The guy-magnet perfume

I’ve been going through a perfume obsession phase where I get antsy to test new perfumes every month. This perfume isn’t necessarily my cup of tea because it is a little bit strong and dark to me, but consistently gets me the most free drinks at bars. It might be a coincidence, but guys seem to gravitate towards this scent. Maybe it’s because bars smell of strong body odor and beer, so it’s crucial for a stronger and more unique scent to draw men in.

Bath and Body Works Dark Kiss

Credit: Bath and Body Works

I picked up the mini fragrance mist of this randomly because I was getting the body lotion and body mist of Twilight Woods, and BBW happened to be having a Buy 2, Get 1 Free sale. Lucky me. This stuff was initially too strong and I couldn’t really get used to it. One night, feeling like switching things up, I decided to use this instead of my typical night out perfume, Britney Spears Fantasy.

The aroma makes you feel confident when you are out. People can smell you even though the bars reek. I got plenty of compliments from girls and guys seemed to approach me more. I wore it out a few more weekends and noticed the same thing. I usually get a few compliments for BS Fantasy, and occasionally some compliments for Victoria’s Secret Very Sexy (my other go-to), though this scent seems harder to detect in a crowded bar situation. I never get compliments for Twilight Woods when I go out; it only happens when I’m running errands during the day.

So to all the ladies out there who are trying to have fun and flirt all night, give this Dark Kiss a shot!

the SEXIEST scent, just in time for the holidays

 source: victoria's secret

every november, victoria's secret does the promotion where you get a vs secret angel card (worth $10 or more) for any purchase over $10.

of course i can't resist. i found myself browsing vs for about 90 minutes, which is 60 minutes longer than i usually spend in any given store before the salespeople start giving me dirty looks and scare me off.

i decided to raid the beauty section and tested all the different "featured" perfumes. most of them are fairly forgettable. they aren't bad, they just aren't worth the extra money.

lo and behold...vs very sexy (in a snow white red bottle). oh. em. gee. this stuff is sex in a bottle. where was this when i wanted to be super sexy for halloween?? this smells AMAZING. i've talked about my fave scents before (here) but that was before i found the most perfect perfume that gives every girl a reason to wear lacy lingerie. 

perfume review: it is rather strong and a little does go a long way, so don't overdo it or you'll make everyone feel sick. i smell musk and vanilla, with strong floral notes. it's everything i imagine a vs model would smell like while strutting the runway. i swear, this stuff makes me 2x more confident when i talk to others. guys loveee it too, which is always a bonus.

i ultimately picked up the shimmery lotion (limited edition, sold only during the holidays!) because i got a huge bottle for $20. i shall return to vs in december and use my angel card (oh, please please please be worth $500) to get the actual perfume. 

must get this in time for all those mistletoe opportunities holiday parties.