Your perfume can (really!) seduce him

Its a date night and you are all ready to charm the socks off your man, maybe a flirty hair toss and a seductive smile. As it turns out, your perfume can also make a man’s pulse go double quick time. There’s no doubt that scent is a powerful thing: The nose can pinpoint up to 10,000 different smells.

A survey on 463 men found out that men can be turned on by your perfume. Alan Hirsch, MD, director of Chicago’s Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Foundation explains that “Pleasant aromas can actually stimulate parts of the brain directly connected to sexual desire”.

Check this out:
84% believe that a girl's perfume has the power to turn them on or off.
36% say scrumptious scents drive them crazy on dates.
81% feel that a woman’s fragrance boost her overall attractiveness.
55% said their girlfriends rarely overdo it when applying perfume.
42% say they have fantasized about a woman’s perfume, even after the date.


What you probably didn't know:
Women are rated higher in intelligence and friendliness when they wore scent in a job interview as compare to when they did not, reports the Journal of Applied Psychology.

Now, make your scent imprinted in his mind.

Horoscope and your Scent

Still having difficulties deciding which perfume to buy? Maybe your horoscope might help shed some light on the perfect scent for you

Capricorn (December 22 - January 20)

Capricorns are usually people who care purely about future. The things of the past are as they say, the past. Being always the forward looking and planning type, Capricorns carries their self-confident that no amount of criticism can change. Fragrances that carry refreshing notes suits them best. Scent of fruits or green tea will make Capricorns shine even more.

Aquarius (January 21 - February 19)

Aquarius are well known for their boundless energy. Though independent and with a desire to enjoy life, they have a tendency to neglect changes. They lead very routine lives that seldom deviate . They also tend to protect themselves from potntial disappointments in life. A scent that contains a blend of floral, sweet, fruity (pear), woody, powdery or vainly ingredients best suits an Aquarius.

Pisces (February 30 - March 20)

Pisces are the real dreamers with talents for the arts. Their personality is usually mysterious and extremely charming. Perhaps they were born rebels, they refuse reality for the way it is, which makes them unique. It's rather difficult to tell what fragrances are best for Pisces, it depends in what dream world - fairies or dragons - they live. Yet the scent still should be pungent and strong.

Aries (March 21 - April 20)

Aries are known to be cheerful, energizing and stimulating people. Aries are the life of any party. Since Aries are so very joyful people, they should be equipped with fragrances that enhances their boldness and individuality. Other than sweet romantic scents, any other scent will compliment an Aries well.

Taurus (April 21 - May 20)

Though Taurus are usually described as conventional and predictable, they still love surprises and are full of joy. Being optimistic-natured, they appreciate the every little joy in life. Sweet scents will exaggerate the real personality of Taurus.

Gemini (May 22 - June 22)

Gemini is eccentric. They don't like boring things and always search for new ones. Novelty is what they crave for. Due to the paradoxical personality, Gemini needs an appropriate scent. Pungent matched with sweet is the best, yet be very careful and delicate about it. Too much of sweet will do no good for a Gemini.

Cancer (June 22 - July 21)

People born under the Cancer sign are open, yet they commonly build walls if any harm is done. Although Cancer enjoys living, he likes to fantasize about other worlds from time to time. Their behaviour is unpredictable, because they usually prefer to listen to their intuition. A blend of fig, orange blossom, orchid, amber, vanilla or sandalwood goes perfectly with the Cancer character.

Leo (July 24 - August 23)

Leos just can't be second. They always must be the best. They think rationally and use every single minute of their time to achieve what they need or want. Leo is a proud character who longs for reign. Sweet scents will not do it for such personalities. Refreshing ones are the best solution.

Virgo (August 24 - September 23)

Virgos are rationally thinking people, and although they like to be in the limelight, they are usually in the centre of attention. Virgos are charming personalities, who tend to have a great sense of humour. Everything changes when it comes to love. When in love, Virgos become sentimental and surrounds their loved ones with tenderness. If you are a Virgo in love, you should choose flowery fragrance, and if you prefer to be the rational one - pungent scent will do great.

Libra (September 24 - October 23)

Libras love freedom, they simply can't stand the restrictions. However, they are romantic and love is the only case when they accept the restrictions as they are. Refreshing, spicy, lavender or amber fragrances is just the right ones for Libra.

Scorpio (October 24 - November 22)

It's all about beauty for Scorpios. They can't pass a mirror without looking at it. These people are surprises themselves, because they tend to keep their emotions inside, but things get really interesting when they do break out once in a while. Sharp, oriental or floral fragrances are the ones that will make Scorpio's personality complete.

Sagittarius (November 23 - December 21)

The live of Sagittarius is one great adventure. These people are unpredictable. They commonly get keen on new, unusual and unknown things. No place is good enough for them. They always want to be somewhere else. Sagittarius should pick luminous perfume with a hint of warmth and sensuality.

Choosing your scent for different occasions

Choosing the right perfume and fragrance has become increasingly difficult so many new perfumes and scent brands each and every day. Every girl wants to her perfume to compliment her appearance, clothes and overall personality.

Floral and fruity blends are best suited for that casual look and feel. The casual look is best defined by a soothing scent that keeps you relaxed and glowing and lets you stand apart in any gathering.

Scents with Cherry blossoms note compliments that Japanese look.

For the party girl look to arrest the attention of others, mix it up with a combination scent of heavy amber and oriental top notes peppered with heavy odor types like patchouli and vetiver.

For the socialite, cologne based fragrances layered with different definitions like floral bouquets will be the right choice. Marine related top notes reminiscent of the ocean air, zesty and spicy can be combined with fabrics with white stripes to get an Ocean presence.

Try new fragrances to find what you are most comfortable with. Try different fragrances to combine well with your different moods. Get naughty, flirty, demure or sophisticated with the right perfume. Let the perfume reflect your mood and speak for you.

The innocent girl presence can be obtained by non shocking fragrance notes. Citrus and aromatic notes blended, exude a clean smell and this goes well with mini skirts and simple shoes.

For that lasting impression to remind your hot date of you even long after you depart, try notes like tuberose and champaka. They are strong and create a terrific impact. S

By wearing the right fragrance for your body chemistry, it will produce that positive benefit you are looking for in a perfume.

Have fun!

Tips on choosing your perfect scent

When I walk into a shop selling perfume, the first thing that attracts my attention is the bottle design. As much as men can complain about us shopping, perfume selection can be confusing when there are so many different options out there. I always feel that one should select a fragrance family that matches your unique personality.

Basically most women's perfumes fit into one of six fragrance families:

fresh, fruity, floral, foody, oriental, or woody (also known as chypre). There are also subcategories within each of the main categories, but the differences among them are meant for professionals or seasoned perfume hunters, so the general mass (like me) shouldn't concern ourselves with them.

Women's Perfume Choices

Fresh fragrances are clean, youthful, and energetic. They usually feature marine notes so as to simulate the smell of the ocean, or other water-based scents. Wordings such as "water","ice","rain" or "cool" are found in their name and are often colored blue or packaged in blue bottles. This fragrance family is ideal for sporty, active women. Some popular fresh perfumes are Issey Miyake L'Eau de Issey, Bulgari Blu Notte, Marc Jacobs Rain, Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio, and Davidoff Cool Water.

Fruity fragrances are similar to fresh fragrances except that they add sweetness to the mix. Fruity fragrances have citrus notes such as lemon, lime, orange or grapefruit, although apple, grape, cherry, peach and raspberry are also popular choices for fruity women's perfume. Fruity fragrances attracts the outgoing optimists women who exude a sweet charm. Some of the most popular fruity fragrances on the market today are Fresh Sugar, Acqua di Parma Colonia, L.A.M.B. by Gwen Stefani, and Cartier Eau de Cartier.

Floral fragrances are mixed with one or more flowers dominant notes. Popular fragrances are rose, jasmine, gardenia, and tuberose. Floral fragrances expose a woman's feminine and romantic side. Popular fragrances include Dior J'Adore, Stella McCartney Stella, Yves Saint Laurent Baby Doll and Salvatore Ferragamo Incanto Charms.

Foody fragrances are designed to appeal to a woman's sweet tooth. Most features foody favors such as chocolate or vanilla. The scent reflects a women's nurturing and affectionate side. Some currently popular foody fragrances are Aquolina Chocolovers, Thierry Mugler Angel, Britney Spears Fantasy, and Comptoir Sud Pacifique Vanille Abricot.

Oriental fragrances mixes cinnamon, amber and musk to produce warm, spicy top notes. Women who aren't afraid to be the centre of attention carries such fragrances with ease and poise. Some well-known classic oriental fragrances are Yves Saint Laurent Opium, Guerlain Shalimar and Calvin Klein Obsession.

Woody or chypre perfumes are spicy like orientals, but more mellow and natural. They feature wood and moss notes such as cedar, sandalwood, patchouli and vetiver, and are the most unisex of the six fragrance families. Women who prefer woody scents are likely to be free-spirited and earthy. Some currently popular woody fragrances are Gucci Rush, Fendi Palazzo and Miss Boucheron.

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