9 Best Vintage Perfumes For Women In 2024, Expert-Reviewed
Stand out with these long-lasting vintage perfumes that will leave everyone mesmerized.
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Are you searching for the best vintage perfumes for women? Don’t worry; we have you covered with the list of vintage perfumes below. These popular vintage perfumes will take you on a wonderful nostalgic trip. The best part about these vintage perfumes is that they will resonate with you. No matter how many fragrance trends come and go, these vintage perfumes will stick around.
Sofia Darkmoon, a fashion designer and illustrator, says, “The past is a continuous source of inspiration for the fashion industry–season after season–and the world of perfume is no exception. The perfumes listed below are classics that you will like to wear despite the new trends.”
So, don’t wait and check out this unmissable tried-and-tested fragrance collection that will amp up your whole aura.
Launched in 1912, L’HeureBleue by Jacques Guerlain is an Eau de parfum that possesses an endearing floral and oriental fragrance. The perfume color resembles that of honey and opens with notes of aniseed and bergamot. Its heart notes combine the sensual scents of carnation and neroli, and the base notes are iris, violet, vanilla, benzoin, and tonka beans. This influential perfume leaves a delicate and sensual trail and is formulated for wear after sunset and for special occasions. Here’s a video review to help you understand perfumes better and make an informed choice.
Product Dimensions: 2 x 2 x 6 inches | Weight: 9.63 Ounces
Our Tester's Experience
"L'Heure Bleue has a timeless charm, transporting me back to the moment my mother gifted it to me for the first time. The scent has a nostalgic, comforting quality, though it seems more diluted these days. It starts off robust, mellows out elegantly, and gives me a feeling of warmth and familiarity. I wish future iterations could retain its original strength."
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Fragrance can trigger memories and emotions of past experiences more strongly than visual stimuli (1).
Vintage Style VanilleSouffle Perfume by Melodie Perfumes is a blend of exotic perfume ingredients, such as Madagascar vanilla orchid, pate sablee, and Devonshire cream. This timeless fragrance for women is a favorite perfume among several reviewers. Its fruity and floral fragrance comes packaged in a vintage-style transparent bottle that not only allows you to enjoy the perfume color that’s akin to a yellow sapphire but also accentuates the divine fragrance.
Curve Vintage Soul by Liz Claiborne is a classic women’s fragrance that blends sweet floral notes with sophisticated fruity notes and has a tinge of spice. The sophisticated and iconic fragrance comes packaged in an attractive perfume bottle that matches its personality.
L'heureBleue By Guerlain For Women
Vintage Style Melodie Perfumes VanilleSouffle Perfume For Women
Bill Blass by Prestige Fragrances is a synergy of fruity and floral scents. The top notes of pineapple and bergamot combine with the fresh, floral scents of tuberose and jasmine, and ends with base notes of musk and sandalwood. The scent of the cologne spray for women is not overpowering and leaves a subtle trail. Check out this video review showcasing a tester’s experience to know more about this product.
Vintage Old Version Charlie Perfume was launched in 1973. It is a gorgeous and young fragrance that went on to become the world’s best-selling perfume in the 1970s. It opens with notes of citrus oil, peach, hyacinth, and tarragon, which then make way to notes of jasmine, rose, lily of the valley, cyclamen, carnation, and orris. The perfume finally ends with notes of cedarwood, sandalwood, oakmoss, musk, and vanilla.
Point to consider
Dry skin can’t hold perfume as well as oily skin does. Applying an unscented oil on the skin and layering it with the scent can help make the fragrance last longer.
Launched in 2013, the AEO Vintage Perfume by American Eagle has an aroma that highlights fruity notes of mango, apple, and orange essential oil; floral notes of lotus and rose; and hints of woody-scented tones that are warm, bright, and sensual. This sophisticated and iconic perfume comes in a vintage bottle and can lift your mood and keep you refreshed.
A few spurts of Christian Dior’s unique aroma on your pulse points before going on a date can make you smell sensuous and exquisite as it happens to be one of the best smelling perfumes available online. This celebrity-endorsed feminine scent blends the fruity top notes of mandarin leaf and Tunisian orange blossom with the refreshing mid-tones of jasmine and the warm undertones of vanilla to help you leave a seductive trail.
Quick tip
Do not dab wrists together after applying fragrance, as the heat generated from dabbing can cause the scent to disappear faster than intended.
The Coco Mademoiselle by Chânél has an ambery scent that can make you feel light and exuberant. It has vibrant orange top notes, mid notes of jasmine, and base accents of patchouli and vetiver. Available in multiple sizes, this long-lasting fragrance comes in an easy-to-use spray bottle, allowing you to carry it on the go.
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Try the professional-grade Yves Saint Laurent Opium perfume to evoke enchanting, magical, and mysterious feelings. This classic fragrance blends the notes of exotic ingredients, such as bergamot, myrrh, jasmine, mandarin, amber, and carnation to create a soft yet luxurious scent. Moreover, this fragrance for women is available in two sizes, allowing you to get the one that best suits your needs.
How To Choose The Right Vintage Perfumes For Women?
Choosing a vintage luxury perfume can be difficult. However, you may follow these general rules.
Identify the notes: Each perfume consists of different notes and these layers of notes all work in synergy to create the fragrance. Thus, it is always a good idea to figure out which type of perfume you prefer and then look at the heart and base notes before you make a purchase decision.
Look for a perfume with higher concentration: As the concentration of your scent gets higher, the price also gets higher. Typically, perfumes with a higher concentration are more powerful and last longer.
Test the fragrance: Lastly, before you decide on any scent, try doing a sniff test or apply it on your skin to make sure that it is something you will want to wear and that you will enjoy.
Take your personality into account: There are many perfumes, and the perfume you choose should reflect the type of person you are.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is vintage perfume safe to use?
Popular vintage perfumes are quite safe to use. However, it is recommended to test the perfume before buying to ensure you are not allergic to that scent.
2. How long does vintage perfume last?
It depends on the formulation of the vintage perfume. For example, EDP (Eau De Parfum) perfumes are classic fragrances and are more concentrated and last longer than EDT (Eau De Toilette).
3. How can I tell if a perfume is vintage?
Vintage perfumes are scientifically formulated with scents that were popular before or are reformulated with new components, making you feel nostalgic. Typically, classic perfumes that are older than ten years are considered vintage.
4. Can men use these women’s vintage perfumes?
Men can use musky vintage perfumes without floral notes because musk is generally considered a unisex scent.
5. Are vintage perfumes flammable?
Like every perfume, vintage perfumes are also flammable because of the alcohol present in them. So, keep the vintage collection away from fire and other flammable substances.
Why Trust MomJunction?
Poulami Nag is a fashion, beauty, and personal care expert who has a penchant for fragrances. To enable readers to know more about the best vintage perfumes in the market for women, she has extensively researched many online platforms. This list will help you find the right scent to suit your personality, whether you’re off to a party or just another day at work. She has also included a buying guide to help you choose the right perfume.
The Bottom Line
Iconic vintage scents allow us to cherish our favorite fragrances from the past. These classic perfumes are a reformulation of the iconic collectible perfumes with a huge demand among women. Our list of the best vintage perfumes brings you some of the most popular perfumes from renowned brands that have been the signature scents for women for years. All you have to do is identify the layers of notes you love and determine how concentrated you like your perfumes, and voila! you have a time-honored perfume that works for you. Our top recommendation is the sensual L’heureBleue By Guerlain For Women for evening wear and the Curve Vintage Soul by Liz Claiborne for its blend of floral and fruity notes.
Infographic: How To Organize And Display Your Perfume Collection?
Vintage perfumes smell luxurious and exude sophistication with their ornate and geometrically designed bottles and packaging. By storing and arranging them in specific ways, you can keep them organized and enhance your bedroom’s aesthetic appeal. Explore the infographic below to learn some innovative ways of showcasing your perfume collection.
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Sofia Darkmoon is a fashion designer and illustrator based in Mexico. Having graduated from the Universidad de Londres in Fashion Styling, Sofia has more than six years of experience as fashion illustrator and designer for brands such as Eva Brazi, SNK SKN, and Sherie.
Poulami is an associate editor at MomJunction. She did her MA in English from Miranda House, University of Delhi and has qualified UGC-NET. She also holds a PG diploma in Editing and Publishing from Jadavpur University. Her journey as a content writer began in 2017 and since then, Poulami has garnered diverse interests along the way.
Shreya is a gold medalist with a master’s degree in clinical psychology from SGT University, Gurugram. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in applied psychology from Amity University, Gwalior. Her interest in human behavior and extensive years of learning and training in psychology has instilled in her the skills to understand the consumer psyche to optimize the reader's experience.
Deyasini BiswasBA English (Hons), Diploma in Advanced Fashion Styling
Deyasini holds a bachelor's honors degree in English Literature from Jadavpur University and a postgraduate diploma in Advanced Fashion Styling from the London College of Style. She has three years of experience in the fashion industry, working as an editorial and product stylist, following which she has chosen to return to her roots in the language arts as a commerce content writer at MomJunction.
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