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Summary of the video (discontinued fragrances & how to think about them)

The speaker shares a “flex” list of favorite discontinued (or effectively discontinued) fragrances—mostly ones they like but are hard to buy anymore. They argue that discontinuation doesn’t automatically make a scent better and explain a basic industry dynamic: with fewer bottles available, hype and demand can rise (especially as thousands of new fragrances launch each year).

Key ideas / mindset

• Discontinuation ≠ quality
• Scarcity increases demand/hysteria due to reduced accessibility
• With 7,000–10,000+ new fragrances released yearly, many great ones get forgotten
• Personal approach when a scent sounds interesting:
  • Try it first
  • If you love it, wear it
  • If others don’t like it, don’t let that stop you

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Discontinued (or old-form) fragrance picks

1) Isyak — Lois Pomm Orans Golden incense (Golden incense)

• Incense-forward with:
  • Smoky, sweet, and “reinous” (amber/resin-like) notes
  • Rose blended in
  • Some fresh, airy “dark sweet” richness (not too dense)
• Vibe: evening elegance with mystery; not fully unique in incense, but distinctive due to incense + rose personality
• Purchase reality: hard to find since it was discontinued shortly after they bought it blindly

2) Amouage — Bracken Man

• Aromatic/fresh “barbershop style” profile with:
  • Lots of lavender
  • Clove as the defining element
  • Soapy/fresh cleanliness
  • Woody, spicy, warm, mossy, slightly sweet
• Effect of clove: adds dryness and can border on “borderline stuffy”
• Wear note: very particular vibe; they enjoy it most when in the mood
• Creator attribution (speaker’s belief): likely Olivier Cresp

3) Penhaligon’s — Halfeti Cedar (Halfeti line)

• Evening / “make an impression” scent:
  • Cedarwood heavy foundation
  • Dry, spicy woods
  • Dried fruits giving a pruny-fruity feel
  • Boozy sweetness that adds richness
• Texture/feel: dense, enveloping; strong “wafts” and good longevity
• They’ve tailored down how often they wear it because it’s difficult to find

4) Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle — Musk an Unsants (older look; “Eddies Desonas” referenced)

• Simple, aura-building musk/incense concept:
  • Pillowy musk / “blanket of clouds”
  • Warm, slightly smoky quality
  • Subtly sweet herbal note (possible clary sage)
  • Possibly tonka bean (speaker isn’t sure)
• Behavior on skin: doesn’t change much; becomes its own presence/halo
• Note: they think it isn’t one of the most popular in the line, and some people find it “weird,” but they love it

5) Tom Ford — Tobacco Oud

• Sweet tobacco + woody smokiness with:
  • Earthy/smoky/dry woody base
  • Whiskey-like sweetness
  • Warm spice; more tobacco than “oud” (speaker’s take)
• Why it works: sweetness makes it alluring rather than rough/dry
• Overspraying warning: potent/strong—don’t go heavy
• They speculate Tom Ford could bring it back someday

6) Diptyque — Lo (older version; discontinued/less talked-about)

• Fresh, spicy clove-driven scent:
  • Cloves feel fresh, not stuffy
  • Has bite/edge but isn’t extremely dry
  • Woody-spicy on the fresh side
  • Subtle sweetness compared to something herbal / tree-like
• Overall rating (their estimate): ~7.75–8/10
• Notable for reviews: not many people talk about it; Fragrantica reviews are said to be less favorable, but they enjoy it

7) Roger Parfums — Oligarch (discontinued original form; now sold under a new version/name)

• The speaker says the OG bottle/magic is gone, even if you can still buy the line under updated names.
• Original “Oligarch OdaParfums” characteristics:
  • Very fruity and citrusy, bright and sharp
  • Green/woody elements
  • More refined, masculine profile; works anytime/any season
• Current version workaround/closest match:
  • Available today under a new name: Isola Blue
  • Described as a remarketing + subtle reformulation replacing the earlier Oligarch form
  • Old version pulled for war in Ukraine (speaker explanation about naming sensitivity + reworking)
• Their ranking:
  • OG Oligarch = #1
  • Oligarch Parfam = #2
  • Isola Blue = #3
• Why they miss the OG: described as more diffusive, better hanging in the air and developing

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Notable locations/products/speakers (as referenced)

Brands

• Isyak, Amouage, Penhaligon’s, Diptyque, Tom Ford, Roger Parfums (and a line referenced as “Eddies Desonas” / Editions de Parfums)

Specific discontinued scents

• Golden incense (Isyak)
• Bracken Man (Amouage)
• Halfeti Cedar (Penhaligon’s)
• Musk an Unsants (older Eddies Desonas design)
• Tobacco Oud (Tom Ford)
• Lo (Diptyque)
• Oligarch (OG form; now under Isola Blue)

Attributed perfumers (speaker’s belief)

• Olivier Cresp (for Bracken Man)

Named community figures (referenced)

• Carlos (“Brooklyn fragrance lover”)
• Olivier Pushau (referenced for Diptyque Lo)
• Christian Provenzano (referenced for Penhaligon’s Halfeti Cedar, as the speaker suggests)