According to the research, Androstenone emphasizes masculinity and dominance. When exposed to it, women may perceive men as more attractive, while other men keep their distance [1]. Men who liked Androstenone aroma may have a more favourable opinion of other men. This compound is sprayed on cinema or theatre seats, which are difficult to sell etc. What is more, Androstenone can improve cooperation between men [2]. Female perception of Androstenone depends on the menstrual cycle phase [3] and on contraceptive pills use [3]. It is considered to be a socio-sexual male pheromone [3].

From the neurological point of view, female responses to Androstadienone go far beyond the olfactory system, activating brain areas responsible for attention, social perception, emotion processing and sexual behaviour [1]. As little as nanomolar amounts of Androstadienone could influence the emotional state and arousal of a woman, regardless of her menstrual cycle stage [2]. When exposed to Androstadienone, women may believe that man’s body is more masculine. Their brains look for masculine features in neutral bodies [3].

Human androstenol is produced solely during puberty. This compound is responsible for changing the level of the luteinizing hormone in the hypothalamus [1], which impacts female fertility. It has been shown to change mood and contribute to sexual arousal [2]. When exposed to Androstenol, some women may perceive men as more attractive [3]. What is more, it was noticed that Androstenol applies on the upper lip made some women more calm.

Androstenol can also be used as a masking agent. Men avoid toilets sprayed with this compound (the effect of territory marking by another male) and have a more favourable perception of magazines sprayed with it (as more masculine).

According to the research, Androstenone emphasizes masculinity and dominance. When exposed to it, women may perceive men as more attractive, while other men keep their distance [1]. Men who liked Androstenone aroma may have a more favourable opinion of other men. This compound is sprayed on cinema or theatre seats, which are difficult to sell etc. What is more, Androstenone can improve cooperation between men [2]. Female perception of Androstenone depends on the menstrual cycle phase [3] and on contraceptive pills use [3]. It is considered to be a socio-sexual male pheromone [3].

From the neurological point of view, female responses to Androstadienone go far beyond the olfactory system, activating brain areas responsible for attention, social perception, emotion processing and sexual behaviour [1]. As little as nanomolar amounts of Androstadienone could influence the emotional state and arousal of a woman, regardless of her menstrual cycle stage [2]. When exposed to Androstadienone, women may believe that man’s body is more masculine. Their brains look for masculine features in neutral bodies [3].

Human androstenol is produced solely during puberty. This compound is responsible for changing the level of the luteinizing hormone in the hypothalamus [1], which impacts female fertility. It has been shown to change mood and contribute to sexual arousal [2]. When exposed to Androstenol, some women may perceive men as more attractive [3]. What is more, it was noticed that Androstenol applies on the upper lip made some women more calm.

Androstenol can also be used as a masking agent. Men avoid toilets sprayed with this compound (the effect of territory marking by another male) and have a more favourable perception of magazines sprayed with it (as more masculine).