2000s Fashion Is Officially Back: These Are Our Fave Scents From the Decade

Baguette-style purses, low rise jeans, and even the return of the digital camera: it’s fair to say that 2000s fashion is officially back, whether you like it or not. Sure, we’re leaving a few elements in the past (like those aforementioned low rise jeans) but one thing we’re happy to bring back is the best scents of the decade. The early 2000s saw the arrival of some of our all-time favorite perfumes. And, if we’re supposed to start taking style tips from that era, you can bet we’ll be finishing off each look with one of the best 2000s scents, too.

Ready for a trip down memory lane? Read on for all of the best perfumes from the 2000s.

Best 2000s Perfumes

1. Fantasy by Britney Spears

Fantasy by Britney Spears was released in 2005 and this 2000s scent will forever remind us of that period of time. With its mouth-watering array of sweet notes, Fantasy blends top notes of litchi, golden quince, and kiwi with delicious heart and base notes of jasmine, white chocolate, and mus

2. Be Delicious by Donna Karan

Be Delicious by Donna Karan is undoubtedly one of the most versatile scents of the 2000s and this is a crisp, fruity scent that we’re still regularly spritzing nowadays. First released in 2006, Be Delicious is mostly an apple-heavy perfume with notes of grapefruit, red apple, and cucumber.

3. Princess by Vera Wang

It’s impossible to talk about the best perfumes from the ’00s without mentioning Princess by Vera Wang. Revolutionary when it first came out and a popular scent even in 2023, Princess is a floral, citrusy scent with a delicate finish. Its top notes include mandarin, waterlily, meringue, Pink Lady apple, and apricot.

4. Daisy by Marc Jacobs

We’ve lost count of the amount of Marc Jacobs perfumes we own by now. But we’ll always have a soft spot for Daisy by Marc Jacobs. This 2007 perfume may have been a relative late-comer to the 2000s era but it’s a scent we’ll always remember spritzing during the summer months. With its heavy floral bouquet and youthful finish, this wonderful perfume is a firm contender for our top scent from the decade.

5. Lady Million by Paco Rabanne

Lady Million by Paco Rabanne may have been released in 2010 but we’re still counting this as one of the best perfumes from the ’00s due to how quickly it became a staple scent for us. The perfume version of the ever-popular 1 Million Cologne, Lady Million blends lemon, orange, neroli, and raspberry with a potent floral heart. 

6. Coco Mademoiselle by Chanel

Right at the beginning of the ’00s, we were treated to the arrival of the extra-special Coco Mademoiselle by Chanel. As a brand, Chanel may be a timeless choice that far surpasses a mere decade but Coco Mademoiselle will always have a place on our dressing tables as a top choice from that period. A quick spritz of this bergamot-heavy scent and we’re instantly transported back to the good old days!

7. Light Blue by Dolce & Gabbana

Light Blue by Dolce & Gabbana is another of the best 2000s perfume that’s still endlessly popular decades later. This classic scent is one that works on women of all ages, thanks to its classy combination of citrus, fruity, and floral notes. Released in 2001, it blends top notes of Sicilian lemon, apple, cedar, and bellflower with base notes of cedar, musk, and amber.

8. Flowerbomb by Viktor & Rolf

Flowerbomb by Viktor & Rolf is basically nostalgia in perfume form. Released in 2005, it was almost impossible to walk anywhere in public without catching a waft of this scent’s gorgeous jasmine and orange blossom notes in the air. Flowerbomb has been reformulated in the last few years but shares enough similar notes from its original blend to still remind you of the ’00s decade.

9. Paris Hilton by Paris Hilton

Everything about Paris Hilton by Paris Hilton reminds us of the 2000s, from the bottle shape to the notes inside and even the woman herself. This floral scent is a haven of freesia, jasmine, mimosa, and tuberose with a soft, sandalwood base. If you’ve still got a bottle of it laying around at home, it blends beautifully with woody fragrances!

Our Favorite 2000s Perfumes: Final Thoughts

We’ve finished talking you through all of the best perfumes from 2000 and we hope you enjoyed this journey of nostalgia! Now, you can head over to FragranceX to pick up your old favorites or hunt down a new signature scent. All of our perfumes are sold at discounted prices with fast, free shipping included.