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    5 Fragrances that Take Us Back

    The scent of a memory can take you back to that certain time or place, and these throwback fragrances might just have you channeling the Brat Pack. Tell us-did you wear any of these? What is your flashback perfume? Do you still wear it?

    Ex'cla.ma'tion
    Year Introduced: 1988
    Family: Floral Oriental
    While Rain Man was cleaning up at the Academy Awards, this fragrance was capturing the noses of women everywhere. If you wore this, try Trésor by Lancôme and these other recommendations.




    Sunflowers

    Year Introduced: 1993
    Family: Water
    This reminds us of standing in front of the mirror with a hairbrush, belting out "Dream Lover" by Mariah Carey.
    If you loved Sunflowers, try Issey Miyake Une Goutte de Nuage 2009
    and these other matches.



    Tabu

    Year Introduced: 1932
    Family: Oriental
    What a beautiful year-with the addition of this perfume to markets, the births of Patsy Cline and Elizabeth Taylor were also being celebrated.
    If Tabu was your go-to fragrance, try Victoria's Secret Cashmere Vanilla Jasmine and these other suitable picks.


    ck ONE

    Year Introduced: 1994
    Family: Citrus
    Were you rocking this while listening to the Ace of Base cassette tape? We saw "The Sign," and it opened up our eyes to this androgynous fragrance by Calvin Klein. If this one was your favorite, switch it out and try ck ONE Summer or these other substitutions.


    Charlie Red

    Year Introduced: 1993
    Family: Floral
    A lineup of half hour sitcoms like Murphy Brown and Seinfeld had us laughing while this scent kept us happy.
    If Charlie Red was your signature sexy scent, try Sunkissed Glo by JLo and these other recommendations.



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