Perfume creators have always played the card of the seductive power of fragrances. Some even go beyond fragrant compositions with a whole category of perfumes capable of making us more desirable. Myth or reality, pheromone perfumes open the debate on the mechanisms of attraction.
We have all heard of these famous odorless molecules supposed to influence the attraction we feel for another person. If the role of these chemical signals in communication in animals is proven, their effect on human beings still raises suspicion. Does love come through the nose? To what extent can perfumes for women and men containing pheromones condition interpersonal attraction? We are looking at all these questions about the supposed magical effects of these chemical messengers.
Human pheromones?
Just like hormones and neurotransmitters, pheromones are signaling molecules naturally present in sweat and genital secretions that affect the behavior of an individual of the same species. These are in fact chemical messages that govern the social and sexual behaviors of certain species of mammals and insects. Unlike animal pheromones, the role of human pheromones in one person’s attraction to another person still sparks heated debate. This is largely due to the fact that man does not have no functional vomeronasal organ capable of sensing and processing signals. On the other hand, scientific studies on one of the most used pheromones in perfumes, notably androstenedione, have not been thorough enough to obtain a clear opinion on their impact on attractiveness.
Aphrodisiac perfumes vs. pheromone perfumes
Just because a product claims to be an aphrodisiac does not mean it really contains pheromones. Most of them are formulated with components of plant or animal origin. It is still very difficult to isolate human pheromones or reproduce them by chemical synthesis. Some perfumes rely more on aromatic substances renowned as powerful aphrodisiacs such as vanilla, saffron, ginger or jasmine. Also used in the treatment of male impotence, vanilla is capable of inducing euphoria and relaxation. Jasmine also has aphrodisiac properties thanks to its indolic odor. Considered aphrodisiacs for centuries, ginger and saffron are also said to be particularly effective in sharpening the senses.
More than others, certain perfumes have the power to awaken sensuality. In general, perfumes characterized by musky, oriental or floral notes are the most sensual. To discover the best perfumes with aphrodisiac notes from each olfactory family, go to the makeup.fr online cosmetics and perfumes store.
Can they make us more attractive?
Even if scientists remain skeptical, the importance of smell should not be neglected. Depending on their formulation, certain perfumes could help reduce stress, promote relaxation or improve sleep. Although it is not strictly speaking aphrodisiac effects, the resulting benefits contribute to well-being, which makes it possible to revive a declining libido or restore hormonal balance. So aphrodisiac perfumes can work, but not necessarily the way we think.
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