You finally met him. The one that just might be "the one." Now it's time for an evening of romance, so how do you set the right mood? You have the flowers, the candles and the wine, but how do you choose the right perfume to intrigue that man into wanting to get to know you better?

Our sense of smell is the strongest of all of our five senses. Aromas play a huge part in our sensations of pleasure, emotions and memory. If you want your night of romance to last in his memories, then it's important to choose a perfume that will stay on his mind.

Perfumes release their fragrances in a series of notes, each one melding into the next. The first smell you notice is called the top note. This fragrance is the one that catches your attention when you first put on your perfume. The top note only lasts a few minutes, so don't make a perfume choice based only on the top note. After 10 to 15 minutes, you will notice a change in a perfume's smell. This is called the middle note or the heart note of a perfume. The heart note lasts for about an hour or so. Finally, the heart note evolves into the base note or bottom note of the perfume. The base note is the soul of your fragrance and will last throughout the evening.

When you are choosing a perfume for that special romantic evening, consider both the heart note and the base note of the fragrance. If the heart note is pleasant and intriguing, time your perfume with his arrival. As the evening goes on, you're sure to catch his interest as your perfume slowly changes to its base note.

Certain fragrances evoke a deep feeling of passion and romance. For example, the scent of roses is extremely seductive. Cleopatra used roses to entice Mark Anthony into her boudoir and you can do the same to your special man with this timeless fragrance.

Sandalwood is often used as a base note with roses and it is believed to be a sensual fragrance. In ancient India, sandalwood was commonly used as an aphrodisiac. Women would rub sandalwood oil onto their breasts before making love to enhance the feelings of romance and sensuality.

Another fragrance that has stood the test of time as an erotic aroma is the scent of Jasmine. Jasmine was considered a sacred flower in ancient Persia and was thought to be irresistible when used to attract a lover. Women would often rub jasmine oil into their hair as a means of attracting their lovers. Jasmine is often used as a base note in perfume. It is a strong, sweet smell and is often combined with Sandalwood to create a seductive, romantic scent that will surely set the mood for your special evening. The right perfume can be the essential addition to your romantic evening. By considering the properties of various essential oils used in perfumes, you can set the tone for a perfect night of romance and sensuality. Your special evening is sure to lead to another one when you capture his attention with the perfect perfume.

Paige Rylann
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