Two things charm the Shulamite about her beloved. She talks about the magnificence of his presence (1:3a). “Because of the savour of thy good ointments thy name is as ointment poured forth.” We could render it, “Sweet is the odor of thine ointments,” or “Rare is the scent of your perfume; the sound of your name is wafted like a fragrance.” A person coming into a room wearing perfume attracts immediate attention. It is not necessary for that person to say or do anything.