Y2K perfume: Popular Perfumes of the 2000s

2. Fantasy by Britney Spears

In the late 90s, early noughties, you couldn’t turn on the radio without hearing a hit from the princess of pop, Britney Spears. So, it’s no wonder her fragrance, Fantasy, was a smash hit! Created with red lychee and white chocolate orchid, encased in a pink Swarovski studded bottle, this nostalgic 2000s perfume is sure to have you singing Spritz Me Baby, One More Time!

3. Original by Ed hardy 

An O.G. of the Y2K era, Ed Hardy is nothing short of iconic. Original is no exception – the fruity combo of tart apple, tropical mango and crisp grapefruit feels fresh, sparkling and oh-so-summery. We do not doubt that anyone who wore this classic 2000s perfume when it was first released will be transported back in time with just one spritz!

4. Play It Sexy by Playboy

Playboy had a major cultural presence throughout the Y2K era, to say the least. While the brand has evolved since then (if you haven’t tried the latest playboy perfume, Golden Era, yet what are you waiting for?!) we want to take you back to a 2010 classic – Play It Sexy. The sultry scent combines dreamy vanilla and warm amber with feminine notes of jasmine and grapefruit. It’s gourmand, it’s floral, and it’s a totally timeless Y2K perfume!

5. Princess by Vera Wang

A must-have for any teenager in the early 2000s, Vera Wang’s Princess was all the rage thanks to its instantly recognisable purple heart bottle and sweet yet powdery, amber scent with hints of apple and apricot. If you weren’t spritzing this all over yourself back in the day, you were missing out! Fast forward to the present day, and Princess makes a great everyday scent for yourself or gift for a fan of feminine fragrances.

6. Daisy by Marc Jacobs 

Whether you grew up in the 2000s or not, anyone into perfume will instantly recognise Daisy by Marc Jacobs. From its whimsical daisy capped top to its ‘summer in a bottle’ scent with notes of wild berries, soft white violet and velvety jasmine, it is every bit addictive today as it was in 2007. A must-have for fans of playful and radiant perfume!

7. 1 Million by Paco Rabanne

With more than ten years under its belt as a bestselling male fragrance, 1 Million by Paco Rabanne is nothing short of a phenomenon! Deliciously addictive with top citrus notes and a sensual woody base, you’d be hard-pushed to find a scent as recognisable as this – from the Y2K era or the present day! 

8. Euphoria for Women by Calvin Klein

Not all Y2K perfumes were sweet like candy or light and breezy. Euphoria by Calvin Klein has a deep, rich vibe that wears well all year round. Looking for a new signature scent that’s stood the test of time? Calvin Klein has got you! 

9. Kenzo Flower

Launched in 2000, Flower By Kenzo was created by the nose behind fragrances like Calvin Klein CK One and  the aforementioned Marc Jacobs Daisy. Totally unique from its scented siblings, Flower By Kenzo has a soft, skin-scent presence. Opening with sparkling pink pepper and juicy blackcurrant, at its heart you’ll find the ‘flower’: Damascena rose.

10. Wave by Hollister

Ah, the golden era of spending Saturdays at the local shopping mall, where the pinnacle of cool was draping yourself in head-to-toe Hollister. If you remember manifesting the California dream from a rainy British town, you’re one of us. Warm, comforting and sexy (in an understated way), Hollister Wave for Her is the ultimate Y2K perfume. With juicy citrus, sunset hibiscus and radiant California poppy, there’s only one word to describe this signature 2000s perfume – beautiful!

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