It's impossible to pinpoint what makes a scent sing on a woman – and my conclusion is that it’s a multitude of things. First of all, the way she carries herself, her humour, her laughter, the light in her eyes, her sassiness - they are all positive markers that men appreciate in a woman, and make her more appealing. The perfect scent combined with the above make for a double-whammy in the seduction department, so gentlemen beware!

Here are a handful of scents that men love on their ladies…

GUERLAIN INSOLENCE  - The Good Time Girl

Much like it’s name, ‘Insolence’ is playful, vivacious, sweet (but not tooth-achingly so) and cheeky. A profusion of violets combined with dewy red fruits, rose, iris and tonka make for an assertive scent which leaves a thrilling trail. It’s the kind of perfume that dances in a room (and in his mind) long after you’ve left.

TOM FORD BLACK ORCHID – The Glamazon

Over 10 years ago the King of Cool, Tom Ford, lept onto the world stage with the first scent from his own label ‘Black Orchid’. Embracing the opulence and extravagance of ages past, Black Orchid’s blend of dark chocolate, incense, truffle, and dramatic florals has held many a man’s heart at ransom!

ANGEL SCHLESSER FEMME – The Girl Next Door

Crisp white cotton and blue jeans… Angel Schlesser’s Femme is the embodiment of *that* mysterious All-American girl next door. Both mature and youthful in equal measure, it’s white musk, jasmine, orange blossom and citrus lend a sense of freshly laundered linen, summer breezes, and the promise of romance just over the horizon.

VICTOR & ROLF FLOWERBOMB – The Eternal Romantic

An ode to all things feminine, Flowerbomb is precisely what it says on the bottle: an explosive assortment of sensuous and heart-warming florals. This scent is an intoxicating, ultra-feminine fragrance that tugs on his heart strings. Memorable and romantic, Flowerbomb is lighting men’s fuses the world over!

AGENT PROVOCATEUR - The Femme Fatale

Not only does Agent Provocateur make some of the world’s priciest and sexiest lingerie, they are also authors of the most enticing fragrance that carries their name: ‘Agent Provocateur’. The woman who wears this means business! Pity the man who finds himself ensnared in this web of exotic Indian saffron, Egyptian jasmine, dewy red rose and carnal musks!

With all women, it’s a given that personality will likely shine through above all else. The right scent merely amplifies these characteristics, and will leave an impression in the minds of others long after you’re gone.

The Fragrance Foundation is a not-for-profit that is wildly passionate about fragrances and dedicated to increasing the appreciation and awareness of them. Every year they nominate fragrances for different awards including Fragrance of the Year, Consumer Choice, and Campaign of the Year, and give awards to the best of the best. The 2017 Awards were just held in June, and here at Fragrance.com we proudly carry almost all of the winning scents!

Drumroll please… Here are the 2017 Fragrance Foundation Awards winners:

Fragrance of the Year – Women’s Prestige: YSL Mon Paris EDP

Notes include strawberry, raspberry, pear and tangerine. No wonder it’s a winner!

Fragrance of the Year – Men’s Prestige: John Varvatos Artisan Blu

Notes include bergamot, lavender, basil, bitter orange and chayote, and the bottle evokes feelings of a beach day in paradise.

Fragrance of the Year – Women’s Popular: Sweet Like Candy by Ariana Grande

Notes include blackberry, bergamot, pear, black currant and whipped cream. This perfume is good enough to eat!

Fragrance of the Year – Men’s Popular: Penguin Premium Blend

Notes include bergamot, lime, spicy mint, sea notes, green notes and musk.

Consumer Choice Fragrance Hall of Fame: Victoria’s Secret Heavenly

Notes include white musk, vanilla, sandalwood and peony.

Consumer Choice Men’s: Ralph Lauren Polo Blue EDP

Notes include melon, mandarin orange, cucumber and basil. A perfect blend for any style.

Consumer Choice Women’s: Victoria’s Secret Crush

Notes include pink pepper, florals, peony, and spicy hot notes. Victoria’s Secret sure knows how to make a fragrance!

Packaging of the Year Women’s: Moschino Fresh Couture

Notes include bergamot, mandarin orange, ylang-ylang, peony and raspberry. This unique packaging stands out on any vanity and is sure to make a statement.

Packaging of the Year Men’s: John Varvatos Dark Rebel Rider

Notes include Russian leather, bitter orange, saffron and hyssop. The leather packaging is sleek, manly and alluring.

360 Degree Marketing Campaign of the Year: Michael Kors Wonderlust

Notes include almond milk, bergamot, pink pepper, dianthus and heliotrope. This fragrance quickly blew up and became a fan favorite!

If you want to try something new, a fragrance that’s won a Fragrance Foundation award is a pretty safe choice! Happy shopping fragrance-lovers!

Calvin Klein knows sexy and in 2011 the brand did not disappoint with the introduction of Forbidden Euphoria.  A twist from the classic Euphoria, a fan favorite, this new launch revealed a modern take on sexy to a younger audience.  The fragrance, an eau de parfum, is complex while staying sweet and airy.  Forbidden Euphoria is full of personality from the bottle to the scent which embodies the Calvin Klein way of independence for the woman of today. 

Forbidden Euphoria is sweet yet feminine and it’s no wonder it is a signature scent to so many with top notes of mandarin, peach blossom, passion fruit and raspberry.  Heart notes reveal a floral side to the fragrance thanks to pink peony, tiger orchid, and jasmine.  Base notes of sensual musk, cashmere wood and patchouli keep it fresh yet irresistible with a dr op of sexy.  This fragrance works anywhere, anytime.  If you’re headed to the office, out for a cocktail, or date with your man, Forbidden Euphoria will have you bursting with confidence while smelling as sweet as dessert.  This incredibly tempting fragrance, when applied on top of Forbidden Euphoria body lotion, will last an incredible amount of time. 

Crisp and clean, reach for Forbidden Euphoria to reveal your playful and flirtatious side.  The stunning bottle which is ombre light to dark purple, stands out almost as much as the scent inside. No matter what your age, Forbidden Euphoria will bring out that young, free-spirited, exuberant and sexy girl within you.