A change to the formula of an existing fragrance product.
Not to be confused with: Flanker
A formula may change for reasons involving materials, manufacturing, cost or applicable requirements. Those are possible reasons, not proof of what happened to a particular perfume. An official statement or well-supported documentation is stronger evidence than a different experience with one bottle.
A house confirms that it has revised a perfume’s formula while keeping the product name.
“The house confirmed a reformulation; my comparison is between these two documented versions.”
A changed package, batch code or personal wear time does not alone prove reformulation. “Reformulated” also does not automatically mean worse.
Use with documented reformulation information. Do not turn the glossary or an unverified report into a change to knownReformulation.
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Reviewed October 9, 2026 by the Noteboxd editorial team.