Scents to Seduce Your Lover

The power of aroma in love

And remember how closely linked scent can be to memory: your sweetie will be recalling this night for years, if you get it right.

Male vs. female
If a male is your target, scientific tests reveal that men become aroused by the scents of pumpkin, vanilla and cinnamon. To intrigue a man, warm a drop or two of those essential oils in a saucepan to leave him weak in the knees. If you're trying to seduce a woman, the recipe is simpler. The fragrance of black licorice will trip her wire. Try star anise essential oil, or boil some black licorice and water in a saucepan before she arrives.

Whenever you are working with essential oils, you'll only want to use a couple of drops. They're potent, and too much will literally repel the other person. Also, if either you or your partner is pregnant, avoid essential oils, as they can be toxins. You may prefer to use scented candles, or perfumes - for a lighter effect.

Those scents will be the base of your love potions, but to make your prospect or partner really melt, you'll need to get specific. Each astrological element - Fire, Air, Earth and Water - responds sexually and powerfully to different fragrances. For a powerful potion of scents-ual seduction, you'll want to add in fragrant notes that correlate with your lover's primary element:

Fire signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius)
Juniper - a stimulating erotic scent that makes negativity waft away
Frankincense - potent, and known for its ability to open spiritual channels to ecstasy
Ginger - a spicy, seductive scent that inflames sensuality

Earth signs (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn)
Rosemary - a fresh, stimulating scent that awakens devotion and undercurrents of eroticism
Basil - gentle, it enlivens love and invigorates passion and fertility
Lavender - a calming scent that enfolds the beloved with a sense of being nurtured

Air signs (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius)
Sandalwood - an ancient aphrodisiac that inspires experimentation - a perfect accompaniment to Tantra
Cedarwood - inspires spirituality in eroticism, and allows for a deep focus on one's partner
Clary Sage - creates mental clarity, releases inhibitions, and stimulates the erotic body

Water signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces)
Jasmine - known for its sensual properties since the ancient Asian civilizations, it bewitches and intrigues
Orange blossoms - lifts the emotions and brings a sense of lightness and energy
Ylang Ylang - a powerful sexual stimulant that arouses the libido, attraction and sensuality

Seduction
To get the most from the seductive properties of scent, prepare a bath in a candlelight bathroom. Add a couple of drops of oil (only a couple of drops). If your partner enjoys the sensation of silken bubbles, add a little bit of bubble bath. Once you and your lover are soaked and relaxed, use a loofah to work up a lather, and stimulate the skin. To incite trembles of delight afterward, gently stimulate erogenous areas with a sliver of ice.

Then towel each other off, rub in a soothing cream - and retire to the bedroom. If all goes well, your scrubbed bodies will be intertwined in no time at all!