I too really miss the original Herbal Essence. --So much so that I bought the $60 deal from the Greeks. It was a decent deal when I bought because it was the full sized bottle plus the 4 oz version. I still have a little. It is a bit like old wine vs 'new' wine. You could tell it was old and the color wasn't quite as bright green. It had lost a little moisture-consider its now 50 or so years old. Like old wine I tried letting it breathe-- and that helped as the smell had gotten stronger. What a nice surprise to smell it again after all of these years even with aging!! I also tried taking some and adding back a little water and allowing it to breathe. This helped--just to freshen it up some. I would buy it again if I could find that deal. In the process I tried several others of the things mentioned-the soft soap-is very nice but it sure isn't Herbal Essence. These is a shampoo from Mexico-ditto, ok but not at all what we've been searching for. Then there is the perfume from Etsy. This is by far the closest I could come by. -It isn't herbal essence but much closer. Side by side smell test, knowing what the original is supposed to be made of I would say that the Etsy perfume version needs just a tad more juniper.... and you might have guessed I've tried ordering the extracts or tinctures that are supposed to make up that smell-4 parts miss it so much to maybe three parts insatiable curiosity. I may try to get a small amout of the Etsy perfume and add an even smaller amout of the juniper--how? dunno, maybe a tiny tootpick or needle. Don't even know if anyone is still reading this forum as its been out here a while but if so stay tuned and share any thoughts. Once in a while you just have to follow after something a little off the beating path; so if paying some money to the Greeks for a little nostalgia is what is needed I'd say yea its a splurge but I think worth it. Remember it has aged and will need to breathe. Try maybe carefully pouring out just a capful at a time to breath and dilute a little; don't chance the investment at once. Might even like to use as a perfume or Sachet rather than brief use in hair. As an aside the Greeks were kind of cute as it was all wrapped up in some sheets from a kid's geography lesson-about Greece stuff in of course the Greek alphabet in kid's handwritting. Just another little gift from this experience, apparently one more thing we have in common from the Greeks- Herbal Essence--the lettering on the bottle is also partly in Greek alphabet when if so inclinded can be translated by Google Translate. Viva Herbal Essence!

There was also a body spray and a spray in dry hair shampoo. the closest one I have found is Aveeno fresh greens blend.

There are ebayers from Greece selling old Herbal Essence stock for up to $60 and that is for a tiny 1.7oz bottle. I think shipping is $25. I know their economy is rough there but please don't use people like that. Someone else is selling 1969's Coty solid Fragrance trio compact for $299.00
Maybe if I had endless money on a daily basis I'd do it but I just can't justify that price for fifty year old shampoo or scent solid.
Advertisers, listen up. Many people in the world mourn for the days of decency, respect, innocence and the more uncomplicated past of younger years. Yes, there was strife and hard times but not like what we've been seeing everywhere. People have lost their minds & are unafraid of showing it. There is no self control anymore, no Civility, no respect & that is sad and dangerous.
Scents are the portal to the heart and boy could we use some heartwarming, heart-healing stuff.
There is a thirst for Nostalgia.
Bring back the original green H.E. shampoo, including the exact replica print label. We fell in love with the whole enchilada and need it back.
Maybe do a Limited Edition run of a smaller supply. See how it takes off.
Coty should bring back their Sweet Earth solid fragrance trio compact. They were excellent.
Yardley should bring back their cool Paint Box tin of eye shadows you painted on with the brush and little water well included in the tin. The Mod 60's vibe is always in style but they call it Bohemian.
Nostalgia SELLS. It also fulfills a human need which helps our hearts and our souls.
The world is hurting.
Help us recapture some of the sweet Innocence, civility, respect, Flower Power and Love of the world when it was not as angry and conflicted as it is today.
We need a taste of Nostalgia to help us feel good. Nothing wrong with that. We can't solve all the awful bigger problems right now but we can start with engaging the heart through our sense of smell.

Man, that stuff smelled all kinds of divine. Like evergreens. Reminded me of the winter holidays

sweetcakes.com Herbal Essence frangrance oil (and I tried many of them, and also pretty much all of the shampoos rumored to smell like it) is the closest thing I’ve found. I made myself a roll on perfume and spray, and couldn’t be happier.

I do indeed recall the original Herbal Essence fragrance. It was like walking through tall plants on a summer's day; something unlike anything else at the time or today. I don't know why Clairol discontinued it, but I suspect if we followed the money, we'd find out.

There was another shampoo that was all about fragrance of a different kind called Gee, Your Hair Smells Terrific! It was a bit much.

I just found it! Soft Soap Basil & Lime scent smells just like it! You're welcome. :)