Why does the smell of perfume stimulate sexual desire?

　　There is an inseparable connection between smell, mood and sexual attraction. According to a recent report by the New York Times, a new study shows that the scents that arouse people's lust are not flowers or high-end chocolate, but the scents of licorice, cucumber and talcum powder. At the same time, researchers remind that the fragrant and rich smell of cherries can significantly reduce a woman's sexual desire and is a typical "sinister food."
　　
　　Professor Hertz, director of the Smell and Taste Research Foundation in Chicago, USA, said that he found that the smell of any food can more or less "induced" men's sexual desire, and some of these foods have a dramatic and powerful effect. For example, the aroma of cheese-coated pizza or bread can increase blood flow to the penis by 5% ； Buttered popcorn can increase blood flow by 9%; the aroma of lavender and cucumber can increase blood flow to the penis by 40%.
　　
　　and male The difference is that not every food smell can stimulate a woman's sexual desire, and some flavors can even reduce her desire, such as the strong smell of cherries and barbecue. “Interestingly, men like to smell women's perfume; women cannot accept men spraying perfume, which will reduce the blood flow to the vagina. ”Hertz said.
　　
　　Hertz explained that the connection between sexual desire and smell often stems from people's memories. “Smell is an exogenous stimulus that reaches the core of the brain, the center of sexual desire. Different smells remind people of different scenes. For example, the smell of bagels is associated with comfort and comfort. ”