Let me start by stating that an orangutang is better looking than me. And I still seem to get the cute girls.
I had to rely on other things besides good looks and a ready smile to get by, let me tell you
I noticed that a great sense of humor, excellent listening skills (which includes asking for clarification if you dont get what she's saying coz it shows that you care about what she is trying to convey), being a gentleman, natural ease and confidence and a paced approach seems to work very well.
Seduction has very much to do with how well one can gauge the responses (physical and verbal) of the person you are interested in. Having balls to set the tone is also an added plus. Stay away from arrogance though.
And most important, just be yourself. Women, on the whole, are very, very, very smart and can spot a jerk off right away.