Whether you’re over your situationship or have decided to take Hinge more seriously, nothing gives you a confidence boost in dating quite like perfume. The right scent can empower you to walk into a date with your head held high and have your date admiring you like you’re the prize (which let’s be real, you are). Not only can it make you feel your best, but, according to science, scent can influence attraction making you seem more alluring to others. While your fragrance choice is deeply personal, perfumes that fall into the romantic, sexy, and sensual category are the ones you want to opt for when finding your one true love. These flirty, feminine fragrances typically feature notes of delectable vanilla, scrumptious cherry, intoxicating florals, and skin-like musk. For those ready to enter their lover girl era—and go all in with the romantic vibes, we’ve gathered our top five favorite fragrances to try for your next first date or date night with your boo.
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Parfums de Marly Delina Eau de Parfum
The Parfums de Marly’s lineup boasts many olfactive bangers, but this one is arguably their most iconic scent. The viral Delina fragrance is brimming with floral aromas and juicy essences that blend seamlessly into your skin with its warm, inviting base notes. The Turkish rose, lily of the valley, and peony notes lead the way while warm notes of vanilla, musk, and cashmere settle into your skin for the ultimate fresh, cozy, and feminine fragrance.
Tom Ford Lost Cherry Eau de Parfum
Cherry turns heads with this sophisticated spritz that’s just as fruity and sweet as it is mysterious and sexy. As with all Tom Ford fragrances, there’s an heir of sexiness and thrill. Inside the lacquered cherry-red bottle lives a fluid packed with notes of cherry, tobacco, almond, and tonka bean. Bottom line: This is nothing like the cherry scents of yesteryear.
Giardini di Toscana Bianco Latte Eau de Parfum
This TikTok viral scent is likely all over your FYP—and we can confidently say the praise is well-deserved. Oozing sweet creaminess, this milky vanilla with hints of honey will have your date eyeing you for dessert. In addition to its ultra-sweet gourmand notes there’s a skin-like essence that balances it out for delectable dry down.
Dior Hypnotic Poison Eau de Toilette
Inside this apple-shaped bottle lives an amber-forward fragrance that instantly captivates your senses. The fruity-floral blend inspired by the forbidden fruit is made with a dose of coconut, plum, and apricot, rosewood, jasmine, caraway, and tuberose, and is grounded by gourmand base notes of vanilla, almond, sandalwood, and musk
Glossier You Eau de Parfum
This skin-like scent mixes with your natural essence to create a woody, slightly sweet perfume that’s perfect for every day and a first date. This soft, familiar scent offers a blend of bright, spicy notes along with subtly sweet accords like pink pepper, ambrette seeds, and ambery ambrox. Additionally, there’s a touch of iris for creamy freshness. Just a note: This is another perfume from the list that gets better as it mixes with the warmth of your body.
