Hormone Paris 2020 EDP

U ££ Acquired

This is Not Endorphin

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Hormone Paris This is Not Endorphin is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020. This is Not Endorphin opens with Pink Pepper, Saffron, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, and Vanilla, and dries down to a base of Amber, Cedar, Clean Musk, and Frankincense. Hormone Paris's This is Not Endorphin carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a bit of a head-scratcher. Some find a woody vanilla dream, others get a churchy incense bomb. It's polarising, inconsistent, and probably one to try before you buy.
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  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Powdery
  • Clean
  • Cozy
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This is Not Endorphin Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its moderate sillage and long-lasting nature make it a good fit for date nights, allowing it to linger without overpowering. While some find it too 'churchy' for casual wear, the woody vanilla aspects could work for a sophisticated evening out. Its performance might be a bit much for a conservative office environment.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

It kicks off with a spicy flash of pink pepper and saffron, brightened by a hint of blackcurrant. As it settles, a sweet, creamy vanilla emerges, intertwined with delicate orange blossom and jasmine. The dry down is a warm embrace of amber and cedar, softened by clean musk, with a surprising spiritual touch of frankincense.

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