Rose is the quintessential symbol of love and is closely associated with the heart. Emotionally soothing, it promotes closeness and balance. Blended with sandalwood and yang ylang, it provides a fragrance that is both seductive and calming. To support but not overwhelm a rose blend, add mandarin, amyris, or palma-rosa.
"Romantic fragrances are often built around a floral bouquet or a single flower like rose," says Jan. "This kind of fragrance tends to connect with your emotions."
Jasmine. Tropical florals like jasmine are proven to increase alertness, improve mood, increase libido and provoke the body's hormone receptors that create the physical aphrodisiac reaction. In ancient cultures, jasmine was a rare flower that symbolised various aspects of sexuality and for a good reason.
Sandalwood has a woody aroma that lasts long and is a perfect blend of sweet and sensual accords. It is one of the most erotic scents out there and a proven aphrodisiac. Here are nine sandalwood fragrances for men that are all things seductive and are sure to get your partner in the mood.
Vanilla and amber scents, spicy shades or balsamic notes are all ingredients that invite seduction. Chypre perfumes intrigue as much as they fascinate with their almost erotic freshness. Bewitching white flowers such as tuberose or ylang-ylang embody the femme fatale, while gourmand notes make you salivate.
Clean and invigorating, the tangy scent of citrus, such as lemon, lime, orange, lemongrass, and red grapefruit gives men that fresh-out-of-the-shower scent, a smell that many women find appealing. Just don't overdo it, or you might smell like the produce department!
Intimate by Revlon is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women. Intimate was launched in 1955. Top notes are Aldehydes, Rose, Gardenia, Coriander and Bergamot; middle notes are Sandalwood, Patchouli, Orris Root, Jasmine and Virginia Cedar; base notes are oak moss, Civetta, Castoreum, Musk and Amber.
Choose seductive notes: Jasmine and Ylang Ylang are usually associated with seduction and romance and appeal to everyone. For subtlety, one should choose soft musk notes with a touch of creamy sandalwood. For an air of mystery, choose notes of oriental amber and incense with a touch of spice.
In a small, but interesting study published in PLOS One, researchers from the Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia and the Karolinska Institute in Sweden found that the smell of rose oil caused study participants to rank photos of faces as more attractive than less-desirable smells, like fish oil.
Aphrodisiac scents include pumpkin, lavender, vanilla, cinnamon, peppermint, and ginger. Despite some skepticism around the use of aphrodisiacs, studies show that many of these aromas do work — they can be easily incorporated into anyone's fragrance routine.
Having the same percentage of 19.4, woodsy and musk are without a doubt the top main accords that men find attractive when worn. The 3rd place goes to vanilla-scented fragrances with 17.3%, 4th place for sweet scents with 15.3%, and 5th place for floral ones with 14.3%.
Pure Seduction by Victoria's Secret is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women. Pure Seduction is a fragrance from the Victoria's Secret Secret Garden collection. A combination of melon, plum and freesia makes you feel utterly irresistible and seductive. It is available as EDT, body mist and body care collection.
Men can smell when a woman is sexually aroused
University of Kent research suggests that men can distinguish between the scents of sexually aroused and non-aroused women.
The top notes include blackberry, clementine, pepper, cactus, and cappuccino. Blackberry has a strong fruity scent with a hint of citrus and floral that will drive men crazy. Cactus has a floral and herbaceous combination scent, creating that unique exotic aroma.
Studies have shown that body odor is strongly connected with attraction in heterosexual females. The women in one study ranked body odor as more important for attraction than “looks”. Humans may not simply depend on visual and verbal senses to be attracted to a possible partner/mate.