The erotic effect of perfumes

Abstract

The natural and the artificial flower oils, extracts and bases are among the most important raw materials of perfumery. They become more valuable the more closely they match the odor of the living flower. It would, however, be a grave mistake to regard them as finished products in the sense that their alcoholic solutions could be regarded as perfumes or toilet waters, or that they could be used as such for scenting cosmetic products. Perfumery and cosmetics are, without doubt, servants of Eros and the creations of these arts are valued according to the extent that they are erotically effective. The erotic effects expected of cosmetic products can be of several kinds. Only stimulating effects, for example, are demanded of many body-care products. Here, an appropriate fragrance can and should support, as much as possible, the effect of the cosmetic or its manner of application. From alcoholic fragrances (perfumes, colognes, eaux de toilette) we always demand the greatest possible erotic effect. This is achieved by using, depending on the odor type desired, refreshing, stimulating and narcotic perfume materials to support the effect of one or more erogenous components.