While pheromones are produced and released into the environment by animals in an effort to elicit some sort of social response—read: sexual arousal—in members of the same species, there’s not actually any evidence that this works on people. So if you don’t naturally smell like cedar wood, here’s a quick guide to our pick of the season’s top new scents for men. If nothing else, you’ll feel more secure, which will make you more attractive to others, which should in turn, boost your sex life. Proceed with caution.
Jo Malone
Black Cedarwood and Juniper Colonge
Notes: Cumin, Juniper, Black Cedarwood
Available at Jo Malone boutiques or Jo Malone
Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Oud Satin Mood
Notes: Oud, Rose, Benzoin, Violet, Vanilla
Available at Neiman Marcus stores and Francis Kurkdjian
By Kilian
Voulez-vou coucher avec moi
Notes: Florals, Sandalwood
Available at Saks Fifth Avenue stores and by Kilian
Le Labo
Santal 33
Notes: Pepper, Gaïac, Labdanum, Cedar
Available at Le Labo
Carven
L’Eau Intense
Notes: Mint, Lemon, Grapefruit, Cardamom, Ginger
Available at Bloomingdale’s stores and Carven
