Scouted: '90s Bath & Body Works Fragrances Are Having a Renaissance—and I'm Here for It
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Somewhere between the wildly popular Night Court reboot and our never-ending love of grunge, the 1990s are having a moment—again. Pop culture hearts nostalgia, but what really surfaces those long-forgotten memories? Scent. Given the enduring love of all things born in the '90s, it comes as no surprise that nostalgic Bath & Body Works scents have undergone a major renaissance as of late—not that they ever really left the zeitgeist. So, if you still scream along to Beastie Boys songs, roller skate down memory lane with classic Bath & Body Works scents.
Sure, the classics like Cucumber Melon and Warm Vanilla Sugar have made a valiant return, but the brand's newer releases offer something for everyone—including those of us who are triggered by the locker room memories these old-school fragrances conjure.
Aside from the retro scents, Bath & Body Works has a slew of newer fragrance offerings that are all grown up. In fact, the brand now has an addicting aromatherapy range and a solid men's line. Besides not always being stocked in stores, many online exclusives make the web experience even better than shopping the iconic mall brand brick-and-mortar style.
The new scents, including perfume and cologne, candles, essential oils, and bath products, are light enough to layer, and the body balms tackle even the driest of skin. I've sniffed, I've splashed, and below, I've rounded up some picks (new and old) to take note of, whether you're feeling nostalgic or you're desperately seeking a new signature scent fit for 1999 or 2025.
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