I'm always open to trying new things. So when I saw a perfume that purported to be a vial of pheromones, I was intrigued. Seriously, who wouldn't want to have that extra bit of appeal? But while I liked the smell and my husband did too, there was no noticeable difference in my social interactions as a result of this mild, floral perfume.

Pure Instinct comes in a small cobalt-blue bottle, fully encased in a tamper-evident seal. The stopper has a small glass wand for application and just a small amount leaves you with enough fragrance to last about half the day. Since I only typically apply fragrance in the morning, I'm estimating that this bottle will last me at least six months if I wear it every day.

The scent is mild, which is to my taste since I deplore over-powering perfumes, and brings to mind sweet peas (the flower). As I mentioned earlier, my husband noticed the scent, commented on it and said he appreciated it. That was nice in and of itself, but aside from that one comment I have worn this in social gatherings of mixed sexes, to work and grocery shopping and not witnessed any increased sociability.

As for using this as a mood-enhancer - I'm afraid the product is more of a mellower when used for aromatherapy. Which made it wonderful when added to warm bath water.

Using this product made me more aware of how I pay attention to the world and how it reacts to me and have to wonder if that's why it worked for other people. I already love to chat with strangers and smile and be friendly. If a person who is a little less social than I am started to look around and pay attention to others (to see if they were "being effected"), maybe they noticed a few smiles that were there the whole time. Just a thought.

So, in this reviewer's opinion, if you're looking for a nice, mild, every-day perfume this is a great one. If you're looking for a love potion, you may want to try something else.

It's been a week or so now and I still like the light, feminine scent of this cologne. I've taken to dabbing a little on my pillows at night and it's wonderful in a bath. While I still haven't noticed a reaction from the public at large, my husband finds this perfume note-worthy and that's an attractant enough for me.