“Pheromone” perfumes.
Ok so, this is a question for a friend of mine, (dabbling diy perfumer here)
My understanding (from these forums) is that these are ALL snake oil bull. That there is no such perfuming ingredient that contains pheromones that do anything in the perfume, essentially.
But my friend found this cologne that supposedly has these chemicals in it, and tried to tell me that it was a real thing. So I’m asking… is this like… is there anything to this?
Androsterone: Associated with perceived dominance, confidence, and masculinity.
Androstenol: Often linked to sociability, approachability, and youthfulness.
Androstadienone: Believed to affect mood and increase alertness in others.
My thought is, even if the cologne does include these substances they’re probably not necessarily going to be dispersed and delivered through vapor to have the intended effect…. Is that a valid assumption?
Thank you for your patient responses. I understand this kind of question is a frequently asked one. If there’s already a thread on it, links would be appreciated.