Hormone Paris 2020 Parfum

U ££ Acquired

This is Not Serotonin

by Shadi Samra

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Hormone Paris This is Not Serotonin is a Parfum launched in 2020, created by Shadi Samra. This is Not Serotonin opens with Bergamot and Geranium, settles into a heart of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Cedar, and Nutmeg, and dries down to a base of Vetiver, Oud, Ambergris, and Moss. Hormone Paris's This is Not Serotonin carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a proper slow burn, dividing opinions between a meditative, earthy embrace and a boisterous spice bomb. If you're after instant gratification, look elsewhere; this demands patience, but rewards with depth.
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This is Not Serotonin 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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its long-lasting nature and moderate sillage mean it's present without being overwhelming. The deep, woody character makes it more suitable for cooler weather and intimate or relaxed settings, though it could work for a sophisticated casual event.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Eugenol from Nutmeg
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Moss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

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

Opens with a sharp, almost medicinal kick of bergamot and geranium, demanding your attention before settling into a damp, dense forest floor. Cypriol, cedar, and nutmeg weave a complex tapestry of earthy woods, like ancient, rain-soaked timber and dark, rich soil. As it dries down, a subtle, grounding oud emerges, blended seamlessly with the clean skin feel of ambergris and the steadying anchor of vetiver, becoming one with your natural scent.

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