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15 Date Night Perfumes That Are Sweet, Sultry & Seductive

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colleen donegan

If you love a perfume that’s fruity and feminine but has a little more depth for evenings, this list is for you. I’ve rounded up 15 gorgeous date night fragrances, from juicy cherries, dark berries and luscious plums to creamy vanilla, warm amber an...

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Dark, Juicy & Fruity

Sweet, Creamy & Addictive

Soft Musk, Cashmere & Skin Scents

Bold, Sultry & After Dark

Dark, Juicy & Fruity

Rich cherry, plum, raspberry and blackcurrant fragrances with a deeper, more seductive feel.

Now this is the sort of perfume that catches my attention! I absolutely love fruity fragrances, especially anything with plum or lychee, but I also love a bit of warmth and creaminess underneath. Jimmy Choo Fever has that gorgeous dark, fruity sweetn...

Jimmy Choo - 2.0 oz Fever Eau de Parfum

I do love a perfume with a bit of attitude, and Valentino Donna Born in Roma Intense certainly sounds like it has plenty! You’ve got that gorgeous rich bourbon vanilla, jasmine and warm benzoin, so we’re talking sweet, creamy and a little bit sultry....

Valentino Donna Born in Roma Intense Eau de Parfum

Put plum in a perfume and you’ve already got my attention! I’m a massive fan of juicy, fruity fragrances, especially plum, but I don’t always want something that smells like a bowl of fruit. I love when there’s a bit more going on underneath. Ellis B...

Ellis Brooklyn PLUM TONIC Eau de Parfum

I’ve developed a bit of a fascination with fig perfumes lately. There’s something about that green, fruity smell with a creamy undertone that really appeals to me. Phlur Father Figure caught my attention because it’s got fig, blackcurrant, jasmine an...

Phlur Father Figure Eau de Parfum

I’m a complete sucker for fruity perfumes, so naturally, when I spotted strawberry and crisp green apple in Bibbi Fruit Captain, I had to investigate! I love discovering perfume brands that aren’t everywhere you look, and Bibbi is one that’s really c...

Bibbi Parfum Fruit Captain Eau de Parfum

First of all, can we appreciate that bottle? If ever a perfume was dressed for a night out, it’s this one! Carolina Herrera Very Good Girl Glam has black cherry, bitter almond and rose, which sounds like a gorgeous combination for a date night. I lov...

Very Good Girl Glam Eau de Parfum - Carolina Herrera | Ulta Beauty

Sweet, Creamy & Addictive

Rich vanilla, warm caramel, creamy milk and delicious gourmand notes. These are the cosy, indulgent perfumes that feel luxurious, sensual and just a little addictive. Perfect for evenings when you want to smell good enough to eat.

Now this is my kind of cosy! I’m a sucker for anything creamy, milky and vanilla, especially when there’s a lovely warm, soft feeling to it. Philosophy Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere sounds like the sort of perfume I’d choose for a more relaxed date night...

2.0 oz Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere Eau de Toilette - Philosophy | Ulta Beauty

I love vanilla in a perfume, but I don’t always want to smell like I’ve spent the afternoon baking cupcakes! NEST New York Vanilla Bourbon caught my attention because it’s a much darker, richer take on vanilla, with brown sugar, orange bitters and a ...

Vanilla Bourbon Eau de Parfum - NEST New York

I’m convinced there’s something really attractive about a perfume that makes someone want to get a little closer to you. Not one that fills the entire restaurant before you’ve even sat down! Being Frenshe Cashmere Vanilla caught my attention because ...

Cashmere Vanilla Eau de Parfum - Being Frenshe | Ulta Beauty

Now, this is what I’d call a special occasion perfume, especially when you see the price! Parfums de Marly Althaïr caught my attention because I love warm, creamy vanilla fragrances, and this one has bourbon vanilla, cinnamon, praline and gorgeous sm...

Parfums de Marly Althair Eau de Parfum

Right, if someone could bottle the dessert menu from a really lovely restaurant, I imagine it would smell something like this! Ellis Brooklyn Queens Caramel has caramel, maple sugar, white chocolate, whipped coconut and creamy vanilla, with a little ...

QUEENS CARAMEL Eau de Parfum with Pink Salt

There’s something about the idea of a perfume that smells like your own skin, only a hundred times better, that I find really appealing. PHLUR Vanilla Skin caught my attention because I love creamy vanilla, but especially when it’s mixed with soft wo...

PHLUR Vanilla Skin Eau De Parfum

Caramel, pistachio, vanilla AND sandalwood? That’s certainly got my attention! Rare Beauty Rare Eau de Parfum sounds like the sort of perfume I’d be very tempted to try, especially with that little kick of ginger to stop everything becoming too sweet...

Rare Beauty Rare Eau de Parfum 50ML - Fragrance

I absolutely love coconut perfumes, but there’s coconut and then there’s smelling like you’ve just covered yourself in factor 50! Give me creamy coconut milk over that artificial, beachy smell any day. That’s why Nette Coco Fleur caught my eye. It’s ...

Nette Coco Fleur Eau de Parfum with Coconut and Ylang- ...

Now, this is my idea of a lovely afternoon date perfume! Coffee, a wee wander around the shops, possibly a stop for cake. Who am I kidding? Definitely a stop for cake. Afternoon Delight is inspired by freshly baked madeleine biscuits, with buttery s...

'REPLICA' Afternoon Delight Eau de Toilette with Vanilla ...

First of all, can we talk about that bottle? I mean, it’s absolutely ridiculous in the best possible way. I’d probably want it sitting on my dressing table even if I never sprayed it! But the perfume itself sounds right up my street. Coconut milk, w...

LoveShackFancy Secret Crush Eau de Parfum with Vanilla

Soft Musk, Cashmere & Skin Scents

Soft musk, cashmere woods, creamy sandalwood and warm, skin-like fragrances. These are the understated, intimate perfumes that don't need to shout to get noticed. Think soft, sensual and effortlessly beautiful, especially when someone gets a little c...

Not every date night perfume needs to announce your arrival before you’ve even walked through the door! I love the idea of Xtra Milk for those more relaxed, intimate dates. You know, when you’re not getting all dressed up, but you still want to smel...

DedCool Xtra Milk Eau de Parfum 50ML

Now this is what I’d call understated sexy. No big sugary vanilla, no fruit cocktail, just that gorgeous clean, musky smell that makes you wonder what somebody’s wearing. I love the idea of white musk mixed with soft florals and cashmere woods. It s...

Narciso Rodriguez Pure Musc for Her Eau de Parfum - 50ml

Now this one sounds like my kind of clean perfume, but with a wee bit of sweetness thrown in for good measure! You’ve got that lovely soft musk, creamy vanilla orchid and a touch of praline. And I have to say, I do love the idea of a perfume that sm...

Skin - CLEAN RESERVE

Now this is a completely different sort of date night perfume. No caramel, no marshmallow, no smelling like you’ve raided the dessert menu! Prada Infusion d’Iris sounds beautifully elegant, with its soft powdery iris, fresh neroli and warm benzoin. ...

3.3 oz Infusion d'Iris Eau de Parfum - Prada

Right, this one has my attention. Cereal milk in a perfume? Now we’re talking! I absolutely love creamy, milky fragrances, so Lil Softie is one I’d be very curious to get my nose on. It’s got that unusual cereal milk note, soft cotton musk and a lit...

LORE Lil Softie Eau De Parfum

This is one for those of us who love perfume but don’t necessarily want everyone within a ten-foot radius knowing we’re wearing it! Rosie is all about soft white musk with a delicate hint of rose. And I have to say, I much prefer the idea of a gentl...

By Rosie Jane

You know that gorgeous smell of freshly washed bedding? That’s exactly the sort of feeling this perfume makes me think of. Soft white musk, cotton flower and delicate jasmine. Clean, cosy and quietly sexy. I’d pick this for a relaxed date night at h...

Juliette has a gun Musc Invisible

If you love that fresh-out-of-the-shower smell, 11 11 is worth discovering. Soft white musk, airy notes and a little warm amber give it that gorgeous clean-skin feeling. I’d choose this for a casual date or a cosy evening together. It’s subtle, inti...

Lake & Skye - 1.7 oz 11 11 Eau de Parfum

Bold, Sultry & After Dark

The more intense, statement-making perfumes that still have some sweetness or fruitiness running through them.

If you love a rich, seductive perfume, La Nuit Trésor is gorgeous for a romantic evening. Juicy raspberry, dark rose, praline and warm vanilla create a sweet, sensual fragrance with a mysterious edge. Perfect for a dressed-up dinner date when you wan...

Lancôme Tresor La Nuit Eau de Parfum 100ml

If you love dark, seductive perfumes, Teriaq Intense sounds gorgeous for date night. Juicy plum, warm cinnamon and saffron melt into rich amber and sweet tonka bean. Bold, spicy and sensual, this is one I’d choose for a romantic evening when you want...

Lattafa Teriaq Intense Eau de Parfum 100ml | Fragrance

This is not your casual coffee-date perfume. Ambre Samar sounds like something you’d wear when you’ve made a real effort, booked somewhere lovely and want to feel a million dollars. Warm amber, spices and smoky incense give it that dark, mysterious w...

GUERLAIN Absolus Allegoria Ambre Samar Eau de ...

Even the bottle looks like it’s dressed up for a date! La Belle Rosea has that lovely juicy pear sweetness, with creamy vanilla giving it a softer, warmer feel. This is the one I’d reach for when you’re going out for cocktails, feeling a bit flirty a...

Jean Paul Gaultier - 3.4 oz La Belle Rosea Eau de Parfum

This is definitely not a shy little perfume! Angel Nova is bursting with juicy raspberry and lychee, with rose and warm woods giving it a more grown-up edge. I’d pick this for a lively date night, cocktails, dinner, maybe a bit of dancing afterwards....

MUGLER - 3.3 oz Angel Nova Eau de Parfum

Now this is one for a proper romantic evening! Enigma of Taif is all about beautiful, deep rose with a warm, spicy richness. Forget the delicate, powdery roses you might be imagining. This sounds much more dramatic. I’d wear it for a candlelit dinner...

Swiss Arabian - Enigma of Taif Extrait de Parfum

With a name like Love, Don’t Be Shy, it was hardly going to be left off a date-night list! Think fluffy marshmallows, sweet orange blossom and a little warm amber. It’s sweet, playful and quite flirty. I’d wear this for a first date when you want to ...

By Kilian Love, Don't Be Shy Eau de Parfum 50ml

Peach and pineapple with a luxurious Middle Eastern twist? Now that sounds tempting! Madawi mixes juicy fruit with beautiful florals, soft musk and warm patchouli. It’s rich, feminine and a little exotic. Definitely one I’d save for getting dressed u...

Arabian Oud Perfume Madawi 90ml | Fragrance

Dragon fruit and blood orange give Camélia K that gorgeous juicy, exotic opening, while delicate camellia brings a softer, more feminine floral side. As it settles, the warmer, sensual notes give it a lovely bit of depth. I can imagine this being per...

Ella K Camelia Eau de Parfum, 100 Ml / 3.4 Fl. Oz

Now this is one I’d save for a proper evening date! Creamy tuberose, jasmine and orange blossom meet warm tobacco, patchouli and vetiver, with a little lavender adding an unexpected twist. It’s dark, rich and quite daring. Definitely not a shy, prett...

Givenchy - L'Interdit Absolu Eau de Parfum Intense

Salted caramel, creamy vanilla and jasmine? Now that’s a combination I’d happily wear on a date! The jasmine gives it that gorgeous floral richness, while the caramel and vanilla bring a warm, almost edible sweetness. This sounds like one for getting...

Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Le Parfum 50ml

Now this is a perfume I’d wear when I wanted to make an impression! Rich honey and creamy vanilla give it that gorgeous sweetness, while orange blossom and lavender bring a lovely floral contrast. Then there’s the saffron and ginger adding a warm, sp...

Yves Saint Laurent - 1.0 oz Libre Le Parfum