What Perfume Do Men Find Like Most On Women? Poll Results Revealed

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The results are in on what perfume men like most on women! Here at wikiHow, we polled our readers to find out whether floral, citrus, clean, sweet, or woody scents are most attractive on women. Curious what the answer is and why men like the winning scent so much? Keep reading! We also spoke with perfumers Mason Hainey and JK DeLapp to learn why some scents are so popular and what you should consider when choosing a scent for yourself.

What perfume do men like on women?

Reader Poll: We asked 189 wikiHow readers what perfume or scent they like most on women, and 31% said floral scents . [Take Poll] While a man’s favorite scent on a woman comes down to his personal preference, a lot of guys said they like for women to smell like a bouquet of fresh flowers.

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What scent do men love the most on women?

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  1. Lots of guys like it when women wear floral scents. Our poll results suggest that men go crazy for floral scents on women, from light scents, like Marc Jacobs Daisy, to sultry scents, like Tom Ford Black Orchid. Sweet (aka gourmand) and fruity scents are also popular with men—Hainey says these scents are always in style. [1] Of course, what scent a man finds most attractive is based on his personal preference: there are plenty of men who love clean, woody, spicy, or earthy perfumes on women!
    • Top floral-scented perfumes men love : Chanel Coco Mademoiselle, Gucci Bloom, Victor & Rolf Flowerbomb, Parfums de Marly Delina, Tom Ford Black Orchid, Carolina Herrera Good Girl, YSL Libre
    • According to Hainey, trends influence which perfumes are popular and might sway what scents men like most on women. Currently, gourmand scents—which are inspired by foods like vanilla and sweet desserts—are very popular. [2]

    Meet the wikiHow Experts

    Mason Hainey is a perfumer and founder of MIZU with over 10 years of experience crafting his own fragrances.

    JK DeLapp is a perfumer and owner of Rising Phoenix Perfumery with over 10 years of experience in the fragrance world.

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Why do men like floral scents on women?

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  1. Lots of guys find floral scents feminine, elegant, and romantic. Floral perfumes are often associated with femininity, whether they give women a sweet, sophisticated, or sultry vibe, which many guys like. Flowers are also associated with love and romance, so getting a whiff of this type of fragrance can fill men up with warm and tender feelings for their ladies (which they love!). [3]
    • Different floral scents can invoke different moods, so the versatility of floral scents can also be appealing to men. For instance, deep and rich florals, like tuberose, are more sensual and great for date night, while light and fresh florals, like gardenia, are more playful and sweet.
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Top Perfumes Men Love on Women

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  1. Check out some of the most popular perfumes men like on women. From sweet to woody, there are plenty of popular perfumes that men tend to like on women. While it’s okay to keep your man in mind when selecting a scent , DeLapp says the most important thing is to ensure that the perfume makes you happy, confident, and attractive. So, think about your own preferences if you’re considering trying one of these perfumes! [4]
    • Sweet/gourmand : Ariana Grande Cloud, YSL Black Opium, Aquolina Pink Sugar
    • Fruity : Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue, Versace Bright Crystal, Armani Acqua di Gioia
    • Clean : Armani Ocean di Gioia, Glossier You, Chloé by Chloé
    • Woody : Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt, Kilian Angels’ Share, Le Labo Thé Noir
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      References

      1. ↑ Mason Hainey. Perfumer. Expert Interview
      2. ↑ Mason Hainey. Perfumer. Expert Interview
      3. ↑ https://ucanr.edu/blog/napa-master-gardener-column/article/language-flowers
      4. ↑ JK DeLapp. Perfumer and Fragrance Expert. Expert Interview

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