I’d loved women who were old and who were young; those…
““I’d loved women who were old and who were young; those extra kilos and large rumps, and others so thin there was barely even skin to pinch, and every time I held them, I worried I would snap them in two. But for all of these: where they had merited my love was in their delicious smell. Scent is such a powerful tool of attraction, that if a woman has this tool perfectly tuned, she needs no other. I will forgive her a large nose, a cleft lip, even crossed-eyes; and I’ll bathe in the jouissance of her intoxicating odour.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker values a woman's scent above physical appearance, seeing smell as a dominant source of attraction that can outweigh flaws.
In simple terms: Scent can be more attractive than looks.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate non‑visual qualities.
Themes
sensuality
beauty standards
olfactory attraction
Mood
intimate
reflective
Type
literary
sensual
When to use this quote
- dating
- personal relationships
- self‑acceptance
Key Concepts
pheromones
subjective desire
body image
Questions to Reflect On
- How does scent influence your perception of others?
- Can attraction be based solely on non‑visual traits?
A Different Perspective
Physical appearance may still dominate societal judgments.