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16 picks

Pheromone fragrances

Colognes, perfumes and oils marketed with pheromone ingredients. We tell you what the maker says, what the research does and doesn’t show, and whether it’s a good fragrance either way.

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Human pheromones haven’t been conclusively identified, and studies of synthetic “pheromone” ingredients are mixed. These are fragrances we like for how they smell; the makers’ claims are theirs, quoted as such. The full evidence.

Aqua spray bottle with sea salt, driftwood and sandalwood on wet slate (generic unbranded still life)

RawChemistry

RawChemistry For Him Pheromone-Infused Cologne, 1 oz

A 1 oz men's cologne spray that the maker describes as a fresh marine scent over warm sandalwood, sold as pheromone-infused.

Evidence notemen

Spray bottle with bergamot, pink pepper and vetiver roots (generic unbranded still life)

RawChemistry

RawChemistry Raw Pheromone-Infused Cologne, 1 oz

A rugged woodsy 1 oz cologne spray with bergamot, pink pepper and vetiver, marketed by the maker as pheromone-infused.

Evidence notemen

Indigo spray bottle with lavender, leather and vanilla pods (generic unbranded still life)

RawChemistry

RawChemistry Midnight Pheromone-Infused Cologne, 1 oz

An evening-leaning 1 oz cologne spray with aromatic lavender, warm leather and vanilla, sold by the maker as pheromone-infused.

Evidence notemen

Frosted spray bottle among blush peonies and freesia (generic unbranded still life)

RawChemistry

RawChemistry For Her Pheromone-Infused Perfume, 1 oz

An alcohol-free 1 oz women's perfume with balanced florals, marketed by the maker as pheromone-infused.

Evidence notewomen

Golden roller vial with cedar and a glowing molecule outline (generic unbranded still life)

Pure Instinct

Pure Instinct Pheromone-Infused Roll-On, Unisex

The long-running unisex roll-on: a pheromone-infused essential-oil perfume in a TSA-friendly rollerball, sold for men and women.

Evidence noteunisex

Rose-gold roller vial on champagne silk with rose petals (generic unbranded still life)

Pure Instinct

Pure Instinct Pheromone-Infused Roll-On for Her, 0.34 fl oz

A 10.2 ml women's roll-on from Pure Instinct, an essential-oil perfume marketed by the maker as pheromone-infused.

Evidence notewomen

Violet roller bottle in a dish of lilac petals (generic unbranded still life)

Pure Instinct

Pure Instinct Surrender Roll-On Body Oil Perfume, 0.34 fl oz

Surrender is a Pure Instinct roll-on body-oil perfume for women, sold as pheromone-infused, in a travel-size 0.34 fl oz bottle.

Evidence notewomen

Burgundy roller bottle with fallen red petals (generic unbranded still life)

Pure Instinct

Pure Instinct Fallen Roll-On Body Oil Perfume, 0.34 fl oz

Fallen is a Pure Instinct roll-on body-oil perfume for women, marketed as pheromone-infused, in a 0.34 fl oz travel bottle.

Evidence notewomen

Two roller vials, amber and magenta, on glossy black (generic unbranded still life)

Pure Instinct

Pure Instinct Crave Pheromone Perfume Oil Roll-On, 2 Pack

A two-pack of Crave roll-on perfume oil for women, marketed by the maker as containing pheromones, in travel size.

Evidence notewomen

Small amber spray vial on a sandalwood block with shavings (generic unbranded still life)

Chikara

Chikara Pheromone Cologne for Men, 15 ml Spray

A long-listed 15 ml men's pheromone cologne spray in a sandalwood scent, from Chikara.

Evidence notemen

Steel-blue bottle with a glowing hexagonal molecule hologram (generic unbranded still life)

Pherone

Pherone Formula M-11 Pheromone Cologne for Men

Pherone's Formula M-11 is a men's cologne that the maker says contains 'pure human pheromones'.

Evidence notemen

Black glass flask with gold collar and golden vapor (generic unbranded still life)

Pherone

Pherone Formula D-17X Pheromone Cologne for Men

Pherone's Formula D-17X is a men's cologne that the maker says contains 'pure human pheromones'.

Evidence notemen

Mauve bottle among cotton-soft clouds and grey feathers (generic unbranded still life)

Nexus

Nexus Pheromones Cologne for Men, 1 fl oz

A 1 fl oz Nexus pheromone cologne for men in a musk scent, one of the longest-running names in the category.

Evidence notemen

Clear bottle with lemon peel, bergamot and lavender (generic unbranded still life)

GODA

GODA Pheromone Cologne for Men, Citrus and Lavender, 15 ml

A 15 ml GODA men's cologne in a citrus-and-lavender scent, marketed by the maker as infused with real pheromones.

Evidence notemen

Clear bottle with jasmine flowers and pink roses (generic unbranded still life)

GODA

GODA Pheromone Perfume for Women, Jasmine and Rose, 15 ml

A 15 ml GODA women's perfume built on jasmine and rose, vegan and cruelty-free per the listing, marketed as pheromone-infused.

Evidence notewomen

Dark dropper bottle with an oil drop falling, bronze palette (generic unbranded still life)

Sonora Supply Co.

Sonora Supply Co. Primal Men's Pheromone Oil

Primal is a men's pheromone-branded cologne oil from Sonora Supply Co., a smaller independent seller.

Evidence notemen

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