Sexy Scents That Are Proven To Seduce
Have you ever caught a whiff of someone's scent and suddenly thought that they were looking mighty fine? You're not alone: The link between seduction and smell is as old as civilization itself. According to the story of Cleopatra, not one but two great leaders of the ancient Roman Empire fell under her spell after smelling her perfumed concoctions. So what is it about fragrances that can bring even warlords to their knees?
Psychologists believe that the area of the brain that processes scent is also the part that processes emotions — and certain odors can make us feel stimulated, aroused, and excited. We consulted master perfumer Christine Nagel, the nose behind Jo Malone London, Narciso Rodriguez, and Armani Privé fragrances, and Craig Warren, Ph.D, director of scientific affairs at the Sense of Smell Institute, to get the lowdown on which notes do just that. Click through to find out which aromas hold the primal power of seduction.
The link between musk and sex is pretty straight forward: Musks replicate the odor secreted from male deer sex glands. According to Nagel, “musk is the most carnal of all fragrance ingredients. It conveys a thin skinned sensuality, and it can easily arouse all the senses.” Similarly, in Dr. Warren’s studies, musk notes were found to have highly sensuous properties. If you’re all about primal attraction, these are your go-to fragrances.
Above, from left: The Body Shop White Musk Eau De Parfum, $24, available at The Body Shop; Lancôme Trésor Midnight Rose, $44, available at Nordstrom; Escada Especially Escada, $46, available at Sephora.
Photos: Via The Body Shop, Nordstrom; Courtesy of Escada
Psychologists believe that the area of the brain that processes scent is also the part that processes emotions — and certain odors can make us feel stimulated, aroused, and excited. We consulted master perfumer Christine Nagel, the nose behind Jo Malone London, Narciso Rodriguez, and Armani Privé fragrances, and Craig Warren, Ph.D, director of scientific affairs at the Sense of Smell Institute, to get the lowdown on which notes do just that. Click through to find out which aromas hold the primal power of seduction.
The link between musk and sex is pretty straight forward: Musks replicate the odor secreted from male deer sex glands. According to Nagel, “musk is the most carnal of all fragrance ingredients. It conveys a thin skinned sensuality, and it can easily arouse all the senses.” Similarly, in Dr. Warren’s studies, musk notes were found to have highly sensuous properties. If you’re all about primal attraction, these are your go-to fragrances.
Above, from left: The Body Shop White Musk Eau De Parfum, $24, available at The Body Shop; Lancôme Trésor Midnight Rose, $44, available at Nordstrom; Escada Especially Escada, $46, available at Sephora.
Photos: Via The Body Shop, Nordstrom; Courtesy of Escada
