The Fragrances We Wear for Seducing

 

Giorgio Armani Sì

"My boyfriend gifted me this scent either for Christmas or my birthday, and although I was kind of ambivalent about it at first, it's oddly become such a man magnet. From the random doorman to my Uber driver to my guy friends, men are always commenting on my perfume and asking me what it is. It's so strange but also a bit flattering."

Vilhem Parfumerie Smoke Show

"It says it right on the bottle: This fragrance is smoldering and spicy, with an opulent, festive feel—it's very Gatsby. The slight hint of rose is a nice feminine touch to round out all the smoke and leather. I love spritzing this on before a night out—it never fails to put just a little swagger into my step."

Dior Pure Poison

"It's either a throwback or classic, depending on how you look at things. Either way, there's no denying it belongs in the sultry category. It makes me feel powerful, like a woman who commands attention. The blend of florals with amber and musk is the perfect balance of femininity and masculinity."

Gucci Guilty

"Some might call this scent the definition of 'basic,' and I don't disagree—but that doesn't make me love it less. The heady mix of oriental and floral notes instantly makes me feel more seductive—as it should, because this is literally the perfume I wore when I was seducing an ex-boyfriend (so much so that he still says whenever he smells it nowadays, he instantly thinks of me, which is always nice, no?). Plus, Lindsay Lohan wears it, and we could all benefit from channeling our inner LiLo every so often."

Krigler Lovely Patchouli 55 Classic

"I never thought I was a fan of patchouli until I met this iconic fragrance from the (equally iconic) Krigler Perfume House. Last year I had the amazing opportunity to sit down with Ben Krigler himself, and as we sat at the cafe of the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills (where the brand has their one and only west-coast location), I lived everyone's best daydream, sampling and sniffing the entirety of Krigler scents. However, it was #55, a warm, sweet and spicy melding of patchouli, vanilla, amber, musk, and red fruits, that stole my heart almost instantaneously. It was love at first sight, and if you have a weakness for Old Hollywood glamour, you'll also appreciate that it was Jackie Onassis's signature. It's a bit intense for daytime, but it's perfect come nightfall."

Tom Ford Santal Blush

"I'm quite partial to warm, woody scents with a little bit of spice. I think they're inherently sexy in a makeout-by-the-fire kind of way. This one is special because it's all those things (sandalwood and such) with a hint of floral for added flirtiness."

Stella McCartney Stella Eau de Toilette Spray

"Of all the scents I've worn over the years (and trust me, the number is at least in the hundreds), I have never gotten more compliments than when I wear this Stella McCartney classic—an Uber driver once made me type the fragrance into his phone so he could get it for his wife's birthday. I'm obsessed with rose scents, and this fragrance use notes of Bulgarian rose, peony, and amber for that perfect balance of floral and warm. It's sophisticated and it really empowers me to feel my sexiest (and best)."

Comme des Garçons Floriental Eau De Parfum

"I like to call this spicy bottle my little magic trick. Anytime I'm out with this on—one whiff of its heavy notes of labdanum, sandalwood, vetiver, incense, pink pepper, and plum liqueur captivates nearly everyone I come in contact with. It's one of those scents I have to prepare myself to wear because people flock when I have this on."