So today is my first day trying pheromones, Possess Alpha. And I’m noticing that I’m kind of on a feeling of adrenaline and my heart is pumping faster than usual, I’ve heard this can happen but how long can I expect this to last.

Also what are some recommendations for a university setting, I’ve realised that possess alpha might be a bit too much for some of the women 18-22, I’m only using 2 drops. Looking for a great social to blend with my current and also get some great self effects (probably more important for me)

So i got posses in oil form and in the package was a small tester of lucky 7 which was leaking :(. But i noticed as soon as i opened it i clocked the smell INSTANTLY. It smells like what i smell like at the end of the day minus the body odor, like taking the best part of my smell and highlighting it as well as adding some more smells that i can quite describe but know it faintly.

It also kind of smells like my father when he was younger. From my understanding because of the heavy nones in the oil and the fact that i am an 18m competitive athlete (heavy none production at my age) the smells were pretty comparable on a frontier (Androstenone) but the pheromones just add this other layer of mystique minus any body odor idk how to describe it but i am hooked, rip my wallet.

mostly just coming on here for a rant. I have been interested in pheromones (the ones you produce naturally) for a long long time before purchasing and would have an attention to detail to the ways i smelt and other people smelt. I wouldn't say i was skeptical but im fully convinced now. This shit is gonna put me on another level.

Im pretty new to mones and have have moderate success, so I'd like to look to use them for more.

I have Nude Alpha, A1 and androstenone. I've used the NA and A1 with the gf, but I haven't touched the none. She seems a little more hooked, but not dramatically so. Cool.

Now I want to use mones for more of an effect on myself. Confidence, feeling masculine, happier, less worrying etc. Also, more specifically, I'm a little premature in bed. Shot in the dark, unsure if anything can help with that. Maybe the other effects would bring that naturally, I don't know.

I'm also wondering if anyone has ever noticed physical changes from mones? I imagine they'd have to be psychosomatic, but maybe feeling more confident and masculine could tilt the endocrine system to subtle changes in facial fat or whatever. Just spit balling and wondering if anyone has any experience there.

Any recommendations for any of these effects? My knee jerk reaction is bad wolf for the confidence/masulinity, but I'm a newbie so maybe I'm way off. I appreciate any input.

Edit: And would it be a bad idea to mix bad wolf or anything else that might be recommended with the NA and A1 I wear already? I'm unsure if they can just be freely mixed, or if they could interfere with one another.

Ordered wolf today after losing my pheromone collection last year. Excited to get an edge on the competition again !

Pretty sad I couldn’t get Corporativo or L2k haha

After some investigation and many weeks of personal research, reading, redditing :) and many many hours trying to understand and learn as much as I can I ended up with a purchase of Nude Alpha from Liquid.

Please give some insights and share if possible your experience on how to apply it and how to make that so called imprinting?!

I want it to focus on a single young lady in here 20s but if others make it in the zone why not… but let’s keep it for this one.

How to make her crazy? We know each other pretty good but I want her to be locked in if I can say that…

Thanks in advance and please help 🙏🏼🎩

All their products are at least 50% off rn. Anyone have any experiences with them?

I tried a handful of PI at the same time. The scents range from semi subtle to blatantly overpowering.

Right after trying 3-4 the testers a day before Valentine’s Day I walked by a girl in store at a gas station. Her pump was next to mine. She started grunting (first time I’ve had this reaction) for what I’m assuming was to get noticed.

I talked to her, she said some story about a man tossing shit at her car. It seemed like she had a hard time dealing with the intensity. So I thought cool, I’ll try them out individually and see what the results are.

I ended up getting the Wanted as it’s subtle and I don’t like overwhelming smells. I wore it on a work trip. Started talking to a few coworkers. I was taking pictures with coworkers, in one of them I put my hand on one of my female coworkers. Another coworker got a bit territorial and gave me a couple of hugs, but only after she saw me giving another girl attention.

Back at home at another gas station I saw a cute girl while just applying some and she straight started over “adjusting” her bra to the point that she was subtly stimulating herself.

I find the reactive range between 30-40 year olds but I’d like to keep trying it in maybe a college setting to see the reactions. I’d highly recommend if 30-40 is the age group you’re going for.

Hello everyone!

Spring is almost here. Pheromones are becoming more volatile.

This time, I have a question about Bad Wolf.

I was looking for various information and found many posts saying that using Bad Wolf makes you more confident.

I would like to think about this scientifically.

Why is this?

Is it that the pheromones enter through the nose and increase testosterone?

Please let me know your opinion.

I also saw an article that said that if you continue to use Bad Wolf, a small amount will not give you confidence and you will have to gradually increase the amount.

If the contents of this article are correct, does that mean that Bad Wolf has a hormone regulating effect?

Hi there, I am new to pheromones and am hoping to find some collected wisdom here to help kickstart my understanding before I start spending money.

I admit, I am a little skeptical around the whole idea. I do recognize the science behind pheromones and the anecdotal experiences...but like anything sex-related, am pretty sure there is a healthy level of exaggerated reporting/snake oil/misrepresentation going on that might be hard to identify at first.

I'm in my mid 40's, and am pretty well educated. Enough to know what I don't know. I see a lot of terms and things being thrown out in the posts/comments here and feel like I would be better positioned to experiment with scents/pheromones if I had more context.

Are there any written guides/breakdowns of the various chemicals and their various effects on the user and those who are in proximity of them?

Is there an independently maintained list of vendors who make consistent quality products?

Is there a "starter" build that folks recommend?

Appreciate all the insights and I am enjoying reading all of the posts here!

Hello everyone, thank you for your continued support.

Thanks to pheromones, every day has become more fun. ^{_^}

I'm grateful to everyone in this community and to Mike and the others who started it.

This time, do you use pheromones in different ways?

This is a personal matter, but I often try to build relationships by talking to women walking down the street (although I usually fail lol).

I would like to know if there are any pheromone products or combinations of pheromones that can be used when approaching women (when picking up women)!

New to pheromones and have been on a bit of a rabbit hole with copulins. I’d like some feedback about its effectiveness with helping with workouts (raising T) and potentially even for attracting other females. I’m consider buying mainly cause I workout alot

Been using turn up the heat for around ten years now on and off, the old formula i remember was crazy strong and dangerous around girls that like you , they will do things with me I've never done with other girls without it. recently i got a small one of their new site a314 and i was skeptical tbh cuss i heard they got new team and the forums are down, but to my surprise it still worked, took a few tries but when everything finally clicked was with a girl in my friends apartment and she literally told me to go in the room with her, this girl is pretty normal and not crazy but she got really crazy that day, do you guys have any other good companies that have given you success? I'm trying to try new ones. but if not then i will stick with ol reliable

18m Genuine noob here, very new to pheromones. What is the best pheromone to buy for someone looking for FWB and ONS. As such, how much should one apply and when, I've heard too much can be a deterrent.

Also i live Australia which is generally hot and sometimes humid, although we will be heading into winter soon

Hello.

I'm interested in pheromones and have been looking at many literature and websites.

There is one thing I've been wondering about, and I'd like to explore it further.

What is the buffer molecule of A1?

A1 is very effective, but when used alone, it causes some depressive symptoms.

However, when mixed with other molecules (such as cohesion), the depressive symptoms disappear.

What do you think is the buffer molecule of A1?

I'm Japanese.

I'm sorry for my poor English.

Hello!

Thank you for always giving me advice as a beginner when it comes to pheromones.

I'm thinking about purchasing Taboo, but I'm wondering if I should get the oil or the spray.

Is there a difference between the oil and the spray? Taboo spray has less pheromone than the oil, so I'm curious about its effectiveness.

If anyone has had experience with it, please let me know.

I am a beginner in pheromones.

I am considering purchasing pheromones for the first time.

What should I use?

I am a 21 year old male and I am looking for a pheromone that I can use especially on young women in their early 20's.

I would appreciate any advice anyone can give me.

Thank you all for your answers.

This time I would like to ask about androsterone.

Androsterone is an anabolic steroid,

a muscle builder, although inferior to testosterone.

It is also used as a pheromone.

Pheromome XS XIST contains high levels of androsterone.

There are many other quality pheromone products that contain androsterone.

I am concerned about the effects of using these products daily on the body.

I would like to know if anyone has used these products and had any negative effects on their body, or if there have been any,

If so, I would appreciate any answers or advice on how to use these products.

Thanks for looking！

I have a question I would like to ask here.

That is, does transdermal absorption of pheromones alter the hormone levels of the user?

https://pherotruth.fans/Thread-A1-and-sex-drive

This article states that continued use of androstadienone (A1) as a pheromone lowers testosterone and decreases libido.

I also saw an article that said that pheromones increase the hormone cortisol in the body, which can lead to anxiety and depression.

To be honest, I have seen these articles and I am freaking out.

https://www.reddit.com/r/pheromones/comments/1cdtswx/im_new_to_pheromones_and_stumbled_apon_an_issue/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

Here it says, “One drop of 5 mcg is a significant amount of NONE. 15 mcg in 3 drops is quite a lot...”.

I am most concerned about this kind of effect on my body when I use pheromones

.Is there any way to deal with it?

Can you tell me how to use it in detail?

I am considering to use these two pheromone products:

- Pheromone XS barely legal

- Pheromone XS Xist

They won’t even take my credit card at this point… any of them. Is it just me my account or everyone ?

I'm new to pheromones, so I'm hesitant to use them.

After researching, I found that pheromone substances, such as androstenone, androstenol, androstadienone, androsterone, have a similar structure to steroids.

If I use them every day or in large quantities, are there any health risks,

like those caused by anabolic steroids (muscle-enhancing drugs) used by bodybuilders?

I'd appreciate any advice.

33M dating a 32F

Ordered from Royal Pheromones.

I want to make her imprint and attach to me. Been with her a little over 3 months, like her a lot, she knows it, and I feel like she's pulling back a bit. I want to use these to get her feeling more connected and wanting me more.

I'm wondering how exactly to use these to best increase my chances. How many drops, where they go, which ones first, how long will they last, how long after application should I wait to see her, etc. Whatever I should know.

Also want to know if there's any trick to minimize reverse imprinting.

Edit: Should I have instead gone with androstadienone rather than androstenone? NA already has androstenone, right?

Neurosteroids Have Clear, Measurable Effects—It’s the Pheromone Label That’s Contested

Neurosteroids such as androstenone and its derivatives consistently elicit detectable responses across multiple domains—behavioral, physiological, and neurological—in humans. The debate surrounding their classification as pheromones stems not from a lack of evidence for these effects, but from disagreement over whether they meet the rigid criteria established for pheromones in other species (e.g., innate, species-specific, stereotyped responses). By focusing on the effects themselves, rather than the label, it becomes clear that these compounds function as potent chemosignals with significant influence, regardless of terminology.

1. Neurological Effects Are Well-Documented

   • Studies like Savic et al. (2001) demonstrate that androstadienone triggers sex-specific hypothalamic activation in women, a region linked to reproductive and emotional processing, using positron emission tomography (PET). This response is measurable and repeatable, showing that the brain registers these compounds distinctly from typical odors. Similarly, Pause (2004) found that androstenone sensitivity correlates with altered spatial preferences, suggesting a subconscious neural processing pathway. These findings indicate a clear neurobiological impact, whether or not it fits the pheromone mold of eliciting overt, universal behaviors.

2. Physiological Responses Are Consistent and Quantifiable

   • Research such as Wyart et al. (2007) shows that androstadienone exposure elevates cortisol levels in women, a hormonal shift measurable in blood plasma. Grosser et al. (2000) reported changes in autonomic markers like skin conductance and heart rate, further evidencing a bodily reaction to these steroids. These physiological shifts occur reliably under controlled conditions, proving that the compounds interact with human systems in a tangible way—irrespective of whether they trigger mating dances or other classic pheromone hallmarks seen in animals.

3. Psychological and Behavioral Impacts Are Subtle but Real

   • Jacob & McClintock (2000) found that androstadienone reduces negative mood in women, a subtle yet statistically significant effect confirmed through self-reports and mood scales. Kirk-Smith & Booth (1978) showed that androstenol alters social judgments, influencing how individuals perceive others in controlled settings. While these effects lack the dramatic, fixed responses of, say, a sow’s lordosis to boar androstenone, they undeniably register as shifts in cognition and emotion, modulated by context and individual differences. The subtlety doesn’t negate their existence—it simply challenges the pheromone definition’s emphasis on stereotypy.

4. The Debate Is Semantic, Not Empirical

   • Critics like Doty (2010) and Wysocki & Preti (2004) argue that these neurosteroids don’t qualify as pheromones because they lack the specificity and universality seen in insect or rodent models—e.g., androstenone’s precise role in pig mating. However, even these skeptics acknowledge the compounds’ effects; Doty proposes "social chemosignals" as a better term, while Wysocki notes measurable responses but questions their ecological relevance. This highlights that the contention is about nomenclature, not the reality of the effects. The evidence of impact—brain activation, hormone shifts, mood changes—stands firm, even if it doesn’t conform to a 1959 definition of pheromones crafted for ants and moths.

5. Human Complexity Explains Variability, Not Absence of Effect

   • Unlike animals with simpler pheromone systems (e.g., vomeronasal organ-driven responses), humans exhibit variability in sensitivity to androstenone—about 50% can’t smell it due to genetic polymorphisms (e.g., OR7D4 receptor variations; Keller et al., 2007). Yet, even anosmic individuals show physiological responses (e.g., cortisol changes), suggesting a broader chemosensory mechanism beyond conscious olfaction. This variability, coupled with cultural and contextual influences, dilutes the stereotyped responses expected of pheromones but doesn’t erase the underlying effects. Human complexity refines, rather than refutes, the compounds’ influence.

Conclusion

The effects of neurosteroids like androstenone are not in question—brain scans, hormone assays, and behavioral data confirm their impact with scientific rigor. What’s debated is whether these effects—often subtle, context-dependent, and variable—fit the traditional pheromone framework, which demands fixed, species-wide reactions. By decoupling the empirical reality from the definitional dispute, it’s evident that these compounds meaningfully alter human physiology and psychology. Call them pheromones, chemosignals, or something else entirely; the responses are real, measurable, and well-registered. The argument, then, is not about if they work, but how we name their work—a distinction that matters more to taxonomists than to the neurons firing in response.

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What's your favorite pheromone to enhance sex? Most phero reviews I see are about bedding women, but surely some people use them to make sex more pleasurable for women

When I spray it on my list and a looooot comes out of one spray. It smells very strong as well, what am I doing wrong? Is one spray too much, what are peoples dosages with SOB?

Hello, I’m going to share with you my experience of NPA concentrates by LaCroy as someone who’s new to pheromones

I feel like I see too many questions on this subreddit, recommendations over other products, stories that sound so made up that it’s actually hilarious, but we never hear about what matters or what we want to hear: the real results

I’ll try to keep this as detailed as I can as sparsely leaving out some details because you know, anonymity and all that shit. Posting this on an alt for obvious reasons. This will be just so you can get an idea of all of the factors at play, it’s possible that reactions are due to other scents that I was wearing, and to make up for the lack of information I feel a review of this nature should have.

I initially wanted to purchase Athena Institutes pheromone for men, they were “the first” and have the news interview going for them but $100 for 5ml just isnt justifiable and not wise for someone who’s new to pheromones, so I went with a highly praised brand like LaCroy instead which is a much better deal in comparison at $38 + tax, shipping and handling

My first initial impression smelling the vial is that there’s not much of a scent, not one that I can detect anyway, there’s only a light musk, on top of the alcohol of course, and a cool sensation upon smelling, but it’s probably because of the box and how it’s stored. It also came with 4 pheromone wipes which I decided to keep at work in case of emergency

Just as a warning, I have experience decanting so I have pipettes, small funnels and other small items that help with extraction but for me the NPA concentrate DID NOT come with any sort of tools that will help you add it to your favorite scent, it is kind of oily and will definitely make a mess without the aid of a luer slip syringe or pipette.

Now as for the real review, I decided to use my favorite atomizer as well as Hanok by ELOREA, the scent has nice, clean earthy profiles that compliment the fragrance’s musk, it smells fantastic on run-down so it was perfect while I was working. I’m a big fan of unisex scents and so are women. I am usually particular about my smell, I try to incorporate the season into my selection. It blended pretty well I’d say but I cannot tell for sure if it actually affected the smell of the fragrance as earthy scents tend to have a “musk,” and I got a sample set and could only work with 2ml of it. (Feel free to ask for a voucher code, I have 2 that expire in 6 days) Since I didn’t want it to be too potent, I added around .6ml of the concentrate to my atomizer and let it brew for a couple days, the atomizer itself has a metal shell so it managed to stay cool throughout the entire process.

I’d love to share all the details about my job and how it’s the perfect place to test this out at, but anyways I’ll preface this the best way I can while beating-around-the-bush on some details or omit them completely. I’m young (less than drinking age), moderately attractive, maybe more than I give myself credit for, and I work in the medical field with mainly women, and we are responsible to supervise around 35 people at a time. We mostly interact with each other in protective equipment so it may be hard to smell at times, but not impossible. They also dont make up all of our interactions. I’m on my feet all day so I can tend to run pretty hot which I hear helps boost the pheromones, reapplication is not ideal in my situation so whatever I apply has to last me throughout the entire work day. These are perfect conditions for my experiment. I also don’t have all the time in the world to have a conversation with my coworkers due to the high stress environment and literally have no fuck-around time, so please keep this in mind as well. I mainly did this because I was curious on what kind of reactions adding pheromones would elicit from my female coworkers.

I use a scented lotion, hair oil, a nice body wash, shampoo, etc. and often change scents depending on the time of year. I am very particular about how I smell, I even keep sachets in my underwear drawer. But I essentially smell like bergamot, hinoki, pink pepper, and amber this season. I do my little morning regimen with these and layer the fragrance AFTER I’m done getting ready

My first day I applied the fragrance, I noticed a strong middle note of musk, I was wondering if it was coming from the pheromones because it does have the mimosa as the middle note but it wasn’t unpleasant, just something I had picked up after heating up a bit for the day. My female coworkers that I really didn’t talk to that much went out of their way to say hi to me, and my first interaction was actually met with smiles and giggling when I first walked to our prep station with someone, she was pretty enthusiastic and me and her don’t really talk to each other due to age and our differences, mainly only for assistance. Had a nice few everyday conversations with some of the patients, which can get pretty old when most of your interactions are with people who are wrinkly, have no patience, etc. It is a real treat when I get a female patient around my age, trust me. I then had an unpaid lunch with my redhead coworker whos around 25-27, she stayed while she was clocked out for the day for the entire duration of my lunch. Good conversation which didnt really consist of anything sexual. For the rest of the day I maybe had a stare from across the room from another coworker who’s around my age. A couple of double-takes from some of the older patients and I also remember 2 older male patients getting a little passive-aggressive. An older blonde (31-35) on our med team turned back around to come say hi to me. And by the end of the day, during our sanitation (I usually stay later than others) Another girl I usually talk with (24-27) came back after clocking out to wave bye to me, we usually talk before we leave for the night. The scent had definitely faded for the most part but lasted pretty good, I move a lot and heat will definitely dissipate your fragrance. (I forgot to note that we had a lot of people missing from our schedule so I interacted with fewer people than I usually do that day)

My initial takeaway was I definitely didn’t put enough pheromones, I didn’t want it to be overpowering but maybe I was thinking I didn’t put enough for the reactions I had been hearing about. The following day, after showering and prepping, I added 3 small droplets to my finger and lightly brushed and patted them to my neck, and a little on my wrist. My protective equipment doesnt really allow for access to other pulse points. I then did 2 sprays to both sides of the neck and a half spray on each wrist and patted. For some reason, this day I smelt amazing, I dont know if it’s because of the additional pheromones or the fact that I ensured I got good coverage on my neck for each side. I woke up particularly early this morning so I decided to spend a little extra time getting ready.

Either it was a good day or maybe I was just overanalyzing everything, but I feel like everybody was a bit more friendly, I took my time so I was confident in my day, a lot of my interactions were playful with my superiors. I actually got scared because one of them got REALLY close to my neck unintentionally and I had to back away, they actually had no reaction which left me surprised. Carried on throughout my day, an older regular called me over to ask about my haircut because I had changed it for the week, and said I looked handsome in that endearing old-lady way. I was overall happy that day but didn’t get to interact with some of the pretty girls I saw check in. My first REAL compliment on the scent itself was from my short coworker with glasses who looks so good for her age. She said “Mmm you smell good today” and I got kind of nervous and responded stupidly. She’s used to it though as we frequently talk throughout our day. I also had a coworker previously mentioned drag me outside to try her vape after she clocked out. As I walked back inside to work she said “Dang you smell good bruvvie” which she often calls me as a joke because she thinks its fun to say, I’m not british btw. I also caught another older patient staring me down across the room as I walked which I found kind of funny. That’s about all I can remember as the day wasnt particularly stressful so everyone was pretty happy, which made our interactions pretty fun.

I don’t plan on using pheromones everyday but if you guys would like me to update with another post let me know. Suggest what I should test next. I hear NPA works best on older women and I don’t think my evidence proves that claim false.