Androsterone is a human only pheromone. It's use as a pheromone is born out of the fact that males with a higher ratio of Androsterone to Etiocholanone are more masculine. Homosexual males have lower ratios of Androsterone to Etiocholanone. Thus, androsterone makes the wearer appear to be more masculine and/or dominant, but without the aggression of androstenone. This pheromone also creates an aura of safety, protection and reliability normally associated with a more peaceful alpha male. Androsterone also provides the respect of androstenone without the possible negative connotations of the aggressive nature of androstenone.
When worn by women, androsterone has been reported to have mood elevating effects.
Its thought that androsterone can enhance or boost the message that other pheromones in a product or pheromone mix are signaling.
A study at the University of Kentucky, researchers sprayed androsterone on pictures of men of average sexual attractiveness. When showed to women, it was discovered that men in the androsterone-sprayed pictures were rated as more attractive.
Androsterone pheromone also seems to have an affect on other men, making the wearer seem more intimidating. Many men have reported using the androsterone pheromone in sports or business environments to be noticed and gain respect.
