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Pheromone for Men 1999

7.5 / 10 15 Ratings
A popular perfume by Marilyn Miglin for men, released in 1999. The scent is spicy-citrusy. Projection and longevity are above-average. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Spicy
Citrus
Resinous
Woody
Animal

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
LemonLemon BergamotBergamot
Heart Notes Heart Notes
BasilBasil MugwortMugwort ThymeThyme
Base Notes Base Notes
HayHay HoneyHoney Labdanum absoluteLabdanum absolute Woody notesWoody notes
Ratings
Scent
7.515 Ratings
Longevity
8.213 Ratings
Sillage
8.313 Ratings
Bottle
5.818 Ratings
Submitted by Lissy, last update on 09/21/2025.

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Very helpful Review 6  
So-so... is this supposed to be a woman magnet....
Okay, let's start at the Big Bang. What does the name actually tell us: "" (Pheromones are) substances that are released by an individual and trigger specific reactions in another individual of the same species Source Wiki"." That's quite a gender-neutral definition to touch on the women's topic.....

Spurred on by the keyword "Kouros" (and less, or not at all because of the woman magnet;) in this comment, I had this nose killer flown in from the USA (that sounds grandiose - considering the usual outrageous fees in the form of a highway robbery customs fee and delivery readiness fee and whatnot - such an import is not without its challenges....). But was the fuss worth it?

The olfactory opener does indeed remind me of "Kouros." However, in an intensified form and - sorry - somewhat clumsy (or for the anti-Kouros faction, even clumsier). Yes, it’s possible:)). I feel like several liters of civet went into this. And when I say intensified, I can imagine that many Kouros haters are now tipping over at the thought, and the community is halved here now:))))).

Very citrusy and - as already rated here - very Mr. Probber-like. In the case of "Kouros," I would never, no, never ever think of comparing it to a toilet cleaning cloud. But here....oh dear....I'll slow down a bit. But it does come quite close. Now I think I understand what the critics of this fragrance direction mean. Although a clean toilet is by no means a negatively connoted image (that’s a bit ambiguously expressed...). More than this somewhat synthetic fresh freshness, I perceive nothing. So the bergamot and lemon are really quite prominent. It’s kept very simple and in combination with the opulence and fervor, it’s a bit exhausting. Once the pounding in my head subsides, my eyes stop watering, and my nose is cleared, a lingering toilet scent remains throughout the day - no, nonsense. It leaves a significantly less exhausting fresh scent, whereby - for me - fortunately, the bergamot has taken the lead. Overall, the fragrance also flattens out in its unpleasant strength, yet remains present for a long time. Honestly, I can't really pick out a heart note (probably due to the intense first blast). In the base, there remains a slight honey-like and woody sweetness (no idea what type of wood). Even though it’s not listed in the ingredients, I feel like I see a pretty big civet cat passing by at the end of the day. But like a Jack-in-the-Box, the bergamot keeps popping out in my nose. Since I like it, it’s not a problem. But such an excited head number that then turns into such a mundane, general exit number...oh no....

Conclusion: Intense bergamot-lemon bomb with flattening development and - after cleaning;) - exhausted base. Interesting yes, rarely in its straight form, but not a masterpiece. As long as the first 2 hours are survived and the macho has worn himself out, he is exhausted and lies like a good normal guy on the skin (or couch).

For the office, it might work on warm days (as long as there’s no prolonged cramping on the sprayer beforehand) and also in the evening on "open ground" at a barbecue and green meadow, where the wild civet kitten can let loose (and it might even smell really nice there). Everything is very contrasting, which makes the scent somehow wild and "unclear." However, it is overall simply constructed, the good one. A bit of an "On/Off mentality," muscle-packed and what one prejudicedly and stereotypically associates with intelligence - in a figurative sense of course (sorry, that had to be said). Whether it also drives the WOMEN wild....or even "On/Off".....well... A criterion that other users might evaluate better in that regard.

Controversial, as the nose gum describes it, it certainly is. Due to its lack of notoriety, it probably hasn’t been taken to task as negatively as the almost genius-smelling Kouros;)))))

The - ugly - bottle, by the way, reminds me of the shape of a black-painted, upside-down pyramid with a Nefertiti hat lid. Excuse me, who designs something like that?! Incredible.
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Very helpful Review 8  
Women’s Magnet or "Love or Hate"?
Such fragrances clearly belong to the "Love or Hate" category. The sillage is almost overwhelming.
In the fragrance pyramid, civet is not recognizable, but something about this scent reminds me of the controversial Kouros by Yves Saint Laurent. I strongly suspect that provocation is the number one theme here.

But how does one explain such fragrances, and what exactly defines this scent? I would love to know what Leimbacher and his associates (those who really know about fragrances) have to say about it. And I would really like to know what women think about it.

I don’t detect any basil or thyme, which I am familiar with. Hay is recognizable, and the woody notes are a mystery to me because they remind me more of licorice. Lemon is easily identifiable, but more like a cleaning product lemon. Yes, just like Mr. Clean. That’s probably why I associated a Kouros-like note. That could be.

I’ve been testing the fragrance for several days now, but my nose seems not well-trained enough, even though the scent is incredibly strong. Two sprays are enough, and you smell completely drenched. That’s quite astonishing. So caution is definitely the mother of porcelain.

What I really like about the scent is its uniqueness, its animalistic note, its provocative nature. But you really have to wait and see how the environment reacts to this little potion. To be honest, I don’t really dare to wear this in the office because it’s so strong, and you don’t want to disturb anyone.

What’s brilliant is what lingers on the clothes from the fragrance. That’s totally addictive, and you want to keep sniffing it. It’s breathtakingly delicious.

It’s clear that the fragrance only becomes really good after about 30 minutes. The opening is just too vulgar and too strong. But after about 30 minutes, it’s simply superb.
The fragrance is NOT a gourmand scent, rather an animalistically charged provocateur that definitely requires a lot of courage and audacity from the wearer. It’s not the typical perfume for a man.

Apparently, women love this scent on a man, at least if you read the comments in U.S. shops. Here are some excerpts:

Smells Great On My Husband

Daily use, A little goes a long way. I have many compliments on this product. Women enjoy the fragrance. What more needs to be said...

It is a fragrance that catches the olfactory senses of most people, especially females. Long after I can't smell it, I get compliments on how nice it is.

I have tried a lot of fragrances over the years, but this is by far the best and most complimented cologne that I have ever had. There are women who come to my office (or get on an elevator after me) just to get a whiff! This cologne absolutely drives women wild, and is appropriately titled "Pheromone" (which is based upon the natural biologically erotic scent that a male gives off which promotes intimate desires in females).

The comments about women going wild for this little potion just keep going. But there are also haters.

Whether it drives women wild, I still don’t know. It could very well be because the sillage is strong and the scent is incredibly provocative and even obscene.
So that’s what you read the most about it. But there are also those who hate it. Clearly. The scent is special. Similar to the controversial Kouros, although you wouldn’t immediately label it as toilet water.

Conclusion:
How this fragrance develops after about 30 minutes is simply explosive. I can’t explain it, but it really smells amazing and is unlike any scents I know. Definitely animalistic. I like the scent even though I can’t recognize anything from the fragrance pyramid. I don’t detect anything except maybe hay, lemon, and very faintly honey. But you really can’t make much sense of it. The longevity, sillage, and development are really very good and strong. That’s rarely so pronounced.

The fragrance is certainly intriguing, and I will later add my experiences in the office and with women. This little potion definitely needs to be kept an eye on, as there seems to be more to it than one would suspect.
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Is it supposed to attract the female? Yes, if she likes classic men's fragrances of an older style (and maybe the men that go with them).
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Soapy with an animalistic touch & extremely loud. Reminds me of G-Man & Kouros, feels harmonious but also quite outdated.
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Herb, soapy, herbal-green, and very classic. It feels like a scent from the 70s. I think there's no tolerance for that nowadays.
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Powdery citrus-wood accords hidden in a hay-spicy herb meadow. Starts harmlessly bland - then gets bold. A bit overpowering by the end!
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I didn't find it nearly as strong as described! However, it's not a bad scent - slightly herbal, grassy, and a bit sweet too.
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