ANDROSTENONE - Feel more masculine, confident and dominant

[1] Are human pheromones of practical interest in sexology? 

[2] A Putative Human Pheromone, Androstadienone, Increases Cooperation between Men

 

[3] 5-!a-androst-16en-3!a-on: A Male Pheromone? A Short Report.

According to research, Androstenone highlights masculinity and dominance. When exposed to it, women may perceive men as more attractive, while other men keep their distance [1]. Men who like the smell of Androstenone may have a better opinion of other men. This compound is sprayed on hard-to-sell cinema or theater seats, etc. Moreover, Androstenone can improve cooperation between men [2]. Women's perception of Androstenone depends on the phase of the menstrual cycle [3] and on the use of contraceptive pills [3]. It is considered a socio-sexual male pheromone [3].