" The Nose Test: Mmm, smells pleasantly vivifying within the first few minutes. Perfect in the toilet, which has just been ?bombed?. The smell encapsulates the room quickly. It's a great mood elevator too. But begins to smell faintly like medicated oil a.k.a. Cap Kapak after a while. A generally pleasant deodorizing smell, it's a sure hit with all sexes and ages."

" Definitely Not For: Make out sessions on Feb 14th. In strong doses, can smell like your grandma."

" Benefits: Said to ease agitation and lower blood pressure. It has calming powers that is generally great for stress and tension reduction."

" The Nose Test: The first thing that comes to mind--feminine. But if it works to reduce migraine, headaches and a nagging girlfriend, give me ten bottles of that scented oil! When used with a vaporizer, lavender is supposedly effective in the treatment of cough and respiratory problems. So if you have insomnia or asthma, look this popular scent up."

" Definitely Not For: Little boys. According to Wikipedia, a Denver endocrinologist claims that little boys exposed to lavender compounds have enlarged breasts. It apparently suppresses testosterone and mimics female hormones! Oh, wouldn't Kate Moss want some of this!"

" The Nose Test: The warm and comforting aroma of vanilla has long been a favorite in for people who bake. But that's not the only way to get a good set of buns, as the smell evokes a sweeter sensuous instinct in men and women alike. It's great to rekindle bedroom passions and ignite the lustful fires within. So light up a vanilla scented candle on Feb 14th!"

"The Nose Test: A macho note that's familiar in men's colognes and jaw sticks--a popular choice for men in aromatherapy. Popular vaporising oils such a Lampe Berger's aromatherapy fuels purify the air by eliminating bacteria, fungi, odors and smoke. So it has greater benefits than burning incense sticks. If you're having an exam soon or just want to stay awake during ?intimate' times, sandalwood it is then."

" Benefits: Clearing and uplifting. Helps clear the mind. It even has strong antiseptic properties. It's said to provide relief of rheumatism, muscular aches, depression, colds and encourage healing. Very popularly used as insect repellant and elimination of insects."

" The Nose Test: Being from the lemon grass family, Citronella is good for use at home to prevent mosquitoes and pesky insects. It has warming and activating qualities on both physical and mental states, so it may not be the best scent to have in the bedroom, which you sleep in. It does keep me more alert and I feel that I can concentrate better. Feels like you're in a spa in Thailand."

" Definitely Not For: Pregnant women. Many aromatherapy sites claim citronella to be emmenagogue--substance that has the ability to provoke menstruation. To some it also increases the heartbeat rate."

" Benefits: Refreshing, cheering and uplifting. It's a popular febrifuge for cooling and reducing body temperature. Lemon aroma is treated as an all-round convalescent, which aids recovery of illnesses."

" The Nose Test: It reminds me of the problem I had as a teenager; my classmates were crazy over the L'eau De Issey by Issey Miyake perfume and bathed in it like it was going out of fashion. The problem was its citrusy scent and I constantly
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