Essence of Love: Fragrance, Aphrodisiacs, and Aromatherapy for Lovers [Paperback]

Maggie Tisserand (Author)

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Smell is one of the lover's most important senses, and this interesting book shows how to use perfumes and aromatic oils to engender and enhance a romantic mood and subsequent loveplay. It includes an erotic history of smell; unusual tips for scenting rooms, gift boxes, and personal items; instructions in the art of massage; ways to achieve sexual fulfillment; and a number of recipes for scented lotions. One small warning: although many of the recipes belong to traditional aromatherapy--meant to soothe the skin, relieve stress, and refresh the mind--a few make claims for positive medical effects, such as those intended to cure cystitis or genital lesions. To the author's credit, she does state that aromatic remedies should not replace a visit to the doctor but can be used in conjunction with professional medical care.

Product Description

A Scentual Guide to Cupid's SecretsIf you've ever wondered about ways to keep your romance kindling, look no further. Essence of Love is a treasure trove of erotic wisdom -- aromatic recipes, potent aphrodisiacs, and sensual massage techniques that have stood the test of time.

Collected here in one volume, Essence of Love provides countless ideas for using fragrance around the home, to annoint the body, and in combination with massage. These sensual ideas will spark the imagination, restore balance to the body, and ignite your love life. Share them at your own risk!

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Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: HarperOne (February 11, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0062509144
• ISBN-13: 978-0062509147
• Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #742,189 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Erotic and Interesting!, April 20, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Essence of Love: Fragrance, Aphrodisiacs, and Aromatherapy for Lovers (Paperback)

I was a bit skeptical when I ordered this book, but when it arrived, I was blown away! It tells how body scents effect our sexual attraction and gives recipes for just about anything, including aromatic tampons! Some of the topics stated in the book just aren't attainable. No one has the time to make the effort of anointing themselves with 20 different kinds of oils. Otherwise, a very informative and naughty book.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Smell of Love, February 2, 2003

By	Cynthia Sue Larson "www.realityshifters.com" (San Francisco bay area, CA USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

This review is from: Essence of Love: Fragrance, Aphrodisiacs, and Aromatherapy for Lovers (Paperback)

Maggie Tisserand's book, "Essence of Love," is an excellent introductory book for anyone interested in the use of scents to improve one's romantic life. Tisserand provides basic tips and pointers for those who are new to working with essential oils, and also explains which scents are most useful for which effects. Even if you don't have a lover to massage with heavenly-scented oils, you can benefit from bringing scents into your daily life. Luxuriate in scented baths, and savor the pleasure of a well-scented home.

If you are really getting into the art of blending essential oils, Tisserand provides a number of wonderful recipes that can help you with various skin and hair care issues, or simply improve how you feel (emotionally). I was surprised to learn that jojoba oil can emulsify fats in the deeper layers of the skin, so the body can more easily get rid of them -- and that lemongrass oil can fight and eliminate infection in the connective tissues of the body.

This book is a wonderful reference book, as well as being packed with information that will both inspire and amaze you. I found Tisserand's list of scentual facts to be especially fascinating... it includes such tantalizing tidbits as, "Female hormones can be diffused across a room, but male pheromenes can only be transferred by intimate contact."