Getting Scentual

Turn Heads With These Fragrances This Spring

Date nights can be overwhelming enough without having to worry about how you smell. Keep your potential lovers interested with these intoxicating fragrances.

For Him

Sexy: Guilty by Gucci

You might feel a bit sinful after a night out with this cologne. With a base of cedar notes and hints of lavender and lemon, the verdict is in for this woman pleaser.

Classic: Gentlemen Only by Givenchy

This is an update on a Givenchy classic and features a woody base with hints of mandarin, pepper and nutmeg. The woody tones suggest masculinity while the spices speak of adventure.

Budget: Acqua Di Gio by Giorgio Armani

Capture her with a trail of musk, jasmine, rosemary and persimmon. A bottle can last a year and retails for under $50.00.

For Her

Sexy: Euphoria by Calvin Klein

This sensual fragrance is a floral smelling perfume and boasts hints of pomegranate, persimmon, lotus flower and black orchid.

Classic: Chanel No 5

First released in the 1920s to symbolize the modern woman, Chanel’s base of sandalwood and amber and notes of jasmine, rose and lily of the valley keep heads turning nearly a century later.

Budget: Body Splash

If you haven’t found your signature scent yet, try out lots of different scents with cost effective body splashes. They cost as little as $10 and offer a variety of scents to explore.

Morgan Barker: Morgan Barker is a graduate of the College of William and Mary. Her writing has been published by The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting, Washington Exec, Farm Bureau News, Cultivate and history.org.