For the First Time in Decades, Gap Is Bringing Back Its Budget-Conscious Colognes

Gap Dream was arguably the most iconic scent of the original ’90s line up, and Gap made the conscious decision to keep this one as close to the original as possible. Like a clean white t-shirt (a closet staple Gap is known for), Dream is fresh and plays beautifully with the skin. Opening with citrusy bergamot, neroli, and orange blossom, it then moves into a heart of soft florals and is grounded in a base of woods, musks, and amber that lingers on the skin.Fragrance FamilyFloral, muskyNotesItalian bergamot, neroli essence, orange blossom, jasmine, tagete flower, freesia, cedarwood, botanical musks, glowing amberSizes0.3 oz, 1.7 ozIf you’re into fresh, earthy, green scents inspired by nature, Grass is definitely the fragrance for you. The first time I smelled it, I felt like I was back on the lawn at summer camp, sitting in the sun with my shoes off. But it’s not just plain grass you smell here. Like Dream, Grass starts off with a citrusy hit, this time with green mandarin. The unique beauty of this scent, to me, comes from notes of matcha at the heart along with earthy vetiver and woods at the base.Fragrance FamilyFresh, citrusNotesGreen mandarin, linden blossom, violet leaves, matcha, cypress Spain essence, lavandin grosso France essence, Virginia cedar, radiant polywood captive, vetiver haiti, cashmeranSizes0.3 oz, 1.7 ozAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowWhat does Heaven smell like? Pear, honeysuckle, vanilla, patchouli, and amber, according to Gap. Evoking warm sunshine coming from a big, blue sky, Heaven manages to feel fresh and cozy at the same time. Along with top and heart notes of crisp, watery pear, smooth Madagascar vanilla and golden amber are what really stand out here. So if you like a touch of sweetness in your fragrance, check this one out.Fragrance FamilyFloral, amberNotesPear, juniper essence, cardamom SFE, honeysuckle, Madagascar vanilla, patchouli, golden amber, celestial musksSizes0.3 oz, 1.7 ozIn contrast to the light and airy feel of Dream and Heaven, Om is a warm, rich, woody fragrance. Meant to evoke glowing light and a general feeling of calmness, Om begins with a balance of spicy ginger and soft water lotus, which leads into a heart of sandalwood and soft florals. A base of smooth amber, cashmeran, cedar, and balsamic musks lightly lingers on the skin.Fragrance FamilyWoodyNotesGinger, olibanum essence, water lotus, lilyflor, sandalwood, coriander flower, amber woods, cashmeran, cedar, balsamic musksSizes0.3 oz, 1.7 ozAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowAdding to the original quartet is Harmony, a fun, fruity, floral scent that’s meant to feel playful and energetic. I, for one, definitely get vibrant, energized vibes from this one, thanks to a pop of citrus at the top from bergamot, apricot, and yellow mandarin. Light, watery florals also add an uplifting feeling to the heart. Add in amber and aquatic musks at the base and you have yourself a lovely new fragrance.Fragrance FamilyFruity, floralNotesItalian bergamot, apricot nectar, yellow mandarin, gardenia, jasmine, tuberose flower firabsolute, sheer woods, amber, aquatic musksSizes0.3 oz, 1.7 ozIf you’ve reached the end of these descriptions and can’t decide which one to get, since they all sound so great, don’t worry—that’s what the discovery set is for. And it’s only $20, so you might as well add it to your cart anyway. Happy spritzing!