I Want to Exude the Scent of a Sparkly '70s Nightclub—13 "Sparkling" Fragrances That Capture Cher's Essence…
Ensembles adorned with sequins and bodies wildly spinning on the dance floor; pulsating beats and vibrant synth flowing as liberally as champagne. Few periods evince as much nostalgic poetry as the '70s, which is why the fashion elite continue to seek to capture its shimmering essence even after more than 50 years. Although you can don your bell-bottoms and tease your hair into voluminous '70s styles endlessly, nothing evokes disco fever quite like a "sparkling" fragrance. While the bubbly scents of popular champagne fragrances and party perfumes certainly fit this description, the scent that propelled me into a search for retro tunes and disco balls stood apart from its ostentatious counterparts. I encountered Krigler’s Velvet Night 76 Parfum—an intense, ambery floral crafted by the renowned German-French perfume house—in a sun-drenched suite at New York City’s Plaza Hotel, and one sniff transported me to the lush, soft, and uninhibited nightlife of Paris at the peak of disco fervor.
Krigler
Velvet Night 76 Perfume
Main notes: Bergamot, orange blossom, tuberose, jasmine, vanilla, cedarwood, musk
From the moment this fragrance meets your skin, it reveals a bouquet of floral and citrus notes, featuring an electric, enticing projection that draws in late-night dance partners and a scent trail as captivating as your favorite tune. As friends and lovers lean in closer, they can sense the sweet, musky undertones that balance this vivid fragrance—a sensory love letter to the multifaceted nature of women. Right down to its base notes, this fragrance is made to dance. Perfumer Liliane Krigler created this scent 50 years ago to commemorate the French women’s liberation movement of the 1970s, signifying a long-awaited equality and jubilant celebration. “The year 1976 marked the transition of women from formal freedom to true freedom,” Krigler expressed in a press release. Initially exclusive to Krigler’s prestigious clientele (including royals, first ladies, and celebrities like Grace Kelly and Jackie Kennedy Onassis), the perfume, which Krigler herself referred to as “a wild dancing act,” is now available for you to claim. While the bottled essence of '70s celebration is priced at $595, a luxurious sample of the scent is an affordable $45—a reasonable cost for a fragrance that requires just one spritz to envelop your skin in long-lasting French joie de vivre.
Krigler
Velvet Night 76 Sample
However, if you desire a few more alternatives that embody the spirit of dancing until dawn and the celebratory melodies of Cher, I have a variety of choices for you. Below, the finest disco perfumes for those who love to dance.
(Image credit: Harry Langdon/Getty Images)12 More Disco Perfumes
Perfumehead
Cosmic Cowboy Extrait de Parfum
Key notes: Galbanum, lavender, tobacco leaf, suedeIf you ask editors at Who What Wear, the scent that embodies a sultry nightclub in 1970s Los Angeles is this refined bottle from Perfumehead. "I immediately thought of Cosmic Cowboy, especially since the brand describes it as 'vivid and velvety,'" remarks WWW beauty editor Kaitlyn McLintock. Inspired by the Sunset Strip, this fragrance offers a seductive blend of whiskey, cinnamon, and suede—reminiscent of cigar lounges and neon lights.
Sol de Janeiro
Sol Cheirosa '62 Eau de Parfum
Key notes: Pistachio, jasmine, salted caramel, sandalwoodHas a fragrance ever shouted "disco" at you the way this Sol de Janeiro bottle does? Adorned in gold and designed for maximum impact, this deeper version of the brand's iconic scent (recognizable from the Bum Bum Cream) boasts impressive longevity and a captivating, sweet gourmand scent. WWW Beauty Director Erin Jahns recommends this for its enticing fragrance and beautiful packaging.
Discothèque
Call for a Good Time Eau de Parfum
Key notes: Violet, ylang-ylang, yuzu, muskIf Amanda Seyfried and Meryl Streep's Mamma Mia had a signature fragrance, it would be this blooming scent from Discothèque. The themed bottle with a mirror-ball cap is enough to inspire an ABBA sing-along, and its sweet, floral fragrance delivers a rush akin to twirling partner dances infused with pheromones. The sweet, citrus scent is vying for a spot as my go-to fragrance for summer 2026, but it's already my preferred choice for dancing.
ST. ROSE
Out of the Blue Eau de Parfum
Key notes: Orris, cocoa shell, tonka bean, vanillaSt. Rose’s Out of the Blue channels the electrifying energy of the '70s disco scene, as if influenced by the spirits of Diana Ross, Freddie Mercury, and David Bowie
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