What
attracts you to the opposite sex?
What
makes a guy and a girl fall in love?
Is
it the way they look?
Things
they have in common?
A
special connection?
Or
is it the way they smell to each other?
Actually,
the way you smell plays an important part in the mating game. It is true in the
animal world. Like it or not, it is also true among people.
Ever
heard about pheromones?
That
is the secret of sexual attraction.
In
the animal world, pheromones attract member the opposite sex irresistably when
the animal is in heat. Think about the female cat who attracts male cats in
droves, who fight over her when she is in heat.
Among
insects, a starving cockroach on the verge of dying from hunger would rather
follow the source of pheromones with the hope of mating, rather than go for the
food that would save his life.
Humans
are not spared from the effects of pheromones either. That fuzzy feeling a
woman gets near the presence of her special guy could well be due to
pheromones. Likewise, men are attracted to a woman, by her looks, her
personality, and the pheromones she produces.
Everyone
has a million apocrine glands whose sole function is to produce a smell. These
only become active upon puberty. Upon sexual maturity. A sex scent, if you
will.
Did
you know that in certain parts of the world, during village dances, girls would
hold slices of apple in their armpits while they dance. Then, they would offer
the sweat soaked apples to the guys they fancy.
Perfumes
as we know them were first used by Egyptians to embalm the dead bodies of
mummies. Later, perfumes were used before sex. To get both parties in a more
romantic mood.
Jasmine,
patchouli, sandalwood, rose, ylang ylang and a number of other aromatherapy
oils used in perfumery are known for their aphrodisiac properties.
I
remember reading an amusing incident about a guy who used sandalwood as a sore
throat remedy. It has an interesting side effect. It increased his libido
significantly. That means sandalwood perfumes do make you sexier.
Patchouli
has a sweet, very strong, musky scent that is considered very sexy. On its own,
it is the kind of scent you either love or hate, as it can be overpowering, but
when blended into a perfume with other notes, it gives the perfume a sexier feel.
Ylang
ylang has a strong, womanly scent. Ylang ylang can be overpowering but when
used lightly or in blends, it is said to put one in a romantic mood. Ylang
ylang perfumes are ideal for that romantic night out.
Jasmine
perfume has a very sensual fragrance. Jasmine essential oil itself exerts an
effect on a female hormones. It is used in aromatherapy to balance hormones and
to boost confidence. Jasmine is popular in perfumes as it has a strong
erogenous effect on people.
Then
there is musk which on its own is a potent masculine scent. With other scents,
it might be barely detectable yet it gives the perfume bouquet an air of
mystery. Even the lightest, most flowery perfumes contain a trace of musk.
Perfumes
are often used like pheromones, for that aphrodisiac effect. Look at all the
perfume ads. They usually center around romance, or seduction.
Going
a step further, perfumes also make you feel good about yourself. Many women buy
perfumes for the sheer beauty of the fragrances. Perfumes can make you smell wonderful.
They can make your shower a luxurious experience. You set out to face the
world, knowing you smell simply fabulous and that gives you that confidence
which is really sexy.
By
Janice Wee
The magnificent olive
