Life, liberty and the pursuit of the American Dream has inspired many products and advertising campaigns we all remember with a pang of nostalgic recognition. Is there anything more American than Mickey Mouse or Coca-Cola? In the context of American hallmarks my mind wandered in the realms of perfumes and although you might have thought that perfume is a very European, specifically French tradition, you might be surprised to find there are some fragrances that flaunt their stars & stripes!

Is there such a thing as a Great American Fragrance? Here is a round-up of the most important ones, most of which you can try out for yourself.