6 New York Army Perfumes That Feel Like a Love Letter to the 90s
The 90s had a scent problem — and it was glorious. Before algorithm-driven fragrance drops and niche perfume TikTok, you picked your signature scent and wore it like armor. CK One on a Tuesday. Angel on a first date. Cool Water on literally every occasion. These weren't just perfumes. They were personality statements bottled in chunky glass.
That decade's obsession with bold, unapologetic fragrance never really left. It just needed a reboot — something that carries the same emotional weight but feels sharp and wearable right now. New York Army's latest new arrivals do exactly that. Six EDPs. All 50ml. All-weather. All under ₱400.
Whether you're deep in your 90s nostalgia era or just learning what all the fuss was about, here are the six scents worth knowing.
1. Aphrodite EDP — The One That Rewrites Seduction
Women | 50ml | ₱319
Sweet | Spicy | Addictive
Jean Paul Gaultier's Scandal Absolute is the kind of fragrance that makes people stop mid-sentence and ask, "What are you wearing?" Aphrodite takes that same electric energy — the honeyed warmth, the golden-hour richness — and delivers it at a price that makes sense for everyday wear. This isn't a special-occasion scent you save for birthdays. It's the one you reach for on a random Wednesday and feel completely unstoppable.
The 90s understood that femininity could be bold and unapologetic. Aphrodite gets that memo.+
2. Astoria EDP — Bold. Dark. Unmistakable.
Men | 50ml | ₱319
Warm | Spicy | Deep
Also drawing inspiration from JPG Scandal Absolute, Astoria is its masculine counterpart — deeper, darker, and built for men who don't do subtle. Where the 90s gave us crisp aquatics and cool sportswear scents, Astoria pushes back with something richer. More deliberate. The kind of fragrance that pairs well with a leather jacket and very little explanation.
If you've been chasing a scent that commands attention without announcing itself loudly, Astoria delivers.
3. Hudson EDP — Fresh Air, Grounded
Men | 50ml | ₱319
Woody | Fresh | Aromatic
Nishane's Hacivat is a modern benchmark for refined woody-fresh fragrances — and Hudson is its most accessible version yet. Think crisp top notes that open clean and bright, anchored by earthy, woody depth that lasts long after the first spray. The 90s gave us aquatic masculines that felt like sea spray and freedom. Hudson picks up that spirit but adds weight. Substance. The kind of scent that works just as well in a Makati high-rise as it does on a weekend drive with the windows down.
All-weather performance. No adjustment needed when the season shifts.
4. Iris EDP — Light as a Mood, Strong as a Memory
Women | 50ml | ₱319
Floral | Soft | Luminous
YSL Libre Maxou Flower is all sun-soaked florals and effortless confidence — the kind of fragrance that feels like the best version of a lazy afternoon. Iris brings that same luminous energy into a format built for everyday wear. Delicate but not forgettable. Fresh but not plain. The 90s had a whole category of soft florals worn by women who smelled like they genuinely had their lives together. Iris belongs in that conversation — updated for now.
Wear it on a first date. Wear it to brunch. Wear it because it's Thursday and you deserve something nice.
5. Nyx EDP — The One That Belongs to Everyone
Unisex | 50ml | ₱319
Floral | Musky | Elegant
Maison Francis Kurkdjian's APOM is a cult favorite for a reason — it's warm without being heavy, floral without being feminine, and somehow gets more interesting as the day goes on. Nyx captures that same shapeshifting quality. Named after the Greek goddess of night, this one opens differently on every skin and settles into something that feels genuinely personal. The 90s launched CK One as the first major unisex fragrance and changed what perfume could mean. Nyx carries that same spirit — no labels, no rules, just scent.
A truly all-weather, all-occasion pick. One bottle for whoever you are today.
6. Brooklyn Bloom EDP — The One That Smells Like a Perfect Day
Women | 50ml | ₱399
Fruity | Warm | Sun-Kissed
Kilian's Sunkissed Goddess is exactly what it sounds like — golden, radiant, and almost impossibly feel-good. Brooklyn Bloom takes that warm, sun-drenched energy and makes it wearable every day. Fruity without being sharp. Warm without being heavy. There's something deeply nostalgic about a fragrance that smells like summer regardless of what month it is — the 90s specialized in that kind of bottled optimism, and Brooklyn Bloom delivers it fully.
The most premium pick of the New Arrivals lineup, and worth every peso of it.
Shop the Full New Arrivals Collection
Six new scents. All 50ml. All-weather. Starting at ₱319.
The full New Arrivals collection — Aphrodite, Astoria, Hudson, Iris, Nyx, and Brooklyn Bloom — is live now at newyorkarmy.ph. Or build your own bundle and save more with the Buy Any 3 for ₱899 deal.
