One thing you didn't take into consideration is the placebo effect, people are more confident wearing a "pheromone-based fragrance" because they expect a positive outcome. Not chemical science, but psychology-related.
Ashley, phenomenal video about an interesting fragrance topic. I have never seen a video as detailed as your video about pheromones. Thanks for discussing the topic so professionally.
Related, I saw an article recently about babies emitting something called Hexadecanal from their heads and it having different effects on aggression in men/women (as an evolutionary protection mechanism for the child). Only one study though.
Such an interesting topic. I’ve always been curious about pheromones. Now that I’m more interested in fragrances, I tend to believe scents are really just emotional and tied to memories for most of us, and that’s what makes them appealing. I will say that despite what scents I prefer to wear, I get the most complements on my almost invisible clean smelling perfumes, so I’d be curious to compare the notes and see if I’ve ever worn anything with pheromones.
Keep up the great videos! Definitely enjoying your commitment to post more often. I feel like I have several compliment getters that consistently work. One Million Lucky Gentle Fluidity Silver Y EDP DHI
Hi Ashley, I really like your channel and value your opinion on perfumes. This is a very interesting topic to me. In the early 1980s I did some studies on a substance called Androstenol that had pheromone type activity attributed to it. Our study showed demonstrable and statistically significant changes in evoked potentials (brain wave excitent) when this odor was present. A later study out of the UK showed that these type odors could cause a pregnant female chimpanzee to spontaneously miscarry (known as the Davis effect). After that pheromone research came to a halt.
My biggest complement getter is probably Armaf Hunter Intense- it is a mix of many popular crowd pleasers- Invictus Intense + Lacoste White + Cherry vibe (opening phase that lasts about 3h) and Sauvage but without pepper and more fruity so it has a little bit more depth + little of Dylan Blue vibe (second phase of this scent that lasts about 4-6h). It is very well balanced- sweet but not to much + very fresh from the beginning to the end. Projection is quite good- i get about 3h of arm's lenght projection with huge scent trail and after that it comes a bit closer to the skin but still can be noticed. Lasts good, projects good, smells good, costs only 18$ but also has 0 uniqueness and is quite synthetic. Cheapie but gets me more complements than the more expensive ones :)
Jovan Sex Appeal, Realm, Pure Instinct: good fragrances. My experience: social agitators...people will talk more around the wearer...not necessarily to them. Great vid! Biggest compliment getters: CkOne, Drakkar Noir, Jovan Tropical Musk (most compliments: smell like a pineapple upside down cake).
I've never been on the pheromone wagon so this is interesting. If you're attractive to someone that's check #1. If you can hold an intelligent conversation, check #2. If you smell good as well, check #3. I think fragrance is important but I don't think it will compensate for #1 or #2 (even with a magical mystery pheromone). I almost never get a compliment; but I wear fragrance for me so it doesn't matter.
There's a (very small) study which found that better smelling men were more attractive... even over video. "Manipulation of body odour alters men’s self-confidence and judgements of their visual attractiveness by women" International Journal of Cosmetic Science 31(1):47-54
I only wanted to turn up the volume on a scent I made here..it lasts all day but the silage is weak. Is there a way to fix that? Um using the best ingredients so I'm confused as to why even if I bathe In it..no one can tell.
Interestingly (and anecdotally), I have direct experience of recent sweating (fresh, even post-shower...not aged/stale) being a real thing in terms of attraction. Musk-based fragrances as well. Yum!
I want a world of Warcraft scent collection that smells like the Capital cities or Different Zones ... Westfall : Hay ,grass Dry fields . Elvyn Forrest: Floral woody . Undercity : probably Encre Noir type scent.
One thing you didn't take into consideration is the placebo effect, people are more confident wearing a "pheromone-based fragrance" because they expect a positive outcome. Not chemical science, but psychology-related.
Very good point Steven!
Ashley, phenomenal video about an interesting fragrance topic. I have never seen a video as detailed as your video about pheromones. Thanks for discussing the topic so professionally.
Thank you so much Ed!
Lol you should have said “Ashley, pheromonal video.”
I love it when you delve into the science of perfume.
Love your videos, Ashley. Please keep them coming.
Related, I saw an article recently about babies emitting something called Hexadecanal from their heads and it having different effects on aggression in men/women (as an evolutionary protection mechanism for the child). Only one study though.
Super interesting!
Very fascinating topic on today's video Ashley. More videos like this please.
one of my favorite perfume channels :)
Such an interesting topic. I’ve always been curious about pheromones. Now that I’m more interested in fragrances, I tend to believe scents are really just emotional and tied to memories for most of us, and that’s what makes them appealing. I will say that despite what scents I prefer to wear, I get the most complements on my almost invisible clean smelling perfumes, so I’d be curious to compare the notes and see if I’ve ever worn anything with pheromones.
Keep up the great videos! Definitely enjoying your commitment to post more often.
I feel like I have several compliment getters that consistently work.
One Million Lucky
Gentle Fluidity Silver
Y EDP
DHI
Gotta love unspoken topics like this about the game!
Hi Ashley, I really like your channel and value your opinion on perfumes. This is a very interesting topic to me. In the early 1980s I did some studies on a substance called Androstenol that had pheromone type activity attributed to it. Our study showed demonstrable and statistically significant changes in evoked potentials (brain wave excitent) when this odor was present. A later study out of the UK showed that these type odors could cause a pregnant female chimpanzee to spontaneously miscarry (known as the Davis effect). After that pheromone research came to a halt.
So interesting! I wonder why they stopped researching it as much. Thank you for sharing!
My biggest complement getter is probably Armaf Hunter Intense- it is a mix of many popular crowd pleasers- Invictus Intense + Lacoste White + Cherry vibe (opening phase that lasts about 3h) and Sauvage but without pepper and more fruity so it has a little bit more depth + little of Dylan Blue vibe (second phase of this scent that lasts about 4-6h). It is very well balanced- sweet but not to much + very fresh from the beginning to the end. Projection is quite good- i get about 3h of arm's lenght projection with huge scent trail and after that it comes a bit closer to the skin but still can be noticed. Lasts good, projects good, smells good, costs only 18$ but also has 0 uniqueness and is quite synthetic. Cheapie but gets me more complements than the more expensive ones :)
I love that you’ve been uploading many videos!! This kinda video set you apart from many fragrance TH-cam and I love that!!
The ad should read: "Wear pheromones, attract mice." 🐁🤣 A great vid Ashley! 🖤🤍🖤 Any possibility of elaborating on those consumer tests you mentioned?
Jovan Sex Appeal, Realm, Pure Instinct: good fragrances. My experience: social agitators...people will talk more around the wearer...not necessarily to them. Great vid! Biggest compliment getters: CkOne, Drakkar Noir, Jovan Tropical Musk (most compliments: smell like a pineapple upside down cake).
I've never been on the pheromone wagon so this is interesting. If you're attractive to someone that's check #1. If you can hold an intelligent conversation, check #2. If you smell good as well, check #3. I think fragrance is important but I don't think it will compensate for #1 or #2 (even with a magical mystery pheromone). I almost never get a compliment; but I wear fragrance for me so it doesn't matter.
Michel Germain's sexual is a cheap fragance but it's the most complimented
In my collection, ladys love this one
Super interesting subject, thanks 🙏🏻
It is probably their most complimented fragrance because they believe it will be when they put it on. That is the secret.
Superb video
Hi Ashley!
I've never tried a pheromone fragrance.
My biggest compliment getters have been Dior Homme Eau and DHI.
Wow very informative 👏🏽 awesome video
Thanks so much Juan!
There's a (very small) study which found that better smelling men were more attractive... even over video. "Manipulation of body odour alters men’s self-confidence and judgements of their visual attractiveness by women"
International Journal of Cosmetic Science 31(1):47-54
Very interesting! Thank you for sharing
I like Escentric 01 by Escentric Molecules
every scent is Unisex...Change my mind ! .
If men wear Black Orchid woman can wear Kouros !
As a woman who wears Kouros I completely agree!
Excellent informative video.
Thank you ❤️
Absolutely Love Paris Hilton Gold Rush Man
The best pheromones for humans are taking a bath, losing weight, hitting the gym, eating healthily and dressing well. Or looking like Ashley :)
Temporin for Elephants
Daily!
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My biggest compliment getter is Sauvage Edt
I only wanted to turn up the volume on a scent I made here..it lasts all day but the silage is weak.
Is there a way to fix that? Um using the best ingredients so I'm confused as to why even if I bathe In it..no one can tell.
While quality is of course important, it’s not the reason you’re not getting projection. Some materials just aren’t big projectors
@@ashleyinparisvideos Ok. I thought I was just...doing something wrong or missing a basic step. Upside it smells good.
Interestingly (and anecdotally), I have direct experience of recent sweating (fresh, even post-shower...not aged/stale) being a real thing in terms of attraction.
Musk-based fragrances as well. Yum!
I could totally see this being a thing and think that’s why musk based fragrances work so well!
Even Iso E Super is no Pheromone it fits to one of the five receptors humans have
Dolce & Gabbana Pour Home
I want a world of Warcraft scent collection that smells like the Capital cities or Different Zones ... Westfall : Hay ,grass Dry fields . Elvyn Forrest: Floral woody . Undercity : probably Encre Noir type scent.
Humans are not rats. Most of them are not.
If they in deed worked every large fragrance manufacturer would use them .
Ralph red is sexy ❤
Sooo... which is the pheromone molecule for mice? 👀😹
versace eros has pheromones :D
Why does my husband like when I'm sweaty? 🤔