The relationship between female's ratings of face attractiveness and scent attractiveness of males

• Main Authors: Decena, Ma. Barbara M., Inocencio, Angelica C., Tan, Frances Dominque Q.
• Format: text
• Language: English
• Published: Animo Repository 2011
• Subjects: Physiognomy; Face > Social aspects; Interpersonal attraction; Smell
• Online Access: https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/9622
• Institution: De La Salle University

Previous studies have shown that there is a relationship between human body scent and physical attractiveness. This was proven through Major Histocompatibility Complex genes and facial symmetry wherein skin healthiness is a factor affecting facial attractiveness. Consequently, sexual selection is also a factor that supports the idea of mate preference in humans. In this study, t-shirts worn by 40 males for two consecutive nights and 40 facial photographs were used as instruments for the basis of attraction. Female participants rated the t-shirts and the facial photographs of those males. Findings from this study showed no significant correlation between the facial attraction and odor attraction.