Back

11 men’s fragrances that women love

Picking up chicks for dummies

By Briar Clark

Beauty Crew Content Producer / August 02 2021

Trying to snag yourself a saucy sheila? Amping up the romance with the missus? Then it would appear you’re in the market for a fresh new fragrance, my guy.

When it comes to impressing the fairer sex, fragrance is an often overlooked element in the art of courtship. But if you, my good sir, have the intention of successfully wooing and winning a fair maiden’s hand, then it’s time you acclimate your nose with the scent of what a woman wants.

Let’s just say, if you can’t bag a bird while doused in these 11 fragrances, then it's probably you bro, not us.

Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille EDP

In all honesty, every woman we’ve ever met who owns this fragrance acquired the glass chocolate bottle from a man in her life. Just a word to the wise; if you decide to add this tonka bean, vanilla, cocoa and sweet wood sap-infused vapour to your life – keep it secret, keep it safe.

$230 at Myer

Yves Saint Laurent Y Le Parfum EDP

This apple, geranium and cedar parfum has rockstar and YSL ambassador Lenny Kravitz’s seal of approval. And with rich and soothing notes of lavender, incense and patchouli, it’s not hard to see why this intense scent won him over.

$190 at Adore Beauty

Hugo Boss Boss Bottled OUD EDP

Opulence bottled. We’re talking a line-up of refreshing citrus and apple, signature notes of cinnamon and clove, and a potent base of oud, sandalwood and cypriol oil.

$160 at Adore Beauty

ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA ESSENZE ABSOLUTE FLORENTINE IRIS

Iris, violet, jasmine and musk marry together in this woody, floral offering that both refreshes and intoxicates when experienced.

$305 at David Jones

Ferragamo Uomo Signature EDP

Tonka bean and leather lie at the centre of this raw and elegant scent, delivering a warm, heady brew accented by notes of citrus, black pepper and coffee.

$134 at Adore Beauty

Burberry Mr. Burberry EDP

Inspired by an electric evening spent in ol’ London town, this gentleman’s pick combines notes of spices, patchouli, amber and smoky vetiver for an unforgettably bold take on men’s fragrance.

$105 at Adore Beauty

Memo Paris Italian Leather EDP

Leather, vanilla and unexpected tomato notes tango together in this Italian-inspired olfactory that’s crisp, soft and vibrant simultaneously.

$399 at Adore Beauty

Goldfield & Banks Pacific Rock Moss Perfume Concentrate

Italian citrus, sea salt and warm notes of cedarwood provide a fresh perspective on warm scents, transporting the wearer to Pacific Ocean embracing coasts.

$229 at Adore Beauty

CARNER BARCELONA Rose & Dragon EDP

Darkly fascinating, this twisted fantasy of a perfume bottles notes of strawberry, patchouli, frankincense, saffron and Bulgarian rose.

$286 at Saison

ODIN NEW YORK Fragrance

Sweet, fresh and spicy are descriptors that come to mind when trying to actualise this ginger lily, wild coffee flower, coconut milk and ebony wood infused offering.

$228 at Raffaello-Network

Stephane Humbert Lucas 777 Soleil De Jeddah EDP

This leather fragrance integrates notes of chamomile, ambergris, iris and vanilla to create an earthy, warm scent that lingers in a good way.

$295 at Feeling Sexy

Extra defense required in the battlefield of love? Here are 7 of the best-smelling deodorants for men.

Main image credit: @loriharvey / @jpwphoto

Briar Clark

Briar is a Content Producer at BEAUTYcrew. Her 'down for anything' attitude has resulted in more than a handful of hair transformations, and she doesn't mind being used as a guinea pig for the industry's most unusual products and treatments. Her work has also appeared on Girlfriend and beautyheaven.