Fahrenheit (1988)
by Christian Dior

It`s no secret or suprise that Fahrenheit has been re-formulated. I have worn both versions, and although they have some differences, they are one and the same scent. It`s like the old one was EDP and the new one is EDT. Hats off to the one behind the modification, it worked out very well indeed.

The old formulation is a bit stronger, more leathery with lots of dirty musk. It`s also smoother, denser comparing to the new one. The famous "petroleum" isn`t any weaker in the new one, to my nose it has remained the same.

That new formulation is much more nuanced with great amount of undertones to it. It is more fresh with very prominent orange / mandarin note at the top which lingers on skin for a long time. Still, very leathery too.
Both formulations are forever lasting.

Fahrenheit, old and new, is a wonderful leathery floral with animalic charachter. Captivating and strikingly unique. One of the best ever made.

Theres alot in this one and is great for colder weather. I don't care much for the oily/gasoline note that many have complained about...but the rest is decent. Its fairly unique...I'll give you that...but not for me.

Another of my all time favorites. I intend to re-introduce it to my wardrobe. An absolute classic.

In 1985 I earned my first pay check , that very same day I bought a bottle of Fahrenheit. Sublime, exotic, warm, unusual, different, modern etc.
I remember that I wanted to smell all day long and Fahrenheit is up to the task because it last for a very long time. The only problem was that this fragrance is very strong and it can backfire if you over put it on you. I remember people telling me that they knew I was in the elevator or in certain room because my smell was all over the place. I slowly realize that all my clothing, house and car smell like me. You have to hold your horses and take it easy with the dose.

Vile is more like it.

But beyond that it's a cucumber top not that turns into an old mans linament, into that same old mans medicine. Thats one cheeky old gent, trying to cover up his nursing home scents with nasty cucumber. Blach! He pinched my behind!

For 20 years I have a love hate relationship with this stuff. When it first was introduced, my male contacts generously wore it. It smelled classy on some, overwhelming on others. I tried it a few times. It reminded me of burnt rubber sometime, others like a warm campfire. Ladies seem to go for it, following me around the mall. Hey, it gets attention!

I finally purchased a bottle in 2006. Somehow, it smelled different. Just as strong, with many of the same offensive notes. Almost bitter. Maybe that is it. Too many notes. It confuses my poor nose. I like the bottle and set it out for freinds to try in the washroom. It is dressy and casual. Brutal and sensual. Harsh and delicate.
Gasoline? Incense, sex...