Best Date Night Perfumes
The best date night perfumes are warm, a little sweet and memorable up close. These women's and unisex fragrances are tagged for dates on their SCNTMIX profiles and lead with vanilla, amber, gourmand, rose or white floral accords.
Apply to the neck and behind the ears before you head out; one or two sprays is enough for a table for two.
- 1. Paco Rabanne Lady Million — floral, white floral, sweet · 7.0/10 community longevity rating · EDT. Opens with neroli and lily-of-the-valley, dries down to honey and patchouli.BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- 2. Amouage Jubilation 25 Woman — amber, floral, white floral · excellent longevity · EDP. Opens with lemon and tarragon, dries down to amber and patchouli.BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- 3. Xerjoff Italica — gourmand, woody, sweet · excellent longevity · EDP. Opens with saffron and almond, dries down to sandalwood and vanilla.BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- 4. Amouage Honour Woman — floral, white floral, amber · excellent longevity · EDP. Opens with rhubarb and pepper, dries down to incense and opoponax.BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- 5. Armani Si — amber, woody, fruity · 7.6/10 community longevity rating · EDP. Opens with cassis, dries down to vanilla and patchouli.BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- 6. Amouage Enclave — amber, warm spicy, fresh spicy · excellent longevity · EDP. Opens with spearmint and cardamom, dries down to amber and labdanum.TrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- 7. Xerjoff Tony Iommi Monkey Special — gourmand, sweet, vanilla · excellent longevity · EDP. Opens with rum and passionfruit, dries down to caramel and vanilla.BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- 8. Chanel Allure Eau de Parfum — floral, white floral, woody · good longevity · EDP. Opens with lemon and bergamot, dries down to vanilla and vetiver.TrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- 9. Chanel Coco Eau de Parfum — amber, floral, vanilla · excellent longevity · EDP. Opens with coriander and peach, dries down to amber and sandalwood.BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- 10. Kilian Roses on Ice — rose, fresh, woody · moderate longevity · EDP. Opens with cucumber and juniper berries, dries down to sandalwood and musk.BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- 11. Le Labo Lys 41 — floral, white floral, vanilla · excellent longevity · EDP. Opens with jasmine and tuberose, dries down to vanilla and musk.BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- 12. Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium — gourmand, woody, floral · 7-9 hours longevity · EDP. Opens with pear and pink pepper, dries down to vanilla and patchouli.
- 13. Tom Ford Oud Wood — woody, amber, vanilla · 8-10 hours longevity · EDP. Opens with rosewood and cardamom, dries down to tonka bean and amber.
- 14. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Satin Mood Extrait de Parfum — amber, oud, floral · beast mode longevity · Parfum. Opens with violet accord, dries down to oud and vanilla.
- 15. Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady — warm spicy, amber, floral · excellent longevity · EDP. Opens with blackcurrant and cinnamon, dries down to patchouli and sandalwood.
- 16. Gucci Bloom — floral, white floral · 7.3/10 community longevity rating · EDP. Opens with jasmine, dries down to rangoon creeper.
- 17. Carolina Herrera Good Girl — gourmand, floral, vanilla · 8-10 hours longevity · EDP. Opens with almond and coffee, dries down to tonka bean and cacao.
- 18. Louis Vuitton Rose des Vents — floral, rose, powdery · moderate longevity · EDP. Opens with green notes and black currant, dries down to virginia cedar and pepper.
- 19. Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Midnight — floral, white floral, earthy · 6.5/10 community longevity rating · EDP. Opens with tea and bergamot, dries down to patchouli and musk.
- 20. Mugler Angel Eau de Parfum — gourmand, fruity, sweet · beast mode longevity · EDP. Opens with bergamot and melon, dries down to patchouli and chocolate.
Questions
What perfume is the most attractive?
There's no single answer, but warm vanilla, amber, musk and white florals like jasmine consistently rank among the most complimented scents.
Should date night perfume be strong?
No. Moderate projection works best: noticeable when someone leans in, not across the restaurant.
How does SCNTMIX choose these?
Every pick is in the SCNTMIX catalog, tagged for this occasion or season on its profile, and has the accords that suit it among its strongest. They are then ordered by profile rating, how widely worn the fragrance is, and longevity. No brand pays to be included.