Colognes are a definite go-to in many guys´ daily routines. Everyone has a scent that they think leaves them smelling great. But, it’s about smelling good for yourself and a potential female friend. The right cologne can propel the ladies in your life for a closer sniff. This is because of the science of pheromones. Quite simply, it is all about the right scent – the right scent to attract women.
Many women are attracted to fruity and citrusy scents, and you will notice that a lot of the colognes listed below fit this aroma profile. Women also like vanilla tones that give them a sense of home and security. Two other favorites are scents that remind women of a peaceful walk in the woods and a rugged leather smell.
Below, we highlight 27 of the best colognes that will help you attract females.
1. Blu Atlas Atlantis
With Blu Atlas Atlantis, you can lure females with the thrill of exploration. The tropical, invigorating scent beckons, calling you to the faraway coastal jungle of Bali. Tart blackcurrant plays with bergamot and lemon at the head of the fragrance, which then wraps women in the heart of lavender, clary sage, peach and apricot they can get lost in for a while. Then adventure lies in the base, an intoxicating combination of orris, oakmoss, ambrette seed and musk that she cannot resist.
The result is one of the best colognes to attract females and a favorite date-night fragrance among men everywhere.
2. Refined by Manscaped
Manscaped is a new company that produces a wide range of products aimed at men who care about their appearance and want to smell good. Unlike many of its competitors who produce a wide range of fragrances, Manscaped has one unique signature scent for all its products.
This refined scent is a great combination of lighter citrusy notes with heavier, more masculine tones for all the guys in the cologne market. The lingering smell of jasmine is likely to tickle the fancy of any female in your life. Also, you’ll score bonus points if the woman in your life is an animal lover because this fragrance is vegan and cruelty-free.
3. Parfums de Marly Layton: Royal Essence
The name of this scent that comes in a distinctly masculine cologne bottle does not always trip easily off the tongue. However, once you use it for the first time, you are likely to remember this great scent. There is nothing subtle about this fragrance.
Your nose will likely take a direct punch of mandarin, apple and lavender, with more scent sensations to follow thereafter. Yet, somehow, it is not too much. It all balances out. In the end, you have a lingering, pleasant smell of sandalwood and vanilla.
4. Prada L´Homme Eau de Toilette Spray
Unlike some of the other great colognes on our list, this fragrance has been around for several years. Over this time, the cologne has built up a dedicated fan base of men and women. However, there is something unique about this scent. Many male-oriented colognes leave those sniffing the fragrance transported to their favorite mountain hike. There is an outdoorsy scent to them.
But, this fragrance, most people remark on it, reminding them of a sporty, fresh smell. The prominent fragrance notes include carrot seed, neroli and black pepper. Super spicy and fresh! There is also a healthy whiff of patchouli and several woodsy fragrances underneath these smells. Many guys think of this as a summer scent, but it has enough power for even the coldest, longest winter days.
5. Sexual Pour Homme by Michel Germain
One look at the name stamped in gold on its black box tells us all we need to know about this Michel Germain cologne. It is all about sex and amping up the sex appeal of guys who wear this strong cologne. This sensual fragrance stands apart from others on our list because it is distinctly more flowery and sweet than many other entrants.
Two of the principal aromas are lavender and geranium. Because of this floral-forward scent profile, some guys are reluctant to try this cologne; but they quickly find out that the women in their life absolutely love it.
6. Christian Dior Sauvage Eau de Toilette for Men
One of the first things you will notice about this great cologne is its sleek and streamlined smoky black glass bottle. If it is not the packaging that draws you in, it is most definitely the scent that will get you spraying this cologne repeatedly.
And, if the smell alone is not enough to convince you, you will definitely be convinced by the response you get from the women around you. Not surprisingly, given that one of its primary ingredients is Szechuan pepper, this cologne has a spicier-than-average aroma.
7. Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb Extreme Eau de Parfum Spray
Make no mistake about it; this cologne is ruggedly masculine. You notice this the moment you undo the packaging and see the bottle shaped like a grenade. Yet, even though the appearance is inherently masculine, its rich peppery smells with a healthy undertone of tobacco mixed in will attract many women.
There is also a note of cinnamon, giving it a uniquely homey aroma. This cologne packs a punch or two with an array of scents mixed in. So as not to overwhelm the women in their lives, it is essential for guys to go light on this cologne. A single spray will last all day.
8. Abercrombie & Fitch First Instinct, Eau de Toilette
This cologne comes at a much more price-friendly point than some of the luxury colognes on our list. Its reasonable price point does not mean it’s not packed with aromas that women find extremely attractive. One whiff of a man wearing this cologne will likely remind a woman of her favorite gin and tonic or a light summer’s day.
Yet, despite its fruity tones, it is still masculine by nature. This scent is subtle yet intoxicating. Because of its quiet nature, you may need a few refreshing sprays during the day if you plan on a night out after a day in the office.
9. Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male for Men Intense Spray, Eau de Toilette
The outer packaging of this cologne is all masculine. It is packaged in a dark brown utilitarian can with only the bright red words, Ultra Male, jumping out at you. The inner cologne bottle has the shape of a male torso in a bright blue color. This is one of the most fruit-forward colognes on our list, and it is not a cologne for every guy.
However, if you like it, you can be sure that women´s hearts will go pitter-patter over the great combination of pear, lavender and vanilla. The name intense also fits this cologne. One spray will get you through an entire evening out on the town.
10. Giorgio Armani Aqua Di Gio Profumo for Men Eau de Parfum
This cologne has been used and loved by guys and the women in their lives for years. It is most definitely a tried and true classic. Most women who sniff this scent note that it reminds them of a walk in the forest, and they love this aroma.
Some women also remark that it reminds them of a favorite day with their boyfriends or husbands at the ocean. Underneath these great scents is a pinch of patchouli and incense. There is nothing subtle here. Sometimes, you need to stand out from the crowd to attract the woman you want.
11. Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille
The key to this cologne´s great aroma is right in the name. Tom Ford´s great scent packs a hefty wallop of tobacco and vanilla fragrances. There is a hint of chocolate in this cologne, and we all know that many women are attracted to chocolate scents.
One of the great things about this cologne is that it has a different aroma profile than almost any other cologne out there. This means that you will not smell like every other guy in the club, and women, who find men who are risk-takers extremely attractive, will be drawn to your unique smell.
12. Frederic Malle French Lover
Not surprisingly, given the name French Lover and the fact that a well-known French maker produces it, there is something sophisticated and evocative of Paris in this scent. One thing that sets this cologne apart from others is that it has a strong aroma of galbanum, a Persian spice plant. One whiff of this cologne, and you will undoubtedly be able to tell that it is pleasantly spicy. More than some of the other colognes, this scent is heavy on musk, oaky and outdoorsy smells.
This will likely appeal to women who like their men rugged. Yet, even with this outdoorsy element, there is something intensely urbane about it. You can imagine sophisticated Frenchmen spraying this cologne on before heading out to meet friends at a neighborhood cafe.
13. Nautica Voyage by Nautica
One look at the rich blue color of this cologne should give you a hint about its fragrance profile. Yes, it for sure smells like the ocean, rich and salty and inherently masculine. Pheromone research shows that many women love the smell of the sea, and they will find you irresistible when you smell just like that.
In addition to the oceany hints in this cologne, it has intense fruit flavors, including a dose of crisp apples. To up its masculinity, even more, it also has hints of moss and musk, two of the m´s that women tend to love.
14. 1 Million by Paco Rabanne
Paco Rabanne has definitely come up with an exciting packaging choice for this great cologne. The packaging screams fancy and affluent, with its gold box and an inner container that will remind you and the women in your life of a gold bar. But, 1 Million is not just about the style. It is also about the substance.
1 Million has been available to consumers for almost 15 years, and its long track record shows that it is certainly doing something right, including attracting women with its primary notes, which are mint, blood orange and grapefruit. Since many women like fruity flavors in their guys´ cologne, this combination will likely check many females´ preference boxes.
15. Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Men
If every guy has heard about Paco Rabanne, this next entrant, Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Men, is definitely a great cologne. However, just because it is not as well-known as some of its bigger competitors does not mean it is not a fantastic cologne that is worth a try. The first flavor notes that a woman will notice when she gets close to you are from the fruit family, with a hint of apple, lemon and pineapple.
To make it slightly more exotic, it includes bergamot and black currant. But the scents don´t end there. Women will notice an intoxicating combination of vanilla and patchouli that will leave her returning for just one more whiff.
16. Creed Aventus
The packaging for this cologne tilts heavily toward the masculine, with a proud knight riding across the Aventus label. The packaging alone is enough to get women who love romance to take a second look (and maybe a second whiff of the guy sporting this cologne).
The producers of this excellent cologne remark that it is supposed to be evocative of Napoleon Bonaparte and his brash masculinity and risk-taking. Even though women may first notice the great fruity notes from this cologne, some of the aromas lurking just beneath the surface will have them coming back for more. One of our favorite notes in this cologne is dry birch rose.
17. Giorgio Armani Code Absolu
This great Armani cologne is the second Armani entrant on our list, reminding us that the company best known for its sleek clothing is also a world-class cologne manufacturer. This cologne combines a heady mix of fruity notes, heavy on mandarin oranges and apples, with forest scents. Another great aroma mixed in here is vanilla, which has been proven to be very attractive to women. These different flavors combine to create a cohesive and alluring scent.
18. Hermes Terre d´Parfum
Hermes is one of the great luxury brands. Your wife or girlfriend is likely to know Hermes through its coveted Birkin and Kelly bags, and she would probably jump at the opportunity to venture into a Hermes boutique to buy this scent for you.
This scent is invigoratingly outdoorsy and will attract women who love rugged men. Mixed in with this outdoorsy fragrance profile are spicy, peppery tones that will have women from the office or nightclubs noticing you when you walk by them wearing this scent.
19. Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit De L´Homme
A brief glance at the sleek black box housing this Yves Saint Laurent cologne will tell you that this is a cologne for the sophisticated crowd and the women who are attracted to them. This is one of the most established fragrances we have featured on our list, but it is unique in many ways. One of these factors is that it highlights cardamom, a lesser-used cologne ingredient.
Cardamom is a rich and savory aroma that will attract women. Many women describe cardamom as a very sexy smell, from the kitchen to a bottle of cologne. But, this is not the only appealing ingredient in the bottle. It also features woodsy cedar and floral lavender.
20. Versace Pour Homme Dylan Blue Eau de Toilette
The first thing that will attract many women to this cologne is its bright blue bottle with splashes of gold accents. Simply put, this is a pretty bottle of cologne. Unlike some other fragrances on this list that are more for a special occasion or a night out on the town, Dylan Blue is a fragrance that you can use daily in the office or even just around your own home.
Wherever you wear this light citrusy scent, women are likely to turn their heads in your direction. In addition to some traditional fruits that flavor this cologne, more exotic ingredients are also like figs and saffron.
21. Nexus Pheromones
Whereas other entrants on our cologne list tend to appeal to the emotion to draw in both men and women, Nexus Pheromones relies on the science of attraction. This aroma is heavy on the musk, not just any musk but from gazelles and warthogs.
At first, this does not sound appealing, but science is backing up that this musk sets women´s hearts fluttering, and these two musks pack a particularly strong punch. Interestingly, this pheromone scent can be used alone or with another cologne. However, if you use it with another cologne, we would add a cautionary note to ensure that the fragrances do not compete with each other.
22. Allure Homme Sport Eau de Toilette Spray for Men by Chanel
Given Chanel´s long history of producing some of the best fragrances in the world, it’s no surprise to find one of their colognes for men on this list. Allure Homme is our personal favorite, and it is one of the first bottles we reach for when we are heading out for a special dinner or a night at the theater. It adds a whiff of sophistication to anything that we are wearing. And we have personally seen how women respond to this fragrance.
The predominant notes of this cologne are mandarin oranges with just a subtle hint of pepper lurking just underneath the surface. Peppers and mandarin oranges are a surprisingly great combination.
23. Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme Eau de Toilette Spray
Many colognes on this list are about attracting women. However, this fragrance takes things one step further. It is about seducing the woman in your life, which requires big and rich aromas. A seductive fragrance will never be accused of being meek or timid. You may never have thought about coriander as an essential cologne ingredient, but here it is. It is rich and powerful on the nose, and mixed with lavender, it gives us a subtle sweetness.
Underneath these fresh and bright flavors is a grounding in patchouli and cedar. One interesting thing we have learned over the years is that cologne preferences change as we age. Yet, women of all ages seem to find something uniquely appealing in this great product by Gucci.
24. L´Homme Prada by Prada Eau de Toilette Spray for Men
Many of the colognes featured on our list are from French manufacturers. The French know how to do scent well. But, they are not the only ones producing incredible fragrances. The Italians also make sexy and seductive cologne, and this one by Prada is one of the best. Whereas, many floral scents lead with lavender, this cologne features two lesser utilized flowers, violet and iris.
Underneath these floral tones are some of the most attractive and seductive woodsy smells, like sandalwood and cedar. Many women remark that this scent reminds them of home or a night curled up with their partner in front of a cozy fire on a snowy winter night.
25. Mont Blanc Individuel Eau de Toilette Spray
One of the best things about this cologne for men is its sleek metallic bottle that gives us a sexy and masculine vibe. This cologne is one of the workhorse fragrances on our list. It can be worn at home, in the office, and for a night out. Given its staying power, it will effectively attract women in the evening as it is on your morning commute.
Yet, even though the fragrance is long-lasting, it is also subtle enough not to overwhelm anyone sensitive to scents. Our favorite tones in this cologne are rosemary, mint and a dash of juniper berries that lurk under the surface. This is one of the only colognes for men that feature junipers, and we wish more manufacturers started adding this great aroma.
26. Versace Eros Eau de Toilette Spray for Men
This is another intoxicatingly attractive cologne manufactured by Versace. Eros was the Greek god of love and desire, and this cologne is all about striking up passion in the women who smell it on a man. It is a light and fruity cologne.
Many women say it smells like the man wearing it just hopped out of the shower. In addition, some oriental spices are just beneath the surface, adding to the fragrance´s sex appeal. Yet, even these bold flavors are in balance, ensuring that nothing is too overwhelming.
27. Bvlgari Aqua Amara Eau de Toilette Spray for Men
Fragrances are highly personal. A scent that lights one woman up with desire may leave another woman running for the hills, overwhelmed by the thick mix of many different notes. Bvlgari fragrance is not necessarily our favorite scent on the list, but it is a fragrance that many women are attracted to.
As the name suggests, this fragrance is aquatic. It smells of the ocean with some rich, spicy undertones added in by patchouli and neroli. When thinking about this fragrance, two words that come to mind are bold and masculine. It sends an image of a rugged seafarer bringing their boat back into port.
Before You Head Out Shopping
Before heading out to shop, it is critical to remember that though there are hundreds of colognes out there on the market for guys, not all colognes are created equally. They come in different price points and pack different fragrance notes and combinations. When guys shop for cologne, they often think about what fragrances they like.
But, it is more important to think about what colognes women will find appealing. Each of the colognes highlighted on the list above is sure to set women´s hearts aflutter with their floral, fruity, outdoorsy or musky smells. So, before taking down your credit card, think about what message you are sending with your chosen cologne.
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