Bottle Between The Sexes

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Jul 31, 2000

Everyone likes to think there is a potion that can induce love and traditionally, essential oils have been used for such purposes. Today, Aromatherapy love items, including massage and bath oils abound, in addition to special blends. What many do not realize however is why these essential oils have been used for such purposes and that men and women can be effected in totally opposite ways. Since, pure essential oils, are extracted from once living botanicals or saps, they contain all sorts of natural chemicals including some which mimic hormones in humans.

Some also have scents which mimic those secreted by humans who are in loving relationships. A fine example is Sandalwood essential oil, which many women go wild over. Sandalwood contains undertones which mimic human male musk like scents, hence why women adore it. However, most men can't stand Sandalwood as they subconsciously feel another male is invading their turf. However, many perfumes which consider themselves "love inducing" contain Sandalwood because they know women will buy blends that they like on the spot. Sales are made when the buyer smells it and finds it appealing. Women will of course pick up on the "male factor" but your mate will probably not find it all too wonderful. It can actually be a turn-off instead of attraction. Men on the other hand, if they can bear it, can wear Sandalwood and Cedarwood to make a good impression and help blind dates to feel more comfortable.

Most floral essential oils contain a more male friendly scent. This is because many, including Rose, help to balance the hormones in women. Other florals can do the same and can be extremely heightened by pure Musk. There is no real natural Musk. It is always collected from the scent glands of certain animals and now chemically made. Musk is very much like what humans produce and when added to certain essential oils indicated for women or men, can highten the experience a great deal.

The line between what women adore and what men subconsciously feel is attractive has been blurred, must likely by various fragrance manufactures. If one looks to ancient days of Rome, it was the men that wore light and floral perfumes including Rose and Myrrh. Women on the other hand wore pungent and spicy perfumes including Sandalwood, Patchouli, etc. This was mostly for self gratification. Later, scents were switched to be more attracting and attractive. This still doesn't stop many women from stealing their husbands cologne when they are on long trips away from home or men taking time to

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