12 Fragrances That Make Our Editors Feel Sexy as Hell

"I snagged the Acorelle Eau de Parfum Fleur de Vanille ($49) from the giveaway table in the office and liked it so much that I bought a second bottle when I ran out. While vanilla is the strongest element, it has a hint of patchouli — something I'm not usually a fan of, but it is subtle enough to complement the rest of the fragrance. It's a comforting scent that makes me feel sexy because it's clean and fresh and isn't overpowering." — Cynthia Puleo, copy editor

"'I think you'd be into this,' a POPSUGAR beauty editor told me last Fall as she handed me Maison Margiela Replica Wicked Love Eau de Parfum ($180). Considering the perfume's packaging is decorated with an image of two naked lovers making out, I wasn't sure what to think. (Maybe it was a subtle hint to STOP talking about my Tinder dates at work?) Whatever the reason, it became my go-to scent for nights I want to get jiggy with it. Sure, the keynote of this fragrance is rose, but this isn't your grandma's perfume. The unisex scent is dark, musky, and mysterious. I'm not sure if Mrs. Robinson was the gardening type, but if she did have a green thumb, this is what it would smell like. It's great for when you want to channel the leggy sex siren — just add leopard print." — Alaina Demopoulos, junior writer, Beauty

"Since the first second I smelled Tom Ford Mandarino Di Amalfi ($145) in a department store years ago, I was hooked. The superpotent scent is the last thing I spray on before a date night or night out. With notes like grapefruit, mint, and jasmine, it has a citrus-like beachy smell that is so bold, I never tire of wearing it." — Krista Jones, assistant editor, Shopping

"There is something about Kiehl's Since 1851 Original Musk Eau de Toilette Spray ($43) that I can't get enough of. I've been wearing the scent for years, and it never fails to make me feel sexy. Maybe it's because the fragrance is unisex or because it smells like I've bathed in a tub of citrus and musk for hours after just one spritz, but I'll forever love this scent. Bonus points that it truly lasts throughout the day." — Perri Konecky, assistant editor, Trending and Viral Features

"I'm not a big fragrance girl, but I randomly came across Maison Louis Marie No. 4 ($57) when I was shopping one day, and it is amazing. I love that it's an oil perfume — in my opinion, that's what helps the scent last longer. I literally get so many compliments on this scent from so many random people. It's a very light sandalwood scent that's perfect all year round." — Tamara Pridgett, assistant editor, Fitness

"The Michael Kors Eau de Parfum Spray ($115) smells like sex on the beach . . . and I don't mean the cocktail. I first discovered it in the form of a (now-discontinued) 'leg shine,' a glossy bronzing product that was supposed to give you a glow worthy of a Jennifer Lopez music video. That particular product didn't work well for me, a chubby English girl with legs the color of milk bottles, but oh my, the scent! It's a heady mix of tuberose, musk, arum lily, Moroccan incense, and about half a dozen other things, and it reminds me of warm skin on a hot Summer night." — Gemma Cartwright, senior editor, UK

"One sniff of the Nest Black Tulip Eau de Parfum Spray ($72) and I was enamored with the intoxicating scent. I keep the mysteriously dark bottle on my desk and spritz the scents of black amber plum, pink pepper, and Japanese violet on my wrists before a postwork drink. I also get told I smell good when I wear this, and the seductive scent makes me feel as badass as Rihanna as I walk into a bar to meet someone on a first date." — Sarah Siegel, assistant editor, Beauty and Shop

"When a date night rolls around, I always whip out Chloé 'Roses de Chloé' Eau de Toilette Spray ($125). It's an incredibly fresh, floral scent that makes me feel luxurious AF. It has notes of bergamot, rose essence, and amber. I have no problem dousing myself in this either, as the scent is lightweight and doesn't make me feel like I am drowning in perfume. There's never a shortage of neck sniffs from my boyfriend when I have this fragrance on." — Aimee Simeon, assistant editor, Beauty

"There's something about Marc Jacobs Decadence Eau de Parfum ($74) that makes me feel confident — I wear it for both day and night. Notes of Italian plum, golden saffron, and Bulgarian roses join forces with a woody finish that always gets me compliments. Plus, the bottle itself is so glamorous." — Macy Williams, assistant editor, Shopping

"I'm not much of a perfume girl, but when I do spritz a little something on, I turn to Diptyque Philosykos ($95). It's light and alluring, and I love that you can't immediately tell if the fig tree scent is floral or woody or fruity — it's kind of all three, depending on who you ask." — Stephanie Nguyen, native editor, Shopping

"I love the mix of sandalwood and cedarwood in Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Eau de Toilette Natural Spray ($71), which breathes a sort of subtle, sensual quality into my every day. The top notes of lavender and mint round out the harder edges of the base and inject a sweetness that's energizing and sexy. It's a suave cologne that does the smooth-talking for you, and in a pretty, male bust of a bottle." — Chris Roney, copy editor

"Dominique Ropion Carnal Flower ($265) is strong, sweet, and delicate all at the same time. I only like floral scents, and this is the only one I feel is appropriate for nights out — one spritz is enough. I always feel more confident and powerful when I wear this scent." — India Yaffe, editorial assistant, Shopping