17 Perfumes and Colognes Everyone Wore in High School
These scents ruled every hallway, locker room, and dance floor during your high school years.
- Daisy Montero
- 4 min read
Some perfumes and colognes defined entire high school experiences. You could catch a whiff of certain scents and instantly be transported back to gym class, school dances, or your very first crush. These fragrances were a rite of passage, whether you wore them yourself or just smelled them in the crowded hallways.
1. CK One by Calvin Klein
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CK One was the scent that made everyone feel a little cooler. Its fresh, clean vibe fit perfectly with oversized jeans and grunge flannels, basically turning the hallway into a runway.
2. Vanilla Fields by Coty
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Vanilla Fields was a dreamy, sweet cloud that lingered in every classroom. It was the go-to for anyone who wanted to feel pretty and put-together without trying too hard. Just a spritz felt like a hug.
3. Nautica Blue
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Every sporty guy you knew had a bottle of Nautica Blue in his gym locker. It smelled like ocean breeze, sweaty football practice, and a dash of confidence before talking to a crush.
4. Tommy Girl by Tommy Hilfiger
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Tommy Girl was that burst of youthful energy in a bottle. If you were blasting pop music in your bedroom and practicing your signature, you probably had this on your dresser, too.
5. Axe Body Spray
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Axe was practically the unofficial cologne of every high school boy. One spray too many, and suddenly, the whole hallway smelled like a locker room trying a little too hard.
6. Ralph by Ralph Lauren
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Ralph was for the girls who loved flipping through teen magazines and dreamed about road trips to the beach. It was bright, fun, and had major “main character” energy.
7. Curve by Liz Claiborne
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Curve smelled like your first serious relationship, or at least your first attempt at one. It was bold without being overwhelming, kind of like teenage confidence on training wheels.
8. Love Spell by Victoria’s Secret
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One mist of Love Spell and you were instantly the center of attention. Its juicy, fruity notes made it a must-wear for pep rallies, dances, and passing notes in study hall.
9. Cool Water by Davidoff
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Cool Water was the smell of high school rebellion in the best way. One spray and you were ready for late-night bonfires, car rides, and sneaking into movies you were too young to see.
10. Lucky You by Lucky Brand
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Lucky You was light, fresh, and perfect for daydreamers. It was the choice for anyone who wanted to smell like they had their life together, even if their locker was a disaster zone.
11. Lacoste Essential
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Lacoste Essential gave off serious “I just made varsity” energy. It was crisp, sporty, and perfect for the guys who always somehow had the cleanest white sneakers.
12. Clinique Happy
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Clinique Happy felt like sunshine in a bottle. It was cheerful, bright, and perfect for when you needed a little boost to get through match class.
13. Drakkar Noir by Guy Laroche
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Drakkar Noir was serious business. It smelled like leather jackets, classic rock, and a little bit of “too cool for school” attitude.
14. Glow by Jennifer Lopez
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Glow captured that early 2000s sparkle. It smelled clean, slightly powdery, and totally glamorous in that “I just watched a J.Lo music video” kind of way.
15. Adidas Moves
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Adidas Moves was fast, fresh, and felt like it should come with its own theme song. It was the scent of sprinting to class because you forgot your homework again.
16. Britney Spear’s Curious
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Curious was bubbly, sweet, and a little mischievous. It was the perfect perfume for anyone who doodled hearts around their favorite pop star’s name.
17. Abercrombie & Fitch Fierce
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Fierce was basically a character all on its own in high school halls. You could smell it from a mile away, and it somehow made every guy feel like he had just walked out of a photoshoot.