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Hermès

Eau de Cologne

Perfumer: Françoise Caron

1979UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

8.1/ 10
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Hermès Eau de Cologne is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: It shines in warm weather, and the votes agree.

How does it perform?

From 62 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
5.8 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage
5.4 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
7.7 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

89% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Heart notesfirst few hours

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Floral
  4. Green
  5. Fruity
  6. Spicy
  7. Woody

What does Eau de Cologne smell like?

It opens with bergamot, lemon and mandarin orange, while mint, basil and coriander add a green coolness and papaya and mango bring a soft fruitiness. The heart of lavender, rosemary and neroli turns herbal and floral. Cedar, sandalwood and oakmoss leave a woody base underneath.

Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though many voters see it as feminine. Missoni Missoni Sport and Truefitt & Hill Mayfair have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Papaya
    • Mint
    • Mandarin orange
  2. First hours

    • Rosemary
    • Lavender
    • Orange leaf
  3. Towards evening

    • Patchouli
    • Sandalwood
    • Cedar

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 40%
    Summer
  • 37%
    Spring
  • 12%
    Autumn
  • 11%
    Winter
  • Daytime
    25%
  • Casual
    24%
  • Office
    21%
  • Sport
    12%
  • Evening
    10%
  • Nighttime
    9%

Least picked for nights out.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026