Sourcing the right date night perfume (or scent combination) is an art, especially when trying to land the right pairings in the dead of summer. Sweat doesn’t mix well with certain notes, so tailoring your summer palette to specific notes is paramount. “A great date night fragrance should create intimacy rather than overpower the room. “A great date night fragrance has to be sensual, addictive, and slightly gourmand. Whether balsamic, gourmand, or fruity, I find that these warm and enveloping notes create fragrances that are both intoxicating and deeply addictive, exactly what I look for in a date night scent.