Freshly baked cinnamon buns, a white jasmine bush on a warm summer night, the saltiness of the sea on vacation and the imprint of a beloved man's perfume on a sheet - these are scents that revive memories and instantly make you travel in time and space. They are able to relax and excite, arouse lust and make existing feelings even brighter. The often underestimated sense of smell is actually 10,000 times more sensitive than the rest of the human senses, so fragrance affects both how we choose a partner and how we set the mood in the bedroom.

Relationships, like life in general, can be best enjoyed by using all five senses. You can admire your partner's height with your eyes, taste it with your lips, listen to his whispers and pants, touch his skin, so it is not surprising that scientists say that the better the sense of smell, the better the sex. Research has shown that people who are born without a sense of smell have fewer sexual partners during their lifetime, while those who have lost their sense of smell temporarily face challenges in their intimate lives during this period. On the other hand, lovers with a developed sensitivity to scents are able to experience significantly more sensual moments than those who are indifferent to the world of fragrances, and women can even have more orgasms.

Mysterious but effective aphrodisiacs

Although there won't be a fragrance that will captivate everyone equally, there are perfumes that act as aphrodisiacs - they improve the mood, promote libido and stimulate sexual arousal. It is not for nothing that the Kāmasūtra talks about them, there are legends about the milk and saffron baths of the ruler Cleopatra, and the very name of the stimulants comes from the name of the goddess of love, Aphrodite. Here are five popular aphrodisiacs that unleash lust in both women and men!

1. Vanilla

The warm and sweet aroma of vanilla has long been at the top of the aphrodisiac charts. Vanilla has been used to improve sexual performance in men, and it is they who find it particularly attractive. The smell of vanilla does not make you sleepy, but relaxes, creates a feeling of comfort and happiness, allowing you to enjoy special moments without interruption. The gentle aroma is available in a variety of forms, including Shunga massage candles, which - two in one - melt into warm massage oil and conjure up an intimate atmosphere in the room.

2. Jasmine

Often used in perfumery, heady jasmine is romantic and powerful at the same time. Its scent is seductive, enhances libido and leads to intimacy. It is not for nothing that jasmine flowers are used in wedding traditions in India and decorate the bedroom of the new couple with them. The fragrance's characteristic feminine sweetness and masculine wildness create ecstatic feelings, which Swede massage oil with jasmine and ylang ylang also promises.

3. Ilangilang

Just like a proper vacation in the south, the tropical plant is attributed with particularly mood-lifting properties. The rich floral scent enlivens our senses, helps boost self-confidence and creates near or euphoric feelings, including an increased desire to make love. The domestic brand Joyful Couple invites you to enjoy a sensual massage in a wonderful combination with peach ylang-ylang.

4. Strawberries

Strawberries in chocolate, with champagne or whipped cream - combinations that have become romantic classics can be enjoyed not only with the taste buds, but also invite the smell of summer into the bedroom. The sweet, juicy aroma makes your mouth water and creates a carefree, playful atmosphere. Couples who want to try something more creative will like body paint with a strawberry flavor and aroma, which can be used to write a love letter on your partner's skin, just like with ink. On the other hand, especially aromatic lubricant has been created for oral pleasures.

5. Roses

The captivating scent of the rose, a symbol of beauty and love, has been used for centuries to combat depressed mood, increase self-confidence, improve libido and even fertility. Admirers of Ayurveda have confirmed that it helps regulate the nervous system, making people more open to touch. From a beautiful bouquet of roses to roses in a perfume bottle - the queen of flowers herself will roll out the red carpet on the way to pleasure.

The most important thing about pheromones

A story about fragrances is unthinkable without mentioning pheromones. They are similar to hormones, but spread outside of our bodies and affect how we are perceived by others. Natural pheromones, without which the existence of the animal world is impossible, are responsible for partner selection, mutual attraction and signal sexual readiness. The male pheromone androstadienone plays a role in promoting arousal, while the female pheromone androstenol attracts the attention of the opposite sex. However, it must be remembered that there is no such love elixir, the smell of which will attract potential partners like flies to honey, nor is it necessary. Perfumes with pheromones , in which synthetic compounds amplify our natural signals, can create more favorable conditions when a person has already shown interest and sympathy, as well as increase a more pleasant atmosphere in the room. Why not try it - the double does not break!

We must remember that the true secret of good perfumes is to be found in how they make us feel.

Smell is an amazingly subjective sense, there is something animalistic and very primitive about it, which is exactly why it is so captivating. Associations caused by specific fragrances are often difficult to explain to others, but famous perfumer Olivier Creed has said: «Ladies, a man will never remember your handbag, but he will remember your perfume». In the same way, the smell of the place where a special meeting took place will be remembered. Smell receptors send signals to the areas of the brain responsible for emotions, including sexual mood, so let's let aromas work for us in all sorts of ways!

Article author: SEXYSTYLE