Unlock These 10 Secret Scents Under $100 That Will Transform Your Everyday Confidence—Bazaar Editors Swear By Them!

Unlock These 10 Secret Scents Under $100 That Will Transform Your Everyday Confidence—Bazaar Editors Swear By Them!

Ever wonder if a fragrance could actually transport you back in time—like, to those moments that feel as warm and familiar as your favorite cozy sweater? Well, Merit’s Retrospect l’extrait de parfum does exactly that, wrapping classic notes rarely used these days, like aldehydes and orris concrete, right alongside modern hints of pear and musk. It’s like sniffing nostalgia with a contemporary twist, a perfume that’s not shy about its nearly 30 percent perfume oil punch. Honestly, it’s got that sophisticated, sensual vibe that lingers longer than expected—something my nose didn’t see coming but totally loved. If you’ve been hunting for a scent that’s both elegant and a bit of a velvet-smooth surprise, this might just become your favorite discovery this year too. Curious to dig deeper? LEARN MORE

Here’s a Bazaar Fragrance Award winner that deserves a spot in your fragrance wardrobe. Inspired by iconic vintage scents of years past, Merit’s Retrospect l’extrait de parfum is a balanced and robust blend, containing nearly 30 percent perfume oil.

“Many of the notes that we used in Retrospect are not used very often in perfumery today, such as aldehydes and orris concrete,” perfumer Fanny Bal explains. “We used these classic notes and combined them with more modern ones like pear and musk to create a uniquely layered effect, and the result is nostalgia: a fragrance that reminds you of something warm and familiar, with a modern sensibility.”

  • Key notes: Bergamot, pear, ambrette, aldehydes, jasmine, rose, rosemary, violet, orris, vanilla, musk, moss

Customer review: “A feminine scent that dries down to a sensual velvet velvet-smooth vanilla musk. This is sophisticated and sensual. The longevity is surprising, and I’m really pleased with it. My favourite scent discovery this year!” —Linda C.

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