15 Sensual Perfumes Perfect for a Date Night
Summer's here, the heat is on, and romance is in the air.
As COVID-19 social distancing regulations start to die down, your dating life will get to ramp up. Makeup, hair, and clothes are important to consider, of course. Depending on your idea of an ideal date, though, you might be more concerned with what you're wearing once the clothes come off.
We aren't talking about lingerie: we're talking about perfume. The right scent can make an already exquisite experience the stuff of erotic legends.
For a date night to remember, here is our list of the 15 most sensual perfumes.
1. Euphoria by Calvin Klein
With a name like "Euphoria", it's no wonder why this signature scent from Calvin Klein made our list. Euphoria literally means "intense pleasure and joy". Isn't that the goal of every great date?
This perfume is uniquely sweet and sensual with a base note of pomegranate. This is the perfect fragrance for a Greek-inspired scent, as it draws to mind the dark romance between Persephone and Hades. Euphoria also mixes notes of black orchid, persimmon, and lotus blossom. All of this makes for a perfectly sensual, seductive, and mysterious perfume.
It's also fairly inexpensive. Retailers in the UK sell it for £50 on average, but you can often buy it on sale for as little as £39.95.
2. Decadence by Marc Jacobs
Like Euphoria, Decadence by Marc Jacobs is a perfume that lives up to its name. With rich, luscious notes of plum, saffron, jasmine, warm amber, and papyrus, "decadent" truly is the perfect way to describe its scent.
Decadence doesn't just smell good enough to eat, though. It also looks good enough to wear. Designed to look like an haute couture snakeskin bag, complete with a beautiful black tassel and opulent green base, this is a perfume that you'll want to carry with you wherever you go.
3. Jean Paul Gaultier Classique
First distributed to the masses in 1993, Classique is a classic for a reason. Its floral scent with notes of citrus, ylang-ylang, vanilla, and amber lends an immediate air of romance and classic beauty like a Hong Kong model from the 1940s. It also features a distinctive bottle design in the shape of a voluptuous woman in classic lingerie. You'll want to wear this scent everywhere, all the time. For a scent so erotic and special, though, we recommend using it for evening wear (especially if it's the only evening wear you don).
4. Lady Million by Paco Rabanne
Moving to the lighter end of the spectrum is this gloriously gold jewel. Scented with a combination of honey and amber, this perfume by Paco Rabanne is full of warmth and delight. Don't let this fool you, though—though deceptively light, Lady Million is every bit as sexy as the other scents on our list.
If the scent alone isn't enough for you, Lady Million is the perfect fragrance for women who have sensitive skin. Some stronger perfumes employ undiluted essential oils and other harsh liquids that can irritate the skin. Eau de Parfums like Lady Million, though, are mostly water-based, making them significantly gentler and longer-lasting.
5. Eros by Versace
If you want guaranteed romance, look no further. Named for the Greek god of love and sex himself, this seven-time top seller perfume is the perfect way to say "come a little bit closer" without ever speaking a word.
Versace's Eros Eau de Toilette takes a different approach from many of the other scents on our list with an earthy fragrance more evocative of stargazing than dinner and a movie. "Woodsy" is a great description of this unique perfume. Indeed, it builds on the crisp notes of apples, mint, lemons, cedar, oak, Tonka, and vanilla
For the special men in your life, we also recommend Eros Flame.
6. Alien by Thierry Mugler
For something both erotic and otherworldly, Alien by Thierry Mugler may be just what you're looking for. Though named after extraterrestrials, this perfume boasts an earthy, woodsy scent that's amber-heavy with notes of light and exotic florals.
Don't think that these fragrance notes make the perfume heavy, though. On the contrary, it's one of the lighter perfumes on our list. It lingers on the skin like a warm kiss even hours after applying, but it doesn't overwhelm.
7. Angel by Thierry Mugler
If you're a fan of Thierry Mugler's drama but aren't quite ready to make the statement presented by Alien, you aren't out of luck. Angel may be the alternative you've been looking for.
This Eau de Parfum is intensely complicated, building upon scents that, at first glance, should not go together. At once, Angel is fruity, floral, earthy, and sweet. Some describe the scent like a light, Parisian dessert full of chocolate and caramel. Others describe it as a combination of citrus and pine.
We haven't scientific evidence, but many customers (like this one) have more than enough reason to believe that this enlightening perfume interacts with each wearer's individual body chemistry. Also, like Alien, it's designed to titillate but not overwhelm. You'll carry the familiar, distinct scent of Angel with you well into the next morning without ever feeling like you've wandered past an overcrowded perfume kiosk.
8. Oud by Gucci
Not every woman is hoping to kindle some romance with a beau. If you're more interested in a belle (or you just aren't interested in smelling like a flower), this warm, unisex scent by Gucci might be just what you're looking for. Effective men's colognes bank on the rich, earthy scents that naturally draw women in. With its combined notes of oriental trees, saffron, patchouli, and the eponymous oud oil, Oud achieves the same effect without being overwhelmingly musky or masculine.
It's also deceptively subtle. Up close, this perfume packs quite a punch, but it never overpowers the senses. Instead, it will leave your partner wanting more, desperate to sniff out the source of such a heady, intimate fragrance.
Because Oud is so rare, most perfumes and colognes that contain it fall on the pricier end of the average budget. Now that summer's here, though, and the scent of Oud is in high demand, you can often find it on sale. These deals tend to run through the end of the summer months, so hurry up and buy yours while you can!
9. The Only One by Dolce & Gabbana
The bottle for this timeless scent is boxy and undecorated, but don't let its simplicity fool you. Like all of Dolce & Gabbana's perfumes, The Only One has stood the test of time for a reason. Instead of relying on fading fads and short-term trends, this gorgeous perfume utilizes a familiar, powdery scent that draws to mind the image of a French boudoir.
The Only One doesn't stop there, though. It also invokes notes of pure coffee beans, sweet vanilla, and burning bergamot. This combination makes for a heavy, heady scent that creates an immediate air of class and sophistication. You can be sure to keep your head held high when you're wearing this.
10. Mon Paris by Yves Saint Laurent
Paris isn't called "The City of Love" for nothing. If you want to conjure the romantic sensibilities so common of this locale, Yves Saint Laurent has the scent for you. Fresh and invigorating, this scent is floral and fruity enough to be traditionally feminine but with just enough musk to make it intriguing.
Unlike most adult perfumes, it also includes a shot of glitter. This gives the wearer a subtle, sexy glow while rekindling the joy and excitement of youth.
11. Urban Seduction in Blue by Antonio Banderas
Celebrity scents are hit or miss. This beauty by sex symbol Antonio Banderas is a winner in our book.
Though technically marketed toward men, we believe that the minty, sea-salt smell of this perfume is just as seductive on a woman. If you're thinking of making use of the summer heat by hitting the pool, the lake, or the beach, this is the perfect fragrance.
12. Goldea by Bvlgari Rose
In its beautiful, sunburst-shaped bottle, Goldea by Bvlgari Rose doesn't have anything to hide. Its scent is pure warmth, drawing on hints of amber, Egyptian papyrus, and three distinct musks. This perfume is for the woman who doesn't beat around the bush. It's seductive, it's saucy, and it's not afraid to say, "Come and get me."
13. Good Girl by Carolina Herrera
Like Christina Aguilera's Burlesque hit "I Am A Good Girl," this scent by Carolina Herrera is definitely for the women who prefer a little tease. It starts with a strong hit of floral femininity, wafting a breeze of jasmine and tuberose to whoever dares take a whiff. Passersby should beware, though, as they will be quickly blasted by a second rush of cocoa, tonka, and vanilla. What started with an innocent flower quickly devolves into a decadent dessert.
Even the bottle lets you know what the scent is all about. It might be named after the good girl, but the high stiletto heeled bottle and enigmatic scent are obviously marketed toward the bad girl.
14. Hypnotic Poison by Dior
Some women don't bother pretending to be good. Some are naughty to the core and deliciously proud of it. If that description applies to you, you might want to try on Christian Dior's Eau de Toilette, Hypnotic Poison.
Ensconced by a candy red apple that The Evil Queen herself would be proud to wield, this perfume is both sweet and savoury. Its main notes consist of a variety of fruits that mimic the familiar scent of—you guessed it—apples, but it relies just as heavily on vanilla, sandalwood, and caraway. The result is intoxicating, seductive, and (dare we say) downright juicy.
15. Shalimar by Guerlain
We round out our list with another beloved classic: Shalimar by Guerlain. This beautiful perfume—which will be celebrating its centennial anniversary in a few short years—is smoky, rich, and woodsy. It should be, too, given that it's based on an Arabian Nights love story.
Even if you didn't know the perfume's interesting history, though, you'd be hard-pressed to avoid the sensation of intrigue and oriental escape. With notes of bergamot, mandarin orange, jasmine, rose, incense, sandalwood, and actual leather, Shalimar is immediately evocative and romantic. It's sexy without being overtly feminine, warm without being uncomfortable, and intense without being overbearing.
Sensual Perfumes for Everyone
Sensuality isn't just for women. Men and people who don't fit the traditional gender spectrum alike should embrace their sex appeal and evocative energies. What better way to achieve that than with scent?
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