Hey Doc,

Was wondering what real research there is to back up your claims on calypso oils being attractants?
Also was wondering if this is only supposed to attracts males or would it work on women as well?

We chose the oils on the basis of traditional uses, primarily in Asia. They are more calming factors than attractant although women have told us that some of the oils cause tomcats and male dogs follow them home when they are using the oils

Although most research has focused on sexual pheromones, there are aromatic oils that also boast harmonizing properties to reduce social stress. These oils can calm the worst of moods and decrease conflict in social situations. Ylang Ylang is just one of several pheromones that has been shown to lessen conflict and aggressive behavior. Sandlewood oil also has a calming affect by reducing anxiety. And if you are under mental stress at work or school, try lavender oil which has been shown calm you down so that you can focus and be more alert.

While most research on sexual pheromones attracts the most interest, there are other pheromones that change behaviour patterns and social interactions.

These “social pheromones” include many long established essential oils. For example, sanatol, one of the active ingredients in Sandalwood Oil and Asian Oud, has harmonizing and anti-conflict properties. When mice are caged together, this leads to conflict and fighting. Exposure to the smell of sanatol reduced the conflict among the mice. Ylang Ylang has similar anti-conflict properties.

We adding more references on actual scientific studies in the new version of Reverse Skin Aging.

These are some that you can look up.

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Very interesting. Thanks for posting this information.
Is this only supposed to be an attractant for males or should it work on both sexes?

There are generalizations such as Jasmine attracts women and Ylang Ylang attracts men but individual responses vary widely.