Valentine’s Day scents? We say the sexier, the better. Look for fragrances with deep, alluring notes like amber, patchouli, and the ultimate aphrodisiac, vanilla. Or, let us be your scent cupid — just scroll down for our top Valentine perfume picks!
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Why scent equals attraction
Did you know that we choose a partner based on their body chemistry? And this is science talking! Studies found that women are attracted to men whose body odor varies significantly from their own. This is nature’s way of ensuring we choose a partner whose genetic makeup will help us produce healthy offspring. New research also found that our smell preferences are an important indicator of romantic compatibility! Modern dating is putting this theory to the test with services like Smell Dating that match you to a partner based on your natural body scent — literally helping you to smell your way to the right match.
The fragrance world probably understands this trend better than anyone, with various perfume houses producing alluring scents focused on enhancing attraction. Some fragrances even contain pheromones — chemicals your body produces when forming social bonds — in an attempt to heighten attraction levels.
While most perfumes don’t contain synthetic pheromones, perfume notes that are typically used to increase desire include alluring amber, musk, and sandalwood. Innovative ingredients like Iso E Super have also changed the perfume game, and this versatile aroma-chemical has an amber-woody accord that enhances the scent of your skin.
Romantic aromas like rose, jasmine, and patchouli make great choices for a Valentine perfume thanks to their classic appeal, while gourmand accords turn up the heat with tempting notes like vanilla, praline, and caramel that leave your senses wanting more.
Enhance your seductive powers with these fragrances
Accentuate your body chemistry with I Don’t Know What EDP by D.S. & Durga. This scent-enhancing perfume has an innovative formulation of skin-mimicking ingredients like Iso E Super and ambrox. The unisex fragrance enchants the senses with an alluring finish of vetiver and bergamot. I Don’t Know What is ideal for fragrance layering. The subtle scent is specifically designed to make your own skin smell more alluring, or you can use it to intensify the aroma of other perfumes.
The name says it all: Get A Room EDP by Confessions of a Rebel is a sensual blend of vanilla, praline, and woods with a touch of spice. The unisex scent is designed to make your heart skip a beat and opens with forbidden apple before fusing with mandarin to charm the senses. This sultry fragrance is a temptation in a bottle; just one whiff gives you an instant feeling of seduction.
Juliette Has A Gun MMMM… EDP is meant to imitate the sound of pleasure that is indescribable by words. The unisex scent entices with gourmand accords of vanilla and neroli; delivering a sweetness that gives the senses immediate pleasure.
Take advantage of the mood-boosting qualities of Worthy EDP by Moodeaux and create a comforting aura with enticing gourmand accords. The unisex fragrance seduces with sweet notes of vanilla and cinnamon, while bourbon gives the fragrance an appealing edge. The fragrance is designed to enhance your pheromones, and the floral notes of rose and lavender give the scent a slightly more feminine feel.
Escentric Molecules Escentric 01 EDT is a great choice for men: it contains chemically manufactured Iso E Super that gives a woody quality to the fragrance before settling into a musky, masculine finish.
Keep the romance alive with a love-inducing scent
A fragrance makes the perfect Valentine’s Day gift; it is long-lasting and personal, something your loved one will cherish and remind them of you. We found some of the best Valentine fragrances for him and her — classic scents that stood the test of time.
Top Valentine perfume picks for her:
Dolce & Gabanna The One EDP is a glamorous fragrance that will steal her heart. The amber-floral scent brims with romantic notes like rose, jasmine, musk, and vanilla, while the gold cap gives the bottle a jewel-like quality, making it extra luxurious.
Versace Bright Crystal EDT is a celebration of femininity and confidence, and this fruity-floral musky fragrance is a global bestseller thanks to its unmistakable notes of fresh peony and lotus flower warmed by amber and musk.
Tom Ford Black Orchid EDP is an intriguing mix of black currant, rum-soaked plum, ylang-ylang, and spices. This iconic fragrance has become the symbol of the brand’s sensual and alluring timelessness. Women love how the base notes blend in a hypnotic way to combine dark chocolate with sensual notes like incense, patchouli, vanilla, and musk.
Best Valentine cologne picks for him
Versace Eros EDT is an enduring favorite; women love smelling it on men. The scent — inspired by Eros, the Greek God of love — has gained universal appeal with its intoxicating blend of tonka bean, vetiver, vanilla, and cedar.
Gucci Guilty Pour Homme EDT is an aromatic and free-spirited scent with a spicy pink pepper top note mixed with Italian lemon. The romantic heart of orange blossom and French lavender seduces before drying down into an inviting base of patchouli and cedarwood.
Burberry Touch for Men EDT celebrates the sensuality of touch with spicy notes of nutmeg and white pepper before revealing a comforting dry down of tonka bean, white musk, and vetiver. The result is a woody, floral, musky scent with an alluring second-skin aroma.
The best way to gift a scent on Valentine’s Day
You can gift a Valentine perfume in three simple ways on Scentbird:
1. A Scentbird gift subscription. Give your loved one the opportunity to experience a different scent every month and allow them to discover the fragrances that truly capture their hearts.
2. Purchase a full-size fragrance or a month’s supply. Select one of the fragrances suggested in this article by clicking on the link provided, or search our list of full-size perfumes here. Most of our fragrances are also available in 8 ml / 0.27 oz and 1.5 ml packaging.
3. A Scentbird gift card. Give your loved one the gift of choice with a gift card that allows them to choose between a subscription, a full-size perfume, a month’s supply, or a fragrance discovery set!
* Looking for more fragrance suggestions? Discover the Top 10 Most Popular Perfumes for Women, the Top 10 Most Popular Colognes for Men, or get inspired by 8 Scents to Turn Up the Heat this Valentine’s Day.
