Why we wear perfumes and other fragrances

Why we wear perfumes and other fragrances
Scented oils, perfumes and other fragrances have been
adorned by people since early civilization. In today's
market, it is found in numerous forms all around us, from
scented candles, to all your favorite bath and body
products. There are numerous reasons why people wear
perfumes, but ultimately it boils down to the fact that
they make us feel happy. The reason we feel happy is
heavily dependent on the individual, but can range from the
presence of pheromones, memories the scent invokes, a
feeling of escape, and the ability to show individuality
through fragrances.

First, Pheromones are scent triggered hormones which
stimulate sexual appetite. Logically this hormone plays an
important role in human sexuality and desire. Analogs of
the natural human hormone can be found in some perfumes
where these scents trigger increased sexual appetite. The
list of recognized pheromones is continually growing.
Though, most of the currently recognized pheromones only
work on men. As such, women wearing these types of perfumes
instill greater sexual desire in the men surrounding them,
and in return, boosting her own self-esteem as her feelings
of being attractive and adorned grow. This, certainly,
makes any woman feel happy. However, though pheromones
influence our sexuality, the results are fleeting.
Therefore, their presence in a perfume plays a secondary
role to other reasons why we wear perfumes.

Second, there is a strong connection between fragrances and
memory. For instance, we may be somewhere shopping and
smell something from a nearby bakery that reminds us of
something our Mother made for us when we where little -
like chocolaty brownies, or a homemade raspberry pie. Then,
we find a perfume or lotion that smells like chocolate and
raspberries and instantly feel at home with that fragrance.
The same goes for hundreds of other scents out there that
connects us with warm, positive memories - such as the
smell of a husband's or boyfriend's cologne on their
sweater, the smell of particular holidays, the smell of
rain or snow, and so on. Connecting ourselves to these
memories through easily obtainable fragrances makes us
happy.

Third, we all need escape. Whether we're tired Mom's,
teenagers, Grandmother's, working Mothers, or stressed
Husbands, we all need a place of escape and that escape is
often found in a bath, shower, or massage with the use of
fragrances. Therapeutic or not, fragrances can take us to a
place of calm and serenity. They can rejuvenate our minds
and energize our senses. When we surround ourselves with a
fragrance we like, we are in essence, placing ourselves in
a protective bubble that minimizes the stress of everyday.
We are instantly comfortable.

Lastly, and maybe even the biggest reason we wear
fragrances, is to show off our individuality. With so many
fragrances to choose from out there a person can truly be
original in what they decide to fragrance themselves with.
They can change the way they smell to match their mood, the
occasion, or anything they like. One day they can smell
like pomegranate and the next day, as their preference
changes, they can smell like roses and musk. The ability to
have this kind of individuality through scent directly
influences our confidence and self-esteem.

The ability of a fragrance to make us feel like desired
beings, connect us with memories, help us to escape and
help us show individuality is phenomenal. This boost of
positivity in our everyday life increases vitality,
improves our drive to accomplish, and increases resistance
to failure. Find the fragrance that makes you happy and
reap the benefits today!

----------------------------------------------------
Kari is an investor, entrepreneur, and writer. Her most
recent venture is the popular Sweetly You Bath and Body
company (http://www.sweetlyyou.com )