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Fragrance guide

The 2000s brought sweeter and fruitier fragrances for women and smooth, woody and spicy colognes for men. Many of today’s best-known names were launched in these years.

These are the fragrances in our catalog launched between 2000 and 2009, oldest first.

How we picked. We listed every fragrance in our catalog launched between 2000 and 2009, ordered by launch year. Prices are typical US retail prices and may differ at checkout.

  1. Touch for Men by Burberry
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    Burberry

    Touch for Men

    $46 · 3.4 oz · EDT · Men · Woody

    Violet leaf and white musk: soft, clean and discreet. An affordable classic of quiet elegance.

    Launched in 2000.

    Key notes:
    Violet leaf, Mandarin, Pepper, Musk, Vetiver
    Style:
    Elegant, Cozy, Classic
    Longevity:
    Moderate
    Projection:
    Soft
  2. Coco Mademoiselle by Chanel
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    Chanel

    Coco Mademoiselle

    $175 · 3.4 oz · EDP · Women · Chypre

    A modern chypre full of character: vibrant orange, rose and clean patchouli. Elegance with a rebellious wink.

    Launched in 2001.

    Key notes:
    Orange, Bergamot, Rose, Patchouli, Vetiver
    Style:
    Elegant, Romantic, Urban
    Longevity:
    Long-lasting
    Projection:
    Strong
  3. Light Blue by Dolce & Gabbana
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    Dolce & Gabbana

    Light Blue

    $100 · 3.4 oz · EDT · Women · Citrus

    Sicilian lemon and crisp apple: a summer day in Capri. Light, cheerful and perfect for the heat.

    Launched in 2001.

    Key notes:
    Lemon, Apple, Bamboo, Cedar, Musk
    Style:
    Fresh, Romantic
    Longevity:
    Moderate
    Projection:
    Moderate
  4. Fierce by Abercrombie & Fitch
    4

    Abercrombie & Fitch

    Fierce

    $84 · 3.4 oz · Eau de Cologne · Men · Woody

    Fresh citrus and fir over musk and oakmoss: the smell that filled every Abercrombie store.

    Launched in 2002.

    Key notes:
    Petitgrain, Cardamom, Jasmine, Vetiver, Musk
    Style:
    Sporty, Fresh
    Longevity:
    Long-lasting
    Projection:
    Strong
  5. Chance by Chanel
    5

    Chanel

    Chance

    $150 · 3.4 oz · EDT · Women · Chypre

    Pink pepper, jasmine and patchouli in a bottle as round as luck. Sparkling, unpredictable and elegant.

    Launched in 2003.

    Key notes:
    Pink pepper, Lemon, Jasmine, Patchouli, Musk
    Style:
    Elegant, Romantic, Classic
    Longevity:
    Long-lasting
    Projection:
    Moderate
  6. Aqva Pour Homme by Bvlgari
    6

    Bvlgari

    Aqva Pour Homme

    $85 · 3.4 oz · EDT · Men · Aquatic

    Mineral and oceanic, with seaweed and mandarin. A greener, more technical marine freshness than the classic aquatics.

    Launched in 2005.

    Key notes:
    Mandarin, Petitgrain, Seaweed, Mineral notes, Woody notes
    Style:
    Fresh, Sporty
    Longevity:
    Moderate
    Projection:
    Moderate
  7. Un Jardin sur le Nil by Hermès
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    Hermès

    Un Jardin sur le Nil

    $150 · 3.4 oz · EDT · Unisex · Citrus

    Tart green mango, grapefruit and lotus, like a walk through a garden on the banks of the Nile. Bright, watery and green.

    Launched in 2005.

    Key notes:
    Green mango, Grapefruit, Lotus, Incense, Sycamore wood
    Style:
    Fresh, Natural
    Longevity:
    Weak
    Projection:
    Soft
  8. Euphoria by Calvin Klein
    8

    Calvin Klein

    Euphoria

    $100 · 3.4 oz · EDP · Women · Amber

    Pomegranate and black orchid over a creamy amber base. Dark, smooth and seductive.

    Launched in 2005.

    Key notes:
    Pomegranate, Persimmon, Orchid, Amber, Woody notes
    Style:
    Seductive, Mysterious
    Longevity:
    Long-lasting
    Projection:
    Strong
  9. Terre d'Hermès by Hermès
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    Hermès

    Terre d'Hermès

    $125 · 3.4 oz · EDT · Men · Woody

    Earth, mineral and bitter orange. A walk between the vegetal and the mineral, sober and deeply elegant.

    Launched in 2006.

    Key notes:
    Orange, Grapefruit, Pepper, Vetiver, Cedar
    Style:
    Natural, Elegant, Classic
    Longevity:
    Long-lasting
    Projection:
    Moderate
  10. Encre Noire by Lalique
    10

    Lalique

    Encre Noire

    $35 · 3.4 oz · EDT · Men · Woody

    Dark, earthy vetiver like ink on paper. A cult classic, introspective and surprisingly affordable.

    Launched in 2006.

    Key notes:
    Cypress, Vetiver, Musk, Cashmere wood
    Style:
    Mysterious, Natural
    Longevity:
    Long-lasting
    Projection:
    Moderate
  11. L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense by Issey Miyake
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    Issey Miyake

    L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense

    $85 · 4.2 oz · EDT · Men · Woody

    The spicy, ambery take on the aquatic classic: citrus, incense and cinnamon. Warmer and more nocturnal.

    Launched in 2007.

    Key notes:
    Mandarin, Sweet orange, Cinnamon, Incense, Amber
    Style:
    Elegant, Mysterious
    Longevity:
    Long-lasting
    Projection:
    Moderate
  12. Daisy by Marc Jacobs
    12

    Marc Jacobs

    Daisy

    $112 · 3.4 oz · EDT · Women · Floral

    Wild strawberry, violet and soft white flowers. A sunny, carefree floral that feels young and light.

    Launched in 2007.

    Key notes:
    Strawberry, Violet leaf, Violet, Musk, Vanilla
    Style:
    Fresh, Romantic
    Longevity:
    Weak
    Projection:
    Soft
  13. 1 Million by Paco Rabanne
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    Paco Rabanne

    1 Million

    $90 · 3.4 oz · EDT · Men · Amber

    Sweet, spicy and unashamed. Cinnamon and ambery leather in a gold bar designed to be noticed.

    Launched in 2008.

    Key notes:
    Grapefruit, Mint, Cinnamon, Leather, Amber
    Style:
    Seductive, Urban
    Longevity:
    Long-lasting
    Projection:
    Enormous
  14. The One for Men by Dolce & Gabbana
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    Dolce & Gabbana

    The One for Men

    $95 · 3.4 oz · EDT · Men · Amber

    Warm tobacco and amber lifted by ginger and cardamom. A smooth, polished scent that stays close and feels made for evenings.

    Launched in 2008.

    Key notes:
    Grapefruit, Coriander, Ginger, Amber, Tobacco
    Style:
    Elegant, Seductive, Cozy
    Longevity:
    Moderate
    Projection:
    Moderate
  15. Chloé Eau de Parfum by Chloé
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    Chloé

    Chloé Eau de Parfum

    $140 · 2.5 oz · EDP · Women · Floral

    Fresh peony and dewy rose with a clean, soapy finish. A modern rose that feels crisp rather than sweet.

    Launched in 2008.

    Key notes:
    Peony, Lychee, Rose, Amber, Cedar
    Style:
    Romantic, Elegant, Fresh
    Longevity:
    Moderate
    Projection:
    Moderate
  16. Versace Pour Homme by Versace
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    Versace

    Versace Pour Homme

    $95 · 3.4 oz · EDT · Men · Aromatic

    Lemon, neroli and clean musk: a Mediterranean freshness that is bright, soapy and very easy to wear.

    Launched in 2008.

    Key notes:
    Lemon, Bergamot, Hyacinth, Tonka bean, Musk
    Style:
    Fresh, Elegant
    Longevity:
    Moderate
    Projection:
    Moderate
  17. Bal d'Afrique by Byredo
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    Byredo

    Bal d'Afrique

    $255 · 3.4 oz · EDP · Unisex · Woody

    1920s Paris fascinated by Africa: luminous citrus, violet and warm vetiver. Joyful and sophisticated.

    Launched in 2009.

    Key notes:
    Bergamot, Lemon, Violet, Vetiver, Musk
    Style:
    Natural, Elegant, Urban
    Longevity:
    Moderate
    Projection:
    Moderate

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What were the fragrance trends of the 2000s?

Fruity florals and sweet patchouli perfumes for women, and woody, spicy and lightly sweet colognes for men.

Are fragrances from the 2000s outdated?

No. Several are still among the best-selling fragrances in the world and have become modern classics.

Is a fragrance from the 2000s a good gift?

Often, yes. They are well known, easy to like and usually cheaper than the newest releases.

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