"Romantic fragrances are often built around a floral bouquet or a single flower like rose," says Jan. "This kind of fragrance tends to connect with your emotions."
Rose is the quintessential symbol of love and is closely associated with the heart. Emotionally soothing, it promotes closeness and balance. Blended with sandalwood and yang ylang, it provides a fragrance that is both seductive and calming. To support but not overwhelm a rose blend, add mandarin, amyris, or palma-rosa.
Aphrodisiac scents include pumpkin, lavender, vanilla, cinnamon, peppermint, and ginger. Despite some skepticism around the use of aphrodisiacs, studies show that many of these aromas do work — they can be easily incorporated into anyone's fragrance routine.
Vanilla and amber scents, spicy shades or balsamic notes are all ingredients that invite seduction. Chypre perfumes intrigue as much as they fascinate with their almost erotic freshness. Bewitching white flowers such as tuberose or ylang-ylang embody the femme fatale, while gourmand notes make you salivate.
Essential oils and absolute oils that are known for their historical and cultural associations with love and romance include, among others, Rose, Jasmine, Sandalwood, Ylang-Ylang, Lavender, Clary Sage, and Patchouli.
Clean and invigorating, the tangy scent of citrus, such as lemon, lime, orange, lemongrass, and red grapefruit gives men that fresh-out-of-the-shower scent, a smell that many women find appealing. Just don't overdo it, or you might smell like the produce department!
Phlur's MISSING PERSON fragrance is one of the top trending perfumes on TikTok right now because it smells like love- yes, you heard us right. The notes in this perfume have been specially blended to “evoke the lingering scent of your lover's skin,” as outlined on the brand's website.
It smells of vanilla (Tonka bean is vanilla) and of heliotrope as well as oak moss.
Pure Seduction by Victoria's Secret is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women. Pure Seduction is a fragrance from the Victoria's Secret Secret Garden collection. A combination of melon, plum and freesia makes you feel utterly irresistible and seductive. It is available as EDT, body mist and body care collection.
Choose seductive notes: Jasmine and Ylang Ylang are usually associated with seduction and romance and appeal to everyone. For subtlety, one should choose soft musk notes with a touch of creamy sandalwood. For an air of mystery, choose notes of oriental amber and incense with a touch of spice.
According to research, men are attracted to the fragrances that claim aphrodisiac tendencies such as vanilla and cinnamon. They are also attracted to Vetiver, the grass indigenous to India which has a similar smell to that of a lemongrass.
“Mood Mapping” Shows How Scent Affects Mood
Studies showed that when inhaling citrus scents, most participants said they felt “happy and stimulated or energised”, while vanilla was linked to being “happy but relaxed”.
Sweet & Flirty is a fragrance for women available as 75ml EDP. Its composition flirts with sweet sugared berries and pink grapefruit.
Notes: Rhubarb, Litchi, Nutmeg,Turkish Rose, Peony, Petalia, Vanilla, Cedar, Vetiver, Cashmeran, Musk, Incense.
Top notes are Raspberry and Litchi; middle notes are Violet and Rose; base notes are Heliotrope, Vanilla, Orris Root and White Musk.