Our verdict: SXD-9 is a 30 mL unscented gel sold by Royal Pheromones as a Liquid Alchemy Labs product. Its pump format and ability to pair with a cologne are practical features. The seller lists the ingredients of the gel base but does not identify or quantify the individual compounds in SXD-9 itself. At $69.95 before shipping, it is a considered fragrance purchase. We found no controlled test of the finished product showing that it increases attraction, confidence, or social ease.
How we reviewed SXD-9
We checked the current SXD-9 listing and the seller’s return policy on October 3, 2026. We compared the published details with the claims in the previous version of this article. This is a research-based review: we have not purchased or worn SXD-9, analyzed a batch, or measured social outcomes. The former article’s seven-compound, 7.5 mg/oz, development-cost, and 24–48-hour effect claims could not be substantiated from the current seller information.
SXD-9 at a glance
| Product | Liquid Alchemy Labs SXD-9 pheromone gel, sold by Royal Pheromones |
|---|---|
| Size and scent | 30 mL; listed as unscented |
| Listed ingredients | Hydroalcoholic solution, Carbomer 940, lauric acid, sodium hydrogen carbonate, and “fragrance (pheromones)” |
| Specific actives | Individual molecules and concentrations are not disclosed on the SXD-9 listing |
| Listed price | $69.95 for 30 mL when checked October 3, 2026; verify at checkout |
| U.S. shipping | Seller lists USPS Ground Advantage at $7.99, with free domestic shipping at $200+; actual total depends on checkout |
| Returns | One opened bottle per first-time product purchase may qualify for the 90-day guarantee after at least 14 days’ use; unopened standard returns have a 60-day window and require authorization |
Our verdict: convenient gel, incomplete formula disclosure
The appeal of SXD-9 is its unscented pump gel: a wearer can apply a measured amount to skin and choose a separate cologne. The seller describes the gel carrier as slow releasing, but its 12+ hour wear statement is based on user reports. We cannot verify how long the finished formula remains detectable, much less whether it changes someone else’s behavior.
The listing names base ingredients but groups the active fragrance components as “fragrance (pheromones).” A general FAQ on the seller’s site names molecules used in pheromone products; that does not establish which ones are in this particular bottle. The earlier article presented a seven-compound formula and precise concentration as facts without a verifiable product-specific source. Those claims have been removed.
What does SXD-9 contain?
Royal Pheromones publishes a hydroalcoholic gel base with Carbomer 940, lauric acid, sodium hydrogen carbonate, and fragrance described as pheromones. It does not publish a product-specific list of named pheromone compounds, their doses, or a batch analysis in the listing we reviewed. “Unscented” describes the offered scent option; it does not guarantee that every wearer will detect no odor from the base or active materials.
A review of proposed human sex pheromones explains the gaps in identifying and validating these signals; it does not establish that a commercial gel reliably produces the social or romantic outcomes promised in marketing. The seller itself labels SXD-9 a cosmetic fragrance and says it does not guarantee a specific outcome. Anecdotes on a seller page can describe an individual’s experience but cannot isolate the effect of the gel from context, expectation, or behavior.
How do you apply it?
The seller directs buyers to apply one or two pumps to clean, dry skin on areas such as the neck, wrists, or upper chest, then let the gel dry before clothing. It suggests beginning with one pump and layering a separate cologne if desired. Follow the label on the bottle, avoid irritated skin, and stop use if it causes irritation. We have not independently tested the texture, drying time, or scent.
Price, shipping, and returns
The 30 mL bottle was listed at $69.95 on October 3, 2026. Royal Pheromones lists U.S. USPS Ground Advantage at $7.99, making an illustrative one-bottle total of $77.94 before tax at that shipping rate. The seller says orders usually ship in one or two business days from Hawaii and gives a five to ten business day Ground Advantage estimate. Confirm the final amount and delivery estimate at checkout.
The published return policy allows one opened bottle per customer for a product not previously purchased to be returned between 14 and 90 days after delivery, with the original shipping fee excluded from the refund. The bottle must be returned, even if empty; domestic approved guarantee claims receive a prepaid return label. Standard returns of unopened, unused, factory-sealed items must be initiated within 60 days of delivery, and the customer normally pays return shipping. All returns require prior authorization. Read the full terms before ordering, especially for international delivery.
How does SXD-9 compare with Nexus?
SXD-9 is an unscented pump gel, while Nexus is a separate men’s pheromone product covered in our review. Compare the application, scent, bottle size, delivered price, and seller policies against what you want to wear. We have not run a controlled head-to-head test and cannot rank either by proven attraction results.
Frequently asked questions
Is SXD-9 scented?
The seller offers it as unscented. That describes the fragrance option, not a guarantee that the gel has no detectable base odor to every person.
Does SXD-9 contain seven named pheromones?
The current seller listing does not identify seven individual active compounds or their amounts. We cannot verify that claim.
Does it last 24 hours?
The listing says users often report 12+ hours without washing, but it does not publish an independent wear test. We could not substantiate the former article’s 24–48-hour attraction claim.
Can I return an opened bottle?
The seller’s guarantee covers one opened bottle of a product a customer has not previously purchased, between 14 and 90 days after delivery, subject to authorization and return of the bottle. Original shipping is not refunded.
Editorial note: Seller details and policies checked October 3, 2026. This is a research-based review; we have not independently tested SXD-9 or measured attraction outcomes.
