There are many reasons men and women wear fragrances. While some fragrances contain pheromones that are meant to act as a natural aphrodisiac, smelling good is an attractive quality on its own. But perfumes aren’t just to impress others — they can give your own self-confidence a boost too. Smelling good makes a person feel good and ready to tackle any challenge. 

The following fragrances will work wonders for your self-esteem and ensure you make a good impression:

1. Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Eau de Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Eau de Parfum is for women who want to feel sensuous. Its adrenaline-rich vanilla, coffee, and white flower scent is both warm and spicy, as well as seductively intoxicating. It’s a youthful, modern scent.

2. Hugo for Men by Hugo Boss

Hugo for Men by Hugo Boss has a mixture of diverse scents, from green apple and grapefruit to sage and jasmine. The underlying scents also include a woodsy, masculine mixture of cedar and fir balsam. It is extremely popular; men who wear it often stick with it for years, to the point of passing it down to their sons. 

3. Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Eau de Parfum Spray

Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Eau de Parfum Spray has a sweet floral scent with notes of rose, jasmine, and cattleya. Women wearing it exude youthfulness and femininity. Flowerbomb Eau de Parfum Spray is ideal for daytime or nighttime. It is also a long-lasting scent, so if you need a scent that can seamlessly transition between work and a date, this one is for you. 

4. La Nuit De L’Homme

With its coumarin, cardamom, and cedar scent, La Nuit De L’Homme exudes masculine warmth and elegance. It is ideal for men looking for a boldly seductive scent.

5. Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau De Parfum Spray

Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau De Parfum Spray has a refreshing, truly intoxicating orange scent with hints of May rose and jasmine. You will also find hints of vetiver and patchouli. It’s the ideal scent for a modern, vivacious woman that has the daring spirit of the young fashion icon, Coco Chanel.

6. Sauvage by Dior

Sauvage by Dior is a spicy, zesty scent for men. It’s inspired by twilight desert air, as it goes from burning during the day to the coolness of the night. The creator chose the highest quality natural ingredients that invoke a sense of the open desert, including Calabrian bergamot, Sichuan pepper, lavender, and cedar. Sauvage is ideal for the man who enjoys a wonderful musky, woodsy smell that’s very masculine.

Any one of these fragrances will give your confidence a boost and attract some positive attention. But, as effective as they are, fragrances and perfumes are not meant to cover body odors on their own, so it’s important to eliminate body odors, in addition to spritzing yourself with one of these scents, to maximize your good smell. 

Using the best antiperspirant deodorant for body odor will reduce sweating and stop wet spots, especially under your arms. The best deodorant for strong underarm odor will cover body odor from perspiration without clashing with your perfume or cologne. There are different types of deodorant that work well, including sprays, roll-ons, solids, and gels. What works for one person may not work as well for another, so it pays to try different types and brands.