seriously! - My customers leave PARAGRAPHS lol.
I LOVE what I do, and I do it BETTER.

The most reputable vintage fragrance vendor on eBay with countless satisfied customers.

Official review(s) from happy buyers who purchased
vintage DRAKKAR NOIR from 
Guardianofthefragrances:

"Thanks!!!"
1987 HUGE 100ML GUY LAROCHE DRAKKAR NOIR COLOGNE LOT *FIRST* OAKMOSS FORMULATION (#175680910376)

"This is my ninth (9th) vintage fragrance purchase from this trusted seller. A 1982 bottle of Drakkar Noir, first formulation! Nathan always provides extremely fast shipping, a fair price for rare vintage fragrances, excellent communication, and secure packaging! Free bonuses included in the packages. I will definitely be doing business with him again in the future!! A+"
1982 25ML VINTAGE VTG GUY LAROCHE DRAKKAR NOIR EDT BUNDLE *FIRST* FORMULATION! (#175470652190)

"Fast international delivery. Well packed. Excellent condition vintage fragrances."
VINTAGE COLOGNE BUNDLE 147ML COSMAIR DRAKKAR NOIR & POLO GREEN RESERVED LISTING (#175300172268)

"I could not be any happier with my purchase. Not only was it packaged with care but an absolute amazing seller!! Extremely knowledgeable within what he enjoys doing which is giving an in-depth breakdown towards vintage vs. current formulations. Vintage perfumes are like stored wine for many years and still packs a powerful punch. Nevertheless, I highly recommend to anyone who enjoys hunting vintage fragrances and see his listings. P.S. He even gives a 5ml sample with your purchase!!! Thanks A+++"
1987 75ML VINTAGE VTG DRAKKAR NOIR EDT GUY LAROCHE PARIS *FIRST* FORMULATION! (#174968704253)

"Great seller delivery was lightning quick. The best seller on EBAY"
1982 80ML VINTAGE VTG DRAKKAR NOIR EDT GUY LAROCHE PARIS *FIRST* FORMULATION! (#174880766660)

Why should you spend SO much on a fragrance?
(I know you are asking yourself this if you are new to all this).

 ✅UNLOCKS STORED MEMORIES IN THE BRAINS HIPPOCAMPUS
Fragrances have an olfactory fingerprint. The brain is so intelligently designed - that it stores a fragrance DNA's composition precisely to the very last ingredient used at that time. Try to smell a modern formula and see what happens - it's almost as if your brain gets confused, offended, and low key upset. Only that special formula composed 10-20-30-40 years ago is the key to unlock vivid feelings of nostalgia. 
✅BETTER QUALITY, INGREDIENTS, PERFORMANCE, & ARTISTRY
Made in times prior to cancel culture regulations, production politics, corporate greed, & making man made chemicals for profit; you get the authentic formula(s) the perfumery artist(s) intended from that time resulting in more naturals, less synthetic/cheap aroma chemical alternatives, richer compositions, bolder presence, more layers/less linear, and made in times where smoking was indoors- you get NUCLEAR performance.
✅SMELL BETTER AND OR HIGHER QUALITY THEN OTHER MEN AROUND YOU.
In a mass society unaware of vintage fragrances - you will absolutely without a doubt outshine whatever they are wearing. Gain respect, stand out, be the most attractive smelling in the room. In general this is what makes the male gender so enthralled with colognes but vintage amplifies this to the next level. Stop endless YouTube searches seeing if something modern performs - just buy vintage.
✅INVEST MORE IN VINTAGE TO SPEND LESS OVER TIME ON MODERN
Vintage fragrances are stronger and need less sprays due to concentration; 72% vol of alcohol (28% oils) in 1995 vs. 88% vol of alcohol (12% oils) in 2023. It's not a coincidence they are removing vol %'s on colognes nowadays - they don't want us to know how weakened they are. Many collectors go niche and get into strange off-putting DNAs not realizing they can simply go designer vintage.  Beautiful mass pleasing DNA's in the best quality and strength possible. The best way to go forward in perfumery is to go backwards.
If you buy a vintage- You will realize a bottle that would have lasted you a year is now lasting you over 2+ years. Think about it- you are going from essentially a modern day 'body spray' (Modern edt) to a powerful parfum strength niche like juice. Once you go vintage it's illogical to go back.
✅VINTAGE FRAGRANCES NEVER LOSE THEIR VALUE & *INCREASE* OVER TIME.
Because of the mass, devoted, & awakening population of the vintage fragrance community; vintage fragrances are a collectible commodity matching similar value in precious paintings, antiques, jewelry, gemstones, diamonds, and gold! Unlike most things you 'drive' off the lot; this fragrance will likely be MORE in 2-5-10-15 years. This is my favorite part about being a collector; my purchase investments lack buyers remorse on as I am buying an investment for the future/ and or discreet savings to liquidate as needed. It's as easy to trade fragrances for cash as it is to liquidate your cash for gold.

✅OVERALL BENEFITS OF INVESTING IN VINTAGE PERFUMERY AND AVOIDING MODERN FORMULAS

✓ Confidence booster

✓ Smell unlike anyone else & one of a kind

✓ Vividly triggers locked memories

✓ Spiritual enhancements

✓ Concentrated Aromatherapy

✓ Makes you more attractive

✓ Greater impressions

✓ Hidden equity – the modern ‘bars of gold’

✓ Describe your personality better

✓ Impress other people more

✓ Positive moods further enhanced

✓ Supporting the artistry and original vision of the DNA

✓ Better connection to nature experiencing naturals


(Reformulation talk...)



Unfortunately,

 In a modern era's effort to make the small allergen pool of the population safe for the bigger masses 
(essentially a 'Safe than sorry' approach for everyone);
Harsh fragrance regulations came into effect within the last 20 years in the EU (United Nations) where nearly all fragrances are still composed.

The SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety), IFRA (International Fragrance Association) & the ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) banded together to axe many precious naturals, and unique aroma chemicals in perfumery that have irritants to a small pool of the population.

To this day every year it seems another ingredient is banned as these chemical giants are auditing Chemistry materials on what seems like an unnecessary 'Woke movement' cancel parade. To play nice and to still get credibility for selling 'Safe' fragrances; all Designer perfumery houses have played with these giants to get full EU support of their product(s).

Between 2010-2022;
The EU has now banned over 2,000 chemicals in the body, skin, hair, & fragrance industry.
This massive chemical ban in body products is more than any other world region in history!
In comparison, the United States has banned only 17 ingredients from body products made in the USA.
Unfortunately for fragrance enthusiasts, a VERY small percentage of designers make their fragrances in America.
By 2030; the EEB (European Environmental Bureau) anticipates over 5,000-7,000 ingredients to be banned in total.

Rules, reformulations, synthetic ingredients, cost-cutting, & keeping up with modern scent trends have altered, & reduced the performance of many popular favorites from the past. 
This is not a theory or paranoia, this is becoming more evident & informative in the fragrance community since the rise of fragrance communities and fragrance Vloggers.
 Since this rise; vintage formulas are hunted and highly sought after by hobby-ists.

Many are so used to newer compositions they have no idea what they are missing.
vintage EDT formulas are well known to perform more like intense concentrated essential oil strength NICHE EDP's.
Newer formulations of the modern age are said to perform like a end body spray with average performance but no character development.

DET Vs. DPG:
A chemist in Germany did a gas chromatogram composition breakdown on a vintage & modern day version.
 It was found that companies used to use a solvent Diethyl Phthalate (DET) on vintage versions which was known to have a stronger bonding fixative effect on the skin. Modern day fragrances are replaced with Dipropylene Glycol (DPG).
DPG is commonly used in lightly fragrance'd shampoos and DET is in home candles. Candle companies don't use DPG as the fragrance would immediately leave the base. 
Makes you think.

The death of Oakmoss:

By far one of the most controversial and damaging IFRA regulations was the ban/limitations in natural Oakmoss. This popular ingredient is in near every legendary cologne; Davidoff Cool Water (Also reformulated), Aqua Di Gio (Also reformulated) Versace Eros (Also reformulated). Many are filled with weaker synthetics. Since Oakmoss rests in the base and has fixative effects fragrances also don't perform as well without it.


2022 Lilial ban:

And if you thought your top / mid notes were safe. You're wrong. In 2021 The Scientific committee on consumer safety (SCCS) & the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) banned the note of lilial due to its reaction to sensitive skin (That's it?). 

They simply stated "It can sometimes act as an allergen." SOMETIMES? 

Lilial was a common note in modern perfumery. Lilial being a synthetic aromatic soapy aldehyde;  it gave the self titled signature Versace Pour Homme it's sweet yet refreshing intense floral green odor.

I don't understand this obsession with making sure the skin doesn't react to materials. Practically every face mask on the market 'Reacts' to your skin and in the long run - improves it's appearance. 

Doesn't skin strength train like muscles do?


Fragrance shelf life scam:

Reformulations are one thing, it's something that just can't be avoided.

 One of the biggest gaslighting scams on the otherhand that can easily be avoided is the myth fragrances naturally 'Expire/go bad' due to time alone.

Fragrances are not your local produce guys, they are a balanced chemist composition of naturals and fragrant chemical aromas full of preservatives. 

If that alone wasn't enough; that recipe is then preserved in a percentage average of 80% ALCOHOL. resulting in 'maybe' 10% natural ingredients to think 10% natural ingredients are up against and a threat against 90% chemical aromas, preservatives, and alcohol is a HUGE stretch.


Alcohol based fragrances should be compared to 50-100 year old bottles of preserved and cherished wine. Like wine, fragrances in fact get better with age from the process of maceration; when naturals soak in chemicals for extended periods of time making the juice richer and full of character. Fragrances are not fresh hand made cosmetics with no preservatives - quite the opposite. 


Fragrances were even recovered from the 1912 Titanic wreck with no sign of expiring.

A perfumer perished in the wreck resulting in a sachet left behind on the BOTTOM of the ocean for over 100 years. 

This sachet contained mini corked bottles of fragrant oils and perfumery. In an artifact examination room upon recovery, amongst the death, muck, tragedy, and solemn sorrow of decomposing materials the perfumery was opened up and by surprise brought the room to LIFE again, aromas of beautiful fruits, florals, resins, and woods sourced from so long ago. 

The experience was so powerful to the scientist- it made a grown man cry.


Fragrances can be mishandled, left in sunlight, heat, and other neglectful extremes...but most certainly don't go bad from just the passing of time.

I guess any myth works for these fragrance industries that want you coming in to buy their 'fresh' bottles.


The modern day scent:

I say all that to say; modern day fragrances as a whole - are complete and utter trash...

whether that be a brand new composed scent or a reformulation of a classic.


The modern recipe:

Fake citrusy candy-like tops to lock you in, aromatic-mids to give you masculinity and bare minimal classic nostalgia, then a base gob-smacked with scratchy ambroxan / synthetic molecules completed with nauseating sweetness to ultimately gaslight you so don't notice how 'fake' the entire composition smells.


It's truly depressing what they release nowadays.

You might as well wear your household cleaner.


fortunately,

In every generation...
...A guardian is born.
A guardian to make the world a better place.
Now, our memories are under siege.
You may wonder..."What is happening to my cologne, and why?"
"Is it all in my head?"...It's not. 
Designer brands are gaslighting you.
Retail associates are lying to you.
They don't want you to know about me...
the Guardian of the Fragrances.
Vintage formulas taking asylum and preserved under my guardianship.
The awakening is growing, don't be left out.
Be a part of the fragrance safehouse and house a bottled refugee today.


(ALL ABOUT GUY LAROCHE DRAKKAR NOIR EDT)


Wardrobe category is!;
Black leather jacket, In line at the movies to see Poltergeist in 1982.
Bring a date!

Up for buy it now is the nostalgic vintage Drakkar Noir cologne.

The mystique of this 41 year old fragrance still mystifies the fragrance community. 
The nostalgia it brings to many (including me - my dads signature) is just one of those classic masculine fragrances that will never be forgotten.

History was made in the early 80's with what is known as one of the most popular and mainstream barbershop fragrances ever made for men.

Perfumer Pierre Wargnye took the idea to add Dihydromyrcenol while composing Drakkar Noir,
giving it an innovative ultra fresh detergent like note mingled into its earthy barbershop elements. 

Given there were only 3 mainstream cologne categories at the time in the early 80s; Citrus colognes (Eau Sauvage) , green fougeres (Polo & Paco), and potent animalics (Kouros, Antaeus) - Drakkar Noir became groundbreaking in mainstream perfumery and became an instant best seller in giving the male public something other than smelling like citrus, greens, and sweaty animalics.

Drakkar Noir not only set the tone in the early 80's but continues to a be a modern influence in society spawning countless remixed renditions in your deodorant/axe isle.
That ultra fresh barbershop fougere scent is now something that's hard to imagine living without.
Today it is still the #1 best seller from Guy Laroche. 

That lavender-y green leather has had many iterations over the years but nothing is like the first formula.
The earliest Drakkar Noirs were released with a darker patchouli pine/fir nuance that was at the forefront of the fragrance before all else. Incredibly forestry without it being overly green.

When smelling the very first original formula of Drakkar Noir,
You really pickup on why they had 'NOIR' in its name as the first version was much darker with the patchouli and fir notes dominating its composition. 
Later versions in the mid to late 90s amplified the lemon and Dihydromyrcenol keeping the strength and quality but making it more a daytime scent.

This first formula is a must try for every collector!

This timeless note composition is perfect for all seasons.

Dark lavender, leather, woody, mossy, BOMB.

Launch year: 
1982

Perfumer: 
Pierre Wargnye

Bottle Designer: 
Pierre Dinand

Awards:
1985 Men's Fragrance of the year - Prestige Category
1985 Best men's National Advertising Campaign
1996 Men's Fragrance Hall of Fame

Awards issued by the FiFi Awards in New York City - The Oscars of the fragrance industry.
(sponsored by The Fragrance Foundation).

Scent style: 
Fresh woodsy barbershop

Mood/Season/Time/Occasion: 
Uplifting sexy / Spring Summer and fall/ all day / all occasion signature scent

Note breakdown:
Top: Lavender, lemon, bergamot, rosemary, mint, lemon verbena, basil, artemisia 
Mid: Juniper, Coriander, cinnamon, carnation, wormwood, angelica, jasmine
Base: Oakmoss, leather, fir, pine tree needles, sandalwood, vetiver, patchouli, cedar, amber, resins.

(SPECIFIC LISTING DETAILS - WHAT YOU ARE BUING)

THE TRUTH ABOUT BATCH RUN WEBSITES - THEY GAS LIGHT YOU:
Vintage fragrances are well known to give errors on batch code sites to place the year. Vintage batch codes are either missing, will commonly not work on batch check websites, OR repeat every 8-10 years and mislabel the timeline. 
As a counterfeit investigator & quality appraiser for 10 years in my career of Revenue Protection; these quirks are what drew me to research bottles by means bottle features, distributer history, zip codes, juice color, overall label information, and lastly the scent itself for accurate transparency - at least far more accurate than a shifty batch site.

I can place this in 1990 due to the batch run with a successful timeline placement,
as well as bottle details, Cosmair distributer, and of course the scent!

Email me if you have further questions about the dating process.

Tested one dab with a clean syphon on my wrist for testing purposes.
Incredible  8-10-12+ hour forestry masterpiece! Smells & performs like it should.
Will get you through the entire day - with a scent DNA now near impossible to find in this iteration.
That dark forestry moss in the base just sits on you all day & doesn't quit.

This 34 year old bottle is in MINT condition & 100% FULL.

I'm a Drakkar Noir collector myself,
 All of my 50 ml. bottles weigh in at an average of 125 g. 
THIS listing is even more than that weighing in at 136 g.
They must have filled more of it to compensate for the lack of atomizer materials.
Either way - bottle is basically mint condition and new waiting for 34 years to find a home.

Stick fill test performed - 100% full see 3rd listing image.

Cap is sturdy and secure - snaps into place.

This bottle is a treasure well preserved & macerated for over 3.5 decades in a pitch black bottle.
Just holding this observing it you can feel its vintage charm.
Bottle looks as if it just left the factory in 1990 so it is a time capsule from 35 years ago.

I personally suggest this ultra rare collectible and piece of history for your collection.
Experience the vintage formulation of DRAKKAR NOIR!- it's well worth it.


This historic vintage formula is a long-lasting investment in your personal grooming arsenal, ensuring that you'll always be prepared to make a lasting impression. 

Item comes from my own private collection.
This is a hard sell - if you are a fragrance collector like me - you know the inner battle.
Grab it before I change my mind.

Mailing details:
Packages purchased within the USA will be shipped FREE USPS MAIL.
Tracking & 'Signature required' deliveries included in US orders at no extra cost.
(International packages are offered an auto-calculated shipping cost at checkout & will be shipped USPS Priority mail international).
Package weighs 1 lb. on the scale.

About me:

My name is Nathan,

I'm a mid-western Wisconsinite living in downtown Milwaukee. In the Midwest comes all four seasons in their highest concentrations; from Arctic temps in to heat-waves. These extremes have helped me properly test & explore a range of fragrance DNA's.

I have been a 'frag-head' my entire life; from 'Mr. Sketch' 12- pack scented markers as a child, Bath & Body products in my teens, & discovering LUSH handmade body products in my 20's. Now in my 30's; I Collect fragrance formulas from all houses & timelines to master my olfactive memory.

I have a particular passion for vintage designer fragrances due to their ability to remember our past. They are time capsules; from societal pop culture to the memories of our relatives; vintage designer fragrances are the closest humanity has came to immortality. Designer are not only more mass pleasing in general. In a world so based in science- can't think of anything more magical.

Along with this touch of magic- comes what I like to call 'pseudo-science' perfumery; the opposite of magic and time travel. There is nothing more disheartening than when our magic potions get distorted and reformulated with cheap alternatives & synthetics. This distorts our scent memory and leaves us confused and questioning our memories.

It's fascinating to me how the IFRA (International fragrance association) is allowed to influence fragrance houses to alter their compositions yet governments & administrations allow tobacco products and junk food to be sold to the public and slowly kill us.

What is even more shocking; these fragrance houses and companies not only 'obeying' these IFRA recommendations, but they are training their retail sales floors & Customer service phone reps to downright lie about such changes and misinform the public and gaslight you. This is UNACEPTABLE!

As a private investigator in Revenue Protection for over 10 years; I efficiently investigate/ validate facts, debunk fraud and confirm authenticity of the incoming product. I use this while searching and validating vintage fragrances! These scattered lost remains are a calling to me- something to rescue, revive, and guard which is where I self discovered the 'Fragrance Guardian' name.

Perfumers are artists and their compositions are works of art in their true original forms. I feel its my legacy to not only inform the fragrance community about such formulations; but keep them alive and well by providing them to the retail market & sell them to appreciative homes.

I feel my unique combination of my sales degree from the state of Wisconsin (class of 2010), 10 years of investigative experience in Revenue Protection, and a deep passion of fragrances give me an efficient, special, & trusted service in the fragrance vendor market.

As your fragrance guardian- I give your memories eternal youth.

"Buy this vintage fragrance; and your memories will never grow even one day older. Don't buy it, and continue to watch the past fade. Siempre viva - Live forever!"

(End of listing).