What scents turn men on?

Q. What scents have the most arousing effect on men? I know certain elements, but what actual fragrances do the trick?

A. Scents have a considerable impact on attraction and mood. Wearing the right one can arouse a person’s sensuality and passion; it is also one of the most powerful ways to elicit powerful emotions and recall fond memories. While scientists are still examining how scent influences sexual attraction, it’s safe to say that a pleasant smelling perfume can pique someone’s curiosity, ‘nudging’ his nose - and his interest - toward you.

Although scent preference varies with the individual, your best bet is to look for simple fragrances that contain seductively warm notes like rose, vanilla, honey, chocolate, precious woods, or musk. Men are also drawn to fruity aromas containing mouth-watering hints of mandarin, apple or peach; if they prefer something more exotic, bouquets containing spicy notes like cinnamon or cloves will do the trick. To read more about the various notes in perfumes, go to www.osmoz.com.

We can’t forget to mention pheromones. Smell acts very subtly on the human mind and its impact doesn’t always register on person’s conscious mind. Our glands release pheromone laden secretions like sweat and oils, which contain compounds that communicate with him at a chemical level. Low-level natural body smell can be a great turn-on, but body odor is not – so a delicate balance is required!

Since we want your smell to spark arousal, not overwhelm his senses, don’t apply too much perfume! It is important that your natural odor mingles well with your perfume so do a test run before you commit to a signature smell.