Scent of Eros

“Pheromones” are the single active ingredient in this cologne, masked by a scent described as musk. Pheromones are chemicals produced by living organisms, believed to be detected only by members of the same species.

It is thought that there are different types of pheromones; insects have been studied extensively over the past 50 years and are believed to send signals of attraction (the sex pheromones) and also in times of stress when help is needed. This product is advertised to have isolated the human pheromone and includes it at a high concentration.

It is believed that pheromones are secreted through the sweat glands – the first human pheromones were identified in the underarms. Research on the subject has been contradictory, some stating that the scent is odorless, others believing it to have a sweaty, unpleasant aroma.

The most common belief is that detection occurs through the Vomeronasal Organ, an organ located three inches inside the nose, which then sends a sexual response signal to the brain. Most likely this is a chemical response noticed on a subconscious level.

Research suggests that pheromones may play a part in women’s menstrual cycles and sexual orientation as well as attractiveness. The research mostly relates to body odor detection, and since it is still undetermined whether or not pheromones have an odor, the link between the two may be a stretch. Pheromone research is still new and ongoing.

Pheromones have been studied in humans since the 1980s and in nature for much longer. It is widely believed that they are intended to send a signal of desirability to the opposite sex in order to reproduce; the belief is that products that have bottled the chemicals and increased the concentration can greatly increase one’s likelihood of attaining a sexual partner.

The product reviews posted about Scent of Eros suggest that the product may increase the wearer’s chances of engaging in conversations with strangers and may even make colleagues more receptive to them. No claims are made that the product automatically turns the man wearing pheromones into a sex god, as most advertising suggests.

For men who feel the problems they face in terms of sexual activity has less to do with meeting women and more to do with symptoms of impotency, an oral supplement more supportive of sexual health may be desirable. A popular herb often used in male enhancement formulas is Yohimbe, extracted from the bark of an African tree. This herb can enhance erections by increasing blood flow to the penis and has also been shown to increase stamina. Yohimbe has been recognized by the FDA and has been used in this country for decades.

• Some Product reviews

• No research cited
• Pheromones do not support male sexual health
• Product developer’s credentials not provided
• Links to articles on product’s homepage were not available

Scent of Eros has a name that suggests results from another world; we are thankful that the implications of what the product can do ends there, and appreciate that reviews are posted that present the reality of what effects the scent may have. The reviewers all gave the product a good rating, but in writing their experiences, merely revealed that they were “more approachable” or that people comment on the scent of the cologne.

The pheromone cologne could possibly increase the confidence levels of men who wear it, and people often comment on fragrances that do not contain pheromones. These testimonials do not validate the effectiveness of the product and further reveal that most advertising of pheromone formulas are exaggerated claims. Placebos have “worked” for years for some.

In the end, ff the concern is lack of confidence in sexual ability, due to weak erections, an herbal supplement like Yohimbe will be a more effective alternative. Products are available that contain additional high quality supportive herbs for enhancing male health and these will help greatly improve actual sexual performance, health and confidence.