What Cologne Has Pheromones?
The Merriam-Webster's Online Dictionary defines pheromone as "a chemical substance that is usually produced by an animal and serves especially as a stimulus to other individuals of the same species for one or more behavioral responses." Human pheromones are now used for cologne products.
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History
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Perfume-based researchers began trying to back up their claims about pheromone action in the 1970s. By 1998, biologist Winnifred Cutler "reported that her male perfume additive significantly increased men's likelihood of having sex," according to Etienne Benson in Monitor on Psychology.
Types
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Livescience.com explains the difference between two kinds of pheromones: "Releaser pheromones trigger a behavioral response (such as wooing a mate), while so-called primer pheromones cause physiological changes." The website explains that pheromone colognes are selling the idea of releaser pheromones, although no human releaser pheromones may exist.
Advertising
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Pheromone colognes are advertised in emotionally charged terms. Sellers promise men more sex and women more cuddling and hugging. Look to the science rather than the hype when looking for pheromone cologne products.
Professional Ties
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Winnifred Cutler researches and backs the Athena Pheromones brand. Pherlure is a brand of cologne that uses its own pheromone additives and supports its claims on its website with scientific studies. Nexus Pheromones also cites studies and gives links to the research findings.
Significance
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Colognes with pheromone additives could change the way people relate to each other. This change could be a gain in control or an increase in artificial relationships depending on the attitudes of those concerned.
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