The other day I was lurking on a thread on the NFL board about what women do that irks men. I ended up chuckling when someone mentioned about how their bathtub looked like a miniature version of Bath and Body Works. The reason I laughed is because, well my bathtub looks the same way.
On the edge of my tub there is a bar of scented soap, orange and spice scented. Then there is a jar of mango scented sea salt scrub, along with my shampoo. Now depending on the fragrance I plan on wearing for the day, there's also matching body wash. I have 7 different body sprays, so there's also matching body lotion. Now I have all this because, not only do I like that my skin is soft and I smell good, but my husband appreciates it. Because of this, I make an effort to "be pleasing" to his nose.
As much as touch is important to me (and him also), so is scent. Actually, the scent of a man is one thing that first attracts me to him. Depending on the scent, I've been known to stop in my tracks and have my interest peeked. Even after being married, I can still appreciate the scent of another man, just by his proximity.
It's funny, how a certain scent or a smell will take us back. Everytime I catch the wiff of Ralph Laurens Polo, for a moment I stop and think of Kevin, someone I lived with for a few months. Georgio for Men, I'll remember my dance partner in England. Of course the strongest reaction comes from when I snuggle with my husband. Between the scent of his soap, deodorant, sometimes the smell of leather, or spice, or Eternity. Each of these evoke a reaction for me.
It was his "scent" that helped keep him close to me when he was in Iraq. There are reasons why women put on your shirts or sleep with a piece of your clothing when you're a way. It's a way to keep you close to us when you're not. It evokes memories. It's also the reason why, when I sent him care package that I made sure there was something there that was laced with my colognes.
Scent is sensual and sexual. It can be a turn on or turn off. It can also be a comfort. How often do we catch a scent that reminds us of our mothers or grandmothers. Smell a pot roast cooking or other favorite food that mom made. Catch the scent of your dads aftershave. For me scent is all of these. Certain scents have been identified to calm or invigorate. Lavenders been known to help you sleep, eucalyptis invigorates. Some people swear by aromatherapy. I myself have a lot of different scented candles that get lit, depending on my mood.
So, how do certain scents effect you?
