Martin
Search for "The One" with your nose
Did you know that the sense of smell is one of the most honest indicators when choosing a partner? It is the first sense we develop after birth, and it influences us throughout our lives. You surely remember certain scents from childhood—perhaps your grandmother's wardrobe or how your home smelled at Christmas.
In the morning, you look forward to the aroma of coffee (and perhaps a bit less to the smell of public transport, especially in summer!). In the evening, you might light a scented candle or brew a fragrant herbal tea. Some love the smell of new books, and when drinking wine, we always sniff the glass first. Choosing a perfume is a whole chapter in itself.
A scent is essentially a feeling. We perceive it through our nose, and our brain evaluates the emotions it triggers—whether they are pleasant or unpleasant. When searching for a partner, we use our sense of smell, and the other person simply has to smell right to us.
I remember being absolutely captivated by my partner's scent, which reminded me of freshly laundered linen! :-D Scent is incredibly important in the early stages of a relationship. Two people don't just have to catch each other's eye; they have to "catch each other's nose." Our sense of smell helps us find an ideal partner with genes that best complement our own. Just like animals, we humans secrete pheromones that trigger a chemical reaction in the opposite sex, creating infatuation and sexual attraction. If someone doesn't smell right to us, we simply won't fall in love.
Many of us use perfumes that we love and that highlight our personality. Some of the most sensual scents include amber, musk, patchouli, and vanilla ;-) These can have an almost aphrodisiac effect! When I discovered my partner's cologne, I liked it so much (the scent, not just the man) that I sometimes wear it myself! When he wears it, I tend to stay very close just to soak it in :-D
What scent should you wear on a first date? I'd say: definitely wear one! The old saying that a "real man" should smell "natural" (i.e., sweaty) is long gone. In fact, many women are attracted to international men because, unlike some locals, they are always well-groomed and smell great. The same applies to the ladies; "all-natural" isn't always the trend, and men are delighted when we smell lovely—they often love to compliment us on it, don't they?
However, less is often more. An aggressive, overbearing scent isn't ideal. In dating, you only get one first impression, and nobody wants to ruin it with a bad olfactory experience. This is especially crucial when you know you'll be in close contact with the other person. For example, we've prepared a summer dance course for you. In a setting like that, a pleasant scent is an absolute MUST-HAVE! :-D
