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"The right fragrance worn in the right way is the most seductive thing in the world\u2014whether it's a light, flowery eau de toilette that seems impulsive and whimsical or a musky scent that's as sexual as it is provocative. The problem is that love, passion, and romance don't come in one universal bottle. To choose the flavor that suits you, first decide what you want to project and then wear it in a way that plays to its strengths\u2014there's a big difference between the delicate trail of white flowers drifting through your hair and a spicy oriental on your d\u00E9colletage.\\n\\n\\n\\n### Sexy\\n\\n\\n\\nFor more sexual, almost primal, scents, I always think of oriental notes, which can be very heady and mysterious, as well as musky or vanilla ones, which smell warm and inviting.\\n\\n\\n\\n__My favorites:__ Guerlain Shalimar, Thierry Mugler Angel, Est\u00E9e Lauder Youth-Dew, and Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan.\\n\\n\\n\\n__How to wear them:__ These scents tend to be quite strong. I suggest dabbing a few drops on the breastbone\u2014it's supposed to be sexy, after all. Then add a drop or two to your hair. You'll have the air of the fragrance, but it won't be overpowering.\\n\\n\\n\\n### Secure\\n\\n\\n\\nI see women wearing their husband's or boyfriend's watch or shirt, and I think that's so attractive. Fragrance can be used the same way\u2014crisp, fresh, woody, and faintly masculine scents are terribly sexy, implying that a woman is in a committed relationship and has borrowed her boyfriend's cologne.\\n\\n\\n\\n__My favorites:__  Clinique Aromatic Elixir, Bulgari Green Tea, Guerlain Mouchoir de Monsieur, and Annick Goutal Eau d'Hadrien.\\n\\n\\n\\n__How to wear them:__ Lightly mist these all over before you get dressed, so the scent emanates slowly and evenly. It's provocative that way, but don't be too heavy-handed\u2014you don't want the entire block smelling you.\\n\\n\\n\\n### Romantic\\n\\n\\n\\nRomantic scents are typically on the light, watery side\u2014anything heavier would lean in a more sexual direction. Think of rosy, white, and green notes, all of which are sweet and airy. And when in doubt, you can never go wrong with lily of the valley.\\n\\n\\n\\n__My favorites:__ Dior Diorissimo, Annick Goutal Eau du Ciel, Chanel No. 19, and Antonia's Flowers.\\n\\n\\n\\n__How to wear them:__I prefer these scents in the eau de toilette or eau de cologne form, so they're not too concentrated. They're pleasant, refreshing fragrances, and since they tend to be lighter than others, you can apply them generously so the mist of the fragrance is all around you.\\n\\n\\n\\n### Flirty\\n\\n\\n\\nWhen I think of flirty scents, I imagine something that combines youthful innocence and purity with a more carnal sophistication. To me, that's what tuberose smells like. It's the Lolita of the fragrance world.\\n\\n\\n\\n__My favorites:__  Fracas de Robert Piguet, Michael Kors, and Chlo\u00E9 (available in Europe).\\n\\n\\n\\n__How to wear them:__ These scents are not particularly heavy, so don't be afraid to apply them fairly liberally. Spray or dab one drop around your neck\u2014from the collarbone to the nape. That way, when your hair swings, the scent drifts around you seductively.\\n\\n#### See Also\\n\\n- [The 10 Sexiest Fragrances](http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/perfume/2009/sexy_fragrances\\\\#slide=1)\\n\\n\\n- [Best of Beauty: Fragrance](http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/perfume)\\n\\n\\n- [Top Ten Romantic Scents](http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/perfume/2009/most_romantic_scents\\\\#slide=1)"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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