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Mouse pee pheromone named after Jane Austen character

When researchers discovered a pheromone in urine from male mice that made female mice linger longer at the smelly spot, they named the chemical "darcin" - after the alluring Mr. Darcy from "Pride and Prejudice." How long do you think it'll be before someone comes up with a darcin-laced body fragrance?