How Do You "judge" The Year Of The Solids?

[Erica]

#92

Hi everyone,

I got these solids recently:Scottie and Golden gift box. There are no boxes for them. Since they are issued twice, according to Roselyn's book, how do you know the exact year the solid was issued?

For details.
1.Scottie
It has no label. Has just “Estee lauder” inside the lid. There remains some perfume but unfortunately I do not know either fragrance, Knowing and Tuscany Per Donna(They are not sold in Japan). Is there any site which shows the notes of each fragrance?(Maybe EL HP?)
2.Golden gift box
It has label saying “Youth-Dew”. How do you judge whether it is “Golden Treasure” from 1975 or “Jeweler's Box” from 1976? Are they exactly same?

Waiting for your help!

[Erica]

#10986

Forgot one more solid.

3.Watermelon
It has gold box. Wondering whether it is from 1996 or 1997.

[Sandra]

#10987

Hmmm . . . hard questions, Erica. No labels, unknown fragrance – difficult to help you. <img src='style_emoticons//unsure.gif’ border=’0′ style=’vertical-align:middle’ alt=’unsure.gif’ />

Did the seller not tell you anything when you purchased? <!–emo&<_<img src='style_emoticons//dry.gif’ border=’0′ style=’vertical-align:middle’ alt=’dry.gif’ />

[Lisa]

#10988

Erica,

I think it is hard to tell without the original box or perfume. Some of the solids issued for different years had subtle changes like the carousel or base of the solid being red or blue as in some of the ivory series.

[Erica]

#10989

Sorry to bother you about this topic.

I wondered if there is a slight difference(e.g. numbers on the label etc.) depending on the year issued. As I learned it is hard to find out here, I'll take care when I buy next solids.

Thank you anyway!

[Lisa]

#10990

Erica,

Not that I know of however I may be wrong. <img src='style_emoticons//huh.gif’ border=’0′ style=’vertical-align:middle’ alt=’huh.gif’ /> Did you see the database and list the solids by year?

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