Setting the Mood with Scent
Asparagus, oysters, avocados, and chocolate - doesn’t much sound like these items go together very well, so what is it that they have in common? They are all aphrodisiacs. An aphrodisiac is a substance or food that increases sexual desire, arousal, behavior, performance, or pleasure. When it comes time to set the mood, the use of aphrodisiacs is a good way to start.
Since scent is the most powerful of all the senses - it stands to reason that choosing aphrodisiac scents will be especially helpful in setting the mood. There are quite a few that studies have shown can stop the “I’m tired” and “I have a headache” excuses right in their tracks.
Scents that can Set the Mood:
Cinnamon - Strong and spicy with notes of cinnamon bark and clove. Who doesn’t like the smell of cinnamon? The earthy scent of this spice is found to increase blood flow to the nether regions.
Champagne - Crisp, bright, and slightly sweet, you can almost smell the bubbles in this effervescent fragrance.
Vanilla - Creamy and rich, Vanilla Bean is a perennial favorite. Vanilla is a feel-good natural aphrodisiac that allows you to relax, and its effects are found to work majorly on men.
Peppermint - Studies have found that peppermint enhances sexual desire in women and can help them achieve multiple orgasms. The stimulating, minty scent also improves mood, refreshes the breath and is an overall pleasant scent for the senses.
Citrus - The sweet and juicy aroma of fruit and the zesty kick of peel combine to give Orange Zest a bright citrusy note. The scent of a tangy orange can be quite arousing.
Sandalwood - Complex and sophisticated, Sandalwood is an earthy, aromatic fragrance with warm musk and woodsy notes. It is believed to amplify sexual responses and induce stronger orgasms, thus guaranteeing an amazing time in bed.
Lavender - This humble scent is a champion in inducing calmness. But it’s time to view this innocent scent differently and also give it credit for its arousing properties. Since lavender works very well in reducing stress, it helps people lower their inhibitions in the bedroom.
Rose - Classic and light, Rose Petals is a soft and romantic floral that smells like a bouquet of freshly cut roses. Considering how roses are practically the symbol of love and romance, there’s no way this scent cannot be on the list, right? The scent of this flower is supposed to be a mood lifter and even helps in boosting a person’s self-esteem.
Scent has exceptional sway over our emotions, so tapping into yours and your partner’s sense of smell is the perfect way to set the sensual mood for a date night in. Whether you’re having a chill movie night or sharing an intimate evening over a home-cooked meal, romantic candle scents can create the ideal ambiance.
Wax Poetic has a wide selection of these romantic fragrances to choose from either online or in-store. You can take a trip there as a date night to precede your intimate night in and pour your own candle to light and have an added element of memory tied to the candle you and your partner have created together, or if you would like to stay home alone for the evening, DIY candle kits are available to create a candle at home!
