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Bath & Body Works Just Made a Deal That's Pure '90s Nostalgia

Love layering Bath & Body Works scents? The iconic retailer is partnering with Ulta Beauty, bringing its beloved fragrances to 600 new locations so you can always smell fresh and clean.

Amara Diallo
Amara Diallo
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Originally reported by InspireMore · Rewritten for clarity and brevity by Brightcast

For anyone whose childhood memories involve a very specific scent profile, prepare yourselves. Bath & Body Works, the purveyor of all things fragrant and lotion-y, just announced a partnership with beauty giant Ulta Beauty.

This means that soon, you won't have to choose between your favorite eyeshadow palette and your beloved body spray. Bath & Body Works products are set to hit 600 Ulta Beauty stores and Ulta.com, bringing their signature smells to a whole new audience. It's a strategic move, according to Maly Bernstein, chief commercial officer for Bath & Body Works, designed to snag customers who are always on the hunt for their next signature scent.

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The Scent of Yesteryear Returns

But here's the real kicker, the detail that will have millennials everywhere clutching their pearl necklaces: a '90s icon is making a comeback. That's right, Juniper Breeze is being resurrected from the archives, exclusively for Ulta Beauty. Let that sink in. Someone's about to smell exactly like 1997.

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Lauren Brindley, chief merchandising and digital officer at Ulta Beauty, noted that this collaboration expands Ulta's offerings in home fragrance, hand soaps, lotions, and body care. Which, if you think about it, makes perfect sense. Why wouldn't you want your bathroom to smell as good as your face looks?

Mark your calendars: the grand fragrant invasion begins on July 12, 2026. Plenty of time to mentally prepare your senses for a trip down memory lane, whether that's good or bad is entirely up to your personal fragrance history.

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This article highlights a positive business collaboration between Bath & Body Works and Ulta Beauty, expanding product availability and bringing back a nostalgic scent. The partnership demonstrates growth and strategic reach, benefiting consumers and both companies. The impact is measurable through increased distribution and product offerings.

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