Hormone Paris This is Not Testosterone Parfum 1 ml decant

Hormone Paris This is Not Testosterone is a rich oriental-woody fragrance, created by perfumer Kevin Mathys as an olfactory interpretation of energy, confidence, and inner strength. The composition is inspired by the idea of the hormone testosterone, which is associated with determination and activity. However, the fragrance conveys not a literal sense of strength, but a complex combination of warmth, sensuality, and character. The scent is built around spicy notes, soft sweetness, and a deep woody-musky base, making the composition expressive and modern. It is a unisex fragrance, but its rich spicy-woody sound and warm gourmand base are often perceived as slightly more suitable for men.

The composition opens with a bright combination of grapefruit, cardamom, and cinnamon, creating an energetic start with spicy freshness and a slight citrus bitterness.

At the heart, vanilla and jasmine create a soft and velvety floral-sweet depth. The base is built around praline, amberwood, sandalwood, and musk, giving the fragrance a warm and enveloping character with a rich sweet-woody trail. The composition develops smoothly – from a fresh spicy opening to a dense vanilla-woody sound.

Hormone Paris This is Not Testosterone is distinguished by its expressive and confident character, smelling warm and rich, gradually revealing softer and creamier nuances.

The fragrance creates a sense of calm strength and inner energy, unfolding well in cool weather when its spicy and sweet notes become especially voluminous.

Impressions

In terms of impressions, the fragrance is often described as a sweet-spicy woody scent with a soft vanilla depth. Notable cinnamon and cardamom notes at the beginning and a warm musky-sandalwood base are observed, making the composition harmonious and rich. Many note the pleasant sweetness of praline and vanilla without being cloying, good longevity, and a distinct sillage. The fragrance is characterized as modern and atmospheric, with a warm character and a soft woody sound.