Since Sex Panther by Odeon is illegal in nine countries (60 percent of the time, it works every time), we’ve sought out other Valentine’s Day fragrance alternatives. The scents of vanilla, sandalwood and rose are proven aphrodisiacs that have been used for centuries. We’ve found five fragrances that include these scents, making you virtually irresistible to anyone with a sense of smell. Spritz a little, or spritz a lot, to get in the mood for the most romantic Valentine’s Day ever!
1. Beautiful Eau de Parfum Spray by Estée Lauder, $75
Incorporating two of the aphrodisiac scents from above, rose and sandalwood, this fragrance was designed to inspire a feeling of romance and femininity.
2. Trésor Eau de Parfum by Lancôme, $58
There is a reason Trésor is one of Lancôme’s best-selling fragrances. Intended to evoke elegance, each spritz covers you in a shower of rose, mugent and lilac.
3. Intimately Beckham by David Beckham Eau de Toilette Spray, $14.99
Designed by one half of quite possibly the world’s sexiest couple, Beckham’s mix of rose petals, musk and sandalwood creates the perfectly irrestible V-Day combination. And if it’s what David wants us to wear, we will wear it!
4. Very Sexy Eau de Parfum by Victoria’s Secret, $52
One of the many perfumes from romance expert Victoria’s Secret, Very Sexy includes touches of vanilla orchid, sun-drenched clementine and midnight blackberry.
5. 0.2 Eau de Parfum, $80
This fragrance, cleverly named 0.2 based on a recent study that revealed it only takes a fifth of a second to fall in love, promises to recreate the emotional high that accompanies falling in love every time you wear it. Skeptical? Try this unisex scent on you and your partner this Valentine’s Day for a fun and potentially sexy experiment.
What scent you will be wearing this Valentine’s Day?