How it smells
The first thing you smell is apricot and osmanthus. The heart brings rose and gardenia. On the skin it settles into myrrh and cinnamon. Overall it smells floral and white floral.
- Came out
- 1994
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Sexual notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Michel Germain Sexual EDT in detail
Sexual EDT is made by Michel Germain. Its strength is Eau de Toilette.
Michel Germain perfumes worth knowing
The house has 22 perfumes here, led by Sugarful pour Homme, Sugarful Sunshine and Sugarful & Spice.
Sexual price per bottle size
The usual price in Europe is about €70. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Kilian Good Girl Gone Bad 1 and Chanel Allure.
How long Sexual stays on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. Kilian Good Girl Gone Bad 1 and Jil Sander #4 last longer, if that matters to you. If you want more hours, Michel Germain Sexual Sugar Daddy lasts about 6 to 9 hours. Base notes like myrrh and cinnamon are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: spring, winter, fall and summer.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Gianni Versace Red Jeans and Kilian Good Girl Gone Bad 1.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is floral (100%), followed by white floral and fruity. You will probably like it if you enjoy floral and white floral smells and notes like rose and myrrh. Less obvious notes include honeysuckle, freesia and sandalwood. Perfume fans rate it 3.56 out of 5.
Other versions
There are 8 other versions of this perfume, released between 1997 and 2015.
Sexual dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Gianni Versace Red Jeans (6 shared notes), Kilian Good Girl Gone Bad 1 (6 shared notes), Jil Sander #4 (7 shared notes) and Chanel Allure (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Gianni Versace Red Jeans starts from €28.
Quick answers
When did Sexual come out?
It came out in 1994.
Can women wear Sexual?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Can I wear it to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.
What is the difference between Sexual EDT and Sexual Secret?
The other one is the Eau de Parfum and lasts about 3 to 6 hours.