Discontinued doesn’t always mean products are gone forever! Our Bring it Back series shines a light on the holy grail beauty products that were so good, the brands brought them back for good.

Accepting that your favourite beauty product is discontinued is hard, but it’s especially difficult when it’s fragranced. Finding a dupe for your must-have foundation or face powder is tricky, but scent is a minefield.

If you ever find yourself in that position, however, I’m here to help. I could even give you the great news that it’s getting re-released, which is the case for the lucky few below. That’s right; sometimes, they come back. Scroll to see the fragrances that have made it back on site by popular demand...

1. GUERLAIN La Petite Robe Noire

Launched: 2009
Discontinued: 2009
Re-released: 2012

What’s different?

The original composition was slightly tweaked by Guerlain Perfumer, Thierry Wasser, however, the overall theme and notes remain unchanged.

La Petite Robe Noire started as a boutique exclusive. It was the product of the perfumer Delphine Jelk, and its inspiration was a little black dress. Delphine used notes like black tea, liquorice, and cherry to evoke this timeless fashion piece, and the smell was dark and energising all at once. As you may guess, its gorgeous scent, luxurious bottle, and inspiration made it an instant sell-out.

You could only pick up LPRN in selected stores for years, making it hard to get your hands on. But in 2012, GUERLAIN made dreams come true. Thierry Wasser, GUERLAIN’s in-house perfumer, tweaked the composition, and it was released to the masses – finally! The reinterpretation is similar to the original; it’s a delicious gourmand that marries cherry and raspberry with rose, liquorice and smoky black tea. It’s equally flirtatious and glamorous – how GUERLAIN could have kept this from us for so many years, I’ll never know!

2. GIVENCHY L'Interdit

Launched: 1957
Discontinued: 1957
Re-released: 2018

What’s different?

The 2018 L’Interdit is inspired by the 1957 perfume; the notes, and bottle are different to the original, however, both contain Givenchy’s signature ingredient, vetiver.

The original L’Interdit, Le De, Givenchy III, is a fragrance icon. It was first released in 1957, as a perfume for Audrey Hepburn, and is named after the address of the Givenchy Couture House in Paris. The original composition was a classic 50’s floral with a twist of spice, a trait which made it very unique and fashionable at the time. Despite its popularity, the fragrance was discontinued a year later leaving many heartbroken.

2007 was when we first saw a glimpse of L’Interdit’s return. Givenchy released it as part of a limited edition ‘Mythical’ series alongside six other classic perfumes. 2018 is when L’Interdit returned for good, well ,almost. The new L’Interdit is inspired by the original fragrance rather than re-released. The composition is a modern fragrance of contrasts with a white floral bouquet crossing with a dark, woody accord, making it so memorable and addictive.

3. DIOR Miss Dior

Launched: 2017
Discontinued: 2021
Re-released: 2021

What’s different?

Miss Dior is one of the world’s best-selling fragrances for women. It’s also a perfume that’s had multiple reincarnations over the years (learn all about those here). The most recent, which took place in 2021, saw the bottle and juice get a modern update. The iconic bow now has a sparky design, which pays homage to Dior fashion. The smell is also different; it’s a lot more floral than the previous, which had a very patchouli-heavy composition. But the essence of Miss Dior remains, but in a lighter, and in my opinion, easier to wear interpretation.

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