15 Sexiest Colognes for Men That Immediately Make You Insatiable
Well, men, did you come here to find a fragrance that raises your sex appeal?
One of the easiest ways to become more attractive is to smell good. No matter if you have a date or want one, the sexiest colognes for men are bound to attract attention.
This review describes how the sexiest men’s colognes smell and perform.
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#15 – Guess Seductive Homme
If the name didn’t give it away. Every wear seems to attract positive attention. The scent is neither simple nor complex but consistently fresh, masculine, and refined.
Upon the first spray is a mix of warm and smooth mandarin orange with cardamom spice. For the first 10 minutes, it is all about the sweet juiciness of orange.
After this period, the warmth of amber envelops the top notes, bringing a slightly musky tinge.
The citruses left their sweetness, and the spices are mellow. At this point, the scent is exceptionally warm and inviting.
I pick up a floral nuance in the mid, adding to the fresh and masculine charm. Seductive Homme remains in this state for some time until the dry-down develops.
The sweetness is amplified, but it is always well-balanced. For the rest of the wear, amber is the most prominent note. Supported by light musk, a nuance of spice, and a fruity, fresh ambiance.
As for when to wear it is best worn in winter and fall. It becomes too cloying in the warm weather with all its sweetness.
#14 – Mont Blanc Legend Spirit
You’ve stumbled upon one of the better fragrances from the brand. Mont Blanc Legend Spirit is the ultimate timeless and cool scent.
It is interesting in the fact that it took the original and actually made it better. That may seem obvious, but it doesn’t always happen like that.
The opening starts with a punch of bergamot and grapefruit. What’s the main idea? Extreme freshness. They are citric, but neither have the authentic faucets they often have.
Underneath is a lining of warm cardamom and pepper. All sit atop an aquatic backbone. This will remain present the entire wear but never become overpowering.
The citruses are fading and cardamom fills its void at the ten-minute mark.
After this period, cardamom takes over, bringing lavender. I don’t smell a heavy aromatic or floral nature but enough freshness to keep the cardamom light.
What’s the main idea in the mid? Fresh spices atop an aquatic backbone.
Give the scent one to two hours. Woody nuances will make their way in. There are no specific notes, just accents. Once the dry-down finishes, you’ll smell more prominent woody oak moss.
While oak moss got stronger, a decent dose of musk was added. The rest of the wear is woody spices atop a musk aquatic backbone.
The performance could be better, but it is worth the price tag. You can wear Legend Spirit for any season or occasion. It especially shines as a gym fragrance.
#13 – Mancera Instant Crush
Upon the first spray is a duo of citrus and fruits. The freshness is honestly impressive. Grabbing my attention in the background is ginger and saffron spice.
They work around the edges. It’s almost as if they’re showcasing the citruses. I enjoy the ginger the most. It is the warmest and spiciest, whereas saffron has more of a floralness. These fresh spices will be carried into the base.
There is no mid in this scent.
Amber, vanilla, and wood support the dry down. What do I smell most? They are all present. Yet, it is the focal point for the first hour.
After this period – two hours into the wear – woody notes jump to the forefront. The rest of the wear is warm, sweet wood with spices sprinkled on top.
This is a monster performer. Yet, within reason, it’s all-year-round wear. I prefer it in the fall and winter.
#12 – Serge Lutens Chergui
Suppose you have a winter date and want to catch them off guard. Chergui is the scent for you. It’s a very neutral unisex fragrance, so it has the potential to be a date show-stopper for men and women.
Upon the first spray, a fleeting dose of citruses transforms into a dry rose, tonka bean, and sensual honey. The rose provides a romantic touch.
Honey is the alluring element that pulls you in and makes you beg for more. Then, the creamy tonka bean glues it all together.
After a few minutes, there is a cloud of subtle tobacco, followed by amber and incense. This tobacco is interesting. Here, it is a green and ripe leaf rather than dried powder. The honey starts to get too sweet. Soon, resinous warmth reels it in.
An hour into the wear, I catch glimpses of wood. Little did I know they were preparing me for the base. In the dry down, the honey and musk notes are gone.
The rest of the wear is sweet amber and wood notes with nuances of green tobacco.
The performance is perfect for the occasion it is meant for. It will project loud enough that others will smell you but not consume them. As for the season, it’s strong in the spring and summer.
Yet, it’s genuinely sexy in the colder months.
#11 – The Merchant of Venice Arabesque
I don’t know about you, but I love the bottle design. It is very reminiscent of fine China. Let me know how you feel about it down below.
Right off the bat is a sweet cinnamon note that comes across as slightly ambery. The spice of cinnamon is never overpowering. It’s not like you put your nose above a spoonful of it.
I attribute this balance to the neutral tobacco note and ginger nuance.
When I say “neutral,” I mean it has no other accents. Example: smoke or sweetness. Instead, it’s a dynamic buffer.
Tobacco doesn’t add sweetness, but the top note of plum does. In the opening, the plum is much sweeter than fruitier. Yet, it never overwhelms me.
After a while, the spices of both cinnamon and ginger are more subdued. This makes room for subtle vanillic tonka bean, cedarwood, and the fruitiness of plum. And the tobacco note is lost.
I know a lot is going on, so let me clarify.
At this point, the scent is in the mid. It is woody with vanillic accents and rests on a background of warm spices that come across as ambery. All of this is enveloped in a subtly sweet, fruity plum air.
Bitter tobacco returns in the dry down and fuses with the sweet plum. For the rest of the wear, it is soft, sweet tobacco, sitting on a bed of warm spices.
Arabesque has slightly above-average longevity. The projection will stay consistently average for most of the wear.
An arm’s length to start, then recede a foot over the rest of the wear. This is a great fall scent. This is also prime for winter but fits fall vibes better.
#10 – Carolina Herrera CH Men
When this was first released, it was actually what some would call a “hype-beast.” After everyone got their noses on it, they realized that the hype was real. Since CH Men‘s popularity has faded, yet its highly seductive nature has stayed.
The opening is a mix of fresh brightness, subtle sweetness, and nuances of grassy notes. Grapefruit is the main culprit for this initial blast. Accompanied by saffron and violet.
As the scent progresses, it continually gets more green and floral. While the spice nuances from saffron linger. It is all about these top notes until wood and leather creep in.
Leather and wood dominate the dry-down. The citruses are gone, but the green freshness stays. The rest of the wear perfectly balances fresh florals, masculine leather, and wood.
The biggest downfall is the performance. Yet, we can look at the bright side. It’s the perfect projection and cost for a first date. You’re bound to be discovered rather than announced.
Plus, on top of that, the price is decently affordable. If the date goes bad, you won’t feel bad about wasting your expensive stuff.
I know, I know. The advice you didn’t know you needed.
As for wear, it’s all year round. In the summer, just make sure you’re in an air-conditioned room for this one.
#9 – Cartier Pasha de Cartier Parfum
Upon the first spray is a blast of earthy darkness atop smoky and woody accents. Until I looked at the note breakdown, I didn’t know it was a blast of ambrocenide. I’ve never smelt a fragrance with it.
Fragrantica describes it as an “Extremely powerful and very sharp woody scent. With Ambery; slightly animalic and smoky agarwood notes.” It’s not too extreme to my nose, but I get the general idea.
In the background, a strong fir note and resinous woody tones support ambrocenide. The fir is the most prevalent of the two, amplifying the earthiness. After a few minutes, there are tinges of boozy liquor.
This all happens in the first half an hour and then transitions to a warmer and spicer tone. All the spiciness carries over from the top notes.
There is no specific note. It pairs with a strong amber backbone. This spicy warmth will lead the dry down.
Amber will be at the forefront for the rest of the wear. It picks up sandalwood and balsamic accords. The rest of the wear is spicy with dominant amber and other accents.
Pasha de Cartier Parfum is excellent wear for all occasions. It only struggles in the summer and the warm months of spring.
#8 – Daniel Josier Ambre Tabac
Fruity and sweet bergamot leads before a dominant tobacco and amber duo wash over it. I can’t smell the bergamot a few minutes in, but it left its sweetness. Its citric nature was only there to grab attention.
In the background is a subtle cinnamon spice. Instead of donating an intense spiciness, it breaks up the depth of tobacco and amber.
This duo will lead the mid, where it will meet warm vanilla. I’ll tell you right now. This is a sweet scent at this point. Is it overwhelming? No. It is charming and alluring. The overarching emphasis is warmth as this trio heads into the dry down.
Patchouli is the final addition. It brings woody and earthy additions, taking the warmth in a darker direction. When it is added, it’s the focal point but soon recedes.
The rest of the wear is the previous dominant trio, with woody patchouli nuances.
In the warmer months, Ambre Tabac is too strong, but when winter rolls around. This scent is ready to go.
Okay, guys, it was difficult to rank these from this point on. All seven of the following are outstanding colognes. But different noses will have different tastes. Especially #1, #2, and #3. In my opinion, they are nearly interchangeable in terms of sexy.
Though it may be subjective, I went ahead and ranked them based on previous reactions of women, performance, etc… So they may be in a different order for you. But I am confident you’ll think the following seven are the sexiest.
#7 – Afnan 9PM
Let’s talk about the elephant in the room. This is a dupe of Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male. If you’re unfamiliar, that means this will be very sweet but also extremely seductive.
The opening starts with equal parts sweet, fruity apple notes and powdery vanilla. I can’t emphasize the sweetness of the opening enough. It is intense and almost piercing.
The vanilla is retained for the rest of the wear, while the apple note will dissipate over time.
The sweetness doesn’t stay at the same intensity. Eventually, faint lavender and cinnamon nuances add. They don’t amount to much but help temper the intensity of the opening duo.
The scent simplifies from this point. Warm amber takes over the fruity sweetness. While the powdery vanilla remains dominant. The powdery accents are weakening as the wear continues.
The rest of the wear is deeper. It’s mainly vanilla with a warm amber depth to rest on.
One of the best aspects of 9PM is the performance. It lasts 12 hours and has an explosive projection for the first half an hour. It recedes after the first half an hour but will still fill a room.
It is all-year-round wear, just not in the high heat of summer.
#6 – L’Instant de Guerlain Pour Homme EDP
I have always thought that Guerlain has been an underappreciated brand. After this review, you can shine some light on the brand. Or don’t so that we have unique signature scents.
L’Instant’s powerful citrus opening is impressive. It’s a fleeting waft of bergamot and lemon. In the background are a light resinous nature and soft, sweet anise.
The anise from the get-go smells of warm and woody spices. It’s a unique spice combined with others.
For quite a while, I get refreshing citruses with spice. Over the next 1-2 hours, the opening combination slowly transitions. Light patchouli with some lavender and white floral touches lead the way.
The patchouli is dark and woody, emphasizing the anise and preparing you for the base.
With 3 hours left in the wear, the dry-down starts. Patchouli becomes stronger and brings dark cocoa and a variety of woody notes with it. This is a slightly earthy pairing.
Yet, still has a delicious gourmand faucet. The rest of the wear has these same accords, but the notes get softer and warmer.
It is a simple scent but one filled with pure charm. The performance is average all around the board. It may be too much in the summer, but just take it easy on the trigger.
#5 – Kilian Angels Share
Upon the first spray is an overdose of gourmands. The cognac is in my face with a fruit-infused accent. Warm vanilla comes second, amplifying the sweetness of the cognac note.
Tonka bean and oak notes provide a solid backbone. Within a few minutes, the opening settles, giving way to wafts of cinnamon spice.
The first 10-15 minutes are reminiscent of a freshly baked apple pie. Despite no apple notes in the fragrance, cognac achieves the same goal.
As the wear continues, the tonka bean comes out to play. Its woody and vanilla tone smoothes everything together. It will become more prominent as the wear continues, bringing amplified oak notes.
In the mid, it is great support for the prominent vanilla that has gained naunces of praline. What does this smell like? It is sweet, almost like burnt sugar.
At this point, a lot of wood and vanilla notes are taking over. Much of the fruity cognac has faded. In the dry down, the only difference is the addition of more wood notes.
The rest of the wear is sweet vanilla, wood with cognac, and cinnamon sprinkled on top.
This is a cologne you wear when you want to impress. The performance is impressive. Just wear it in the colder temperatures so you don’t choke anyone out.
#4 – Herod Parfums de Marly
Tobacco and vanilla are no doubt the focal point in the opening. Layered atop both is a duo of cinnamon and pepper spice. The cinnamon is most noticeable.
It amplifies the warmth of tobacco and vanilla. Pepper in the first few minutes makes my nose tinge. It is “nose-assaulting” and then recedes to the background.
Once its initial burst fades, the overall scent heads in a darker direction. Tobacco jumps to the forefront, bringing smoky resins with it.
The smoke is hard to describe. It’s not like a campfire, more of a comforting ambiance to spark curiosity.
Tobacco will not lead into the dry down. 15-20 minutes into the wear, its strength is waning. A sea of vanilla comes back in full force.
It leads the opening with tobacco playing second fiddle. Wafts of cinnamon remain in the background. This trio and exceptional warmth is what you’ll smell for the rest of the wear.
Herod is easy to wear, high-quality, and versatile. It is mainly cold-weather wear but performs well for all occasions. The performance is above average, lasting an entire workday.
#3 – Jean-Paul Gaultier Le Male Le Parfum
Jean-Paul Gaultier made a bold statement with this release. If you’re not in the loop, look at the bottle below, yeah… At least we know what the cologne is for. When it comes to the smell, they didn’t miss either.
I won’t lie; the opening slaps you in the face. Right off the bat, vanilla is present. It is the most dominant top note and will last for the rest of the wear.
In the opening, it comes across as primarily sweet but with a touch of powderiness.
The sweetness never gets “sticky,” but it is still strong. Lavender is the second most prominent top note. It mixes with vanilla, and the two create a warm and sweet spiciness.
As the scent progresses, aromatic cardamom is present in equal parts with lavender. Nuances of iris appear in the background but don’t add much.
At this point, lavender starts to weaken, and the base notes slowly take over the scent.
Into the dry down, the scent has a toned-down sweetness and spicy feel, but it is all about the woody, ambery tone. The rest of the wear is just this warm and deep duo.
The longevity of Le Male Le Parfum is eternal. Yet, the rest of the performance does lack, but with a seductive aroma, it is hard to resist.
Jean Paul-Gaultier is best worn when going out. Too seductive and sweet for the office and formal occasions.
#2 – Dolce & Gabbana The One EDP
You might actually hurt yourself when wearing Dolce & Gabbana The One EDP. The first time I wore it, I sprayed it on my neck. It smelt so good that I kept turning my head to get a sniff. By the end of the day, my neck was sore and nearly strained.
This experience speaks to the quality of the scent. And why it is claimed as one of the sexiest colognes for men.
The opening is a fleeting citrus hit but is quickly overpowered by a tidal wave of warm spices. For the first two hours, spices dominate. Nuances of amber and tobacco are peaking in from the base but aren’t prevalent.
After two hours, the dry-down starts and is the best part of the fragrance. At this point, you’ll understand why it’s a sexy fragrance.
The spices tone down, and amber and tobacco are in equal parts. There is some sweetness, but it is primarily warm and inviting.
This trio dominates for the rest of wear and is why Dolce and Gabbana The One EDP is so popular.
The performance could be better, but it’s incredibly wearable. On a date, you don’t want a fragrance to be announced. It should be discovered.
Allow her to get faint whiffs of the sexy smell and want to come closer.
I recommend Dolce and Gabbana The One EDP as a must-have fragrance. It is a masculine cologne that you can’t go wrong with.
#1 – Layton Parfums de Marly
Upon the first spray is a sugary and charming fruity sweetness. Fresh spices coat its edges. The blend is so good in the opening that it’s hard to pick specific notes. Yet, I catch fleeting wafts of orange and apple.
Within a few minutes comes the soapiness and cleanliness of lavender. The spices from before remain at the same intensity. Never “nose-puckering,” just always wanting me to come back for more.
As the opening settles, vanilla washes over the opening, bringing prominent cardamom. This prominent duo lasts the first one to two hours before changing.
This change starts the dry down and when things get creamier. The base adds a sandalwood depth while warm vanilla and cardamom spice sit atop.
This is what you’ll smell for the rest of the wear.
The performance of Layton is excellent. In the summer, it can be too strong at times. But you should be fine if you don’t wear it on sweltering days and limit your sprays.
My Experience With the Sexiest Colognes for Men
All of the above information is my experience with the sexiest colognes.
However, I keep it as objective as possible. This way, you can objectively decide if this is a fragrance you want to purchase or if you’re comparing a few fragrances. Thus, this section is my subjective opinion.
Sexy fragrances are a bit different than compliment-able fragrances. Sexy turns heads, intrigues people, and shines in intimate situations.
Whereas compliment-able is more about wearing in public, getting your presence out there, and getting verbal attention in return.
I give you this definition because I reserve all of these fragrances for date nights and intimate situations. Some have big projection, but most have light projection that allures women closer to catch a waft of your aroma.
So, just like complimented fragrances, I don’t have a magic calculator that gives fragrances, points, because someone thought my cologne subconsciously smelled nice.
But, I can say that just from asking women and knowing that many of these have sweet, vanilla, boozy, and masculine accords, they are sexy fragrances.
How to Pick the Sexiest Colognes for Men
I always recommend setting your price range first. Don’t ever buy a fragrance more expensive than you feel comfortable with. There are always other choices.
Determine when and where you want to wear your fragrance. Most importantly, the season.
Do you want an all-season, warm-weather, or cold-weather scent? Then think about occasions; many of these are for special occasions, but that’s not exclusive, just a recommendation.
This information can be found in either the last paragraph of the review or the infographic. Following these few short steps should make choosing a sexy cologne for you much easier.
FAQ’S
What is the Sexiest Cologne on a Man?
The sexiest cologne on a man is Parfums de Marly Layton; it is warm, sweet, spicy, and incredibly seductive. For many women, Layton is an instant attention grabber.
What Men’s Cologne Turns a Woman On?
All colognes on the sexiest colognes for men list can turn a woman on. However, I recommend Parfum de Marly Layton and Jean-Paul Gaultier Le Male Le Parfum.
What Scent is the Most Seductive?
Parfums de Marly Layton and Jean-Paul Gaultier Le Male Le Parfum are both known to be quite seductive.
Final Words
The sexiest colognes for men are not only sexy but also tend to be excellent fragrances overall. As you may have noticed, the sexiest colognes for men tend to be warm, sweet, and spicy or fresh and clean.
Whether you want a cologne on this list or want your own, keep this in mind. You are bound to find a cologne that grabs women’s attention.
What is your sexiest men’s cologne of all time?
Owning an attractive cologne is a necessity, but do you know what’s just as important? A fragrance that lasts 8+ hours. There’s nothing that floats my boat more than these scents.
If you feel the same, check out the longest-lasting colognes for men; you might find your signature scent.
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