8 Iconic Celeb Fragrances That Deserve a Major Comeback
Let’s be real for a minute – Our Moment by One Direction really was that girl!
Your favourite celebrity’s posters decorate the walls of your room, their music plays on repeat in your headphones, your laptop is constantly playing episodes from their show, and you own every T-shirt with their face on it. What could possibly be missing? The humble perfume!
Perfumes created or inspired by celebrities offer fans a unique way to feel connected to their favorite stars. They may not feature song lyrics or famous quotes, yet they still capture the essence of the person behind them. Often released as limited editions, these scents will often vanish from store shelves almost as quickly as they appear. And once discontinued, they become coveted treasures that fans hunt for online and in thrift shops.
But which were the best? Here are eight of the most iconic celebrity perfumes we’d love to see make their return.
Curious by Britney Spears
As Britney Spears’ first fragrance created with Elizabeth Arden, Curious was definitely one of the fan-favourite perfumes. With notes of magnolia, jasmine, and vanilla musk, this scent felt mysterious and feminine. The bottle was a gorgeous cyan-blue colour, with the glass shaped creatively to match Britney’s own unique style and energy. We miss how empowering this fragrance was – it was the perfect confidence booster.
Girlfriend by Justin Bieber
If Boyfriend by Justin Bieber was your top song in the early 2010s, then you would have loved his complementary Girlfriend perfume. The bottle itself is intriguing, with crisscrossing lines of purple and pink over a tall cylinder shape. The top notes of strawberry and mandarin give this fragrance a fruity scent, with base notes adding a floral essence. Beliebers everywhere mourn the loss of this iconic product.
Selena Gomez Eau de Parfum by Selena Gomez
She’s not just a singer – she’s also the founder of a beauty brand. Before Selena Gomez founded Rare Beauty, though, she had her own perfume referencing her name. Selena Gomez Eau de Parfum had a stunning violet glass bottle with gold accents, and was adorned with shimmering lips on top for a flirty aura. It was a mix of fruity and sweet, with notes of pineapple and raspberry alongside vanilla and coconut. It’s been over ten years since this perfume was created, but it’s still one that fans wish they owned.
Pulse by Beyoncé
Beyoncé is one of the most well-known and admired celebrity and music artist, so it’s no surprise that she has had multiple fragrances connected to her name and image. Pulse had a citrus and floral scent, with its orchid notes specifically inspired by Beyoncé’s favourite flower. Its bold blue bottle has a unique and lively shape, bringing the singer’s enthusiasm for powerful performances to life.
Our Moment by One Direction
Every Directioner was obsessed with the commercial for One Direction’s Our Moment perfume – and honestly, we’re still not over it. The boyband’s fragrance came in a light pink glass bottle shaped like a jewel, with a metallic crown and a pink fabric flower on top. This dainty fragrance had a combination of floral and fruity notes. New fans wish that they owned the perfume, and old fans keep theirs safely stored to use for special occasions.
Meow by Katy Perry
Cats and Katy Perry are no strangers to each other. With her fanbase called the KatyCats and her love for cats being showcased often, Katy Perry created multiple cat-related fragrances. Meow was one of these, with a light purplish-pink bottle in the shape of a cat with a large “M” on the “collar.” The notes of fruits like pear and tangerine, as well as those of flowers like jasmine and honeysuckle, tied in perfectly with Katy’s vibrant Teenage Dream era.
With Love by Hilary Duff
One of the most beloved throwback fragrances is the With Love perfume by Hilary Duff. With her major success in the Lizzie McGuire series and film, as well as her start in music a few years before the perfume’s release, Hilary had become a well-known actress and celebrity. With Love came in an amber coloured geometric bottle with a glass top. This paired perfectly with the notes of spices, amber, and musk for a bold image.
Wonderstruck by Taylor Swift
Last (but certainly not least) is the one and only, fan favourite, discontinued celebrity perfume – Wonderstruck by Taylor Swift. With an enchanting purple bottle, patterned top, and gold charms on a chain, the bottle for this fragrance matches the Speak Now era precisely. This perfume had notes of raspberry and blackberry, as well as hibiscus and apple blossom, for a floral and fruity scent. It was the first fragrance from Taylor, and one that fans treasure dearly.
It’s a tragedy that many of these celebrity and music artist perfumes are no longer available to easily collect. However, you can now appreciate the fragrances being sold currently, and maybe one day you’ll stumble upon your dream discontinued scents!
