LIFESTYLE
ALPHA
SCENT
WOMEN CAN SNIFF OUT A HOT GUY
In the animal kingdom, pheromones are scent
signals that elicit specific behaviours or
responses, including sexual arousal. Our bodily
odours may not whip potential mates into a lustful
frenzy, but some studies show that smells might
colour perceptions to a certain extent, possibly
playing a small part of what makes one person find
another attractive.
Up your scent game and leave a lasting impres-
sion (in the best way possible), pick from one of these
top 5. They’re practically guaranteed to drive women
wild. We know, because they told us!
GROOMING
THE WORTH-IT SPLURGE
Now, if you are willing to spend money on
a grown-up scent, we’ve got good news:
Not one, not two, but three women we
spoke to sung the praises of Creed Aventus.
“It makes me feel like I’m the reigning king
of the world,” said one man who swears by
it. The brand’s best-selling scent is fruity with
just enough spice to make a lasting impres-
sion. You’ll smell blackcurrant, pineapple,
musk, and vanilla.
$210-$425
nordstrom.com
TIP: When it comes to cologne, the first rule is a little goes a long way. The second is to think beyond the cheap
scent you’ve been spraying out of a can since high school. Odds are high you’re wearing a scent to attract a
woman, so why not take the extra step and choose a fragrance she’ll actually respond to? Smells are powerful and
evocative. And a good sniff could be the first step in turning her on.
1. THE MYSTERIOUS SCENT
For the woman you want to keep
guessing—the one who’s always on-
trend, try YSL L’Homme.
“It’s woody and sexy with a hint of gin-
ger,” says Jocelyn L. “Super luxurious
and modern—with a bit of mystery.”
$90
thebay.com
THE BARGAIN BUY
Not in the mood to drop a hundo (or
more) on a new fragrance? There are
plenty of low-cost options. One favorite?
“Mahogany Woods by Bath & Body
Works,” says Ari G. “It may not be a posh
brand or anything, but wow, does it smell
good.” The decidedly masculine scent has
hints of mahogany, bourbon vanilla, and
golden amber. It’s a warmer smell, so it’s
best suited for cooler weather.
$30
bathandbodyworks.com
THE COLOGNE NO ONE ELSE IS WEARING
If you want a scent you can guarantee she’s never
smelled before (i.e. it’s what her ex used to wear),
but will be dying to whiff again and again, go with a
boutique brand.
“Eight years ago, my husband and I discovered Killian,”
says Carol G. “Light My Fire. It has a spicy, woodsy scent—
what I suspect heaven smells like. Our family dentist even
tells me my husband is the best-smelling man she’s ever
smelled.”
$395.00
holtrenfrew.com
THE FRESH FRAGRANCE
Not a big fan of anything too
experimental? Stick to something
fresh and timeless.
“I’m a sucker for Jean Paul Gaultier
Le Male,” says Adrianna L. A clean
mix of herbs and a sexy vanilla base
make this cologne a memorable
one.
$82
thebay.com
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