Hey smarks, welcome to the forum!
cracks knuckles Let me see if I can address your concerns…
You mention you’d like to get to know this special someone better. Does this mean you’ve already broken the ice with her? Are you two on an acquaintance level already, or do you still need to make that step? IO is a great ice breaker. Given 10-15 minutes around your interest, it’ll open up the lines of communication and get people talking. Unfortunately, the talk can turn into dribble since IO is more of a “quantity” focused product. Not all bad though! If you know what to expect you can help steer the conversation and keep it on topics that are of use to you. If you’ve already broken the ice, and talk a little more regularly, shift to Instant Honesty. This will create a deeper rapport, more meaningful conversation, and a sense of trust. Being that you’re a traditional man, I’m sure you know the worth of a good conversation…
In terms of your reasonable and ethical concerns I’ll say this. Pheromones cannot Make anyone like you. They cannot Make anyone sleep with you. What they can and likely will do, is help give you that edge. If you approach this girl and she finds you moderately attractive and a nice guy, by wearing the correct mones, her perception of you could shift slightly and she’ll now think of you as quite attractive and a standout from the rest. Make sense? If she doesn’t find you attractive without mones, she will not find you attractive With them.
Pheromones are the kick in the pants. You have to continue walking after that initial jolt.
Beyond that, you have to decide for yourself if having a little help in your corner is beyond your personal ethical boundaries. Since your body already produces pheromones naturally, on a daily basis, for the exact same purposes, I find that carrying them around in a bottle is Convenient. Not immoral.
I recommend looking into the “Killer Newbie Kit” for beginners. NEWBIES READ HERE: The Ultimate Pheromone Introduction Pack It has a to-go bottle of every item in the consumer line. All the instants: Ammunition, Turn Up The Heat, Gentlemen, Honesty, Openness, Shine, Jerk, as well as a314, and they’re discounted buying them in the kit.
Which brings us to your next question. Oil vs spray. Currently AD only offers a314 in oil. It’s expensive (and worth it), and it’s meant to be used in situations where a user can spend some time to establish the signature. Mainly a workplace environment. It’s a slow burn product, and takes a little time to sink its claws in. The sprays hit harder and faster and are a better choice for situations where the user doesn’t have as much time to invest.
The advanced products you saw are Putatives, Experimones, and Experimental Test Mixes. These are best left until you get a grasp on how the consumer products work for you. These are all still in testing, and AD relies on testers to report back on what effects they feel/see when wearing these in different situations.
There are a couple however that I don’t hesitate to recommend reading about, as I think they could be of some use to you. p74 and p83.
As mentioned above, for a beginner I would suggest the newbie kit if you can swing it. If not, then I’ll narrow it down to these products. Ammunition Summer Edition, Instant Openness, and Instant Gentlemen and Instant Shine. I think based on your personality type, Instant Gentlemen might suit you very well. It’s like a Mr. Nice Guy James Bond in a bottle. Gives the user a confidence boost, and creates a respect/status yet easy to approach vibe for others. If this seems like something this girl would be attracted to, I’d suggest giving it a test…
You can mix many of the products together, and most work well, though there are some downfalls, so I urge you to browse and read the Sticky threads on mixing. In your case, Instant Gentlemen mixed with Instant Openness and/or Instant Shine would be excellent.
I will decline commenting on other manufacturers, since I’ve only ever ordered from AD, but yes there are other reputable companies out there. Namely PheromoneXS.
Yes, these products work. The key here is you have to Work With Them. You need to project yourself as the type of person you want to be seen as. If you’re acting standoffish and unwilling to talk, then no amount of Gentlemen and Openness will help. As mentioned… they’re based on science. Your body already produces these naturally for an intended purpose, so why wouldn’t spraying a little extra on in the right situations not also work? AD offers an incredible return policy, so there’s really no risk to try these out. You could drain a bottle and return it for an exchange or full refund if you feel it didn’t do anything for you.
Finally, rambling is good! Don’t be afraid to post questions… Everyone here is very tolerant and always willing to help. I Do strongly suggest reading around though. There’s a plethora of information already on the site, and chances are a lot of future questions can be answered with a Search.
Post back with your thoughts!