“Woods are for men, florals are for women” is essentially the olfactory equivalent of the common refrain “men are from Mars, women are from Venus.” By now, both concepts are considered antiquated, with floral and woody notes alike crossing perfume bottles and gender boundaries to create sensual and seductive fragrances.
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Now while there’s nothing wrong with the widely beloved classics (think Chanel No. 5, Dior Poison, or Le Labo Santal 33), there’s a certain beauty in choosing a seductive scent that’s a little atypical. After all, there’s a certain indefinable pleasure in someone being unable to guess your scent. Plus, when it comes to scents that aim to seduce, who really wants to risk smelling like an ex-girlfriend or even a relative?
For the best unique seductive fragrances, try one of these Albert Review-approved picks.
1. Roemy Forest
Clean, crisp, and invigorating with a hint of leathery woods and delicate creamy sweetness, Roemy Forest is a subtly sexy scent that’s sure to appeal to the nature lovers out there.
Brand: Roemy
Scent notes: bergamot, cardamom, fig, leather, violet, cedar, sandalwood
2. Clive Christian Jump Up And Kiss Me Hedonistic
Deriving its name from a flower used to evoke amour in Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Clive Christian Jump Up And Kiss Me Hedonistic is a quintessential date night scent. Designed with seduction in mind, an aphrodisiac blend of smokey tobacco and energising mate is combined with sweet fruit and florals to create a warm, faintly exotic scent.
Brand: Clive Christian
Scent notes: mate tea, cherry, tobacco, papyrus, jasmine, labdanum, patchouli, moss
3. Mancera Musky Garden
Fruity and floral with full-bodied white musk on the dry down, Mancera Musky Garden is a sweet and inviting fragrance. Ideal for a first date, it’s understated in its refreshing sweetness yet indulgent and long-lasting on the skin. Fans of Coco Mademoiselle and Narciso Rodriguez Narciso Rouge are likely to enjoy the slightly more nuanced floral musk present in Mancera Musky Garden.
Brand: Mancera
Scent notes: cranberries, white peach, citrus, rose, iris, jasmine, patchouli, white musk, raspberry, blackberry, amber
4. Gucci Guilty Parfum Pour Homme
Don’t be deterred by the ‘homme’ in this moniker, Gucci Guilty Parfum Pour Homme smells good on everyone. While there’s a femme counterpart that is predominantly floral with a touch of woody notes, this scent is perfect for slightly off-kilter lovers. Taking a more contemporary approach to masculinity, it begins with a light opening of lavender and lemon, which combine with the intensity of juniper. Ambery cistus, floral orange flower, and spicy nutmeg create a rich, sensual heart, while patchouli, dry woods, and musks form the base. A scent to share.
Brand: Gucci
Scent notes: lavender, lemon, juniper, cistus, orange flower, nutmeg, patchouli, dry woods, musks
5. L’Artisan Parfumeur Mémoire de Roses
Roses, done differently. For a refreshing take on everyone’s go-to romantic floral, look no further than this scent by niche French fragrance house L’Artisan Parfumeur. Mémoire de Roses celebrates the beauty and complexity of the rose by paring it back, with the addition of citrus rather than headier notes allowing the purity of the rose to shine through. Mandarin, bergamot, and a light cotton musk keep this fragrance fresh, light, and distinctly feminine.
Brand: L’Artisan Parfumeur
Scent notes: bergamot, mandarin, orange, rose, musk
Words by T. Angel
