Sexy perfumes have some serious superpowers. Some can lift your mood and other even attract the opposite sex. Get this science-backed-fact: According to Monell Chemical Senses Center, pleasant smells increase facial attractiveness. That’s right, according to these boffs, women’s faces are rated as more attractive in the presence of pleasant odours. And this includes perfumes…

Who needs Love Potion No 9 when you can just spritz something sexy. We’ve got you covered with some “come hither” aromas. Check out our rundown of perfumes that’ll get heads turning.

DKNY Nectar Love (R780)

Want to draw in your crush like a bee captivated by a lush blooming flower? Then spritz this gourmand fragrance that’s both floral and fruity. Extract of honeycomb and neroli deliver an addictive dose of attraction. Available at Foschini.

Gucci Guilty Absolute Pour Femme (R1385)

You’ll want to keep spritzing this one. On first spray, you’ll notice blackberry and Bulgarian rose, then patchouli at the base, which gives it an intense sensual vibe. Unlike any fragrance you’ve ever worn before, this one evolves from a classic chypre floral into a beautifully fruity scent. He’ll struggle to keep his hands off you. Available at Edgars.

Crush Rihanna For Women (R595)

Mysteriously sexy and provocative – just like our girl Riri – this fragrance is unique. It contains notes of bergamot, mandarin and pink pepper. Pink rose blends with spicy ylang-ylang and creamy musk, cedarwood and sexy patchouli to produce serious staying power that’ll last to the end of the longest date night. Available at Foschini.

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CK Obsessed for Women (R1195)

Light, clean and a little bit spicy, with top notes of citrus, neroli with white lavender, purple sage at the heart and musk at the base, this is definitely a unisex fragrance. It’s so alluring, you’ll find guys asking what you have on. Warning: They might become… well… obsessed. Available at Dischem.

Davidoff Cool Water Woman (R550)

This is a fragrance for the clean crowd, lending a touch of citrus freshness to your everyday get-up. With top notes of aquatic citrus, honeydew melon and pineapple, heart notes of rose and jasmine, and base note of vanilla, peach and musk, you might just be tempted to do something naughty today… Available at Clicks.

Hugo Boss Extreme Woman (R665)

A floral, fresh fragrance with edge, this one opens with notes of boysenberry and red Himalayan grass. As the notes develop, the power of jasmine and white flowers come to the fore – and it’s going to make you extra-kinky in the boudoir. Available at Clicks.

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Elie Saab Girl Of Now (R840)

This gourmand fragrance smells delicious. A fusion of mandarin orange, pear, pistachio, almond and tonic bean will ignite the romance in your life. He’s going to want to protect what’s his once he smells this on you! Available at Woolworths.

Women’s Secret Eau my Secret (R395)

Unasahemedly sensual, this fragrant floral oriental has top notes of Italian mandarin, lemon and pear; middle notes are almond, rose, jasmine and orange blossom; and it’s all rounded off with base notes of delicious praline, musk and vanilla. Mmmmmm. Available at Foschini.