manscent
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Also seen as: man-scent · man scent
Meaning · English
A man's body odor, typically regarded as masculine and attractive, especially in sexual contexts.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Boy, I can't believe how hot it is in here! I wish this place had windows... (Bob fans his shirt, circulating his manscent throughout the room, and looks at Sim smoulderingly.)
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “manscent” mean?
A man's body odor, typically regarded as masculine and attractive, especially in sexual contexts.
Is “manscent” formal or informal?
manscent is generally slang.