If you've dripped your toe in the dating waters recently, then first of all: I'm sorry. And, second of all, you'll have likely realized that it's pretty cold out there. No - not just cold. Freezing. Like me, you've probably also heard the phrase "there's plenty of fish in the sea" squawked at you many, many, many times.
But my question is: where? Because despite that claim, I've yet to swim across Mr Right (fins or not), and I 100% blame dating apps. Tinder, Bumble - they all feel like I'm scraping the bottle of the barrel, looking for a single nugget of gold amidst a wooden floor of sludge - yuck!
With my bleak dating life in mind, you can imagine my interest when pheromone perfumes first popped up on my TikTok For You page. I'll admit it... part of me thought it might just be a TikTok fad - another one of those products that are not worth the hype. But the other part of me was curious. Especially since, like most TikTok trends, this one doesn't seem to be dying down anytime soon. My FYP is still full of endless women (and men - let's not discriminate) claiming that their new pheromone-infused perfume has done wonders for their love life.
But that's not the only thing about these magical pheromone perfumes. People have claimed it's given them new-found confidence they didn't even know they had. They've gotten so many more compliments since swapping out their other fragrances for pheromone perfume, and they're just feeling so much better about themselves.
What can I say? I'm just a girl. So I tried it.
Okay, But What is Pheromone Perfume?
I get it. I didn't know exactly what it was at first, either. Pheromone who? After my first TikTok introduction to this alluring scent, I started to catch onto all these different brands: Pure Instinct - The Original Pheromone Perfume, Venom Scents, and Liquid London, but I was still none the wiser. What was it? Witchcraft in a bottle? A miracle elixir sourced from the deepest parts of the Brazilian rainforest?
Actually, it's science. And although that might sound slightly less exciting than the other explanations, it's still pretty cool. Let me break it down.
Pheromone perfume is designed to enhance your natural pheromones. Don't know what a pheromone is? They're those magical chemical signals your body sends out that can influence attraction. The idea is simple: pheromone perfumes are designed to amplify your natural scent. Unlike other fragrances, they work with your individual body chemistry to create an aroma that's completely unique to you. This means that no matter what fragrance notes are in the bottle, the perfume will smell different on every single person.
This is what's supposed to make you more alluring and, dare I say it, irresistible. Imagine walking into a room and having heads turn your way and people stopping in their tracks to compliment you on how good you smell. And imagine how great date night will be when your new perfume manages to help you spark an instant, real connection with the guy you've got your eye on.
That's what pheromone perfume promises.
But don't just take my word for it. The reviews for these perfumes are insane, with one happy customer saying, "Liquid London? More like Liquid GOLD! Can't see myself going back to my old designer brand after trying this." Another one claimed, "First time buying a pheromone fragrance, and it's worth the hype! Only worn it 4 times and already had a few compliments on it."
But does it work, or is it just a placebo effect? That's what I intended to find out.
Why I Decided to Try It
Okay, confession time.
My dating life, like many of ours, was in shambles. I try dating apps, but they always leave me feeling burned out and even hopeless. I've been ghosted, and I'll be honest, I've done my fair share of ghosting too. I've been questioning if I'll ever experience that spark again. My confidence was in the gutter, and I was in desperate need of reinforcements. My normal perfume oil just wasn't going to cut it.
Enter Liquid London.
I've seen Liquid London's FOR HER all over my TikTok FYP, and I’ve spent many an hour scrolling through endless videos of people claiming that THIS perfume is the one. The one to help me feel more confident, to garner compliments left, right, and centre, and even to help me find true love.
I guess I kind of thought, what do I have to lose?
The answer? Nothing. So, I figured I might as well jump on the bandwagon and give it a go. I was equal parts skeptical and excited — could this little bottle really change my luck?
The Results
The first time I tried FOR HER, I really loved the fruity scent. It was giving soft, feminine, and slightly musky with a hint of floral. I spritzed a generous amount on my pulse points (dear reader, don't go crazy like me; you actually only need a little bit for it to work) and waited for the magic to happen. And for Mr Right to burst through the door and profess his undying love for me.
Unsurprisingly, that didn't happen.
Despite the immediate disappointment at the lack of the love of my life (what can I say? I'm a "results now" kinda gal), I continued to wear the perfume. And here's where things got interesting and what I started to notice.
Compliments, Compliments, Compliments
Hello, compliments. Seriously. Whenever I went out, whether on my work commute or out to dinner with my friends, strangers kept complimenting me on my perfume. But it wasn't just that - it was other things, too. People would stop me to say they really loved my dress, my makeup (one thing about me - I love a red lip), or even my shoes.
I swear, I didn't even have to try. I was just giving that main character energy.
My HUGE Confidence Boost
I’m not saying my brand-new perfume did all the work, but it certainly gave me the confidence I needed. I knew I must have smelled amazing, but there was something about knowing it wasn't just the perfume in action - it was me, too. My own body chemistry was working in tandem with Liquid London's perfume. I'll be honest: it made me feel unstoppable.
I laughed more, I flirted more, and I was starting to feel like the best version of myself.
I Started to Find Real Connections
Okay, just a disclaimer: this wasn't something that happened overnight. It was a few weeks in when I started to notice some really crazy results. I found myself connecting with people so much more. I knew it must have been my new-found confidence; I just felt more at ease talking to people. I was feeling so much more at home in my own skin.
And I'm not just talking about dates (although, yes, I've been on a few of those), but also in terms of friendships. I'm managing to connect with people so much easier than I ever thought possible. Now I'm that girl. It feels amazing to be this much of a baddie.
My Inner Spark is Back
The compliments are great, but what I've realized is that it’s not just about attracting others; it’s about how this pheromone perfume makes me feel. When I'm wearing it, I really do feel like the best version of myself.
And what's great is that this perfume works day and night. I wear it for my day job and spritz more on during a night out. It's the perfect spring or summer scent, but also smells great in the winter. So I can embrace my inner spark all year round.
Try It Yourself
Are you curious but still unsure about the magic of pheromone perfumes? I recommend trying Liquid London. Unlike other perfumes, Liquid London's unique scent will unlock the power of attraction, blending with your unique pheromones and creating an aroma that will smell great on you.
It's also a perfume that lasts. I don't know about you, but I'm sick of wearing my favorite perfume, only to wonder if it's worn off after a few hours, or if I've gone nose blind. Luckily, you don't have to worry about that with Liquid London's scents - they're long-lasting.
Want more info? Here's everything you need to know about Liquid London.
FOR HER
50ml Pheromone Parfum
FOR HER
Think sweet and feminine. With its fruity and floral fragrance family, FOR HER is a great way to turn heads and get the attention you deserve. Just one spritz of this, and you'll feel like an entirely new woman.
With top notes of mango and bergamot, heart notes of jasmine and olibanum, and base notes of vanilla and sandalwood, you'll get a fruity fragrance that will bring all the boys running. (Or, at least get you compliment after compliment.)
It's light and not overpowering, making it great for both day and night wear.
FOR HIM
50ml Pheromone Parfum
FOR HIM
Sick of having no rizz? Liquid London's FOR HIM can turn you into The Rizz King. With spicy notes, this aroma is so much more masculine than FOR HER, connecting with your own pheromones to make a completely unique scent that oozes confidence.
With top notes of pepper and bergamot, heart notes of rose and mint, and base notes of sandalwood and vetiver, this pheromone perfume is delicious and captivating.
Wrapping Up
I totally get it. You, like me, might have been on the fence about pheromone perfumes, too. But let me tell you, these aren't just your average perfumes: they're the real thing. They truly do react with your own body chemistry to create a sweet fragrance that will help you harness the power of attraction.
I'm not saying the love of your life will come running as soon as you give yourself a quick spritz. But I am saying the dating scene is so much easier with a secret weapon on hand.
It's not just that, though - this magical elixir will impact every area of your life, from work to shopping. Since using this perfume, I've felt so much more confident, beautiful, and just more myself.
But if you still don't believe me, there's only one way to see the impact of this perfume for sure. Give it a go. What do you have to lose? You might just surprise yourself.
