Whenever I read a romance novel, the heroine is always very turned on by the hero’s “unique, spicy scent.” What is that anyway? Does that mean his B.O.? If so, why does she like it? Or is supposed to be that pheromone thing that makes us attracted to a potential mate?

In the book I just wrote, my heroine had a fetish for leather. She loved the way it smelled, how it felt against her skin, and she just melted every time she smelled it. Of course, in walks my hero, with his black leather boots, black belt, leather wrist cuffs (aka bracelets) and leather jacket. So, despite the fact that he is The Absolute Worst Man For Her, she can’t help but get all aflutter when she meets him.

But I was wondering if any scent had ever turned me on and I couldn’t come up with answer. So, I guess that would be no. I can’t stand men’s cologne, and the way a man smells after a garlicky meal grosses me out. So, when a heroine refers to a hero’s “own unique scent” what is she talking about anyway? Or is my nose just faulty.

And here’s another question: what smells turn you on?