Perfumes I’ve Loved and Lost: Discontinued & Reformulated Fragrance Favourites
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There are some perfumes that do far more than smell beautiful. They mark chapters of our lives, hold memories, and become quietly entwined with our identity. And when those fragrances are discontinued or reformulated, the loss can feel surprisingly personal.
In my latest video, Perfumes I’ve Loved and Lost: Discontinued & Reformulated Fragrance Favourites, I reflect on the scents that shaped different eras of my life — perfumes I adored, wore faithfully, and then had to say goodbye to. Some disappeared entirely. Others still exist, but in a form that no longer feels familiar.
The heartbreak of discontinued and reformulated perfumes
If you’re someone who loves vintage perfumes, discontinued fragrances, or understands the frustration of reformulations that change everything, this video will resonate deeply.
Perfume isn’t just about notes on paper — it’s about how a scent makes you feel, who you were when you wore it, and the memories it quietly anchors. When a beloved perfume is reformulated, it can feel like meeting an old friend who no longer recognises you. And when a fragrance is discontinued altogether, the loss is final.
Perfumes featured in the video
These are the fragrances I talk about in detail — sharing scent memories, emotional connections, and how each one played a role in my life:
Stella by Stella McCartney (discontinued)
Arpège by Lanvin (reformulated)
Armani Eau Pour Homme by Giorgio Armani (reformulated)
Sotto Voce by Laura Biagiotti (discontinued)
The Spirit of Moonflower – The Body Shop (discontinued)
Jojoba Oil – Crabtree & Evelyn (discontinued)
Each of these scents represents a moment in time — a feeling, a version of myself, a chapter that can’t quite be recreated.
When a perfume feels like part of who you are
One of the things I reflect on in the video is how deeply perfume can be tied to identity. Losing a signature scent can feel unsettling, especially when it’s been part of your daily ritual or emotional armour.
This isn’t just a list of perfumes — it’s a conversation about fragrance nostalgia, scent memory, and what it means to let go of something that once felt like “you.”
Watch the video for the full story
While this post gives you an overview, the heart of this topic really lives in the video — where I share the stories, emotions, and reflections behind each fragrance.
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💬 And I’d love to know: which perfume do you still miss the most?