In erotic literature the sense of smell is often treated in a somewhat inferior way. Here are a few thoughts, paired with successful examples.
How do we describe the smell of the vagina? As writers, we often have trouble with smells. But if we succeed, our readers are right in the middle of the scene. Because each of us immediately associates smells with our own experiences. Consciously or unconsciously: the mental cinema kicks in. That’s why it’s worth getting … Continue reading The smell of the vagina
Eine Kleinstadt irgendwo an der Alaskanischen Riviera, Cicely mit Namen. Darin der Radio-DJ Chris Stevens, ein Künstlertyp, der Walt Whitman verehrt, C.G.Jung rezitiert und in seiner Freizeit aus Abfällen Kunstwerke zusammenschweißt. Einmal im Jahr wird er für die Frauen der Stadt einfach unwiderstehlich. Chris selbst weiß nicht, warum. Aber er nimmt es hin. Immerhin ist … Continue reading Magische Düfte
“The first thing I notice is the smell: of leather, wood, polish with a slight citrus scent.” E.L.James: Fifty shades of gray It takes E L James a page to describe Christian Grey’s “chamber of torments” before she moves forward in the plot. She begins her decided description with the smell of the room. When … Continue reading To describe the smell of rooms
Her sweat smelled as fresh as sea wind, the tallow of her hair as sweet as nut oil, her sex like a bouquet of water lilies, her skin like apricot blossoms … and the combination of all these components resulted in a perfume so rich, so balanced, so magical, that everything Grenouille had smelled so … Continue reading Odors and their effects
