The death of Hugh Hefner in 2017, got us pondering over the meaning and implications of his departure. Is it the end of an era? The end of the golden Playboy era. Perhaps even the end of the archetype of the great seducer? Who these days will dare wander around accompanied by a harem of three girlfriends, each being decades younger than the other? Was Hugh Hefner the last real Don Juan alive? Certainly not, but it did make us realize that these elegant philanderers are becoming a rarer breed, for better or worse. In view of this alarming tendency, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite seducers for your pleasure and as a tribute to these characters defined by style and incredible social skills. You’re seduced or appalled by these primal archetypes that are, we hope, undying.

PART 1 : Seduction Victors

Chapter 1. The Rake

Chapter 2. The Siren

Chapter 3. The Dandy

Chapter 4. Charmers

Chapter 5. ALPHA MALE

Chapter 6. The Perfect Gentleman

Chapter 7. The Anti-Seducer

PART 2 TOXIC PEOPLE

Chapter 8. Toxic Characters

Chapter 9. How to Deal with Them

Chapter 10. They Have in Common

Chapter 11. How to Spot Them

Chapter 12. People You Should Avoid