ginger increases desire (illustration Kama Sutra)

Ginger can stimulate the circulatory system and warm the body, all influences that may contribute to its effects as an aphrodisiac. It also increases the heart rate and circulation. Perhaps the spicy rich fragrance is also a signal for romance and passion. Avicenna, the ancient Arab physician credited ginger with increasing lustful yearnings and as a cure for impotence. The French Courtesan, Madame du Barry, who was mistress to Louis XV, was said to feed ginger to her lovers to make them completely submissive to her desires. The Kama Sutra mentions it as an enhancement for love making.

Here are our ten random winners:

50 ML Five O'Clock au Gigembre   Loretta

50 ML Ginger Ciao  EDP by Yosh Han CCC

50 ML Etat Libre D'Orange Like This Tilda Swinton by Perfumer Mathilde Bijaoui  Lacey

100ML of Montale Ginger Musk Amanda

DSH Perfumes Indochine 25 ml EDP and 4.5 oz Organic Shea Butter Julia E Rizzo

30 ML Halona by Tallulah Jayne  farawayspices

Anya McCoy of Anya's Garden for 3.5 ML of Temple   Maria A

15 ML of Ginger Lily EDP from Providence Perfume Co.  Margo Conklin

 JoAnne Bassett 's 30 ML Petit Trianon Cynthia

Elise Pearlstine of Belly flowers Saffre Perfume for Cafleurebon' Ophiucus The13th sign Natural Perfumer Guild's Internet project (the zodiac sign for those born Nov. 29 – Dec. 17) Francesca

Winners of ginger perfumes: Please email michelyn@cafleurebon.com with the complete title of your prize (ie 50 ml of Ginger Ciao) by November 29, 2012 EST at 2 PM and your complete mailing details

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