🟢2013 #RA1344 GIANT 170ML/5.7OZ VINTAGE VERSACE EROS EDT GRAIL *FIRST* FORMULA!

Description: Welcome to the fragrance safehouse,Where vintage memories are preserved under my guardianship.Setting the standard for service excellence since ©2004 2013 first formulaHouse of VERSACEEROS | for men | Eau de toilette | SprayGIANT 200 ml. bottle→ 85% full→*170 ml. remains Early 10's Classic / Retro / Vaulted / Vintage formula!78% vol = 78% alcohol | 22% oils! Ultra concentrated15% air pocket & 10 year maturation = advanced maceration!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. *Please note: Since Eros bottles are so short & wide they won't appear as full as the average tall cylindrical bottle. In fact; even NEW Eros bottles come right under the shoulders by a CM or so - even the 50 & 100 ml bottles. Take this manufacture quirk into consideration while judging the fill line.Since this is the GIANT 200ml. bottle - this is even more evident for this WIDER bottle.This is far MORE full than it appears to the naked eye.Taking that production note into account; there is only 15% missing from the bottle. This GIANT 4" x 4" 200 ml. bottle is near full. 2013 Batch # RA1344 Oakmoss loaded grail golden yellow EDT colored juice- Pre IFRA oakmoss bans! This is a rich niche quality carnival candy apple dark mossy ambroxan BEAST!More complexity, quality, layers, and quality than modern EDT DNA.No post IFRA edt's nor flankers hold a candle to this.12-24-48 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. 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 third quarter of 2024;Full regular sized 100 ml. New Versace Eros vintage bottles sell steady for $229.The bottle in this listing is TWICE that size!!! - a GIANT 4X4 200 ml. bottle worth $458 WHEN FULL ($229 Value X 2).This 2013 launch year bottle is in a giant 200 ml. bottle that is 85% full with over 170 ml. remaining so you get an even better deal than spending $458.Selling 170 ml. of first formula Eros juice for fair vintage value of $389.99 ( $458 - 15% off) with FREE shipping and a goodie bag 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.Knock out a vintage purchase & test a fragrance that's been on your bucket list with one sale!!!WOW! Well stocked vintage cologne shop!Selling a specialized selection of rare treasured fragrance formulas. Visit the shop, 'watch' items for later, or add more to your order!FREE USPS SHIPPING (in USA) no matter the size of the order. Don't drag your feet though - my listings don't last long.Well researched & passionate fragrance vendor - selling you a passion first. Modestly coined the best in this game by fellow enthusiasts. Official review(s) from happy buyers who purchasedvintage VERSACE EROS EDTfrom Guardianofthefragrances: "100% authentic. Thank you for such great packaging and super fast shipping. Amazing seller responded to any of my questions. The sample bottle as a bonus, makes a world of difference. Thank you for a great experience shopping with you."2014 HUGE 100ML VTG VINTAGE VERSACE EROS EDT *FIRST* CLUB BEAST FORMULATION! (#175402128383)-guesfel0 (167) "Really courteous seller, very helpful, and item arrived as described. The shipping was slower than expected, but that was no fault of the seller. Highly recommended for vintage fragrances."2014 100ML VINTAGE VTG VERSACE EROS COLOGNE EDT GRAIL BEAST *FIRST* FORMULATION! (#175121691853)-dipe-6660 (32) "Professional eBay seller who packages very well for the items he sells. Perfect!"2015 100ML VINTAGE VTG VERSACE EROS COLOGNE EDT GRAIL BEAST *FIRST* FORMULATION! (#175001073124)-lastplaceonearth01 (575) "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 modern ones regarding ingredients used. Overall a 10/10 seller. Would definitely buy from again!"2013 100ML VINTAGE VTG VERSACE EROS COLOGNE EDT GRAIL BEAST *FIRST* FORMULATION! (#174955961048)-jebl9918 (42) "Fast shipping and very professional customer service. Would buy again from this seller."2014 90ML VINTAGE VERSACE EROS COLOGNE EDT GRAIL BEAST *FIRST* FORMULATION! (#174837566748)-al-891732 (20) "Very fast and trusted ,efficient seller ..will buy again"2015 GIANT 200ML VINTAGE VERSACE EROS EDT COLOGNE SPRAY BEAST GRAIL FORMULATION (#174564142069)-kehindyusuf0 (4) 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. 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 HIPPOCAMPUSFragrances 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, & ARTISTRYMade 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 MODERNVintage 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 VERSACE EROS EDT) Wardrobe category is!;Beverly hills party at a rich dude's house attire. Rainbow rave attire required. Up for buy it now is the nostalgic club king vintage Versace Eros EDT! The mystique of this 10 year old fragrance still mystifies the fragrance community. To this day it still makes top clubbing lists. What people don't realize is how masterful the original formulation was and how no matter how many flankers they drop due to IFRA regulations the flankers fail to compare! The ORIGINAL formulation of Eros was far more complex - both in the top & the base.The vintage had a more sugary yet tart green apple jolly rancher top - and a more exotic dark base SORT OF resembling 80s fragrances in the likes of Drakkar Noir. These added layers made it a fragrance of many transitions. Modern day is completely linear with little to no candy apple and virtually no Oakmoss after the IFRA bans. They made it virtually an aromatic flat minty vanilla date scent. I have the 2019 EDT formula and the differences are night and day. Nothing on the shelves today compares to the 1st vintage formulation; no flankers, inspired scents, or even the modern day version compares. Don't fall for all those Eros flankers; EDP, Parfum, Elixir? and the junk following the 2012 vintage EDT. All those flankers STILL are held to the same IFRA oakmoss bans. Probably more synthetics too- gross. This timeless note composition is hard to put into words even for me.This gives you so much complexity, candy apples, mint, earthy tones, musk. Sexy loud fruity BOMB. Launch year:2012 Perfumer:Aurélien Guichard & Givaudan Face of the campaign:Brian Shimansky Scent style:Playful aromatic, woody gourmand Scent color:Blue-Green scent Mood/Season/Time/Occasion:Uplifting, Playful, polarizing/ all season/ all day/ Night lounge, clubbing party scent Note breakdown:Top: Mint, green apple, lemon Mid: Tonka bean, ambroxan, geraniumBase: Madagascar vanilla, Virginian cedar, Atlas cedar, vetiver, oakmoss Buzzwords:Fresh, clean, sexy, playful, unisex, daring, enticing, rounded, smooth, loud, beast, cuts through a crowd, ambroxan, clubbing, sweet, Italian house, Greek Empire, Roman Empire, powerful *Guardian nose critique: WOW - so THIS is how the Versace Eros DNA is supposed to smell. This vintage formula is without a doubt is a completely mastered clubbing party scent. BRIGHT green apple to grab attention, lemons & mint for energy, invigorating pine for masculinity, gothic earthy mosses for polarization, ambroxan for lasting power, and tonka for seduction. I cant think of one more note needed to complete this. Sure, I pick up on the modern sweet trend, but this one goes so much farther down a vintage rabbit hole. I pick up the daring mosses, & a deeper invigorating pine, so much so that it reminds me of a vintage 80's scent. Sort of like a party version of Drakkar Noir. These dense notes are not in modern Versace edt formulations- they are all safe and fresh. Another note missing from modern Versace Eros and featured in this first formula is this uplifting and zingy bright green jolly rancher candy apple note. Hands down the BEST apple note I have ever smelled in a men's cologne. The green apple note is so bright its fluorescent in color. Gorgeous! This formula is delightfully youthful and playful as much as it is prickly, dark, & masculine.What a perfect balance. It takes true artistry, a high quality distributer like Euroitalia, a brand like Versace, and a lack of IFRA Oakmoss regulations to pull this off in the market. We should be grateful such a combination of occurrences in history created this scent for our human experience. This is the most unique and mastered Versace Eros release due to the pre-ban of Oakmoss along with its added layers and brighter candy apple top. Bravo Versace!*(I've been told I have a talented nose, artistic vision, critical mind, & articulate verbal delivery. I have included this personal critique in the factual section due to the confidence in my skills to verbalize the olfactory world.Before I present an argument - I value structure & evidence - resulting in a gold standard of perfumery journalism.Please note: the formula, your personal experiences, memory, and taste may contradict my critique). (SPECIFIC LISTING DETAILS - WHAT YOU ARE BUYING) I can place this in 2013 and confirmed its the 1st formula from personal research.Send me an email if you have more questions about my dating process. First formulations are becoming more & more rare and will continue to raise in scarcity and price as this formula wasn't on the shelves for very long. Ultra ultra rare GIANT size bottle - beautiful next level presentation.Ultra rare collectors item! Tested one spray on my wrist for testing purposes.Incredible beastly 12-24-48 hour BOMB! Smells & performs like it should.That ambroxan, cedar & vanilla base just sits on you & doesn't quit. This 11 year old bottle is in new mint condition with original cap.The bottom sticker is a little roughed up - that's the only thing notable to naked eye.Atomizer works, no cracks in glass, pristine presentation. Please note:Since Eros bottles are so short & wide they won't appear as full as the average tall cylindrical bottle. In fact; even NEW Eros bottles come right under the shoulders by a CM or so - even the 50 & 100 ml bottles. Take this manufacture quirk into consideration while judging the fill line.Since this is the GIANT 200ml. bottle - this is even more evident for this WIDER bottle.This is far MORE full than it appears to the naked eye.Taking that production note into account; there is only 15% missing from the bottle. This giant 4" x 4" 200 ml. bottle is near full.NO original packaging nor cellophane included in this listing.-Item is a GIANT 4X4" 200 ml bottle that is 85% full with 170 ml. remaining juice. Bottom sticker is legible but a little scratched up. NO original packaging. please be aware of these vintage quirks prior to purchasing. Looks as if it just left the factory in 2013 so it is a time capsule.Great collector's piece! These just keep getting more rare especially bottles around the 2012 launch year.Decent price for a collector to try this iconic original well preserved formulation!Concentrated juice means less sprays- this 170 ml. will last you forever/ possibly a lifetime if you only go clubbing with it! Buy this ultra rare collectible and piece of history for your collection NOW!Experience the original formulation of EROS- it's well worth it. Iconic grail 2013 juice in GIANT bottle - check.Free shipping - check.Bonus gift on top of it - check.Can't go wrong with this one! 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).Due to the size of bottle and the high end metals;Package weighs 2 lb. on the scale. (End of listing).

Price: 389.99 USD

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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