In anticipation of his show this weekend, we got “Bottums Up” singer Trey Songz on the phone to talk about his new Rocawear fragrance. But we also ambushed him with a few hard-hitting questions about other scents that get him going. Lo, his hard-hitting responses:
1. A good candle (“soft, subtle”)
2. The scent of a woman (“who smells good”)
3. Fresh air (“In the studio, we keep the doors open throughout the house, and you know, there’s something about that lil’ breeze …”)
3T: Trey Songz by East Bay Express
Trey Songz performs with Big Sean on Sunday, Feb. 19, at the Paramount Theatre (2025 Broadway, Oakland). 7:30 p.m., $47-$77. 510-465-6400 or ParamountTheatre.com