The idea of a "retro perfume" is to create a scent that smells like the past. Some of these perfumes are inspired by the past, while others are just designed to smell like it. Whatever their inspiration, these perfumes are all made with high-quality ingredients and are available at a variety of prices. Here are some great options for retro perfumes.
Size: 3.4 oz/ 100 mL·ITEM: 78659
Size + Concentration + Formulation: 3.4 oz/ 100 mL Eau de Toilette Spray
$65.00
Definitely a retro back in the day scent. It literally smells like Zest bar soap. ...Just a happy, anytime wearable scent.. so classic, i guess now it's retro!
Fragrance Family: Fresh
Scent Type: Fresh Citrus & Fruits
Key Notes: Bergamot, Green Tea, and Musk
Fragrance Description: A unisex perfume for those who embrace diversity. Instantly memorable, this citrus green scent pairs green tea with rose and amber for a genderless, natural perfume.
About the Bottle: Gender-fluid and uncategorizable, this green citrus perfume from master perfumer Alberto Morillas is an uplifting accord of green tea, papaya, and bergamot to refresh, grounded in the heart with perfectly balanced notes of nutmeg, violet, cardamom, and rose and deepened at the base with glorious amber and musk for a muted, blurred quality.
Size: 1.7 oz/ 50 mL·ITEM: 336545
Size + Concentration + Formulation: 1.7 oz/ 50 mL Eau de Toilette Spray
$82.00
Once it settles in on your skin, the smell is so lovely and soft. The perfume bottle is so retro and cool. I love it....All time favorite perfume!...I have used this perfume for at least 10 years. I also use many other top of the line oriental/spicy type perfumes but this is my signature scent.
Introduced in 1999, Gucci Rush is a fantasy to be reached through an intoxicating, addictive combination of florals and spices. A sensual burst unlike any other.
Notes:
Gardenia, Freesia, Jasmine, Vanilla, Patchouli.
Style:
This fragrance is euphoric and intoxicating.
Size: 0.5 oz/ 15 mL·ITEM: 2039014
Size + Concentration + Formulation: 0.5 oz/ 15 mL Eau de Toilette Spray
$25.00
Great budget friendly perfume for rose lovers...My mom is very picky about perfumes due to allergies but loved this one....Retro Scent...I can see why people say this has a soapy smell. It has a very retro smell to it. It is a very pretty perfume and lasts a decent amount of time.
Fragrance Family:
Floral
Scent Type:
Classic Floral
Key Notes:
Rose Absolute, Sparkling Lychee, Palissandre Wood
About:
Introducing Amazing Grace Ballet Rose, which is inspired by the delicate scent of pink rose petals opening at first bloom and the beautiful femininity of philosophy’s bestselling Amazing Grace fragrance. This captivating, new scent captures the quiet strength of a ballerina in a heart of delicate rose and peony, which is layered with sparkling lychee and finished with woods and sheer ballet pink musk.
Size: 1.7 oz/ 50 mL·ITEM: 2249738
Size + Concentration + Formulation: 1.7 oz/ 50 mL Eau de Parfum Spray
$112.00
Crisp retro vibes...Gives me major nostalgia for the 80s/90s mall perfume counter smell. Also, no headache!...Retro fragrance
Fragrance Family: Floral
Scent Type: Warm Floral
Key Notes: Lavender, Orange Blossom, Vanilla Extract
Fragrance Description: This is a bold and floral feminine fragrance for those who live by their own rules. It contains lavender essence from France combined with the sensuality of Moroccan orange blossom and a daring note of vanilla extract for a unique scent.
About the Bottle: The bottle is a couture statement featuring a black asymmetric cap like a sexy couture dress. It also has gold chains around the neck that are reminiscent of the iconic YSL it-bags, and the design is completed with the timeless Yves Saint Laurent logo.
About the Fragrance: This scent is a celebration of freedom.
Size: 1.7 oz/ 50 mL·ITEM: 2345635
Size + Concentration + Formulation: 1.7 oz/ 50 mL Eau de Parfum Spray
$98.00
Very soothing perfume.. just love it on my hubby ❤️...I enjoyed this perfume, has a fantastic masculine smell.
Fragrance Family: Warm & Spicy
Scent Type: Woody Spices
Key Notes: Fresh Rose, Hot Chili Pepper, Cedarwood
Fragrance Description: Suggestive and unexpected, Gucci Guilty Pour Homme Eau de Parfum is a woody, aromatic, spicy fragrance created to provoke. Rose and chili pepper create an unexpected and invigorating retro vibe, while patchouli and cedarwood accentuate fragrance’s richness and sensuality.
About the Fragrance: The celebration of liberty in the #ForeverGuilty story continues.
Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2415644
Size + Concentration + Formulation: 1 oz/ 30 mL Eau de Toilette Spray
$76.00
I love it on my boyfriend. I gifted him Two perfumes and he loves both...Okay so I'd like to start this review by stating the obvious- this cologne smells like a retro barbershop. It smells like the caricature of the stereotypical clean-shaven man with pearly white teeth in a vintage commercial, but I absolutely love it.
Fragrance Family:
Earthy & Woody
Scent Type:
Citrus & Woods
Key Notes:
Basil Accord, Lavendar, Tonka Bean
About:
At the Barber's is a woody, citrusy fragrance that recalls the relaxing memory of a classic, masculine ritual with invigorating notes of basil accord and sensorial lavender.
The creaking of a wooden sign swaying in the breeze welcomes you to a local barber shop. Take in the rhythmic sound of a shaving brush sliding through lavender soapsuds, and the dry friction of a straight razor brushing against a leather strap. Black pepper and rosemary invigorate your senses, clearing your mind. Feel the soft rustling of a fresh, white towel combine with the natural scent of your skin.
Size: 1.7 oz/ 50 mL·ITEM: 2444552
Size + Concentration + Formulation: 1.7 oz/ 50 mL Eau de Parfum
$109.00
I have this perfume called Hermes Twilly Ginger perfume and I love this perfume! ...The orange seventies inspired packaging is so perfect on my perfume stand and is my exact retro aesthetic.
Fragrance Family: Florals
Scent Type: Warm Florals
Key Notes: Ginger, Peony, Cedar
Fragrance Description: This captivating perfume is woven with three materials: a generous, vibrant peony, bright candied ginger, and supple, lively cedar.
About the Bottle: Inside a box printed with an astrology-inspired design and reworked in fresh colors sits the Twilly Eau Ginger bottle, which is tied with a new silk ribbon and topped with a brilliant white cap.
About the Fragrance: A floral, spicy, and woody perfume with a joyful, bright character, Twilly Eau Ginger is the sparkle of the HERMÈS girls.
Size: 5 oz/ 148 mL·ITEM: 2544401
Size + Concentration + Formulation: 5 oz/ 148 mL Parfum Spray
$195.00
This is not just for men!! It is a very warm retro scent on a man, think mad men. ...It has a note of rose and chili pepper giving it a retro 70s vibe with a hint of vinegar and salt for a very unexpected scent and to tie it all together with orange blossom absolute, Neroli and French lavender to add the perfect intensity while the Patchouli and cedar wood complete the scent with a rich and sensuality.
Fragrance Family: Warm & Spicy
Scent Type: Woody Spices
Key Notes: Lavender, Orange Flower, Cedarwood
Fragrance Description: A woody, aromatic, ambery fragrance that magnifies the true essence of the Gucci Guilty Pour Homme signature. A new and intense vision of masculinity, Gucci Guilty Parfum Pour Homme opens with a lighter, milder, and more modernized aromatic hook.
About the Fragrance: The true essence of Gucci Guilty Pour Homme is magnified at the heart with the deep ambery signature of Spanish cistus combined with the floral richness of orange flower and a spicy hint of nutmeg. Finally, the mysterious elegance of Indonesian patchouli is reinforced with the long-lasting sensation of dry woods and musk.
Size: 0.27 oz/ 8 mL·ITEM: 2544898
Size + Concentration + Formulation: 0.27 oz/ 8 mL Eau de Parfum Spray
$28.00
My new Fav perfume! I own over 20 perfumes, I'm a fanatic of nice, deep and rich odour. ...THIS IS MY NEW FAVORITE PERFUME. Seriously this perfume gifted by BEST New York is the best blend of my ambery saffron, woody sandalwood, and Ellis Brooklyn’s myth perfumes.
Fragrance Family: Florals
Scent Type: Warm Florals
Key Notes: Golden Orchid, Amber, Musk
Fragrance Description: This floral, gourmand fragrance blends the warmth of golden orchid and sueded amber with notes of creamy vanilla and velvety musk to create a seductive symphony for the senses. With its irresistible aroma, Golden Nectar captures the essence of this ultimate seduction.
About the Fragrance: Laura Slatkin was inspired to create this alluring fragrance after reading a story about Cleopatra. Ever the temptress, she is said to have dipped her sails in perfume to gently scent the wind, enticing her suitors before she even stepped foot upon shore.
$30.00
With that money I should have bought the roller perfume instead but it’s okay. The only reason why I gave this a 3 star is because I love both of those perfumes. ...i applied both perfumes on three hours ago and i still smell it. both perfumes smell amazing!
Set Description: Discover your next fragrance with this Yves Saint Laurent perfume duo, featuring Libre Eau de Parfum and Black Opium Eau de Parfum.
About the Fragrance: Libre is a bold and daring floral fragrance with notes of lavender, orange blossom, and musk accord, while Black Opium is a seductive, warm, and spicy fragrance with notes of coffee, white flowers, and vanilla.
This Set Contains:
- 0.25/ 7.5 mL Libre Eau de Parfum
- 0.25/ 7.5 mL Black Opium Eau de Parfum