Bienvenue dans mon monde.

I have a weakness for a gentleman who plans with intention. There is something incredibly attractive about a man who has taken the time to learn what I enjoy and creates an experience around it—as though he has been looking forward to our date just as much as I have.

I adore beautiful dinners and intimate tables, but romance can take us far beyond the restaurant. Take me wandering through an art museum, to an afternoon at the spa, an opera or live performance, a beautiful bookstore, a wine tasting, or somewhere neither of us has experienced before. Teach me something. Introduce me to a place you love. I’m naturally curious, and a man who can open my eyes to something new will always have my attention.

I’m drawn to experiences that feel a little worldly and unexpected. Growing up in Senegal and traveling internationally has given me an appreciation for culture, art, beautiful surroundings, wonderful food, and the small rituals that turn an ordinary day into a memory.

And yes, I appreciate the finer details. An espresso martini is an easy way to make me smile, and I’ll rarely object to a beautiful bottle of wine. For champagne, Veuve Clicquot, Dom Pérignon, or an elegant Blanc de Blancs will certainly get my attention.

But extravagance alone isn’t what makes a date memorable to me. It’s the intention behind it—the reservation you chose for a reason, the exhibition you thought I would enjoy, the bottle you remembered I liked, or the little surprise I wasn’t expecting.

My favorite kind of gentleman makes our time together feel less like an appointment on his calendar and more like something he has been anticipating.