This is not Testosterone by Hormone Paris bottle
Hormone Paris

This is not Testosterone

3.8/5 · 70 votes Unisex 2025
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Fragrance notes

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Character

Longevity3.5/5
Sillage3.0/5
Day65
Night61
Fall100
Spring74
Summer61
Winter61
Our take

Grapefruit hits first, sharp and bright, quickly joined by a cinnamon and cardamom duo that adds a warm, peppery edge. The opening feels energetic and a bit loud, but it settles faster than you expect, moving toward a heart where vanilla softens the spice while jasmine lifts the blend with a clean, white floral touch. It stays close as it develops, never announcing itself across a space, yet the scent remains present on the skin for an extended period without needing another spray.

The drydown leans fully into its gourmand side. Praline and amberwood create a rounded, slightly powdery sweetness that sits comfortably against the sandalwood and musk. It feels modern and polished, more suited to a city street than a forest path, with a smooth synthetic glow that some will love and others may find too neat. It is not a rough or animalic composition, but a tidy, composed one.

People who enjoy sweet, spicy orientals with a citrus spark will find a lot to like here. It suits cooler evenings and pairs well with knitwear and dim lighting. If you usually reach for crisp aquatics or bitter greens, this will feel too heavy and sugary for your taste. The praline note pushes it toward dessert, so those who prefer dry woods alone should look elsewhere.

It is a fragrance that wears like a thick wool coat on a concrete sidewalk.

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