8 Aphrodisiac Scents to Keep Your Date Night Spicy

We don’t give as much attention to scents considering how powerful they are. Maybe because we can’t see it we forget about it but should we forget about it? The answer is, especially for a date night, NO! Scents have the power to make or break a date experience. Imagine this, you doll up for a date night and as soon as you enter the restaurant, the sight of your date is everything that you’ve ever wanted in a guy… as you get closer… oh, the smell! The smell is bad! Chances are you won’t say yes to a second date. That’s just what a bad scent can do but you’d be surprised how you can use scents in your favor. This article will get into details of scents, attraction through scent and 8 secret scents to attract men and keep them wanting more.

An aphrodisiac is a substance that increases sexual desire. There are foods and drinks that are labeled as Aphrodisiac but scents shouldn’t be left out of this category because of its magical contribution to increase sexual desires. Scents have the power to make people more sensitive to stimuli around them and increase blood flow to sexual organs too.

The relation between scent and attraction is undeniably a very strong one because of the connection between scents and emotions. You must have experienced how certain scents can take you down to the memory lane and refresh an experience you had in the past just because you might’ve smelled that scent when you were actually living that memory.  You may be attracted to a person just because they are wearing a scent that reminds you of a happy memory and even other reasons that you’re not able to identify. It is also scientifically proven that scent can stimulate sexual desires. The following are some scents that you may want to try out to spice up your date night!

Who would have thought that a smell that reminds one of Thanksgiving scents can also arouse men? Sex and food are great motivators for men… maybe there’s a connection. Well, let’s leave the reasons for researchers as this study concluded that blood flows are increased by 40% in the genital areas when pumpkin pie and lavender scents are mixed together. Other than that, when pumpkin pie scent is mixed with the smell of doughnuts, the blood flow is increased by 31.5%. Maybe we’re really onto something here with the food theory! The scientists are speculating that men may be reacting to the scents of cinnamon or vanilla in Pumpkin pie – both of which are known scent to spice up the romance in the air.

As mentioned above, even though the combination of lavender and pumpkin pie scents give results, lavender alone is powerful enough to get things going. The delicate flowery scents are not only known to arouse men and women, but it also has a soothing effect that is a delightful way to set the mood. Lavender is known as a love aid… but why? If you ask me, it definitely has everything to do with the sexual appeal of its scent. Other than pouring love in the air through scent, lovers can also experience a sensual boost through its unique taste. For a highly evocative love potion, take equal parts of water and sugar with a dash of lemon and boil with a pinch of dried lavender.

You would’ve lost all faith in this list if I didn’t add in Vanilla to it… wouldn’t you have? It’s one scent that most women have in their perfume collection which is why this one is most likely to be the most accessible aphrodisiac scent to spice up a sudden date night plan with your lover.  Christine Nagel, an infamous perfumer known for producing Armani Privé, Narciso Rodriguez and Jo Malone London fragrances have described the scent of Vanilla as:

"soft, almost sweet, but it has a strong, intense, and animalistic facet."

Sense of Smell Institute's Director of Scientific Affairs – Craig Warren also agreed that Vanilla is winning scent and he went on to explain and said

"Vanilla produces a feeling of happiness universally around the world. Of all the materials that go in fragrances, vanilla is the most liked globally." 

Let trust these experts and not think twice while using vanilla for spicing up the date night!

Cinnamon is a herb that’s beneficial in many ways. Some of the known benefits of cinnamon scent are that it’s known to boost memory in a task, it’s also used to control cravings for food and reverse or delay cognitive impairment. Other than these amazing benefits, it’s definitely one of those scents that remind you of romance as soon as it touches your nostrils. Well scientifically speaking, these claims are backed up by researchers as they’ve seen results of increased sexual function in aging male rats.

To spice up your date night, you can consider putting in a few drops of cinnamon essential oil in your humidifier or even starting the night off with cinnamon tea.

There is definitely a connection between relaxation and sexual experiences. Sandalwood has long been used in Indian Ayurveda Medicine and its benefits are never-ending! Sandalwood scent not only elevates pulses, but it has also given results as an antidepressant due to its qualities. Studies have converted these speculations into facts and it has also suggested its aphrodisiac properties. If things get going and there’s a probability of bathing together, add in 5 drops of essential oil to the bathtub and enjoy its magic!

Let’s get down and dirty and Spiritual! Girl, you gotta come at him with all the tricks up our sleeves. Here, let’s talk about how to open up the sensual chakras! Wood and leather, as unromantic as it can sound, have been reported to arouse men because they have the ability to heighten their sensual chakras. It’s not that surprising as wood and leather have a sweet and erotic scent like sandalwood that can stir up sexual senses of men while having soothing effect at the same time.  A good scent recommendation for wood and leather combination is Sensuous by Estee Lauder for just $90. It’s so delicate yet sultry that you man won’t know what hit him.

Jasmine has a lot of beneficial effects. Its essential oils are used for its antidepressants and antiseptic effects as well as the beautiful scent that can lift up mood in any room but little do we know that the scent of jasmine can do more than just lifting up the mood (if you know what I mean). It can, for sure, drive your man crazy if used correctly. The fragrance is packed with faint erotic vibes that can certainly do more than just spicing up your date. It’s known to put people in a good mood and stimulate brain waves to make it more attentive in catching sexual cues. You can get your hands on a jasmine fragrance or use the essential oil directly on your body. If the date night is at home, try putting in a few drops into the humidifier.

How can a ball of just orange-ness taste that good, have numerous health benefits and now, sexual benefits too? Ain’t it a ball of happiness? It’s proven that the scent of the orange has aphrodisiac effects. It can successfully increase blood flow to genitals which, in an extreme case, can result in him craving sex or be more attracted to you. The citrus smell has revealed to make the subject become more sensitive to their surroundings which can improve sexual experience.

Aphrodisiac scents are the real deal! Try out the scents above and you’ll start believing in it yourself. Some of the most powerful scents i.e. vanilla, pumpkin pie, lavender, sandalwood, wood & leather, etc. are discussed above but these are scents that work universally. If you’re aware of a certain scent that your significant other like or has good memories with, you can use that to spice up your date as well! I hope you have good experiences with these and a very hot date night!