Puesta a tierra

1. Sandalwood

Known for its musky aroma, sandalwood is an aphrodisiac from India that's great as incense, cologne, an essential oil, or a candle. Remember that a little goes a long way though, so don't add too many sandalwood sources to your home.

2. Musk

Perhaps it's something from our primal days, but musky scents instantly turn on both men and women. You can find these kinds of fragrances in your local retailers or in soaps and washes.

3. Plain soap

If you don't want to spend any money on a high priced fragrance, you might want to try good old plain soap. This clean smell is certain to make your temperature rise between the sheets.

4. Cookies

Studies have continued to show that men are more turned on by the smell of cookies than by anything else. In fact, many fragrance sellers are making products with this very scent. Or you can always bake some cookies to turn your partner on. The scent lingers in the house for hours.

5. Coconut

If the thought of a beach turns you on, why not try a little coconut body oil or lotion to help take you away. Try using coconut bath gel in a shower for two to make your island fantasies come true.

6. Vanilla

Men also seem to be turned on by the innocent scent of vanilla on their partner. By wearing just a spritz of the scent behind your ears, ladies, you will have him coming after you the second you walk in the door.

7. Patchouli

A stronger scent, patchouli is highly erotic when used in massage oils and releases a strong scent that fills the nose as well as the mind. You can find patchouli often mixed with other scents as well or you can mix it with your favorite fragrances for a unique blend.

8. Ylang ylang

Like patchouli, ylang ylang is very powerful by itself, but when mixed with sandalwood or vanilla, it's very sensual on the skin or in the air. Try giving your partner a foot rub with this hot fragrance.

131 9. Jasmine

When you want something simpler, jasmine is an easy scent that smells good on most people and is liked by most people. Try a jasmine scented candle in your bedroom or perhaps in the bathroom next to a bubble bath or whirlpool bath.

10. Rose

There's a reason why roses are so popular – their scent. When you fill a room with rose petals, you will make a hot setting for you and your partner, without having to put forth a lot of effort.

11. On the skin

Fragrances can be put on your skin to intensify their effect. The hotter you get, the more fragrance will be released into the air. Start with smaller

doses of fragrance first on the hot points of your skin – neck, wrists, between breasts, and ankles.

12. On your clothes

To start intoxicating your partner before you hit the bedroom, try spraying some fragrance into the air and then walk through the spray. The scent will stay on your clothes and linger whenever you are in the room or as you leave the room.

13. Choosing the right candles

There are hundreds of choices in fragrant candles, so how do you choose just one? Start by smelling the candle when you're in the store and if you like it, buy a small version of it. Try it at home to see just how strong and erotic the scent is. Happy with it? Buy the bigger sizes in bulk.

14. Incense bliss

You don't have to be a hippie to enjoy incense. Try a few sticks of scents that sound good to you, then light them and blow out the flame to release the scent into the air. You will need to be careful with these if your partner is sensitive to smells. They can be quite strong. It can help to light a stick of incense in the room for a few minutes and then remove it.

15. Cedarwood

A very masculine scent to try in your home is cedarwood. It's earthy and natural rugged smell is a great turn on for women that like the outdoors and their men rough and tough.

16. Sage

Sage fragrances can be a bit strong for some people, but when mixed with lighter scents, they can be quite arousing. Simply light a leaf of sage and then blow it out, trailing the scent around the room. It will linger for a long time, so you can do this well before your partner is around.

132

A lot of people don't realize that everyone has a different body chemistry, thus they will react to certain fragrances differently, causing them to smell different when put on their skin. When you're trying a new cologne or

perfume, place it on your wrist and then walk around for a few hours. Smell your wrist again to see if you still like the smell.

18. Lilac

Flowers tend to be popular fragrances because of their simplicity. Try adding a little lilac essential oil to a bottle of unfragranced lotion a great body rub lotion for your partner.

19. Lily of the Valley

If you're looking to have simple scents in your bedroom at all times, think about growing lily of the valley outside of your bedroom window. The light clean scent will come through the window with the morning breeze, causing an erotic scent to wash over you as you sleep.

20. Sweat

Most of us wouldn't think of sweat as erotic, but it is. Women are attracted to men that are musky smelling after they work out – they just can't help it. But that doesn't mean that men should stop showering either. Just try to grab your partner when you're a little sweaty to see how she responds. 21. Deodorant

Most of us use deodorant to mask odors instead of to create them. But there are many deodorants these days that have certain cologne and perfume scents added. This will help increase your personal fragrance.

22. Layering scents

When you use cologne, deodorant, and aftershave that all contains that same fragrance, you are layering fragrances. This allows your body to always have some source of your liked fragrance in order to heat up with your body

temperature and be released into the air. 23. In your bedroom

Make sure that your bedroom always smells perfect for sex by using linen spray when you make the bed. These light fragrances will make your bed feel fresh and new every time you jump into it.

24. Not too much

But there is such a thing as going overboard with cologne or perfume. If you're afraid that you may have overdone it, try using rubbing alcohol on the places where you sprayed the scent on your body. This will help to reduce the overall fragrance.

25. Drawer sachets

If you just want to add a little fragrance to your intimate things, you can place a small bag of herbs or dried flowers into your dresser. It will gently

133

infuse your clothing with scent, rather than being too overpowering like some detergents can be.

134