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Hermès

Eau de Gentiane Blanche

Perfumer: Jean-Claude Ellena

2009UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.4/ 10
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Hermès Eau de Gentiane Blanche is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around iris, gentian and white musk.

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Skunky's take: Freshness leads the way and cools the head.

How does it perform?

From 245 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
6.6 /10

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

Sillage
5.5 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
7.5 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
6.6 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

74% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Floral
  3. Green
  4. Spicy
  5. Woody
  6. Earthy
  7. Smoky

What does Eau de Gentiane Blanche smell like?

Iris and gentian form the backbone, bringing earthy and green tones, while white musk softens them and gives the scent a clean base. The fresh accord dominates, with a faint spicy, woody and smoky shadow behind it.

Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and it is picked most for daily wear, leisure and the office. Slightly more voters call it masculine, though a good share see it as feminine. Kenzo Soleil Thé and Serge Lutens Bas de soie have a close profile.

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 35%
    Spring
  • 35%
    Summer
  • 22%
    Autumn
  • 9%
    Winter
  • Daytime
    28%
  • Casual
    26%
  • Office
    24%
  • Sport
    9%
  • Evening
    8%
  • Nighttime
    6%

Least picked for nights out.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026