12 Best Perfumes for Women that Men Love 2018

Perfumes can add certain qualities and experiences to one’s life. The right perfume can express your style through one of the five senses and evoke certain feelings or memories within yourself or other people.

The following is our list of the 12 best perfumes for women that men love. I have chosen these perfumes based on their energy, seductive qualities, and overall beautiful scents.

The list has been updated for 2018 to add newer fragrances and take away others which no longer make the cut. I have included links to my full reviews where applicable and linked out each to its page on Amazon.

Ralph Lauren Romance Eau de Parfum Spray for Women, 3.4 Fluid Ounce
Elegant and sultry floral perfume that has an undeniably upbeat mood. Romance is very pretty and has a rose note that is aided by lily and calming chamomile. There is also a subtle spice provided by ginger. This is a timeless perfume that has been going for 20 years now and still has an attractive vibe that subtly catches attention. Great feminine fragrance. Notes include: fresh rose, ginger, marigold, violet, oakmoss and musk. Top Ralph Lauren Perfumes

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Paco Rabanne Olympea Intense Eau De Parfum Spray 80ml/2.7oz– Olympea Intense opens up with a salty vanilla accord and orange blossom. It’s quite a bit like saltwater toffee and this sweet/salty mix is wrapped up in a warm amber embrace. It’s a very simple and linear perfume with some marine-like aroma, due to the salt note. This Paco Rabanne scent has great sillage and will last all day. It’s so smooth and delicious and one for the colder months of the year. Read my full Review

Lancome La Vie Est Belle Eau de Parfum Spray, 1.7 Ounce– The super beautiful and highly attractive perfume, that is consistently a best seller. La Vie Est Belle is very sweet and feminine with notes like vanilla and praline leading the way. Black currant and pear only serve to give it a syrupy sweetness and then there is the patchouli note which sort of ties it all together. Sure, it’s insanely popular but there is a reason for that, it smells very good. La Vie Est Belle is one for fall or winter and has the ability to last all day.

Victoria’s Secret Bombshell Eau de Parfum Spray for Women, 3.4 Ounce– Bombshell is the staple fragrance of the Victoria’s Secret line and it so very alluring. It’s got juicy fruits that help its appeal from pineapple to passion fruit to strawberry. Bombshell is delicious and fresh with a little bit of a soapy vibe to it and floral notes such as peony. This is a fresh and upbeat perfume, it’s more attractive or pretty, than it is sexy but as a guy…I find it quite charming.

Yves Saint Laurent Eau De Parfum Spray for Women, Black Opium, 3 Ounce Black Opium has sort of become a go to fragrance since its release as a flanker fragrance to the original and classic Opium. It’s another sweet scent, paring coffee and vanilla, and this duo performs amazingly well together. This YSL isn’t really all that ‘dark’, but it is warm and has the mild spice that is found with pink pepper, which is prominent in this composition. Black Opium has a strong sillage and the versatility to be worn as a daily scent or on a date, because it does have that sweet draw. I have a feeling this one will be best seller status for a long while.

Diesel Loverdose Red Kiss Eau de Parfum, 1.7 Ounce– Red Kiss is a gourmand perfume that opens up with black currant, hazelnut, and orange blossom. It’s sweet with a citrus kick and some nuttiness from the hazelnut note. Later cacao only adds to the sweetness while the tart black currant takes a back seat. With a name like Loverdose Red Kiss, you can bet that this one is sexy, and draws men in. It’s creamy sweetness sits beautifully in cold weather and is very seductive. Red Kiss Full Review

Hypnotic Poison by Christian Dior for Women 3.4 oz Eau de Toilette Spray
A rather pricey designer fragrance but Hypnotic Poison is a beautiful and sexy fragrance for women by Dior. There are two other Hypnotic Poison variations by Dior and each one stands out on its own. This one, however, is still the top dog out of them all. Vanilla, bitter almond, and sandalwood help to lead the way in a layered and rich composition.

Hypnotic Poison is bold and versatile, with a very sensual aroma. There is a warm and sort of powdery feel to it, although it does have enough sweetness complements of the vanilla and coconut. When it dries down, the vanilla wins out, and is supported by musk and some white floral notes such as jasmine. This is great stuff and has been going strong for about 20 years now.  Our top fragrance selections from Chrisitan Dior

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C K Euphoria Forbidden women Eau De Parfum Spray 1.7 OZ.-A sensual scent for the younger woman or just those who are young at heart. Notes of tiger orchids, jasmine, peach blossoms, raspberry, and tangerine. This scent is wonderful and alluring. Notes include: tiger orchids, soft peach blossoms and exotic jasmine

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 Jean Paul Gaultier Classique By Jean Paul Gaultier For Women. Eau De Toilette Spray 1.6 Ounces
– Has an oriental scent to it with notes of vanilla, wood, and spicy amber. This can be worn casually as well as out on the town for an evening. Notes include: fresh spicy amber, vanilla and wood. 

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Gucci Women’s Gucci Premiere Eau de Parfum Natural Spray, 2.5 fl. oz. – This Italian design house makes some very sexy fragrances for both men and women. Orange Blossom, bergamot, musk, and white flowers gives this fragrance a warm and sensual aroma that doesn’t overpower. Notes include: Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Leather, Wood, Musk And White Flowers. 

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Guess by Marciano 3.4oz 100ml EDP Spray– Guess Marciano is an underrated perfume in my opinion. It definitely has a classic style while including some notes such as star fruit and orange liquor to give it a unique fragrance. Plus, it can be had for under $20 in a lot of cases. 

It obviously has a boozy profile, but a fruity/tropical one. The curacao, grapefruit, and star fruit combination really start things off right and upbeat. It’s sweet yet warm with a creamy vanilla note and a hint of spice provided by the cardamom. Guess has very nice longevity and the sillage is moderate, but by no means weak. The initial fruity notes take a back seat as it moves forward and white floral notes emerge to give it some very nice depth. Guess by Marciano is unique, seductive, but low key. Notes include: Curacao Orange liquor, Star Fruit, Cardamom seed, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Peony, Woody Notes, Vanilla, Dulce de Leche, Honeysuckle

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Acqua Di Gioia by Giorgio Armani Eau De Parfum Spray for Women, 1.70-Ounce
Acqua Di Gioia is a very crisp and refreshing fragrance that is led by citrus notes and a cool mint note. This Armani scent has a mojito-like sweetness, that really reminds me of a feminine version of Guerlain Homme. This perfume is very versatile, almost an aquatic, but doesn’t just get limited to the summer months. Acqua Di Gioia can shine year round and fit occasions from casual to the office.

It is fresh and light with peony and jasmine sitting underneath the lemony and minty surface. All around a pleasant wear that smells delicious and well-blended. This is a simple scent that is highly attractive without being overbearing.

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4 Best Smelling Bijan Colognes

Bijan has garnered a reputation as a high end and expensive luxury clothing brand over the decades. However, it’s fragrance line is actually quite affordable, and its namesake cologne has been on the market for years at a great price point. In this post, I want to present what I feel are the 4 best men’s scents by Bijan to have been released up to this point in time. While I have linked each cologne to its page on Amazon, a couple of these can be harder to come by, and may fetch a higher price…but seller prices are always changing so check to see where it is currently at.

 

 

Bijan Style By Bijan For Men. Eau De Toilette Spray 2.5 Ounces A familiar and clean blend of citrus and sandalwood. This is a nice everyday scent for guys who want a versatile cologne that smells quite nice and won’t overpower. Style is fresh and simple.

 

Bijan By Bijan For Men. Eau De Toilette Spray 2.5 Ounces– A classic in the masculine powerhouse fragrance space of the 1980s. Bijan for Men is a fougere, that is dipped in honey, and dotted with herbal notes. It has a slightly spicy crisp dryness, surprising complexity for the price, and a clean soapy undercurrent running through the entire wear.


Bijan Black By Bijan For Men. Eau De Toilette Spray 2.5 oz– A unique scent with the addition of the pine note. However, it doesn’t have that car air freshener aroma. Instead, Bijan Black, utilizes vanilla, orange blossom, and amber to create a floral blend that is paired with woody scents and a slightly spicy musk. Smooth and interesting cool weather cologne that really does the men’s floral based fragrance very well.

 

Bijan Wicked By Bijan For Men. Eau De Toilette Spray 2.5 Ounces It draws pretty accurate comparisons with Azzaro Chrome, but this is a fairly straightforward wear, that still delivers the goods. Wicked has that sort of aquatic profile but this one can come on pretty sharp, so I wouldn’t overdo it with the sprays, if you come across a bottle.

Best Perfumes for College Girls: Top Student Fragrances

Certain perfumes tend to correspond towards a certain age group. There are some really great fragrances out there which are a bit too mature for a teenage girl but are perfect for a businesswoman.

Scents for teenagers or college girls should be fun, playful, and energetic at the least and sexy, sophisticated, and sensual for those college women who have a bit more elegance to their personal style. It’s not always a cut and dry thing based on age group as personality and style comes into play when choosing a scent.

For this list, I tried to choose perfumes for teenage girls or college students which run the gamut of styles. I have selected plenty of inexpensive scents as well as some which are more expensive so that you can find a perfect fragrance within your budget.

If you would like still more options, consider:

14 Best Smelling Women’s Perfumes

10 Sexiest Women’s Fragrances

Great Inexpensive Scents for Women

Inexpensive Perfumes

CK Euphoria Forbidden Women Eau De Parfum Spray, EDP 3.4 fl oz, 100 ml The original Euphoria perfume is the best selling of the two but Forbidden is an amazing and flirty fragrance that is sure to turn some heads. The top notes are fruity, middle are floral, and it ends with a blends of woodsy notes and musk.

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Lolita Lempicka Perfumé For Women 3.4 oz– A wildly popular scent for women, especially younger women. It does have a woodsy base to it but includes some sweet candy inspired notes which blends together beautifully.

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Britney Spears Women’s Fantasy Eau de Parfum, 100 ml/3.3 oz.– This is one celebrity fragrance, which is actually very good. It has a nice, sweet aroma perfect for a younger girl with a playful personality. Not a scent that will cry out sophistication but a well-made fragrance none the less. This is the most popular of the line, but under the Fantasy Banner there are several awesome options, such as Sunset Fantasy.

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Pink Sugar Perfume for Women 3.3 fl oz Eau de Toilette– Vanilla and caramel highlight this scents notes. It is another sweet, candy centered perfume but this one has a certain sexiness to it.

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CK One EDT Spray for unisex, 3.4 OZ / 100 ML– A unisex scent from CK which has been a best seller for years. It’s a clean, aquatic scent with some citrus notes that gives it a fresh aroma.

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Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Girl Eau de Toilette Spray for Women, 3.4 Fluid Ounce– It has become a classic since its 1996 release and for good reason. It’s part floral, part aquatic, and provides a clean and crisp scent. Notes include apple blossom, jasmine, black tea, violet, and honeysuckle among others.

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Guess by Marciano 3.4oz 100ml EDP Spray– Guess Marciano is an underrated perfume in my opinion. It definitely has a classic style while including some notes such as star fruit and orange liquor to give it a unique fragrance.

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Burberry Brit Eau De Parfum Spray 3.3 oz/100 ml– Brit seems to be many people’s favorite Burberry scent and it does smell great. I like the woman’s perfume version a lot just like the men’s in this one. London is another good choice from Burberry.

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Viva La Juicy Perfume Eau De Parfum For Women Spray 3.4 oz + Wet N Wild Lipstick or Nail Polish– A fruity and floral scent with some candy inspired notes like vanilla and caramel. Viva La Juicy is clean, sophisticated, and sensual. Best JC Scents for Ladies

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Liz Claiborne Curve Crush Eau de Toilette Spray for Women, 3.4 Ounce  A classically inspired scent with fruity and floral notes that is sexy and elegant. This is another winner in the line of Curve fragrances.

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Coach Poppy Flower Perfume For Women 1 oz Eau De Parfum Spray – This is a top fragrance with choice fruity and floral notes giving it a flirty and energetic aroma. Crisp and clean.

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Higher Priced Options

Dolce & Gabbana The One By Dolce & Gabbana For Women. Eau De Parfum Spray 2.5 Oz /75 Ml.– The one is a fantastic scent in either the men’s or the women’s version. It’s a classy fragrance with sensual notes of mandarin, peach, bergamot, jasmine, amber, vanilla, and others.

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Guilty by Gucci for Women, Eau de Toilette Spray, 2.5 Ounce– This perfume from the Italian design house is not too heavy but has a bold blend of floral and spicy notes.

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Creed Spring Flower by Creed for Women Millesime Spray, 2.5 Ounce– Boutique fragrance design house, Creed is known for making amazing scents. Spring Flower may be the best of the best for women’s perfumes by Creed. It is a lovely floral blend with just enough fruity notes to make it pop.

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Thierry Mugler Alien Eau De Parfum Spray for Women, 2 Ounce-Yes, this one has been popular for quite a long time now. Orange blossom, amber, woods, vanilla and green notes give this perfume a versatility for many occasions. A solid choice for an evening scent.

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7 Best Rose Scented Colognes for Men

Right off the bat, I have to say that I am not personally a fan of rose. I don’t hate it, but it’s really not my thing. However, I can appreciate the note when used in a fragrance correctly. Much in the same way, I hate overused oud notes, but some of my favorite colognes have that as an ingredient. It can be done well and this list is all about appreciating those scents that feature the rose note prominently. Now, there are some unisex scents on the list and one where the rose is more of a support player. That being said, I selected 7 fragrances, so there should be something for just about every taste.

Serge Lutens La Fille de Berlin Eau de Parfum Spray for Women, 1.6 Ounce– Fresh green rose with a hint of musky spice and honey. This is a unisex fragrance with a cold metallic feel that reminds me somewhat of Hugo Red, in that regard. Good longevity.

UNGARO III Pour Homme Classic Version for Men Eau De Toilette Spray 1.7 oz / 50 ml– Rose, meet vodka and leather. Doesn’t sound great? Well, it is. This early 90s release from Ungaro is sexy and smooth with an interesting progression of notes including lavender and some citruses.

Cartier Declaration D’un Soir Eau de Toilette Spray for Men, 3.3 Ounce– Rose with sandalwood and pepper. This has the rose note yet manages to remain a masculine scent through and through. My Declaration D’un Soir Review

EGOISTE POUR HOMME Eau De Toilette Spray FOR MEN 3.4 Oz / 100 ml– Rose isn’t the main attraction necessarily in this Chanel gem, but it is one of the main players. The floral is understated by creates a wonderful contrast between the cinnamon spice and familiar sandalwood notes. A classic fragrance.

PORTRAIT OF A LADY by FREDERIC MALLE 1.7oz/50ml– Yes, it is a women’s perfume. However, for the right person it is an intriguing ‘rose’ option. Why? The smoky incense and patchouli, give it a rough and dirty feel, that can really stand out. Careful, this one is a bomb, so don’t over spray.

Potion Royal Black Eau de Parfum Spray 100ml by DSQUARED2– Rose, incense, oud, and leather. Dark, rich, and hyper-masculine. Potion Royal Black is smoky and leathery with that added rose element that really makes this a unique scent. Less incense than the above, Portrait of a Lady, but more of a tobacco/leather blend.

AMOUAGE Lyric Men’s Eau de Parfum Spray, 3.4 fl. oz.– Setting aside my own personal dislike of just about every Amouage scent that I’ve tried, many people do seem to dig Lyric Man. The rose note is met with citrus and the usual oriental spices of this brand. Like their other colognes, this one is loud and long-lasting.

Nike Epic React Flyknit Full Wear Review

Now that I’ve had the Nike Epic React Flyknit sneakers for over a week, I thought that it’d be a good time to post a review on this site. I’ve already created a YouTube video about my experiences with it (posted below), so, if you’d rather watch a video review instead of reading my post…you have the option. These sneakers are the exclusive White Fusion colorway that Nike released to their Nike Plus members and then sold out of within a few hours. In this post, I’ll cover what I like and dislike about these shoes, show pictures, and what I think about how they perform/look overall. Try the Epic React Fusion from Nike

Fit

I have a wider foot, but seeing as I couldn’t try these on before I purchased them, I went with my usual 11.5 size. Nike running shoes have a tendency to run narrow and while the Epic React Flyknit isn’t super narrow, it is still a bit of a tight fit on my feet.

Over the big toe area, it is definitely a snug fit, and something that bothered me somewhat during running. For most people who don’t have a wider foot, this shouldn’t be a problem. In my case, I should have gone a half size up for maximum comfort.

That being said, it isn’t too much of a deal breaker. It’s my biggest gripe with these sneakers, however, it simply means that I will no longer use them for running. Strictly casual use from here on out.

Style

I really liked how this colorway looked, which is obviously why I shelled out the cash for them. Do I think that they’re the prettiest shoes ever? No. I actually like how the Adidas Boost looks in the triple white colorway better (which is one of the few colorways I like on the Adidas Boost). I don’t own a pair of Boosts, so I cannot do a comparison, on these two sneakers.

That being the case, the Epic React Flyknit does still looks great on foot in my opinion. When just sitting on its own, it has a tendency to droop, as it’s so light and the Flyknit is thin; but when worn with jeans or shorts, they have quite an appealing aesthetic.

Check out the video review, for shots of the shoe on my feet.

React Technology

How does the React cushioning feel?

Great.

No, seriously, I love the React cushioning. These shoes are super light (8.6 oz, I think?) and the React does have that cloud/pillow like feeling as you walk. It has a certain level of give but it’s not like you’re ‘sinking’ down into the shoe. There is a bounce back and enough stiffness to give stability as you walk/run.

Again, I have no clue how it compares to Boost. Though, I don’t particularly care, because these are so much more comfortable than my other Nike sneakers.

The feeling in the heel of the shoe is my favorite aspect of the Epic React Flyknit. The cushioning there is so responsive and soft, that if it weren’t for the sizing issue, I would forget that I had them on.

Yes, I did run in them twice, on a treadmill. The big toe tightness bothered me, but I enjoyed the rest of the shoe. The react cushioning did have a nice bounce to it with each stride and the light weight was noticeable, even with the fact that I usually run in a pretty light weight Nike.

I’m done running with this pair in particular, but if I find the right size when the other colorways are released, I just might pick me up a pair to run in.

Overall

I really like these sneakers. I wouldn’t say they’re perfect in terms of styling and sizing but if I had gotten a size 12 and it fit correctly, I’d probably be raving about how awesome they are.

Styling is good but not magnificent. I think they look best on feet and when viewed from the front. Also, since they are a running shoe, the best way to wear it with shorts. Though, casually with jeans, I feel that they still have a solid look with the white/white/racer blue colorway.

Running felt good. I am a casual runner (mostly treadmill), so, those who do more serious training might need something more specific for their needs. Just general running, these should do well for most people.

Most importantly, comfort was exactly what I expected and wanted with the React cushioning. I do still need to get a correct size, but once I do, I’ll have found an almost ideal, multi-purpose sneaker.