Embody Y2K With One of These 6 Nostalgic Perfumes
Y2K is all the rage right now in fashion and beauty, but the one aspect about the '00s we never hear people talk about is the iconic perfumes. After all, scent is one of the most influential senses in creating nostalgia. The offerings then were sweet in the best way possible. Luckily, some of them are still available today.
To really channel your inner Y2K, consider finishing your look with one of these classic fragrances from Victoria's Secret, Britney Spears and more.
Victoria's Secret Love Spell Body Mist: $19.95
Every middle school locker room smelled like sweat and Victoria's Secret Love Spell in the '00s (so we've heard). Let's forget about the B.O. and enjoy how great of a fragrance this body mist is. It has notes of cherry blossom and fresh peach, becoming "impossible to resist." Plus, it's only $19.95 and surprisingly lasts a long time.
Britney Spears Fantasy Eau de Parfum Spray: $23.18
Britney Spears's Fantasy perfume line might take the cake as the most popular. You can still get her original scent on Amazon. If you've never been lucky enough to smell it, it's a gorgeous blend of red lychee, golden quince and exotic kiwi. There's no surprise why it was so popular then—it sounds so delicious you'll wish you could sink your teeth into it.
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One Direction Our Moment Eau de Parfum Spray: On Sale for $51
Although One Direction didn't rise until the '10s, any kind of celebrity fragrance screams the early '00s. Besides, it does have the signature fruity floral profile of the era. Forest fruits and pink grapefruit are at the top, blending with frangipani, freesia and patchouli. We still have our bottle and get tons of compliments when we wear it.
Nicki Minaj Pink Friday 2.0 Eau de Parfum: $59
Nicki Minaj's OG Pink Friday perfume instantly made waves with its bust bottle. Of course, the rap star had to pay homage to it alongside her Pink Friday 2 sequel album. This fragrance is as sultry and sweet as the first, blending pineapple and nectarine with amber and orange flower petals.
Clinique Happy Eau de Parfum Spray: $65+
As the brand's website explains, Clinique Happy has been a cult classic since 1997. This perfume has an energetic blend of Hawaiian wedding flowers alongside spring mimosa, grapefruit and bergamot. It's refreshing and fun—and sure to make anyone feel happy.
Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Eau de Parfum: $72+
Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy was the epitome of luxury in the '00s. You would be rolling in dough if you wore this scent to a matching sweatsuit. If you ask us, it's still an underrated fragrance today. It has dreamy wild berries and mandarin with amber, caramel, vanilla and praline.
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