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.