
I want to know the scent of the person I like. However, I feel a little embarrassed to ask openly, and since we are not in a special relationship, I am cautious about how to get close to that person's scent. Although you can't see the scent, it is like a small signal that makes you feel the intimacy and personality of the other person. There are times when you wish you could get to know that person a little better through their scent.
First, one way is to naturally expand the topic during casual conversation. For example, try mumbling something like, "I've been looking for perfume lately. What does a good scent smell like?" Conversations about scent are somewhat mundane, but they are also areas where individuality and sensibilities emerge. If the other person talks about the scent they use, you may be able to get a glimpse of their atmosphere and values. A casual remark can be a chance to casually learn about the other person's scent.
Still, when the scent of someone you like drifts by, it's a great approach to compliment them by saying, "It smells nice." Complimenting a scent is similar to gently acknowledging the person's existence, and it allows you to convey a sense of security to the other person through words. Try casually saying, "This scent is really pleasant." Then, they might say, "Thank you," and tell you the name of the scent. In this way, by surrendering yourself to the gentle flow of conversation brought about by the scent, you can gradually close the distance between you.
Another good way to naturally bring up the topic of scent is to talk about gifts or events. For example, by asking, "If I were to give you perfume for your birthday, what kind of scent would you like?", you can create an opportunity for the other person to easily talk about scent. The other person may suddenly tell you about their scent preferences or talk about the scents they use. By gradually increasing your opportunities to come into contact with the other person's scent in this way, you will not only get to know their scent, but you will also feel like you are gradually getting closer to them.
If you can casually talk about shopping, enjoying perfumes and aromas together is a good way to do it. Trying out scents while shopping will help you understand each other's preferences and reactions. By casually asking "Do you like this kind of scent?" or trying out perfumes together, you will naturally find out what kind of scents the other person is usually attracted to. Sharing feelings through scents in your daily life will help the scents connect your hearts.
Finally, one way to do this is to casually talk about your own scent. By saying something like, "I recently changed my perfume" or "I'm looking for a scent that makes me feel good," you can create an atmosphere where the other person feels comfortable talking about scents. By bringing up the topic of scents yourself, the other person may also talk about their own scents or tell you about their favorite scents. In these casual conversations, the scent creates a calm atmosphere between the two of you, and you can get to know the other person's scent in a natural way.
Getting to know someone through their scent is a small step towards intimacy that cannot be fully expressed in words. The invisible presence of scent can quietly build a bridge between our hearts and close the distance between us. By gradually coming into contact with the other person's scent in a natural conversation and soft atmosphere, you will gradually feel the other person's presence wafting from your heart.
Born in 1982. After graduating from Gakushuin University, he completed a master's course at Lancaster University in the UK. After returning to Japan, he worked in the fragrance industry and produced numerous products. In 2010, one of his produced products won the Japan Fragrance Grand Prize. Since establishing the fragrance manufacturer "Scent Nations" in January 2012, in addition to planning and developing the original brand "Show Layered," he has used the strengths of his unique network to combine various content with fragrances and produce products for numerous celebrities, athletes, and brands.