Hormone Paris This is not GABA Parfum

Gaba by Hormone Paris is a unisex fragrance that belongs to the fougere spicy family.
This is a new release, launched in 2023.

Top notes: Italian Mandarin, Orange, and Lavender
Heart notes: Osmanthus and Jasmine Sambac
Base notes: Ambroxan, Akigalawood, and Musk

Indulge in tranquility with Gaba, a scent designed to calm the mind and wrap the body in serene comfort. Release the weight of daily stress and say goodbye to negative energy as you drift into an elevated state of peaceful bliss. Let this enchanting fragrance guide you into a realm of pure relaxation, where your body and soul find harmony in soothing stillness.

The name Gaba comes from the English abbreviation GABA (Gamma-AminoButyric Acid) — a neurotransmitter first synthesized in 1883, long before scientists discovered its role in the mammalian central nervous system in the 1950s. Today, GABA is marketed as a nootropic compound believed to enhance memory and brain metabolism. It acts as an inhibitory neurotransmitter that calms the central nervous system.

The Gaba fragrance was created in the spirit of Ganymede by Marc-Antoine Barrois. It mirrors even the smallest details — from the tangy sweetness of mandarin and the Fahrenheit-like freshness of violet leaf, to the sharp saffron-suede accord with a smoky trail, and even the peppery-woody captive material Akigalawood. However, Gaba’s effect is achieved with other, less persistent and diffusive ingredients, making its differences from Ganymede more noticeable after about 1.5–2 hours of wear. In the opening, they differ only in subtle nuances — barely perceptible even in a side-by-side comparison. For the first few hours, Gaba feels denser and more saturated overall.

Overall, the new Hormone Paris fragrances fit perfectly into the brand’s concept — familiar, fashion-forward scents presented through a science-inspired lens that explores the mysterious chemistry of influence — both on oneself and on those around you.