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"That Smell" by See-El (scentuous sex) 7, 8, 8
"That Smell" by See-El (See-El@nym.alias.net). Guest review by Mark Aster. In the introductory blurb for this story, the author says that it "may not be classified as classic erotica". In fact the basic plot is quite a classic, having been discovered more than once over the years, in stories of varying quality. This isn't a bad example of the theme, although the diction is a little rough. The basic idea is that sex has a lot to do with smell, and if a college student playing around with perfumes and pheromones in his spare time should happen to find just the right scent... Well! I would have liked a little less setup and a little more sex, and I would have liked it if the narrator had enjoyed himself a little more. But he doesn't really seem to get into it; here's a memorable line: "if my mere presence in the proximity of women drove them wild then how would I complete my degree?" Well, gee, you've got it tough, feller! I feel your pain. The wording is somewhat rough and awkward in spots, a little stilted. The author probably just needs to relax a little, and to read voraciously. The bit about the gene-tailored virus at the end is a bit over the edge (unless this is set in the future, no college student could possibly do what the narrator does). But it's basically a fun fantasy with some good, if brief, sex. (Searching on "pheromone" in the alt.sex.stories.moderated group on Deja Nudes will get you some other hits on stories in this subgenre. One of my favorites is Don Boetttger's "Heat"; very powerful stuff.) Ratings for "That Smell: Athena: 7 (somewhat awkward prose) Venus: 8 (less setup, more character, more sex!) Mark: 8 (not bad at all) |