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Eau de parfum
Hormone Paris This is not Testosterone
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
This is not Testosterone — fragrance character
This is not Testosterone Eau de Parfum by Hormone Paris is a unisex fragrance released in 2025, created by the French brand with its provocative take on modern perfumery.
Its name plays with expectations, while the composition itself offers not literal “masculinity,” but an expressive, dense and sensual image that develops with equal intrigue on both women’s and men’s skin.
The perfume belongs to the amber, spicy and woody fragrance family.
It combines gourmand softness, warm spice, dryish woody nuances and musky depth, resulting in a rich, noticeable scent that leaves a vivid impression.
Development and mood
From the first minutes, This is not Testosterone comes across as an energetic spicy-amber accord with a warming character.
As it develops, the fragrance becomes rounder and more enveloping, while the woody-musky base adds lasting power, volume and the effect of an expensive perfume trail.
The stated sillage is very strong, so this fragrance is best suited to those who enjoy being noticed and are not afraid of bold perfume statements.
It can become a striking accent to an evening look, complement a formal suit or add contrast to a minimalist casual style.
When and how to wear it
This is not Testosterone feels most at home in cool weather: in autumn, winter and early spring, its spicy, woody and amber nuances sound especially full-bodied.
The fragrance can also be worn in warmer weather, but it is better to choose the evening and apply it more sparingly so that its dense trail remains comfortable.
No precise recommendation for the number of sprays on skin and clothing is provided, so it is best to start with a minimal amount and gradually find the intensity that suits you.
Given its very strong sillage, a few sprays on the pulse points are usually enough; on fabric, it is best to test the fragrance first on a small, inconspicuous area.
Place in the collection and similar fragrances
This is not Testosterone was released as a standalone fragrance in 2025; there is no information about its inclusion in a separate collection or about other concentrations of this composition.
The perfumer’s name has not been disclosed either, so the fragrance’s style is best understood through the character of the brand: bold, contemporary and designed to provoke an emotional response.
Those who enjoy rich amber-woody compositions with spicy or musky facets may also want to explore Laboratorio Olfattivo Vanhera.
As alternatives for further exploration, The Spirit of Dubai Turath and Phuong Dang The Calling are also worth considering. They differ in mood, but share expressiveness, noticeable sillage and a sense of perfumery intensity.
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