By CountryDutchess.com What could more alluring than the sultry scent of a summer night? Oh, wait ...we know... it would be YOU wearing a delicious fragrance and creating your own brand of sultry on any night you choose!
There is no question that wearing fragrance can influence a woman's mood, making her feel sexier and more alluring. But did you know that fragrance could very well be the key to a man's heart .... or, well, at least his attention!
Indeed studies show that men clearly and definitely respond to scent. What's more depending on the type of scent you wear, you can actually influence somewhat the way he perceives you - up to the point of really turning his libido on!
So, what kinds of fragrances evoke the most reactions from guys? Well who knows that better than the sexy fashion experts at Cosmopolitan! According to their new book "Cosmo's Sexiest Beauty Secrets" , here's the rundown on what men love to smell! All fragrances available at SEPHORA Beauty Deals!
* Florals: The scent of roses, lilies, tuberose and gardenias have traditionally been associated with love and femininity. To men that means PURE ROMANCE!
To put him in a " I've -Just-Got-To-Marry-This-Girl- mood, try: L`air du Temps ; Joy ;
Beautiful (by Estee Lauder) and Rapture (Victoria's Secret).
* Orientals and Musk: These are intense fragrances with an exotic feel - and they can make you seem more mysterious and exotic too. To keep a guy guessing - and tease his curious, mystery seeking side, wear fragrances with notes such as sandlewood, musk and amber.
Try : Alyssa Ashley Musk; Jovan White Musk, Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy, Stella McCartney Stella.
*Citrus and Fruits: These are the fragrances that put you in a good mood - and they can do for your man! To send out your best "happy vibes" and get him thinking " I really enjoy being with this girl!" use fragrances based in berry, apple, orange, tangerine and peach.
Try: Happy ( by Clinique), Falling In Love ( Philosophy), Burberry Brit Sheer, Fresh Strawberry Flowers.
* Gourmands : These are the delicious food fragrances - warm honey, chocolate, vanilla and sugar cookie! If you want your man to feel instantly relaxed, at home and like he's on familiar ground (even on a first date) wear fragrances from this heady "food group". He'll be nibbling on your neck long before the dessert course arrives!
Try: Vera Wang Princess, Missoni Missoni, La Vanila Pure Vanilla, Sephora Collection Vanilla Cupcake.
A few Cosmo Fragrance Shopping Tips:
While each of these fragrance groups is a good place to start, the truth is not every fragrance smells equally divine on every woman. So that means you'll have to do a bit of experimenting to make certain that yummy Boston Creme Pie scent doesn't smell like two day old pastry on you!
To help you find the right fragrance mix for your body chemistry, our pals at Cosmo offer these fragrance shopping and wearing tips:
1. Shop In The A.M. - Believe it or not your nose can get "tired" ... and after a day sniffing everything from other people's perfume to the off gassing of chemicals in your office to the smog in the air, you won't smell perfumes as accurately at the end of the day as you will in the beginning. When possible, do a weekend morning shopping trip and you'll likely find the fragrances you love a lot quicker.
2. Skip Spicy Foods The Night Before - Planning on fragrance shopping on Saturday morning? Skip the garlic pizza on Friday night! The reason: Spicy foods can affect the composition of your perspiration - and that means it affects how your skin smells. Ultimately a very spicy meal can change the way a fragrance smells on your - oftentimes making it more intense.
3. Ask for free samples - Most fragrance counters offer sealed packets of single use samples - but don't always have them on display. Ask about a sample - one or two if you can swing it - and then use the fragrance one or two times before you buy. Not only will you be better able to tell if you like it- you can actually try it out on Romeo and see what he thinks!
4. Perfume your lingerie! Don't save fragrance for only your skin! Mist your bras and panties (avoid the crotch area) before putting them on. Not only does fabric tend to hold fragrance longer, the warmth of your body will help it to linger longer.
5. Dab Your Torso - If you've been limiting perfume applications to your wrists and neck, the Cosmo girls say you are missing out! The scent of fragrance is usually more powerful when applied to areas where the skin is thin - because it allows blood to pulse closer to the surface. Experts say your torso is a natural "heat center" ( no kidding!) - so putting a mist of fragrance in your groin area and across your V zone will help keep you in a cloud of enticing , sexy allure a lot longer!
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