Science has shown that there are particular accords that drive men crazy, below we discuss 3 of the scents that are favoured in this regard in 2023.
We have all seen perfume ad campaigns that showcase a woman putting on a fragrance that makes men stop in their tracks and become mesmerised by the woman. While the reactions in the ads are exaggerated, the science behind this notion holds true.
Science has proven that there are some accords in fragrances that make women more attractive to men. Therefore, in addition to choosing the ideal outfit, hair, and makeup, it is important to consider the fragrance you use if you want to drive a man crazy.
Do perfumes with pheromones work?
Pheromones are a type of signalling molecule that is naturally produced by the body that is believed to influence how we react, feel, and perform on every level.
The molecule is secreted in the form of breath, sweat, urine, and other bodily fluids that affect or influence the behaviour of the opposite sex.
As a result, perfumes with pheromones are touted to induce the same feelings. However, this is not entirely true.
According to Shawn Talbott, a PhD holder, biochemist, author, and the founder of Amare Global, “So yes, they do work in that sense. But they don’t ‘work’ in the way that most of those ads say.”
3 perfumes that drive men crazy in 2023
Though pheromones and their effect on the opposite sex may be exaggerated in ad campaigns, science has proven that aromatic perfumes work just as well to induce a visceral reaction as pheromones do.
Whether it is a reminder of a first love or a comforting childhood memory, it is the appeal and nostalgia of the scent that causes a man to take a double take.
In light of this, The Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Foundation conducted a study to determine which types of scents attract men the most.
The study revealed that besides the popular perfume notes used, the scents that men find most seductive on women are fragrances commonly associated with comfort food.
This includes scents of cookie dough, chocolate, pumpkin pie, doughnuts, liquorice, popcorn, wild yam, and peppermint.
But short of lathering yourself with the aforementioned, there are other common scents that are popular in perfumes or fragrances that can be used to evoke similar reactions in men.
These perfumes have made more than just one list in recent years as scents that are touted for driving men crazy and they are some of the most popular bestselling fragrances on the market.
But if you are looking for something unique, there are seven popular scents that drive men crazy, and they are vanilla, jasmine, bergamot, rose, sandalwood, saffron, and ginger.
1. Chanel No. 5 eau de parfum
A staple for any perfume collection, Chanel No. 5 is considered to drive men crazy. This could be based on the fact that the perfume has been worn by generations of women since it was first introduced in 1921, or the floral aldehyde fragrance in the perfume with ylang-ylang notes, which is another scent that drives men crazy.
A detailed description of the fragrance’s notes are top notes of aldehydes, ylang-ylang, lemon, neroli, and bergamot; middle notes of iris, jasmine, rose, Orris root, and lily of the valley; and the base notes of civet, sandalwood, amber, musk, moss, vetiver, vanilla, and patchouli.
On Amazon, the perfume is sold for as little as $116 for a 50ml/ 1.7 fl. oz bottle.
2. Tom Ford Black Orchid
One of the most popular fragrances from Tom Ford is the 2006 inductee, Black Orchid. Created by Givaudan, Black Orchid features on multiple lists of top perfumes that drive men crazy in 2023.
The perfume is an amber floral fragrance with main accords that include warm, spicy, earthy, woody, and sweet.
A detailed breakdown of the notes are top notes of truffle, gardenia, blackcurrant, ylang-ylang, jasmine, bergamot, mandarin orange and Amalfi lemon, the middle notes are orchid, spices, gardenia, fruity notes, ylang-ylang, jasmine, and lotus, and the base notes include Mexican chocolate, patchouli, vanille, incense, amber, sandalwood, vetiver, and white musk.
A 50 ml/1.7 fl. oz bottle on Amazon is available from $102.85.
3. Dior Hypnotic Poison
Another popular perfume for women that drives men crazy is Hypnotic Poison by Dior, which was released in 2014.
The nose behind the design of the fragrance is François Demachy, who created this amber vanilla fragrance with main accords that include vanille, sweet, soft, spicy, and almond.
Hypnotic Poison’s note profile includes top notes of liquorice and almond, the middle notes include jasmine sambac and orange blossom, and the base notes are vanilla and tonka bean.
On Amazon, a 100ml/3.4 fl. oz bottle of this perfume retails for $143.08.
