This thread may be a start in that direction:
I imagine that people either want to
- draw out something from themselves that they feel is lacking or somewhat weak in them,
or to - enhance a trait that they already have quite a lot of, because they like the way it works for them naturally, and so wish to boost it artificially.
I can certainly say that I prefer a beta-androstenol heavy mix to an alpha-androstenol heavy mix, I’ve never been much of a “social butterfly” and like the connection I am getting with people from the betanol. But I still like my IO - just as part of a combo with a bit more depth to it.
The way I have personally reacted to certain pheromones tells me quite a bit about myself. Particularly -none, which I am appreciating more and more as I continue to wear it. It hasn’t turned me into a sex maniac or caveman or anything, rather it has helped me feel there’s nothing wrong in asserting myself as a guy who is interested in women, in the right social contexts of course. But I’m still me, perhaps with more of an edge or something.