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Theres something undeniably magnetic about an alluring,irresistible scent.
Byrdie editors love spritzing a flirty floral or amber to amplify their personal fragrance.
But what if your fragrance could do more than just smell great?
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They are included for the purpose of having a subconscious and attracting effect on the person smelling you.
While these claims havent been scientifically confirmed, we couldnt resisttestingthe buzziest and most highly-rated pheromone perfumes.
The fragrance leans both sophisticated and airy, making it an inviting fragrance for anyone.
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It’s the perfect scent for adate(or really any occasion).
Just be sure to avoid direct contact with any silk fabrics, as our tester found it can stain.
It smells like sitting by the fireplace, cocktail in hand while listening to smooth jazz music.
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Its both bright and fresh and simultaneously cozy and snug.
Mist this fragrance on as an accessory to your everyday outfit.
Our tester described it as sensual without being sexy.
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Whats most striking is its ability to evolve on the skin, smelling slightly different on everyone.
Nikki, tester:L’Eau Papier is a cozy, comforting, musky scent that complements my body chemistry.
Its the ideal scent to pair with your newmini dressandheelsto give you an added oomph on a night out.
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This seductive and surprisinglyaffordable fragrance(under $30) can be described as your scent but better.
If youre looking for a sexy, alluring scent sure to garner compliments, this perfume is for you.
I love the initial spiciness of the orange blossom.
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Best for Layering
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Its the perfect blend of quiet confidence that leans brighter and finishes a bit warmer and woodier.
Sometimes, a subtle touch leaves the most lasting impression (fingers crossed).
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Austin, tester:I like that this fragrance is an enhancer, improving your existing pheromones and scent.
I like that its subtleness is what pairs well with other perfumes.
Trisha, tester:This fragrance smells almost of very light soap.
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Its very faint, so I would probably layer it with other perfumes.
We found this scent to beunisexand deceptively alluring.
Who knowsthis might just be the secret weapon weve been missing for a truly captivating concoction.
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Hot tip: Spray directly on your skin to avoid staining darker fabrics.
Trisha, tester:The scent is a musky vanilla, a sophisticated whisky.
Its definitely on the sweeter sidethink: a youthful gourmand but in the best possible way.
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Plus, the rollerball design makes it easy to slip into our bag for discreet applications throughout the day.
Mia, tester:Its a really sweet-smelling perfume with hints of brighter floral notes.
It’s also quite strongjust one roll on my wrist had my entire body smelling like the perfume.
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I like that its a bit bright, fruity, and candy-like.
We tested our perfumes in our NY-based lab using multiple testers to observe if the fragrance varied.
According to Mastenbroek, Pheromones are chemical substances that are secreted by the body.
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He claims that the synthetic versionsandrostenone and androstadienoneincluded in perfumes are intended to help attract others.
The jury is still out on whether pheromone perfumes truly work.
Some researchers believe they have pheromonal effects.
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So, why not give it a try?
The chemical ingredients designed to mimic these pheromones are mostly known as androstenone, androstenol, and androstadienone.
So, youll want to keep an eye out for these ingredients.
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She considers herself a perfume connoisseur, having tried over a hundred different fragrances.
She loves learning about the different scent families and typically prefers florals and amber-based scents.
Her go-to on this list is Diptyque Leau Papier.
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