Did you know that the sense of smell is a powerful way to create memories and then recall those moments in the future? According to Dr. Weil, the renowned leader and pioneer in the field of integrated medicine as well as a "New York Time's" best selling author, "Scents have an uncanny ability to trigger memories because they are the only sense that directly connects to the part of the brain that stores emotional memories. . ."

You can use the scent of perfume to stage a perfect romantic evening. The perfume you wear can help cement the memories of love and romance in the mind of your loved one. Choosing that special perfume doesn't have to be difficult. You just need to know a few things about the aromatherapy factor of perfumes to choose the perfect fragrance for creating powerful, romantic memories.

When it comes to using perfume to create romantic memories, the first perfume family that comes to mind is the floral family. Certain flowers lend themselves to the idea of romance and will bring back those memories when smelled again. Roses are at the top of the list when thinking of flowers and romantic memories. If your sweetheart buys you roses on your special occasions, wearing a rose scented perfume will certain evoke many special romantic memories. Other flowers that are connected to romance include jasmine, which has been known as a symbol of love and sensuality since ancient times.

If floral perfumes aren't your thing, you can certainly create romantic memories with other types of perfume as well. The Oriental family of perfumes is also wonderful for creating a romantic atmosphere that will become the stuff of memories. Within the Oriental perfumes is the common base note of musk. Musk used to be derived from animals, but has long been created synthetically. It has been used as an aphrodisiac for hundreds of years. Musk is distinguished by a high molecular weight that assures a slow, sustained release of fragrance, which makes it a perfect base for perfumes. While musk is used in nearly all perfumes, the ones that maintain it as a primary scent are alluring, sensual and very romantic. The rich sensation of musk will certainly create a lasting memory, sure to return his thoughts to you whenever he encounters it.

When you apply your perfume for a romantic atmosphere, you can get fabulous results by layering your scent. Layering scents is accomplished by using not only a perfume, but also scented soaps or bath oils, lotions, powders and other bath and beauty items that all contain the same perfume. Layering your fragrance with several products will allow your romantic fragrance to last much longer and subtly drift up in tiny little moments of fragrant touches, creating an evening of romantic memories. To carry the layered scent through the room, you can apply a drop or two of your favorite romantic perfume to a light bulb. The heat from the bulb will act as a diffuser for the perfume and allow the scent to float lightly throughout the room.

Romantic memories are easy to create and difficult to forget. You can always ensure your sweetheart will carry memories of you by wearing beautiful romantic perfume on those special evenings made for sensual romance.

©2008 Paige Rylann

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