1997 45Ml/1.5Oz Deep Vintage Dolce&Gabbana By Man Edt Rare *Grail* Collectible!

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Seller: guardianofthefragrances ✉️ (640) 96.4%, Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US, Ships to: AMERICAS, ASIA, AU, Item: 175947485683 1997 45ML/1.5OZ DEEP VINTAGE DOLCE&GABBANA BY MAN EDT RARE *GRAIL* COLLECTIBLE!.

Vintage memories preserved under my guardianship.

1997 Batch  | House of Dolce&Gabbana

BY Man | Eau De Toilette | Spray

90's EUROITALIA   Retro / Vintage / Classic formula!

100 ml. bottle | 45-50% full (See pics) | 45-50 ml. of juice

79% vol = 79% alcohol | 21 % oils! Ultra concentrated

55 %  air pocket & 26  year maturation =  advanced  maceration!

1997 Batch # HS04

Discontinued D&G Euroitalia formula - ULTRA rare collectible!

This is a rich niche quality lavender, nutmeg, and buttery amber beast. 10-12-24+ hour sillage/strength.

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.

New 50 ml. D&G By Man bottles sell steady for over $600  

Selling 45 ml. of the exact same formula for a fair vintage value of $400 with FREE shipping and a goodie bag of extras!

(See pink note).

+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. Knock out a vintage purchase & test a fragrance that's been on your bucket list with one sale!!! WOW!

Positive rated vintage fragrance seller and longtime eBay member since 2004 .

Check my real GLOWING customer reviews!  "Bravo to a truly exceptional seller and experience! I've been an Ebay member for over twenty years and this is one of my very favorite transactions. Guardian of the fragrances offers unique, rare products. Communication with the seller and description of the cologne are exceptional. The fragrance was lovingly packaged, including a couple "extra" gifts that were charming. Nathan even wrote a kind, personal note of appreciation. I look forward to working with him again, and you should too!" "I am a return customer. Another perfect order. The item arrived in perfect condition and as advertised. The seller provides plenty of pictures in each listing. Plenty of description in each listing as well. The seller's communication is great and is more than willing to answer any questions that a customer may have. The item was packaged in layers of bubble wrap. The seller also included a courtesy card and a complimentary sample. A pleasure to do business with. A+" "You have zero worries buying from the Guardian. He really is the truth. It's like going back in time and buying your bottles brand new. Super knowledgeable. Quick replies and shipping. Nothing but good things to say. Customer for life." "A very pleasant transaction. Seller's openness and his informative listings and plentiful pictures are a far cry from the typical eBay fragrance seller who tend to offer little if any info and a pic or two from near useless angles. Guardianofthefragrances does it the way it should be done! Really, way to go! A++++++++++++. Almost forgot to mention the freebies!" "I'm so happy with my Vintage Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gio. Exactly as Nathan described. Packaged very well and extremely fast shipping. Best Vintage Fragrance seller on eBay by a mile. I will continue to keep buying off this great man. I'm so happy again with my purchase. 1OO% Thank you so much." "This guy is the Star Lord of the Guardians of the Fragrances! I won the auction,then immediately paid. As soon as I hit send of the payment, there was a knock at my door. It was the cologne from him. It was that fast! Hopefully I'll get to meet the Gamora of the Guardians next. Want to see if she is green all over...I mean ALL over." "This is my tenth (10th) vintage fragrance purchase from this trusted seller. A 1997 125ml bottle of Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male! 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 keep doing business with him again in the future!! A+" "Great experience all around. Seller was very responsive and polite when messaged and the cologne arrived quickly and was exceptionally well packaged. My husband took one sniff and said it was exactly what he remembered from high school and he could instantly picture being in the mall and the clothes he wore back then. He’s very happy for this olfactory “time machine”." "This was the best buying experience I’ve had on eBay ever. I’m not exaggerating. The seller is so knowledgeable, nice and helpful! Went above and beyond to answer all my questions, address all concerns, and the product was better than expected! Arrived early, packaged very well. I am very very happy. I will buy from him again without a doubt. Thank you!!!" "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+++" "Purchased a rare vintage bottle of original Polo “green,” cologne. Smelled even better than described in its “original release scent!” 100% Accurate Description!! Smells amazing!! Great Price, Lightening Fast Shipping all the way to Australia!! Dynamite Packaging!!Super detailed and friendly communication answering all of my typical “Fraghead,” questions!! A++ Seller all the way!!!" "Incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, genuine, and approachable regarding any and all questions. Also gifts a free sample of choice with purchase! Sells ONLY genuine vintage fragrances, so rest assured. I love how he enlightens the buyer as to why vintage formulations are superior to modrern ones regarding ingredients used. Overall a 10/10 seller. Would definitely buy from again!" "Undoubtedly one of the best fragrance sellers on ebay. Very welcoming and polite. Top level knowledge in what he is selling (in this case vintage JPG Le Male). You can be sure that he knows how the fragrances are suppose to smell and wont sell any sour/bad fragrance to make easy money. Got answers on all my questions and alot more. Best tracking I had so far in a order, very frequent updates. Very fast delivery to europe in only about 2 weeks. Highly recommended seller!" "Easily one of, if not the best cologne/perfume sellers on EBay. Nate probably knows more about scents than most of us know. I consider him a olfactory savant. The item I ordered was delivered in extremely speedy fashion and came exactly as promised. Also, amazingly enough, he lets you pick out a small sample out of 25 or 30 scents that he sends in the package for free!! So awesome. The price was right and the transaction was simply perfect. One of the best Ebayers out there; hands down!!"

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; y ou 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. Wardrobe category is! ; Beige sun hat in an African zebra safari expedition at sunset.

The relevancy of this 26 year old fragrance continues in the fragrance community to this day. 

Still No designer fragrance on the shelves today compares to the intriguing DNA of this breezy Lavender nutmeg amber beauty in its sought after zebra print presentation.

King of 90's vibes summery sparkly buttery relaxing at tad fruity but all well blended in this ultra strong 79% vol/ 21% oil release.

They don't make them like they used to.

(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.

(...End of r eformulation talk )

D&G BY Man note composition is nostalgic to this day and has yet to be replicated

Something about that buttery lavender, nutmeg, and amber - it's light (Yet concentrated), relaxing, beautiful - sort of like how a sunset would smell in an African safari. Relaxing sunset meets an exotic animal climate.

Fresh lavender, exotic nutmeg, sexy buttery amber beast!

Scent style:  Herbal aromatic oriental (borderline gourmand) Mood/Season/Time/Occasion:  Casual/elegant Spring, summer, and fall all day signature scent

Note breakdown:

Top: Nutmeg, pepper

Mid: Lavender, artemisia

Base: Sandalwood, tobacco, leather, amber, guaiac wood

Fragrances are well known to give errors on batch code sites at times due to repeating batch codes. I can place this in 1997 and confirmed its vintage from personal research - send me an email if you have more questions about my dating process.

Batch isn't getting any hits - This wasn't on the shelves long so this particular juice was made as early as '97.

Safe from all shady  formulas and IFRA regulations 2010 onward (If this fragrance even made it that far).

Gorgeous Euroitalia quality - This juice was made in the 90's kinda cool.

Tested on my wrist for testing purposes.

Incredible composition and quality. Smells & performs like it should. 

Excellent PARFUM like staying power. 

Rarely do you see an EDT with 79% Vol; 21% oils. This is VERY oily and beastly.

This *26* year old bottle is still in good condition.

Bottle is a metal/ plastic like design so more 'flaws' in the presentation than average.

Slight dents here and there, font wearing off the front, etc.

 gives it character & vintage charm imo.

Underneath the cap; working neck, atomizer, & sprayer.

Zero leakage.

Well preserved regardless for being over 2 1/2 decades old.

Please note: 

-Bottle is listed as 45-50% full (45% the least - 50% at most. This bottle design is IMPOSSIBLE to see through and the top plastic is THICK so distorts what you see looking downward.

I had to tilt it on its side and go off how full the circle top is- as you see in pics it goes slightly 5% under the middle- so it's minimal 45 ml. left in here- that's to say if the company even filled the juice to the brim as the juice has to fill the space of the air pocket bottle has when new so you may just be getting 50 ml +.

This was taken into account and item priced fairly to reflect a possible 45 ml. fill.

-Bottle with cap weighs precisely 7.7oz - if you have a full 100 ml. bottle that may give you an idea of quantity in this bottle.

-No original packaging & tested for quality assurance.

-Presentation is as-is and functionality is PERFECT. 

Please be aware of these quirks prior to purchase. 

These just keep getting more rare especially well preserved bottles in good condition.

Decent price for a collector to try this iconic original well preserved formulation!

Concentrated juice means less sprays- this 45-50 ml. will last you forever! Esp if you save this beauty for only summers.

As mentioned above you could very well be getting 50 ml + in this giant 100 ml. bottle as this is hard to estimate the fill line without tipping it on it's side; saving you over 60 bucks from buying a 50 ml new.

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 10 oz. on the scale.

Well stocked shop!!! Come and see... This isn't the only rare treasure at your fingertips... Visit my shop! I'm here to help you add more vintages to your collection! Selling you a passion first. Not selling a mess of random various thrift items I have no knowledge about.  I am a well researched and passionate fragrance vendor that is ONLY selling a specialized selection of rare fragrances that I literally hunt / track down just to sell to other enthusiasts. I have very high standards for what I post on here. Everything I list has an expectation as if it were to be added to my own fragrance collection . Don't see a vintage formula you are looking for? I welcome suggestions too! Help my store grow!

(Disclaimers, shipping info, and about me...) (Private re-seller disclaimer) I am NOT an authorized dealer NOR do I represent the brand Dolce&Gabbana , nor its affiliates, nor its distribution companies.  I am a private re-seller and all information in this private listing is the best to my knowledge.  Please visit authorized sellers if you desire to purchase through the authorized sector. (Buyer satisfaction disclaimer) ALL of my listings are tested, authentic, properly stored, well preserved, & suited to personal taste/ memory. I have very high standards for what I post in my vintage fragrance shop.  Everything I list has an expectation as if it were to be added to my own personal collection. (And in most cases - that's where I pull my listings from!) I am a well researched private investigator in revenue protection at my main job,  life-long fragrance hobbyist,  and passionate seller that is ONLY selling a specialized selection of rare fragrances for other enthusiasts.  If I had no passion or backing for what I do -  I'd  list a rummage or random items and put them in a bidding format just to make a quick buck. Please note because of this; all my listings feature a  'seller does not accept returns'   setting. This is *not* because of my lack of confidence in what I sell but because  of the culture of blind buyers commonly found in this fragrance hobbyist culture. Blind buyers are known for p utting expectations and fantasies upon what a fragrance 'may' smell like - only to be either pleasantly surprised OR the complete opposite; emotionally distressed, confused, disappointed, and invested into telling  anyone  how they feel about their experience.  Despite them making a personal choice to blind buy a DNA in a large bottle and not a travel size from another seller; That overall buyers remorse most commonly leads to leaving a seller negative feedback that was beyond the sellers control in the first place. I refuse to entertain this type of buyer abuse!  We as a vintage fragrance seller community are providing you a service,  EVEN if that entails you confirming you don't like a DNA. Although there is a large part of the blind buyer community that is open minded and less invested in the outcome, if a negative emotional response sounds like you - then I suggest you look elsewhere and find a travel size in the fragrance you are searching to try. As a hobbyist myself- there are so many options & formulations out there that this is life-long hobby.

ALSO, please note by purchasing this fragrance you understand that not all fragrances age the same in certain parts of the world due to handling and weather, may match your memory, nor may perform as identical as a similar bottle in your collection. 

We all have different noses, memories, observations, climates, moods, and things to compare an item to. Also note reformulations happen within vintage eras that may also tweak the fragrance.

Blind buying aside, ALSO please make note of vintage eras *within* vingage eras. For example; there are stark differences between vintage Obsession for men 80's vs. 90's, Drakkar Noir 80's vs. 90's, Polo Green 70's vs 80's vs 90's. (the list goes on for deep vintage fragrances). I cannot stress enough how important it is to know the formula you are buying when investing into a vintage fragrance. One moment you are confident in your purchase and you get a different 'era' in the mail only to become another unsatisfied blind buyer that remembers  slightly different characteristics. Unfortunately, I cannot tell you the olfactive memory imprinted in your hippocampus - you need to also be an educated buyer and know the formula you are investing into. When shopping from guardianofthefragrances , you are also confirming that you have asked yourself the following questions when blind buying from me; "1. Was I open minded from the beginning and willing to take a risk and 'blind-smell' time capsules from the past?" "2. Did I make this error and buy the wrong vintage formula my brain remembers?" (ALL of my listings have a precise year of production - did you date your memories prior to purchase?)   "3. Did I reach out to the seller before leaving negative feedback to attempt to come to a solution or did a leave a blind-sighted negative review?" "4. Am I about to review the product by mistake on the sellers feedback page?" (I am not your personal 'Fragrantica' or eBay product reviews page to rant if you don't like the DNA.)  "3. Is my seller really to blame with this outcome or is he just a target of my dissatisfaction?" By purchasing a listing from guardianofthefragrances , You agree you  have taken a considerable amount of personal time within yourself before you make your purchasing decisions and / or negatively reviewing my service. And by possibly  blind purchasing from me,  you also agree that my service to you is to provide authentic well preserved vintage fragrances in a friendly manner in a timely shipping speed.  Not to  be a target if you possibly don't enjoy the DNA and/ or vintage era it came from. Please do your research on all purchases & Please email me if you have any further questions. (Theft / scam disclaimer) Item you purchase will be video packaged at the post office and shown taken into the hands of a USPS worker on one streamed video and kept on a file in my backlogs.  If you are considering pulling a refund scam on me - just know I have worked in revenue protection for over 10 years and have experience with  malevolent  fraud attempts.  No funny business & return scams. (USPS Signature required disclaimer) USPS SIGNATURE REQUIRED ON DELIVERY - NO EXCEPTIONS Please note *All* my sales will be *required* to have signature required at the time of delivery. This is a USPS cost that will be out of my own pocket to not only have documented receipt of delivery for the seller but to also assure your expensive package will not be left unattended in public for theft.  I can sympathize with how inconvenient this can be at times as un-signed for packages are held at local post offices however this is as necessary as car insurance for your valuable car. USPS now offers digital signatures on your packages if you have an 'Informed delivery' account registered to your delivery address. This means you don't have to be home at time of delivery if you digitally sign for the package and authorize postal worker to leave the package as normal. Keep in mind having a digital signature leaves the BUYER responsible for all applicable theft scenarios and not the seller as the package will be delivered as 'Delivered & signed' in eBay's eyes. Keep this in mind if you digitally sign for your package, the item gets stolen, and you try to open up a case against me. See your local USPS location or website for further info. (International shipping disclaimers) Shipping to the country of Europe: In the past, my listings have been flagged and taken down for not following what's called the 'VeRO Parallel Import Policy'.  Anything going to the EU (European Union) or EEA (European Economic Area) from USA needs 'Permission' from the brand/company I am selling despite the item being purchased and personally owned by me.  This policy ONLY applies to the country of Europe when import shipping from USA to the EU. I have stopped automatically listing my fragrances as available to ship Europe due to these flags put on my shop. I am still selling to Europe but by personal email request ONLY and by alternative shipping measures which we can discuss when you reach out to me. Again, I am still selling to France, Germany & Europe  but only by request to prevent flags. Please email me with shipping options. Please note due to the ongoing pandemic & conflicts between countries, the following countries are suspended from taking US packages as of  FEB 16 2024 . This is subject to change on an ongoing basis. Until further notice I will not  be able to deliver to these *23 locations*; USPS Mail Suspensions: XAfganistan XBelarus XBrunei X Central African Republic XLaos X Myanmar XNiue XRussia XSudan XSyria XYemen eBay suspensions excluded from US shipments: (eBay enforced suspension outside USPS & sellers control - Contact eBay for further info). XBarbados XFrench Guiana XFrench Polynesia X Guadeloupe XIsrael X Libya X Martinique X New Caledonia X Reunion X Russian Federation X Ukraine X Venezuela This list is constantly subject to change. Feel free to personally email me if you are on this list and I can check to see if bans are lifted. International VAT taxes: From my experience; VAT taxes are automatically added to the sale depending  on the country.  For example; in the last 90 days NO VAT taxes were added to my Denmark & Finland sales HOWEVER VAT taxes were added to a recent New Zealand sale.  This causes confusion as buyers are concerned about being double charged by Customs in their country which is understandable but I am not your direct source for a solution since every country is different. If you fear being double charged VAT taxes, I can do two things;  1. verify whether or not VAT taxes were added to your sale by looking at your invoice. 2. Recommend you take your invoice directly to customs within your country to make sure they don't double charge you. Please note eBay doesn't get US sellers involved in VAT tax concerns in general.  All efforts put onto my part are from my own personal courtesy to promote my shop globally.  Please contact your nearest postal carrier or international customs worker for further questions. (...End of disclaimers) 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!"

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  • Condition: New without box
  • Condition: *Gently used without box* 90's formulation D&G By Man Edt 100 ml. bottle 45-50% full (One of the two- see pics) 45-50 ml. of juice. 1997 (The earliest) Batch Code "HS04". Produced before international regulations impacted performance. 'EUROITALIA' supplier verifies this is the VTG formulation prior to heavy IFRA regulations. This is a beast with monster longevity and projection.
  • Expiration Date: Properly stored and preserved
  • Brand: Dolce&Gabbana
  • Size Type: Regular Size
  • Type: Eau de Toilette
  • Fragrance Name: By Man
  • Volume: 45 ml.
  • Formulation: Original vintage
  • Custom Bundle: No
  • Features: Concentrated, Discontinued
  • Scent: Lavender, Nutmeg, Amber
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: France

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