Whether your February 14 plans involve a night out with your Galentine’s, a sultry first date, or a cozy evening with a long-time partner, scent plays a powerful role in setting the mood. A romance-inducing fragrance can spark attraction, create lasting memories, and essentially do the flirting for you—because is there anything more alluring than hearing, “You smell incredible”? So, naturally, Cosmo beauty editors did what we do best: we sniffed, spritzed, and tested hundreds (yes, literal hundreds) of perfumes to find the most romantic scents of all time. From iconic luxury fragrances to buzzy niche perfumes, we evaluated each pick based on its notes, longevity, and—most importantly—its ability to evoke feelings of love. Ahead, the most romantic perfumes of all time—or, as we like to call them, love potions you’ll want to wear well beyond Valentine’s Day. NOYZ Only Human Eau De Parfum One Cosmo editor says: “This musky fragrance sits close to the skin for a subtly sexy effect. It’s warm, cozy, and slightly mysterious, which, in my experience, is the ideal recipe for romantic attraction.”—JASMINE HYMAN, ASSISTANT BEAUTY EDITOR Amouage Guidance Eau de Parfum One Cosmo editor says: “‘You smell good’ is the best compliment you can get from a partner, and I’ve been told it countless times when wearing this spicy perfume with saffron, hazelnut, and jasmine.”—BETH GILLETTE, BEAUTY EDITOR YSL Beauty Libre Berry Crush Eau De ParfumYSL Beauty Libre Berry Crush Eau De Parfum “If I’m on a first date, it’s highly likely I’ve doused myself in this fruity perfume. Raspberry, bourbon, vanilla, and orange blossom come together and smell perfectly flirty.”—BG Parfums De Marly Delina Eau de Parfum One Cosmo editor says: “Delina captivates everyone who smells it. With powdery rose, comforting musk, and a hint of spice, it oozes femininity, but not in a cutesy way.” —LAUREN BALSAMO, BEAUTY DIRECTOR INITIO Parfums Power Self Extrait de Parfum One Cosmo editor says: “You won’t find me on a date without this in my bag. It projects confidence and basically does the flirting for you. The white floral notes are fresh and playful, while the spiciness emanates power.”—JH PHLUR Afterglow Eau de Parfum One Cosmo editor says: “You know when you first start seeing someone and you can’t get enough? That’s Afterglow. There’s an addictive quality to it. The juiciness hits you in waves—like biting into a ripe piece of fruit.” —LB