Hormone Paris 2020 Parfum

U £££££ Acquired

This is Not Dopamine

by Shadi Samra

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Hormone Paris This is Not Dopamine is a Parfum launched in 2020, created by Shadi Samra. This is Not Dopamine opens with Nutmeg and Saffron, settles into a heart of Oud and Lavender, and dries down to a base of Musk, Patchouli, and Ambroxan. Hormone Paris's This is Not Dopamine carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

A warm, spicy-woody scent that starts with saffron and nutmeg and ends in a musky, ambroxan glow. Oud and lavender give it an odd but appealing twist. A confident unisex Parfum for people who like their spice with some smoothness.
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  • Bold
  • Modern
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This is Not Dopamine Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Saffron60%
Nutmeg40%
Heartas listed
Oud65%
Lavender35%
Baseas listed
Musk39%
Patchouli33%
Ambroxan28%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Also Works:
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Best Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Ingredients and allergens

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About

This is Not Dopamine opens with saffron and nutmeg, a warm, slightly leathery spice that sets the tone straight away. The heart pairs oud with lavender, an unusual combination that mixes dark woody depth with a clean herbal freshness. The base of musk, patchouli and ambroxan is smooth and slightly earthy, with the ambroxan adding a mineral, diffusive glow. As a Parfum it is bold and modern, a spicy oud scent that stays approachable rather than heavy.

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