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If you like citrus scents
You already wear: Tory Burch by Tory Burch, Clinique Happy, Guerlain Shalimar
If you can't get enough of citrus scents that make you feel energized -- anything with lemon, lemongrass, lime, bergamot or orange -- Ermenidis recommends Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gio Pour Homme. It's a light, slightly masculine fragrance with top notes of marine and bergamot. It'll make you feel like you're in an orange grove near the sea. Combined with florals, like nasturtium, jasmine and rosemary, and a touch of amber and patchouli, this men's cologne has a sensual, musky lingering quality that both men and women should appreciate.
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If you like floral scents
You already wear: Marc Jacobs Daisy, Chloe Love Story, Dior J'Adore
For women who gravitate toward florals that evoke confidence and femininity, the iconic Fahrenheit by Christian Dior might be your best bet, according to Ermenidis' nose. A truly unique scent, it opens with a hint of gasoline, eventually fading to an intoxicating mix of leather, lavender, honeysuckle and nutmeg. While Ermenidis warns that women trying male scents may want to stay away from "macho" scents that are overpoweringly aromatic, the floral underpinnings of this cologne balance its initially jarring opening notes.
Worried that hints of leather and tobacco will leave you smelling like a hookah lounge? Ben Krigler, fifth-generation perfumer from the legendary House of Krigler fragrance company, says layering a strong male scent with a purely floral scent, like Krigler Schöne Linden, which has notes of violet, camellia, lilac, tuberose and gardenia, will soften the cowboy vibes emitted from traditionally male scents.
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If you like musky scents
You already wear: Narciso Rodriguez for Her, Elizabeth and James Nirvana White, Cartier Le Panthére
The woman who favors musky, sensual scents is probably already stealing spritzes of her guy's cologne on the reg -- she's a thrill-seeker who isn't afraid to make a statement. Take that affection for male fragrances to the next level: Obsession for Men by Calvin Klein is the perfect starter cologne for a musk-loving, adventurous female, according to Ermenidis. Woody, spicy and aromatic with a strong note of cinnamon, it's mature, sexy and cozy all at once.
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If you like spicy scents
You already wear: Thierry Mugler Alien, Nest White Sandalwood, Calvin Klein Obsession for Women
Does getting a whiff of fresh, artisanal spices take you to your happy place? For you, Ermenidis recommends Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme. The scent is designed to be yin and yang, starting with fresh citrus notes and grounded by nutmeg, saffron, amber tobacco and musk. It's a bold, yet inoffensive scent that will appeal to those who aren't afraid to stand out in a crowd.
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If you like woody scents
You already wear: Estée Lauder Modern Muse, Balenciaga Paris, Hermés Eau de Merveilles
The woody, earthy scent of oak moss, sandalwood, vetiver and patchouli attract relaxed, down-to-earth types. For the speak-for-the-trees sort, Ermenidis suggests 3 AM by Sean John. "It has a fluidity that can be easily worn by women," he says. Thanks to citrus notes, this male fragrance conveys freshness, but it's rooted in fig and leather notes, which give it a rustic vibe.
