8 Science Approved Ways To Make Yourself More Attractive

5. Lay Off The Cologne

It's tempting to douse yourself in as much designer stink as possible when you've got a hot date, but it's probably best told hold off a bit and let your true self shine through. Although the existence of "human pheromones" is hotly debated and largely unsubstantiated, the sense of smell definitely comes into play when selecting a mate. Studies into a bunch of molecules known collectively as the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) which is an essential part of the immune system.

It's thought that it is possible for a person to detect different MHC complexes through their body odour, and will be more attracted to a different profile to their own. Now, you probably (okay, definitely) can't help it if your MHC profile happens to be incompatible with your date's, but you can give it a fighting chance by going easy on the cologne and letting a bit of your natural musk through.

In fact, even if MHC turns out to be bunkum, it's a good idea not to gas your lover out anyway, what are you, 14?