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Shop the 10 Most Iconic Bath & Body Works Scents — Back for a Limited Time Only
“Picture this — it’s 2009, Lady Gaga’s ‘Just Dance’ [is] dominating the charts, teens everywhere are firmly Team Jacob or Team Edward as ‘New Moon’ hits theaters, and Bath & Body Works is introducing Rainkissed Leaves,” the body care giant writes in a press release.
If we’re being honest, nothing sounds like more exciting of a cultural moment to teleport back to. Well, maybe 2012 — the year of “The Hunger Games,” the “Cups” song, and Bath & Body Works’ Cashmere Glow product line — comes close, or else 2014, an era punctuated by ice buckets dumped over heads, Taylor Swift’s “1989,” and Lemon Pomegranate Cream, a sweet, invigorating concoction that proved to be one of the brand’s most popular fragrances of the 2010s.
Feeling that recognizable pang of nostalgia? Now, you can get back in touch with the person you were over a decade ago… and how good you smelled, courtesy of Bath & Body Works’ just-released Vault Collection, which is resuscitating 10 of the most seminal scents from different chapters of the company’s history.
This is the first time heavy hitters (which used to generate lines out the door at your local mall, lest you forget) like 2011’s Country Chic, 2019’s Cactus Blossom, and 2022’s Poppy are coming out of retirement — and, to help make it even more unforgettable, Bath & Body Works has timed the launch to one of its biggest sales of the year, promising deals as steep as 72 percent off on its beloved aromas.
Translation: Every last part of the Vault Collection is selling for $4.99 as we speak, and you don’t need a fancy key to unlock these stunning savings. Historically, the Semi-Annual Sale has lasted a little under a month, so don’t waste a single moment if you like what you see (and smell through the screen, obviously).
Given how closely our sense of smell is linked to memory (directly associating, in fact, with the emotion and memory centers of the brain), don’t be surprised if your new fragrance mists, creams, and body washes spark a sudden recollection or two: taking you right back to being 13 years old and carrying out an indulgent Bath & Body Works haul with your first allowance.
The Vault Collection “tap[s] into a growing desire to reconnect with formative eras through sensory experiences,” says its creator, and will also let you celebrate just how far you’ve come — all while reiterating the idea that beauty doesn’t have to be inaccessibly pricey to be worth it (those under-$5 price tags, for a limited time only, are proof of concept).
Load up on the back-by-popular-demand faves for yourself, your nieces, coworkers, mom, and anyone else who’d enjoy their sumptuous, good-enough-to-eat notes of golden peach, patchouli, amber, and sugared rhubarb.
Time flies, yes, but Bath & Body Works aptly demonstrates that you can turn back the clock, if even for a spritz or two.
Bath & Body Works Poppy Fine Fragrance Mist
Sweet, wild florals come together with fresh pear and what Bath & Body Works calls the smell of “fresh morning dew” to create a perfume mist for feeling like your most summery self. Also to be savored: its dermatologist-approved status, layerable composition, and lasting potency.
Price upon publish date of this article: $4.99
Bath & Body Works Cashmere Glow Ultimate Hydration Body Cream
Wave cracked knuckles and dry elbows goodbye with this hydration hero — a cashmere musk—, vanilla-, and peach-powered cream that will envelope you not only in cellular-level moisture (thanks, shea butter and hyaluronic acid!) but also a veil of something warm, full-bodied, and indulgent. Shop it now and thank us later.
Price upon publish date of this article: $4.99
Bath & Body Works Lemon Pomegranate Cream Body Lotion
For a more season-appropriate aroma, turn to the circa-2014 Lemon Pomegranate Cream Body Lotion, dubbed a “lemon lover’s dream” for a reason. It’s a citrusy, tangy delight, doling out 48-hour moisture and tapping coconut oil for the task at hand. Take our advice and store it in your work bag for mid-day skin refreshments.
Price upon publish date of this article: $4.99
Bath & Body Works Rainkissed Leaves Body Wash
Is your happy place in the middle of a rain-soaked forest, touched by the radiance of the returning sun? If so, Rainkissed Leaves is about to become your olfactory signature. This body wash is a vitamin-packed fusion of lush greenery, watercress, and soft petals; it makes sure you’re never dried out post-rinse while pampering skin with silky, aloe-fueled softness. Your “everything showers” are in for a major, nature-inspired upgrade.
Price upon publish date of this article: $4.99
Bath & Body Works Black Amethyst Fine Fragrance Mist
Captivated by moodier, deeper fragrances? Make Black Amethyst your next one, what with its spicy, earthy, and musky elements. Breathe in and see if you can peel back the layers of patchouli, peony, sandalwood, and amber here — one by one. Then, let this made-in-2008 mist become the last thing you put on in the morning, effectively turning heads and generating compliments throughout the day.
Price upon publish date of this article: $4.99
Bath & Body Works Country Chic Ultimate Hydration Body Cream
Cottagecore in body cream form? Count us in. This Bath & Body Works product is dry skin’s most formidable opponent and will fill your nostrils with bright, sparkling notes (think orange blossoms, lemons hanging off of tree branches in some remote farm, and a plot of marigolds that looks thick enough to swim in). This is our editors’ favorite selection from the Vault; do with that information what you will.
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Bath & Body Works Wrapped in Vanilla Body Lotion
Nothing is as timeless as a rich vanilla perfume, and no one does it better than Bath & Body Works. Sugary, creamy, and complex, this lotion formula smells far from artificial. It’s also lightweight, absorbs without leaving a trail of grease in its wake, and feels like “snuggling up in a soft cardigan,” as the brand puts it. We’re sold.
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Bath & Body Works Secret Wonderland Body Wash
Enter the world of the fantastical with this body wash that sits at the intersection of the fruity, floral, and ambery. Also derm-tested, it stands apart from competitors by featuring panthenol: a nourishing skin-barrier strengthener that soothes irritation and dryness. This is a blast from the past you didn’t know you needed. (Hint — you absolutely do.)
Price upon publish date of this article: $4.99
Bath & Body Works Cactus Blossom Fine Fragrance Mist
Have a soft spot for sharp succulents? Meet the Cactus Blossom Fine Fragrance Mist, which highlights just how delectable cactus flowers can be, especially when paired with citrus and vanilla coconut infusions. This one’s making its grand return from 2019, and we recommend spraying it on your pulse points and clothing to make first impressions that are far from prickly.
Price upon publish date of this article: $4.99
Bath & Body Works Open Sky Ultimate Hydration Body Cream
Last but certainly not least, Bath & Body Works’ Open Sky: deemed a “soul-healing blend” by the company that can transport you, mentally if not physically, to a vast field of delicious, perfectly ripe fruit under a shockingly blue sky painted with wispy clouds. Seems too good to be true? The affordable-luxury cream’s potent ingredient list, boasting the likes of wild blackberries, violet, and vanilla, proves otherwise.
Price upon publish date of this article: $4.99
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Stacia Datskovska is a Senior Commerce Writer at WWD. Previously, she worked at ELLE DECOR as an assistant digital editor, covering all things luxury, culture, and lifestyle through a design lens. Her bylines over the past five years have appeared in USA Today, Baltimore Sun, Teen Vogue, Boston Globe, Food & Wine, and more. Prior to joining ELLE DECOR, Datskovska learned the ins and outs of e-commerce at Mashable, where she tested products, wrote about tentpole sales events, and curated gift guide roundups. She graduated from NYU with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and international relations. Datskovska regularly reports on fresh releases in the world of beauty, from the trendy to the throwback.
