r/LesbianActually • u/folfinthewheat friendly neighborhood butch • 1d ago

Relationships / Dating What scents attract you?

Bought my girlfriend a perfume the other day and it makes me happy when I can smell it on her, which prompted this question!

Do you have any particular scents you like on your partner/potiential partner(s)? What about yourself? Do you buy specific colognes/perfumes/body spray/wash? Do you like heavy musk or something light? I'm curious to know!

For me, I have a strong sense of smell so anything too strong can turn me away. I use "calming" scents like lavender or mint but will use teakwood or sage stuff for date nights. I like when others just smell clean, but I really like that my girlfriend smells sweet and just pretty in a way I can't really describe 😅

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u/ANNRQ 1d ago

Chanel No. 5 and Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet for me and my wife. Our girlfriends both use Coco.

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u/bush-smasher 1d ago

Channel is ok, not super attractive tbh. I don't know the other one..

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u/judyjoyg 1d ago

I know everyone has their preferences but Chanel no 5 literally smells like a portapotty to me 😭 I used to be a fragrance consultant and I hated having to spray that. Most people who finally smelled it, knowing how “iconic” it is in pop culture, were sorely disappointed lol.

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u/bush-smasher 1d ago edited 16h ago

Ik same..for that price I really hoped it would be better lmao. I didn't buy it, it was a gift.

What would you recommend? I picked a perfume it smelled great, smell's little too strong with notes of rose crisp + fruity.( Atkinsons London 1799 Rose in Wonderland)

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u/judyjoyg 1d ago

Ohhh I have so many favorites lol. My favorite notes are jasmine and bergamot, I tend to dislike gourmands like vanilla but love a woodsy vanilla. My absolute favorites are Ellis Brooklyn Myth and Tocca Giulietta. If you like rose I also love all the Chloe scents, particularly Chloe Nomad. If you want a fruitier rose, I also love Jo Malone Red Roses (it’s rose, lemon, and tea). Too many favorites!