The Sexiest Scent on the Planet. Ever. IMHO

Sexiest Scent on the Planet. IMHO. The 'sexiest scent', as addressed by Sarah McCartney in her quirky quick little bus video, is an ironic title as she herself doesn't see it as an entirely sexy scent, yet others did when she first showed people it outside of the 'Gin Garden' context. As I understand it, Sexiest Scent was a base for a scent with ingredients that were highly regulated but while it worked as a base, it also worked as a fragrance in itself. This scent has helped me understand what fragrantica lists as ambergris. I've come to understand that the listed notes on fragrantica, much to the bane of perfumers worldwide, are often inaccurate. However, this ingredient is something I've smelt in many niche fragrances from Zoologist to Creed. It has a slightly spicy and peppery smell to it, and I've also mistaken it in other scents to be a weird mixture of alcohol and apple. Take what you will from that, the apple scent doesn't appear here. Here we have a vanillin, Iso E, bergamot and what could be ambergris scent. The bergamot and vanillin create an opening not unlike the lifespan of Sunshine & Pancakes. It's soft, sweet (but not too sweet) and ever so beautiful. After this fades away, the Iso E creates an image of what fragrantica describes as 'woods'. I can't describe what the woods are, but there is an element of what could only be described as dry wood stored in a plastic bag and then removed, leaving the scent of said dry wood within the bag. It's very comforting, very relaxing. What I think may actually be a synthetic ambergris (as though it could be legit, being that its illegal status) is very persistent at times. It's really the only attempt at spicy sexiness I can perceive. Not that it was entirely meant to be sexy when created. This is what I would also consider to be a 'warm group hug' also. It's comforting, warm and ever so cute. Not cute in a condescending way, but cute in a way that you would consider a partner hugging up against you and nuzzling your neck kind of way. It becomes a skin scent on me very quickly and doesn't project too much but I honestly think that's the best way for it to be. For it to be the Sexiest Scent, maybe you'd want it to be intimate. If it were a relaxed and intimate scent, what better way for it to perform that by just being something that only one (or two if you're in for that...) person can smell. Just gorgeous and infinitely relaxing. Applied this on top of Amarige which was still projecting after a nice hot shower and I'm getting faint wiffs of sandalwood and tuberose. It's really quite wonderful to layer this scent as I feel it could go with most anything (within reason) Truly enjoy this scent.

Oops, didn't realise I hadn't left a review for this yet! Well this was my first fragrance from this house that I tried, and it has proven to be like a gateway drug for me as I am now sampling my way through their collection! I really recommend this scent, it is fairly simple in it's composition, but sometimes, for something simple to work, it has to be done very well, and this, in my opinion, is done very very well. Goes on smooth, rich, "full", it is not at all watery or insipid. Lovely natural smelling vanilla, this smells expensive, the bergamot lifts it and makes it light and airy, and the woody notes give it a firm grounding and depth preventing it from floating off into the total fluffy-bunny arena! The musks add a warm sensuous note, and all together, with the 4160Tuesdays base recognisable in all their scents this makes for a really good perfume. I personally find it more comforting and comfortable than sexy...it is very elegant and very feminine and I see how it could be sensuous but to me it is more a comfort scent. However it would work equally well with an elegant shift dress and court shoes, or curled up at home in your PJs. I am surprised a lot of people say this is a skin scent as I get quite a lot of sillage from this and it lasts easy 12 hours on me. This is really nice and a good starting point for exploring this house. I love it! Go try some! :)

It's crazy but occasionally you open a sample and go YES. This is it, I love this. I'm always cautious of samples like that because in the past I've bought a bottle straight away, and then burnt out within weeks. Often the instant love just doesn't endure... maybe it's the lack of complexity, the sheer number of samples I own just confuse me. I don't know. I'd read smelling_gr8's review, and knowing her well enough I know my friend usually has something even when her love is not my thang. The desire to buy haunts me. My finger hovering over the largest bottle...so I got an 8ml for the commitment phobic to be sure. I want to bathe in it.. awful horrid addict that I am. Straight away my husband said bonfires, and now I read that we are not alone in thinking this. It's familiar, comforting, simple, complex, creamy, uplifting, cozy, known, and yet different and unique. I had to write to Sarah, she says she loves her work and i'm not surprised. I love it too. 8ml's just ain't gonna cut it.

I really love this. It feels simple, not at all overwhelming in the complexity of notes or intensity of sillage, but in a good way. It feels cozy, pine-y and vanilla-y and bright. I could see this being a very pleasant everyday scent and it feels FBW to me. Is it sexy? My husband, who doesn't really care much about perfumes, said something the other day that resonated with me - the exact scent someone is wearing and whether or not you love every aspect of it doesn't matter as much as whether or not it feels like "their scent" and you recognize it as their scent, and it becomes familiar and then elevates/emboldens their presence. Obviously, this is only one aspect of perfumes and their potential for sexiness, but it does reinforce the idea of the impact of having a signature scent. Inherently, this does not smell "sexy" to me. But it is really good. If you find a person sexy and this is their signature scent, it would only make them more sexy.

i blind bought a bottle of the extrait version (The Extra Sexiest Scent on the Planet. Ever), so i will be talking about that one. the extrait is the exact same formulation as the original parfum, except much more potent and long lasting. i don’t find it particularly sexy. the name of the perfume is of course not to be taken seriously. it’s more so comforting than sexually enticing. it starts off as creamy, luscious lemon meringue pie which slowly fades into a zesty, musky, subtly woody amber. after 4+ hours of wear on my skin, it settles into a perfectly sweet, toasted vanilla skin scent. i think it’s a wonderful perfume. the longevity is amazing and the projection is good. i will be wearing this no matter what the weather’s like or what time of day it is because it’s that versatile and easy to wear. it’s so simplistic, but so well blended.. and such a treat. you can’t go wrong with this one imo.

I like this but not blown away as I have been with other creations from this house. It would be hard for anyone not to like this. It can be worn anytime anywhere. Yes, I detected the ISO alright but it does not overwhelm the rest of the notes by any means. Its all warm but not overly sweet vanillary cedary loveliness with the bergamot to give a bit of kick. Moderate sillage and lasts for many hours. I think it is quite a warm unisex fragrance. I tried it on my fella and oooh! I couldnt keep my hands of him lol He likes it on me as well ; ) ps It wasnt Sarah who said it was "The sexiest...." but a friend of hers and Sarah decided to call it that. Both Sarah and I think "Midnight in the Palace Garden" (from the luxury Crimes of Passion collection) is very sexy. WOW! that is some special juice.

Having tried several from this house, this one, perhaps their most (in)famous, had so far eluded me. Sexy? No, I wouldn't say so especially. Let's get that out of the way. But it is a beautiful cosy skin scent. First off, a citrus bergamot blast. I smell this bergamot in "Silk Lace and Chocolate". This quickly subsides into a vanilla woody skin scent which on me is linear to the end. But what a gorgeous and unusual scent! As it is fairly simple in construction it lends itself to layering. You could use a floral if you want some jam on your croissant. However, for days when you want something gorgeous and simple, this croissant is perfectly delicious on its own!

Hello. Loving the huge mix of reviews Just dropping in. Just so you know, there are no spices in The Sexiest Scent on the Planet. Ever. (IMHO) And yes, the name is supposed to be silly, not serious, but I was quoting a very young fashion journalist who said to me, "Oh my god! This is the Sexiest scent evah!" and I thought that was really funny. 4160Tuesdays - if you live for 80 years that's how many Tuesdays you get. Not enough. I was already writing a blog by that name, so I adopted it for the company. I could hardly call it Sarah McCartney as I'd just be buried in Google by Stella. Silly maybe but stupid? I hope not.

I love this, absolutely adore it.. It feels refreshing and uplifting, yet cozy and smooth. This just exudes feelings of serenity. It’s simple and I’ve smelt this in lots of vanillic-citrus lady scents already, it could just be the name, but this made me realize I love this kind of smell, you really appreciate it more when all the other aromachemicals are removed and simplified into this 4-ingredient wonder. One fixative, one base, one core, one top. Lasts and smells pleasant! Unisex/Feminine. Moderate->Intimate projection. Lasts for 8 Hours. All season & versatile.

Full disclosure: I'm in love with this scent I share the views of other posters ....its not a sexy scent per se in fact it's more comforting than sexy. I wear this to bed. First blast is pure lemon meringue pie Then it settles to a deep velvety vanilla woody loveliness I ordered a bottle straight away after I got my sample which is very rare for me :) My only complaint is how poor the silage is...have to keep reapplying! Note; The poor silage is not my imagination! According to Sarah McCartney it's a scent that should be smelt close up :)

I'm surprised to see the iso-e-super isn't used in this perfume as it smells very similar to Escentric Molecules Molecule 01, but with a dash of vanilla. Anyway if you don't know what iso-e-super smells like, it's basically a peppery, woody, musky smell. I like that this has vanilla, but I think if I were to buy either of these I'd go with Molecule 01 simply because it has better sillage and longevity. On the subject of the name, I think it's really cute given the backstory.

I *really* love this one - it's sooooo slinky like a carefree, simple, amber caress with just a hint of toasted vanilla. Can't stop sniffing myself when it's on, and it's confidence in a bottle. I get a similar effect from Olympea Intense, Cloud, Red Temptation by Zara; these are all fragrances that although very different from each other, are subtle and understated, ageless, give a "born this way" sexiness and confidence, and smell WAY more expensive than they actually are.

Inhale and swooooooon. WOW! I want to smell like this forever, always, at all times. How can I possibly be bowled over by such a simple and innocent scent??? Well, apparently I can. The scent is quite linear but I want to keep sniffing my hand and T shirt repeatedly, just to get the 'whiff' of it. The longevity is quite good and the sillage stays close to skin but mmmmmmm....mmmmmmm.....lovely indeed.

Tart citrus, softly sweet vanilla, salty ambergris, soft woods. I can smell each note and they work in such gorgeous harmony together. It's simple but not boring, and really well balanced. I do find it sexy (maybe not the sexiest) because of how well it balances masculinity and femininity, hardness and softness. Still deciding whether I need a bottle though.

the name is.....something. embarrassed asking for this sample at scentbar. this reminds me of woman in gold because the creaminess arrives in a wave that blows you away after a mid citrus opening.

Adore the wood accord in this. Reminds of sawing fresh timber and the smell of the resin when the wood gets warm. Delicious smell.

this lovely scent is now available as a parfum extrait as well as the eau de parfum version. huzzah!

It's pretty - citrus and a simple breezy base of an earthy sort - but sexy? Not really IMHO. It may be sexier on a man, but even then it's sort of just nice. I want more than nice for my fragrance $, and if a fragrance claims to be sexy, then it bloody well should be. It's pleasing and well made, but I wouldn't buy it. I'm happy that I had a sample to try - the name intrigued me - and some may find it very sexy. It just didn't dry down to a cohesive beauty to me. It is a lovely scent, but not enough for me to buy a full bottle. If you're going to tempt people with such an enticing name, I think you should deliver on your promise. Combining ambergris with woody notes and vanilla may be a bit of a stretch for any accomplished artist, and I always look for balance and blending in a "mainstream" fragrance. This one doesn't seem finished to me - undercooked. I have recently discovered that I have dismissed some fragrances in the past, putting them safely into storage - perhaps for a future swap or sale - only to find that after a period of time my opinion has changed and they have become "loves". As I only had a very small sample, so maceration wasn't an option. The name of this fragrance compels me to give an honest opinion (something I always do anyway - what's the point of writing a review that is a lie?). Of course, we all have different ideas of what sexy is and if this floats your boat then spray away. I'll be giving this one a pass...I have a few others from this line and am looking forward to comparing them. Sarah is definitely prolific so I have some sniffing to do.

The facetious name is bound to grind some people’s gears and summon a sea of haters. However if simple is sexy, which is often can be, then this could considered so. I mostly consider heady white florals, creamy woods and piquant spices such as saffron and cardamom to be sexy. And I love all those statement making, divisive room rockers of the past - enter the chat, Alien, Hypnotic Poison and Black Orchid. But those are fragrances for nights out, dancing on tables, laden with the twinkly potential of meeting someone special. What about a different type of sexy scent for snuggling on the sofa with your husband 10 years into your marriage. This is a subtle gourmand of nuzzly musk, milky vanilla and zingy lemon. It is linear and a mistress of simplicity. Cosy and simple can be sexy too. This is an uber feminine, year round fragrance. It smells like a vanilla extract heavy lemon drizzle cake with powdered icing sugar on top. And when you fancy something sweet yet soft that doesn’t have a thousand notes and complicated components then this could be one for you.

[The Sexiest Scent On The Planet Ever IMHO] ⚫️⚫️⚫️⚪️⚪️ A perfume greater than the sum of its parts. The fragrance only contains four ingredients: ISO E Super Cedramber Vanillin Bergamot EO ISO E Super acts as the base to support the other notes. The Cedramber offers the woody/ambergris tones whilst Vanillin sweetens up and adds body to the composition. The Bergamot works to create a fizzy element in the opening and acts as a fantastic natural blender. It’s a great example of perfume for those who are interested in creating formulas at home. A kit is even available on the 4160 website for £50. Whilst a lot of people write this fragrance off due to the naming of the fragrance, I do think they’re forgetting that taste (especially when it comes to perfume) is subjective? It’s true, the fragrance does sit closer to the skin but by design not lack of craftsmanship. It’s a treat for those who are closest to you or most intimate with. It is cosy and warming whilst being discreet and enjoyable for those who are within range.