How Can His Scent be So Irresistible to Me?

Last weekend, my friend Josie adopted Bella, an adorable 6-year-old Persian. Upon arrival at the house, Bella disappeared behind some boxes.
It took her a long time to come out.
Not surprising.
Poor thing was scared after being separated from her former home and human, and then spending days at a facility with other cats awaiting their forever homes.
Josie had an idea. She brought home pheromone diffusers to help calm Bella. It worked.
I totally get why.
Whenever I inhale the clean scent of my boyfriend’s skin, I feel instantly comforted and safe.
No more fear, anger, or sadness.
Just contentment….purrrrr.
Strange since I abhorred the smell of my ex and it had nothing to do with hygiene.
Maybe because I associated it with helplessness, fear, and despair?
Thank goodness I never have to experience that again.
