The smell is the main aphrodisiac

We used to think that sex begins with a glance or touch. But in fact, the first impulse often goes through the nose. The sense of smell is the only sense that bypasses the thalamus (the filter of consciousness) and connects directly to the limbic system, the center of emotions, memory, and attraction. The smell can instantly excite or, conversely, repel, even if the appearance and words are impeccable.