I’ll just say it: Celebrity perfumes aren’t what they used to be. (Okay, that’s a little dramatic.) I do love a few now from celebs like Ariana Grande, but for the most part, I find myself nostalgic for those memorable and magical scents of the early 2000s when celebrity fragrances were at their peak. My favorite scent memories around that time consist of opening up magazines and smelling the pull-out on the page. That was how I discovered a good majority of the fragrances on this list. (They’re actually my Roman Empire.) I think about these seven celebrity perfumes daily, wishing they were still around so I decided to do something about it. I made it my mission to track down a few key fragrances that smell like my favorite celebrity perfumes of the past. Keep scrolling—there are lots of choices ahead.
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Britney Spears
Britney Spears Curious, Eau De Parfum
Key Notes: Magnolia, pear, lotus, jasmine, tuberose, musk, vanilla, white woods, sandalwood
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Estée Lauder
Aerin Tuberose Le Jour Parfum
Key Notes: Neroli, tuberose, jasmine
Curious by Britney Spears was one of the first fragrances I bought with my own money. I remember that when it first came out, it was such a unique and mysterious scent that made me feel so grown up. While there are a few corners on the internet that you can still snag it from, it’s sadly discontinued, but will always be remembered by yours truly as one of the best celebrity scents of all time. If you’re dying to try a scent with similar notes that oozes the same vibe, try Aerin’s Tuberose du Jour which also features notes of uplifting jasmine and tuberose.
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Jennifer Lopez
Glow Eau de Toilette
Key Notes: Neroli, orange blossom, grapefruit, jasmine, rose, musk, sandalwood, amber, vanilla
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Byredo
Sundazed Eau de Parfum
Key Notes: Lemon, Mandarin, Neroli, Jasmine Sambac, musks
While Sundazed definitely packs more of a punch than Glow by Jennifer Lopez, the scent is still solar, fresh, and floral without being too in-your-face. Each of these scents is perfect for spring or summer and luckily, you can still purchase a bottle of Glow on Amazon!
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Jennifer Aniston
Beachscape Eau De Parfum
Key Notes: Passionfruit, freesia, musk
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Jennifer Meyer
Eau de Parfum
Key Notes: Waterlily, fig leaves, neroli blossoms, white floral accord, sandalwood, crystal musk
Jennifer Aniston’s crisp, breezy, and beachy scent was released in 2016, but it’s still regularly on my mind. Coincidentally, another Jennifer’s (Meyer) scent captures that same spirit with a few additional beachy notes like white floral accord and waterlily. Both of these perfumes are two of my all-time favorite scents.
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Kim Kardashian
Eau De Parfum
Key Notes: Indolic Jasmine, tuberose, gardenia, tonka bean, Jacaranda wood, sandalwood
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Jo Malone London
Myrrh & Tonka Cologne Intense
Key Notes: Lavender, Omumbiri myrrh, tonka bean
It’s no secret that Kim Kardashian is a bona fide business mogul now. While her clothing line and skincare line immediately come to mind, most forget that Kardashian dabbled in the world of fragrance. One of her first drops was a self-titled offering with notes of jasmine, tuberose, gardenia, tonka bean, and earthy sandalwood. If you loved this rich fragrance, try Jo Malone’s Myrrh & Tonka Cologne. This one leaves a cloud, so be aware of that, but it smells equally as warm and rich.
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Taylor Swift
Wonderstruck Eau de Parfum
Key Notes: Raspberry, black berry, tea, apple blossom, honeysuckle, hibiscus, peach, sandalwood
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Burberry
Her Eau de Parfum
Key Notes: Strawberry, blackberry, raspberry, sour cherry, blackcurrant, violet, jasmine, patchouli
Honestly, I never got the opportunity to try Taylor Swift’s Wonderstruck, but that doesn’t stop me from thinking about it often. With so many positive reviews, I can’t help but feel like I missed out on a downright delicious scent. Even if I never get my hands on a bottle of it, I can still spritz on a bit of Burberry’s Her which has extremely similar notes.
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Beyoncé
Heat Eau de Parfum
Key Notes: Sequoia milkwood, almond macaroon, blush peach, magnolia, tonka bean, neroli, amber, creme de musk, red vanilla orchid, honeysuckle nectar
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The Harmonist
Hypnotizing Fire Eau De Parfum
Key Notes: Pepper tree, Pimento berries, cloves, Bulgarian rose, patchouli, praline, vanilla, benzoin, opoponax
Never forget Beyoncé’s iconic scent Heat. While I would say it’s the perfect summer scent with notes of honeysuckle nectar, red vanilla orchid, and neroli, it also makes the perfect evening scent any time of year—it radiants sensual grace, but is never overpowering. I honestly had trouble finding a scent that compares, but the Harmonist’s Hypnotizing Fire comes pretty damn close with key notes of praline, patchouli, rose, and vanilla.
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Paris Hilton
Eau de Parfum
Key Notes: Melon, apple, peach, freesia, mimosa, jasmine, ylang-ylang, tuberose, sandalwood, oakmoss
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Ralph Lauren
Romance Eau de Parfum Intense
Key Notes: Bergamot heart, green mandarin, blackcurrant accord, rose accord, lily of the valley accord, ylang-ylang essence, violet leaves absolute, marigold essence, sandalwood accord, cedarwood heart virginia, patchouli essence, vanilla accord
I’ll die on this hill: Paris Hilton fragrances are so good. I remember her self-titled fragrance being a favorite when it first launched. It’s more of a sweet, flora, and romance scent to me, so naturally, I chose Ralph Lauren’s Romance as its modern counterpart.