The power of scent is undeniable. A smell can elicit strong emotions and even attraction. Women love many different fragrances, but certain scents draw women in more than others.
There is a science behind scents and the reason for their allure. While every woman is not the same and has their own preferences, some smells make them want to get closer.
The secret to attracting women may be in the way you smell. Discover the scents that women find irresistible.
Vanilla
Vanilla is a universally popular scent that both men and women wear. There is something seductive and playful about the sweet smell. The vanilla aroma is comforting and attractive at the same time.
In one study in 2017, researchers presented almost 400 participants with 66 odors at two different concentrations. They told them to rate the pleasantness of each scent and the intensity of each odor. They found that certain people's genes make men's sweat smell sweet, like vanilla.
This research isn't a sign to start going out without showering because some women will like the sweet smell. The same gene in other people can make your sweat smell disgusting. Instead, take your shower using vanilla-scented products.
Cleanse your body with Spongellé's Tobacco Vanilla body buffer. It's infused with warm, masculine scents of peppermint, sandalwood, vanilla bean, and musk.
Sandalwood
Sandalwood is a very popular scent used in fragrances for a reason. It's rich and expensive-smelling and is categorized as a woody scent often used as a base note.
You can find sandalwood in fragrances, soaps, lotions, and candles. It complements and enhances other ingredients used in these products.
In one study, researchers discovered that inhaling the scent of sandalwood can boost mood and arousal. The sandalwood oil made participants' pulse rates go up. In East India, sandalwood is used as a remedy for people with mental disorders.
Incorporate this scent into your routine by using Spongellé's Winter Rose body buffer. The infused buffer is made with warm sandalwood and sensual musk. It also features bergamot, jasmine, and winter orchid. Winter Rose is the perfect woody scent to make you smell irresistible.
Lavender
Lavender is a great scent when you feel wound up and stressed out. Women love the calming scent of lavender thanks to its anxiety-relieving benefits.
It’s used in aromatherapy and could have certain health benefits. Research shows the scent of lavender can lower stress levels and make you feel more relaxed. People use lavender in a diffuser, as an essential oil on their skin, or even in supplement form.
Try Spongellé's French Lavender body lotion. It offers a soothing combination of shea butter, jojoba oil, and vitamin E. The formula is also infused with lavender tea, Hesperides, amber, and woody scents. It will leave your skin feeling soft and hydrated and give you the perfect lavender scent.
Musk
Musk is a staple in perfumery because of its rich, alluring scent. Traditional musk came from male deer secretion used to attract female deer. The animalistic nature of musk gives it sensual undertones even though the ingredient doesn't come from animals anymore.
Now synthetic musk is used to mimic the scent. The smell of musk is hard to describe, but it's similar to a natural body odor scent. Musk is another common base note because it can enhance almost any fragrance.
You can find musk in almost every ingredient list in Spongellé products. One product that uses musk is the Beach Grass body buffer. The top notes of the body wash are spicy, fruity, and green, with middle notes of jasmine, rose, and powdery. The base notes feature musk, aquatic, and woody ingredients.
Vetiver
Vetiver is a versatile, intriguing scent that women like. It comes from a root-extracted essential oil and is good for the skin. The scent is earthy and reminiscent of a freshly cut lawn. The warm qualities of vetiver can be relaxing and grounding.
It's even known as the "oil of tranquility." Research has found that vetiver can help improve brain function and alertness.
Get the scent in Spongellé's Blood Orange box duo. The two buffers are infused with the vetiver and the invigorating sweet scent of Blood Orange. It's paired with vanilla musk and other alluring scents.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon spice and everything nice. Women can't get enough of the smell of cinnamon. Spicy scents are warm and inviting. It can evoke memories of the holidays, baking, and happy times.
Cinnamon has been used in perfumery for thousands of years. The Egyptians used this spice in their fragrances. Some research suggests that cinnamon may even boost creativity.
You can incorporate cinnamon into your space by lighting a candle or through your body products. Try Spongellé's Cinnamon & Honey Mult-Use body buffer. It's infused with extracts of yuzu, edelweiss, and vetiver root.
The spicy buffer also features cinnamon sticks, fresh clove, pumpkin pulp, vanilla cream, and maple sugar. You can cleanse, exfoliate, massage, and hydrate your skin while enveloping your body in the attractive cinnamon scent. It's perfect for warming up these colder months!
Citrus
Citrus scents smell clean and fresh and have energizing effects. What's not to love? Women are attracted to the smell of fruit like lemons, limes, grapefruits, oranges, and tangerines.
Citrus is often used in aromatherapy for its mood-boosting benefits. It may even have positive effects on the limbic system. One study found that the scent of lemon helped improve body image and self-confidence.
Give yourself and those around you a boost by using a citrus scent. Start with Spongellé's Freesia Pear body lotion. It's infused with lemon and grapefruit for a citrusy kick. The lotion will also moisturize and nourish your skin.
Finish by spritzing on Morning Bloom, which features green citrus, tangerine, and grapefruit tonic. It's the perfect energizingly citrus scent. It comes in a portable spray bottle, making it easy to travel with or take with you on the go if you need to reapply.
Peppermint
Peppermint has a clean scent that can be attractive to women. It smells just as good as it tastes, and the minty smell can signify that you have good hygiene.
When ingested, peppermint has many benefits. Studies have shown it can relieve digestive symptoms, reduce nausea, and relieve gut spasms. It is also believed to enhance memory and calm inflamed skin.
As a fragrance, peppermint has energizing effects and makes you smell fresh. Try Spongellé's Peace On Earth Holiday Ornament. The buffer features fresh peppermint, cool air accord, sparking sugar, and vanilla bean.
Pheromones
Pheromones are not the same as the other scents listed, but they undoubtedly create an attractive aroma. Pheromones are a chemical that humans and animals naturally produce. Unlike hormones inside your body, pheromones are outside your body and can influence people around you.
The influence is subconscious but powerful. Pheromones can make you more attracted to someone, and they can also send signals. Many animals communicate through pheromones and can tell if they are in danger.
There are four different kinds of pheromones: releaser, primer, modulator, and signaler. Primer pheromones take time to get a response but affect development and reproduction. Signaler pheromones are responsible for giving information. Modulator pheromones can affect bodily functions like menstruation. Releaser pheromones are connected to arousal and attracting a partner.
More research needs to be done on the effect pheromones have on humans. However, it doesn't hurt to make sure your natural scent can shine through. You don't want to overpower your skin with fragrances. A subtle hint is all you need.
How To Apply Fragrance
A little goes a long way when it comes to applying fragrance. You don't need to douse yourself in thick layers of perfume mist. Instead, focus the fragrance on your pulse points.
Your pulse points are where your veins are close to the surface of your skin. Your wrists, the back of your ears, the inner elbow, and the back of your knees are all pulse points. These areas are warmer and can help diffuse your fragrance throughout the day.
Dab your fragrance onto these areas, making sure not to rub. When you rub your fragrance into your skin, it creates friction that can alter the scent. It also makes it evaporate faster, and you won't smell the fragrance for as long.
Hot tip: Try applying body lotion before you apply your fragrance. The lotion will give the scent molecules something to cling to, and they will linger longer.
Final Takeaways
The way you smell can help you attract the right people. There are many fragrance options that women love. By incorporating them into your routine, you can smell amazing and impress the women in your life. Spongellé offers products that feature these incredible scents.
Sources:
Lavender: Origin, Benefits, and Uses | Healthline
Placebo can enhance creativity | PLOS ONE
12 Science-Backed Benefits of Peppermint Tea and Extracts | Healthline
Pheromones and their effect on women’s mood and sexuality | NIH
As light as a lemon: How the right smell can help with a negative body image | AAAS
