Fragrances have a way of bringing people back to a certain moment. A familiar scent from a classroom, a mall, or even a street corner can suddenly remind you of a specific memory. It might be a random afternoon with friends, a school crush, or a moment you thought you had already forgotten.
Now imagine if a fragrance could take you back to the 90s. That is the idea behind the nostalgic scent collection from local beauty brand Tillo MNL. Inspired by founder Teree’s memories from that decade, each fragrance captures a familiar feeling and turns it into something you can wear every day.
Here are the scents worth checking out.
1. BABE, PEKSMAN
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“Babe, peksman, mabango ’to.” The Babe, Peksman scent captures the charm of a 90s school crush. Think of the boy with a middle-part haircut, braces, dimples, a polo shirt, straight-cut jeans, and boat shoes. It is the scent that lingers on the jacket he let you borrow after watching a romcom together. The kind of fragrance that leaves a soft kilig long after the moment passes.
Top Notes: Juniper, Lemon, Bergamot, Pepper
Middle Notes: Pine Needles, Incense, Orris Root
Base Notes: Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber
2. C U L8R
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C U L8R brings back the energy of a Friday afternoon at school. Five minutes before the bell rings, bags are already packed and everyone is waiting for the weekend to start. When the bell finally rings, the classroom bursts into chatter and laughter. One quick goodbye and the weekend begins. This scent captures that carefree, excited mood.
Top Notes: Aldehydes, Rose, Pink Pepper
Middle Notes: Peony, Violet, African Orange Flower
Base Notes: Musk, Woodsy Notes, Sandalwood
3. FLAMES
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FLAMES is inspired by the classic notebook game many grew up playing: Friends, Lovers, Affectionate, Marriage, Enemies, Soulmates. The scent reflects the journey of young love and the memories that stay with us over time. As people grow older, relationships shift and deepen, often becoming many of those things at once.
Top Notes: Cognac
Middle Notes: Cinnamon, Tonka Bean, Oak, Hedione
Base Notes: Vanilla, Praline, Sandalwood, Candied Almond
4. M.U.
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M.U. represents that stage where you already know you like someone and you hope the feeling is mutual. It opens soft and sweet, similar to shy smiles and light conversations. As the scent settles, it becomes more composed and warm, like the moment you start feeling comfortable around someone special.
Top Notes: Aldehydes, White Peach, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange
Middle Notes: Orange Blossom, Petalia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Nympheal, Vetiver, Mahonia
Base Notes: Musk, Ambroxan, Akigalawood, Vanilla
Scents can bring back moments you did not expect to remember. This nostalgic collection offers a playful way to revisit memories from the 90s while discovering new favorites along the way.
Each fragrance from the collection comes as a 100ml EDT mist with 8% perfume oil that lasts around three to four hours and can be layered throughout the day. The scents are packaged in a custom-mold plastic bottle that is travel friendly and come with their own box.
The Tillo Till You EDT Mists are available on Shopee and Lazada.
Which of these scents reminds you most of your own 90s memories? Let us know in the comments!
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