Odoratus Sexualis: A Scientific And Literary Study Of Sexual Scents And Erotic Perfumes - Hardcover

by Iwan Bloch (Author)

Odoratus Sexualis is a comprehensive scientific and literary study of the role of scents and perfumes in human sexuality. Written by Iwan Bloch, a pioneering sexologist of the early 20th century, this book explores the history, cultural significance, and physiological effects of various sexual scents and perfumes. The author draws on a wide range of sources, from ancient texts to contemporary scientific research, to examine the ways in which scent can influence sexual attraction, arousal, and behavior.The book is divided into several sections, each of which explores a different aspect of sexual scent. The first section provides an overview of the history of perfumes and their use in sexual contexts, from ancient Egypt to modern-day France. The second section delves into the physiology of scent, examining how the brain processes and responds to different smells. The third section explores the cultural significance of scent, looking at how different societies have used perfumes and other scents to enhance sexual attraction and seduction.In addition to its scientific and historical content, Odoratus Sexualis also includes a number of literary references and anecdotes, drawing on the works of writers such as Baudelaire, Proust, and Wilde to illustrate the role of scent in literature and art. Overall, this book provides a fascinating and thought-provoking exploration of the complex relationship between scent and sexuality.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.