Pheromones Explained: Androstenone, Androstadienone & Androstenol

Most pheromone colognes hide behind "proprietary blends". Cupids publishes its three. Here's what each one does.

Androstenone - the dominance signal

Naturally produced in male sweat. Studies link it to perceptions of confidence, leadership, and physical presence. Used alone it can read aggressive; that's why a good formula buffers it.

Androstadienone - the connection signal

The most-studied human pheromone. Wyart et al. (2007) showed it measurably shifts mood and attention in women. It is the molecule responsible for the "intriguing without knowing why" effect.

Androstenol - the approachability signal

Light, slightly musky. Linked to friendlier social perception and being judged as younger and more approachable. The reason a pheromone cologne can work in an office and not feel aggressive.

Why the stack matters

A solo androstenone cologne reads intense. Solo androstadienone reads quiet. Solo androstenol reads forgettable. The PheroPureVXN™ ratio in Cupids Hypnosis 2.0 is tuned so each layer compensates for the others' weaknesses.