What kind of fragrances do guys like

My husband smells delicious because he usually wears Pour un Homme by Caron, a fragrance which, when blended with his skin, forms the human equivalent of crystal meth.

Quite apart from how embarrassing this is in general, I should have realised that he smells delicious because he usually wears Pour un Homme by Caron, a fragrance which, when blended with his skin, forms the human equivalent of crystal meth.

Pour un Homme is masculine and clean. While I wouldn't call it powerful, it makes me feel safe, which would answer my bacteria-level "basic need" for a protective rugged male for any offspring I might be planning. It's not edgy. It won't interest the scent intellectuals. It's just really, really sexy. To die for, unbelievably sexy. Although it may also be in the process of becoming less male. Malle is a legend in the world of perfumery, creator of Les Editions de Parfums, a line of scents by perfumers freed to follow their creative urgings.

He is a devotee of vetiver and, with perfume superstar Dominique Ropion, made one of the finest out there. Vetiver Extraordinaire stars a vetiver stripped of its jagged "camphoraceous notes" and fused with "warmer woods cashmeran, cedar, good sandalwood and a lot of musk - the thing," he adds, "you like so much in Pour un Homme. I call Malle first off just to riff on the joys of the bitter-cool woody-green note that I, too, am infatuated with, especially when it's nestled just above the clavicle of certain men.

But soon he veers from vetiver on to seismic changes sweeping the world of male scent. It's the rise of the gay aesthetic. Men's fashion has taken off because of it and it's changing men's fragrance, too. We are seeing a feminisation of men's fragrance. Launched in the Eighties, this was the forerunner of a long-term trend that has gained momentum in the past few years. For Malle, these men's orientals are fascinating but as a heterosexual man, he doesn't find them as sexy.

They tend to be more woody, more matt, more… aesthetic. For me they smell more like home scents than people. I like perfumes that keep floating between the two genders. A thrill can come from the disruption. Ambiguity brings a mystery that I believe is more sensual, more subtle and more modern as well. Perfumer Olivia Giacobetti sees the gender revolution differently. She professes herself "tired of men's colognes, which smell very much alike.

There's more equality between the sexes. Look at Prince William, going into the delivery room with his wife. Men are less virile nowadays. Men may be less knee-jerk macho, but in some ways they have become more virile - certainly more virile-looking. It's a change that is often put down to the growing influence of gay culture and its worship of le beau male.

Go back just 20 years and if you came across a guy with a beautiful ripped body, you assumed he was gay. Today, as Mitchell puts it, "girls as young as 15 expect boys to have worked-out bodies. While feminism has not led to women being less objectified, it may have played a part in the increasing objectification of men.

Like clockwork, the scent of this fruit stimulates your guys senses Black Licorice. If your man has a thing for candy, do something sweet and surprise him with a bag of his favorite treats. Just be sure licorice is among the bunch—the scent alone will have him wanting to indulge Having him over for movie night?

Pop some popcorn and you'll steal the attention away from the screen. Go nuts for donuts because, girl, he loves the smell of this amazingly scrumptious treat. Peppermint Candy. The best of both worlds: amazing breath and an aroused boyfriend all in one sniff! Cheese Pizza. We love the taste of yummy cheese pizza, as does your guy, but it's really the scent that gets him going.

This Friday, order a whole pie if you want to lock down a night of romance. Cinnamon Buns. Bergamot is a citrus fruit the size of an orange with the color and sour bite of a lemon that hails from Calabria, Italy — known to be a pretty darn romantic spot in the first place. The perfume to try: Love on the Run x Seduce. Seduce him with this deeply penetrating blend of bergamot and woodsy Damascus rose, caressed by sweet, sultry jasmine undertones.

This fragrance also contains Estratetraenol, a romantic and cuddly pheromone that enhances both emotional and physical intimacy. Wild yam is a known aphrodisiac. It has wild in the name. This extract is so powerfully connected to hormonal issues that it is often added to creams that do everything from ease menopausal symptoms and boost arousal.

The perfume to try: Morning Glow. This fragrance is made from pheromones that are vegan and are derived from the wild yam root and contains a fresh bouquet of ylang-ylang, sensual jasmine, citrusy apple blossoms, freesia, and deep purple violets. Undertones of soft white musk will keep him mesmerized from morning to night.

Rose oil helps with circulation and blood flow — all important for love. This blend sets sweet and sultry vanilla absolute, with honey-jasmine notes including a touch of fruitiness, against a deep and beautiful base of tea. Pacifica Spray uses a blend of Bulgarian rose, subtle violet, myrrh, and delicate fruit as a nod to the floral Empire of the Persians, the Kings of perfume in the 9th century. It is said that those who smell and inhale sandalwood have a heightened mood and desire than those who do not.

This is a pungent and woody scent that originates in the Orient and is often seen in high-end perfumes and colognes. Woodsy notes with scents of cacao, damask rose, and sandalwood, this one can be worn by both sexes. This is a long-lasting fragrance that has a woodsy, spicy scent created through a combination of notes, including sandalwood and cacao. Adding on to the floral scents, studies have found smelling lavender plays a big role in decreasing anxiety and stress.

This causes relaxation, which is a big part of pleasure. Lavender Eau de Cologne has a light, breezy scent, underlined by subtle woody notes. This vibrant cologne is a celebration of summer that captures the sunshine and brightness of Haute-Provence. Cinnamon has tons of health benefits, but one is being a stimulant. Cinnamon and sugar, all sticky and sweet. Much like a romantic night in. This smells just like freshly baked cinnamon buns — no baking or carbs required! Jasmine boosts mood levels , which is such an important part of the attraction.

Jasmine is a well-known aphrodisiac and is often used in perfumes because it has a rich, sweet smell, and is known to be warming and seductive. In fact, in India, Jasmine oil has been used for centuries to help improve the libido. The perfume to try: Byredo Flowerhead Eau de Parfum. A floral fragrance that opens with notes of Angelica seeds, Sicilian lemon, and lingonberry with middle notes of wild jasmine sambac, dewy tuberose, and rose petals.

This scent has a deep, sweet, nutty flavor that helps to calm and soothe stress and anxiety but also to lessen inhibitions and boost desire. It can also stimulate energy and can help a woman to relax, which helps with anxiety.

This gorgeous fragrance is made with special blends of natural essential oils, Jojoba oil, natural beeswax, natural herbs, and natural aromatic compounds to give long-lasting fragrance. Patchouli is earthy and woodsy, but is also known to help with anxiety and increases energy, and stimulates desire while decreasing inhibitions.

All important when it comes to attraction. It stimulates the glands, increasing libido. Warm and sweet gourmands, with notes of jasmine, orange blossom, and patchouli. Deep amber, woody, and patchouli notes combine with warm vanilla and praline notes to complete a truly addictive fragrance. This one is known to be a powerful aphrodisiac because it influences energy. It also supports the circulatory system.