Perfume is powerful; as well as being the ultimate weapon of seduction in your beauty arsenal it can shape your identity, motivate your moods and boost your confidence. Arm yourself with scents that ground you but are deliciously addictive – and prepare to feel empowered, admired and desired.
1. Career confidence
If you want to quash feelings of intimation in the office, try a vintage feeling fragrance which can lend an air of gravitas to a situation that might be making you feel insecure. Look for oriental notes of resins and spices, or maybe orange blossom, which are beautifully persuasive without overwhelming. If your goal is to be taken more seriously, consider borrowing from the boys and wearing a classic male cologne to work. You'll approach Monday mornings with a whole new attitude.
2. Sensual empowerment
Scent can help you establish an emotional identity in situations where you want to feel strong and confident (but perhaps don't). The key is to hone in on perfumes with uber-rich earthy base notes. From sandalwood to frankincense, amber wood and labdanum – these are potently feminine with evocative properties, helping you feel strong and rooted in sensual situations.
3. Seduction scents
When it comes to attraction, like most things the appeal of specific scents is hugely subjective. However there are a few well known sexy notes and accords that you will find in perfumes. Try these:
- Sensual oriental accords like vanilla, frankincense, patchouli and cinnamon. These are warm, creamy and spicy – scents you want to get close to.
- The addition of synthetic musks in fragrances mimic 'animalic' notes (notes derived from animals), which are known for being deeply sensual and warm. Some modern musks are velvety, some are shimmery and some just sheer pheromonal – i.e. they are thought to deliver chemical messages to influence feelings of confidence and even sexual desire.
- They may not sound sexy but rubber notes can have surprisingly magnetising effects. Besides rubber, try other accords of attraction like leather, violet and iris which can have similar effects. Go play.
