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✦ Tested review · No. 288 · Pheromone Reviews

Astaxanthin (Molecule PT-A).

A proprietary 'PT-A' molecule (astaxanthin). Novel and speculative, with little evidence as a pheromone.

6.2 /10
Scout score
Tested by
Jane
Format
Dropper
Availability
In Stock
Brand 8.7
Transparency 3.0
Quality tier 6.0
Astaxanthin (Molecule PT-A)
+ The case for
  • + Transparent labeling and concentration (0.2mg/ml)
  • + Genuinely different from the standard compounds
  • + Fairly priced for a novelty
– Where it falls short
  • Astaxanthin is an antioxidant carotenoid, not an established pheromone
  • No independent evidence of social or attraction effects
The full review

Our testing notes.

Astaxanthin, which Pheromone Treasures markets as 'Molecule PT-A,' is the most unusual item in its single-molecule range: a proprietary inclusion at 0.2mg/ml in a 10ml dropper.

The honest caveat is significant. Astaxanthin is a well-known antioxidant carotenoid, the pigment in salmon and krill, not an established human pheromone, and there's no independent evidence it produces the social or attraction effects the brand's other molecules get discussed for. The 'PT-A' branding is proprietary marketing, not a recognized putative.

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The brand deserves credit for labeling the concentration clearly, but this is firmly experimental. Want molecules with a real community track record? The androstenone-family and estratetraenol concentrates are where to look. Treat PT-A as a curiosity, not a proven active.

Who it's for
  1. 01 Experimenters curious about a novel, proprietary molecule
  2. 02 Pheromone Treasures fans who want to try everything
  3. 03 Anyone untroubled by unproven ingredients
How to use it
  1. 01 Using the dropper, apply 1–2 drops to pulse points such as the wrists, neck, or chest. These are typically concentrate formulas — start with a single drop and increase gradually based on your experience. A little goes a long way.
Where to buy

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49.99 USD
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Astaxanthin (Molecule PT-A)
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