IcecreamMoon is offline IcecreamMoon Post #1  July 12,2009, 12:37am
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The sense of smell is one of our primary sensory perception mechanisms, and a powerful one at that.

My questions to all the daters out there –
1. How important is your personal sense of smell in the context of dating, and
2. Which particular aromas do you like and do not like to smell while dating

Please explain and have lots of delicious smelling fun.
But also, please keep the smells clean, or at least air freshened. Thanks.

PS. Do not blame me, blame Shads – he started this!
 
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IcecreamMoon wrote :
The sense of smell is one of our primary sensory perception mechanisms, and a powerful one at that.

My questions to all the daters out there –
1. How important is your personal sense of smell in the context of dating, and
2. Which particular aromas do you like and do not like to smell while dating

Please explain and have lots of delicious smelling fun.
But also, please keep the smells clean, or at least air freshened. Thanks.

PS. Do not blame me, blame Shads – he started this!

The smell is very important to me and a dealbreaker.

To me if a man smells strongly of what he eats (spices, garlic and so forth), or have other strong smells, it's a no.
Strong aftershave or cologne is another no. I prefer if he doesn't wear any of it.

The scent I like is the scent of a man who is clean.

The scent I like is the scent of "us" after having fun and falling asleep like that.
 
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As long as she isn't wearing too much perfume, I'm good. If I can smell someone's perfume at a social distance, I'm pretty much turned off and I don't want to get closer. It's kind of like makeup...a little goes a long way.
 
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Bad breath is a big turn-off for me. It happens, of course, but they got mints for that. To me, it just screams "germs! food particles stuck in teeth! yuck!"

The aroma of quality, strong coffee in the morning is a great dating smell.

Why do so many guys think flatulence is amusing?
 
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KungFuFtr wrote :
As long as she isn't wearing too much perfume, I'm good. If I can smell someone's perfume at a social distance, I'm pretty much turned off and I don't want to get closer. It's kind of like makeup...a little goes a long way.
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I suspect that my sense of smell may not be all that good. Body odor or bad breath would be a turn off. And perfume is not a requirement so if you are going to use it, use very little. The fresh clean smell is best.
 
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Each person emits their own scent determined by their eating and drinking habits, cooking, and daily routine.

I don't like to smell last night's rum and coke, cigarette smoke, body odor, or cologne sprayed to cover it up. Not everyone can wear the same cologne or perfume and get a good result. I melt if a man lightly sprays Obsession or Old Spice, but don't want to taste it after I kiss his neck or smell like it after a hug.

I prefer a just-showered, clean scent.

And I also don't understand how flatulence can turn into a half-hour conversation. Just do it, feel better and walk away.
 
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Glad somebody started this thread. *grin* ‘Cuz opinions on this, I have got.

Sense of smell is generally better in the ladies than it is in men. Which I find ironic on women who seem to take bath in a certain scent, but that aside. Scent is also the sense that memory is strongest with. The scent of home can bring back a memory sharper and clearer than a phone call, a picture, or the tactile feel of the place. Only taste comes close, and that because it is so inextricably linked to smell. The smells I like…

I think everyone likes that good, clean, just washed smell on human skin. A close second is the smell of clean hair- subtle, but poignant when it’s centimeters from your face. It brings to mind that she must think this is important, because she didn’t just rush here unwashed…

Cooking smells. I happen to like garlic, tomatoes, fresh bread, rosemary, sage, and lavender. These things don’t just make me hungry, they make me think of home. And home makes me *much* more relaxed. *grin*

The smell of good, clean leather. It smells like clean boots and cars. It is a stimulating, invigorating smell. Makes me want to get up and do stuff.

Everybody likes the smell of good sex, I think. Smell is such a powerful memory aid, remember? ‘Nuff said.

Okay, this might be an odd one, but I love the smell of hot sauce. Peppers and garlic and tomatoes. Verrrry nice.

That’s enough outta me, this thread is making me hungry…
 
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Glad somebody started this thread. *grin* ‘Cuz opinions on this, I have got.

Sense of smell is generally better in the ladies than it is in men. Which I find ironic on women who seem to take bath in a certain scent, but that aside. Scent is also the sense that memory is strongest with. The scent of home can bring back a memory sharper and clearer than a phone call, a picture, or the tactile feel of the place. Only taste comes close, and that because it is so inextricably linked to smell. The smells I like…

I think everyone likes that good, clean, just washed smell on human skin. A close second is the smell of clean hair- subtle, but poignant when it’s centimeters from your face. It brings to mind that she must think this is important, because she didn’t just rush here unwashed…

Cooking smells. I happen to like garlic, tomatoes, fresh bread, rosemary, sage, and lavender. These things don’t just make me hungry, they make me think of home. And home makes me *much* more relaxed. *grin*

The smell of good, clean leather. It smells like clean boots and cars. It is a stimulating, invigorating smell. Makes me want to get up and do stuff.

Everybody likes the smell of good sex, I think. Smell is such a powerful memory aid, remember? ‘Nuff said.

Okay, this might be an odd one, but I love the smell of hot sauce. Peppers and garlic and tomatoes. Verrrry nice.

That’s enough outta me, this thread is making me hungry…
Good post.
 
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IcecreamMoon wrote :
The sense of smell is one of our primary sensory perception mechanisms, and a powerful one at that.

My questions to all the daters out there –
1. How important is your personal sense of smell in the context of dating, and
2. Which particular aromas do you like and do not like to smell while dating

Please explain and have lots of delicious smelling fun.
But also, please keep the smells clean, or at least air freshened. Thanks.

PS. Do not blame me, blame Shads – he started this!
LOL... I knew this thread was coming!
 
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