The Concept Behind the Name
Hormone Paris names its fragrances after neurotransmitters and hormones, treating each scent as a stand-in for a feeling rather than a literal ingredient list. This Is Not GABA plays on that idea: it is not a literal interpretation of the calming neurotransmitter, but a scent built to evoke a similar sense of ease.
Notes
- Top notes: passion fruit, mandarin
- Heart notes: freesia, jasmine, lily of the valley
- Base notes: moss, ambery notes
The result sits in the citrus, fruity, floral accord family, with a tropical, sweet undertone that leans brighter than most Hormone Paris releases.
How It Wears
As a parfum concentration, This Is Not GABA is built for longevity and close projection rather than a loud sillage. Expect the passion fruit and mandarin to lead for the first half hour, before the freesia and jasmine settle in for the bulk of the wear, with the moss and amber base appearing only in the final hours.
Reviews
On Fragrantica, This Is Not GABA holds a 3.64 out of 5 rating from over 1,100 votes, placing it among the more discussed releases in the Hormone Paris line.
Where to Buy
Olfactiva House is an authorised distributor of Hormone Paris and ships This Is Not GABA, along with a 2ml sample option, across Europe and internationally.
