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For the uninitiated: Pheromones are your bodys natural chemical signals that can influence attraction from other people.

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To spice up its warm profile, Glossier added hints of pink peppercorn and powdery iris to this mix.

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The Clean Reserve Skin Eau de Parfums combination of sweet, salted praline and musk will do the trick.

Once it dries down, youll also notice hints of floral jasmine and hazy amber come through.

Lets get this out of the way: Pheromone perfumes do not contain actual human pheromones .

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Pheromones dont have a scent, so these synthetic compounds arent affecting the fragrance.

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We review ingredients, scrutinize brand claims, and, when necessary, examine peer-reviewed scientific and medical studies.

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This ensures our testing base spans different skin tones, genders, and dermatological conditions.

For more on what’s involved in our reporting, check out our completereviews process and methodology page.

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