Question:
As many of you have read, I speak quite critically of Chanel Egoiste. It never occurred to me (until I read my bottle) that I wasn't talking about the same stuff you guys were talking about. I have Egoiste cologne concentree.

I did a google search and the only thing that came up was a review from this site. I checked many different on-line vendors to no avail.

What do I have?, can someone tell me what the difference between cologne concentree and EdT is?

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There are quite a few useful old threads with information that can help you. Try typing Égoïste Cologne Concentree in the search function here, there should be some old threads comparing the CC to regular Égoïste. Make sure you use the Égoïste and not Egoiste.
From what I have read/been told, the CC has more sandalwood, less vanilla. I decided to go with the EdT, because I preferred the extra vanilla.

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Hey CJ,
I have tried both and the concentree is obviously stronger, particularly in the rosewood and the rose notes. It's smooth though and lasts a long time on me...almost too long. The spicies are more prominent in the regular Egoiste and it is sweeter . I like them both, but there seems to be more of a progression in the regular one.

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I have no real proof except my nose, but the Egoiste EdT currently on the market is reformulated compared to the bottles I purchased back in the 90's. The Egoiste now is shorter lived, but still contains sharper notes of rose and sandalwood and not all that much vanilla to me. The Cologne Concentree never came up for reformulation because it was discontinued, but was my favorite. Long lasting and spicier and an awful lot smoother than the EdT (both today and back then), with a strong base of sandalwood and vanilla.
Man do I miss the Concentree...what's the going rate for a sealed bottle these days of the vintage juice?

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Originally Posted by iMaverick Man do I miss the Concentree...what's the going rate for a sealed bottle these days of the vintage juice? I had a feeling the bottle I have was different. Everytime I read a comment about Egoiste, I thought "what in the heck are these guys talking about?"...so now I know. The bottle I have is from the 90's...maybe 92-93, but I'm not quite sure. I quit wearing it when I went into a stripper bar and one of the dancers said I smelled like a liquor cabinet...must be my chemistry...or the fifth of wild turkey I was working on

As far as cost...I didn't see it mentioned anywhere on the internet other than here.

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I've got some Concentree left that i use very, very sparingly...so scared to run out of it. Amazing juice.
I see myself purchasing a bottle of the regular one really soon .
BTW Pluran's fantastic directory review differentiates between the two versions .

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Does anyone know where the concentree version can be bought? Preferably in Europe? I haven't seen it anywhere, is it still being produced? I adore Egoiste and would love to get hold of the concentree.

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Originally Posted by ebear Does anyone know where the concentree version can be bought? Preferably in Europe? I haven't seen it anywhere, is it still being produced? I adore Egoiste and would love to get hold of the concentree. I think this thread has the answer to your questions:
/showthread.php?t=168237
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Originally Posted by CuyahogaJoe I had a feeling the bottle I have was different. Everytime I read a comment about Egoiste, I thought "what in the heck are these guys talking about?"...so now I know. The bottle I have is from the 90's...maybe 92-93, but I'm not quite sure. I quit wearing it when I went into a stripper bar and one of the dancers said I smelled like a liquor cabinet...must be my chemistry...or the fifth of wild turkey I was working on Hey CuyahogaJoe,
You have had your bottle of Égoïste Cologne Concentrée for maybe 15 years, and there is a chance the bottle might have been a couple of years old before you even purchased it. I suggest you might want to consider the possibilitiy that the juice in the bottle has gone bad over that length of time, unless the bottle has been securely stored in a cool dark location during all of those 15+ years.

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Originally Posted by Rockford I think this thread has the answer to your questions:
/showthread.php?t=168237 Thanks, yes, I've seen that thread and it says that the concentree version has been discontinued. Was hoping that might not be accurate.
If anyone knows where I can get some, please let me know. Thanks.

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Originally Posted by Rockford I suggest you might want to consider the possibilitiy that the juice in the bottle has gone bad over that length of time, unless the bottle has been securely stored in a cool dark location during all of those 15+ years. It hasn't been stored in a cool place, but more like room temperature. I heat to 72-74 degrees F during the winter and cool to 78-80 during summer. The bottle has never seen sunlight and has been in a cabinet of some sort since I bought it. Is it possible for a frag to get better if it "goes bad"? If so, it has and is