I found this old thread while searching for information on the subject. I just purchased what amounts to a sample size of a product called "Scent Of Eros". While doing so, I have learned a bit about the art and/or science of Pheromones.
(More details on the following can be found here as the following is paraphrasing what can be found there)
There are 3 main pheromones that one will find in any mix for men - those are androstenone (none), androstenol (nol), and androsterone (rone). Each one has a different effect both on women (allegedly) and the man wearing them (most likely).
"None" is commonly associated with Alpha Maleness. The aggressive, king turd on shit mountain quality that all too many men strive to exert. This is the most tricky of the three pheros since this quality is one that can be good in moderation but disastrous in too high doses. The desired effect is to come off as confident, strong, and successful - inducing animal desire in women and respect in men. These are both great things to have but once the line is crossed into overdose you will come off as cocky, overly-aggressive, and intimidating.
The trickiest part of "None" is that some people actually are the Alpha type or simply look it. These variables bring the line of overdose closer and closer hence making the use of None more and more risky. It sounds to be highly effective (given that its all true and the aliens ate my homework) and somewhat worth the risk. It should be noted, however, that the risk does exist and might lead to unpleasant experiences.
"Nol" is the more friendly of the pheromones. This in itself is a mixed bag. On the one hand there is very little - if any - risk of overdose, on the other you run the risk of becoming "one of the girls". The effect is to make you appear more friendly, caring, and approachable - all things that you really should be anyways. This should be looked at more as a foot in the door than a ticket to a swing on the chandelier. It will make you likable, but not lust-able (allegedly, again).
"Rone" is seen as in between the former two. I couldn’t find much information on it beyond that there is very little information available. There are reports ranging from it being the best thing since cheese to it being the evil piss of Satan himself. If only it were in those words.
So long - very long (sorry) - story short, the mix that I purchased is a combination of the last two. Word is that they are the most effective with the younger crowd (allegedly). I’ve chosen to stay away from "none" for now as I can be very imposing to people who don’t know me - or so I hear. I’m not at all an Alpha but I am somewhat more bulky than average so the line for potential overdose is closer to me than I would like. But I am sort of a mixed bag myself in that I physically come off as a big, truck-driving, Alpha dude but my personality is much more Frasier Crane than I would like to admit.
I’ll keep you posted. I do believe that pheromones can work (to a limited degree) I’m just not so sure about the people selling them and what they actually put in the stuff. Again, sorry its so long but that’s sort of what I do.