androstadienone

The most-studied putative human pheromone (A1). Works below conscious smell.

• Are Pheromone Colognes Legit? The Science Behind the Hype

  Are pheromone colognes legit? I dig into the actual science on androstenone, androstadienone, and human chemical signaling to separate real effects from marketing hype.

• What Happened to Alpha Dream Pheromones? The L2K Legacy Lives On

  Alpha Dream Pheromones is gone. Here's what L2K actually felt like to wear, why the community still talks about it, and the formula that took its place.

• Androstadienone Effects on Women: What the Research Actually Shows

  Androstadienone effects on women, explained by the research: mood lift, cortisol, attention, attraction ratings, cycle phase, dose-response, and what A1 feels like on skin.

• Can Male Pheromones Attract Other Males?

  Can male pheromones attract other men? Karolinska brain-imaging shows gay men's hypothalami respond to androstadienone. Here's what works.