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Table 6 An overview of the methodology used for testing the fragrances

From: Behavioral differences among domestic cats in the response to cat-attracting plants and their volatile compounds reveal a potential distinct mechanism of action for actinidine

Fragrance

Daya

n

Amountb

H between application & availability

Ethanol (control)

1

2

2 sprays

0

Obsession for Men (source 1)

1

2

2 sprays

0

Drakkar Noir

2

1

2 sprays

0

Obsession for Men (source 2)

2

1

2 sprays

0

L'Air Du Temps

2

1

2 sprays

0

Paco Rabanne Pour Homme

2

1

2 sprays

0

Drakkar Noir

3

2

2 sprays

0

Civette Intense

3

1

2 sprays

0

Obsession for Men (source 1)

4

1

10 sprays

10

Drakkar Noir

4

1

10 sprays

10

L'Air Du Temps

4

1

10 sprays

10

Paco Rabanne Pour Homme

4

1

10 sprays

10

Obsession for Men (source 3)

5

2

2 sprays

0

Civetone c (0.1%)

5

2

2 sprays

0

Obsession for Men (source 3)

6

1

2 sprays

0

Obsession for Men (source 3)

6

1

10 sprays

10

Civetonec (1%)

7

1

2 sprays

0

Civetone (1%)

7

1

10 sprays

10

Civet Absolute (synthetic) (1%)

8

1

2 sprays

0

Civet Absolute (synthetic) (1%)

8

1

10 sprays

10

  1. a The fragrances were tested on 8 different days. The same number in this column means these fragrances were tested on the same day
  2. b Although there is some variation between different atomizers, each spray is roughly equivalent to 100 μL
  3. c Natural civet is believed to contain about 1% civetone [39]
  4. n, number of fabrics available to the cats