We’re completely smitten with pheromone perfumes – here’s why.
It’s tough out there for us single pringles. Dating apps leave a lot to be desired, and as much as we like the idea of meeting someone in the wild, it’s harder now so many of us are working from home.
But a potential solution might be right under our noses: heard of pheromone perfume? Hugely popular on TikTok, this mysterious elixir is designed to imbue your natural scent with a certain je ne sais quoi – one that’ll have hot people falling at your feet.
For us, it was love at first smell.
So, what is pheromone perfume – and do pheromone perfumes work? Let’s explore.
What is pheromone perfume?
For the unfamiliar, pheromones are chemical signals thought to stimulate attraction between individuals of the same species. Think of them as invisible messengers whispering sweet nothings you can’t hear, but your bod (specifically your olfactory nerve) can.
Apparently, people with higher levels of pheromones tend to bond with others easier and, frankly, get laid more often. But what actually is pheromone perfume? Pheromone perfumes are synthetic versions of pheromones in spray form, designed to make you smell *hot*. It's no wonder people are clambering to get their hands on bottles of the stuff.
Sensual ‘skin scents’ may have also graced your feed lately, promising to help you smell irresistible to a particular sex. While skin scents don’t always use pheromones, they generally contain the molecule Iso E Super, which mingles with your body chemistry to create a spellbinding signature aroma.
Do pheromone perfumes work?
At the moment, there are limited studies on whether pheromone perfume *actually* helps to awaken arousal, so the evidence we do have is largely anecdotal.
That said, people are going berserk over the idea of olfactory seduction. The 77.9 million combined views that #pheromoneperfume and #skinscents have racked up on TikTok are enough to make any sceptic pause.
Popular skin scent Molecule 01 reportedly has people sprinting to sniff out the alluring fragrance. ‘From what I’ve heard, people have been chased down the streets for what fragrance they’re wearing,’ says TikToker Cassidy Meyer.
The comments are in full agreement over this pursuit-worthy scent. ‘I chased a woman for it, got it and couldn’t smell it on me, but people would always compliment me,’ says one commenter. Another gushes, ‘It smells like frankincense on me, and I get lots of compliments.’
Pheromone science aside, we all know how compelling a good fragrance can be. Many skin scents have subtle yet powerful undertones of wood, musk and fresh linen, which tend to feel soft, luscious and inviting.
Could a spritz of skin scent really be enough to turn sex eyes into smooching on your next night out? You’ll never know if you don’t try.
How do I choose the right pheromones perfume for me?
Because they come to life on your skin, pheromone perfumes and skin scents are often odourless from the bottle – or at least extremely subdued. So when you’re deciding which formulation to try, smell is not as important as other factors like budget and preferred application method.
That said, some skin scents carry ultra-light ginger and coriander notes on top of the usual woody base, while others have a clean and cottony scent. For a reliably swoon-worthy result, opt for a profile that feels most ‘you’.
The availability of pheromone perfume in Australia is good, with roll-ons, sprays and oil formats all deliverable to your door. Some viral options might be harder to get, but you might have some luck scouring eBay (and don’t worry: Afterpay is available for many eBay purchases, like the coveted Pure Instinct pheromone perfume).
Nothing blows summertime sadness out of the water like a fun and flirty dalliance. Whether it’s chemical magic or a placebo, a pheromone perfume for women or men may be just what you need to manifest the meet-cute you’ve been hoping for.
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