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Hermès

Osmanthe Yunnan

Perfumer: Jean-Claude Ellena

2005UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

7.6/ 10
Community score
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Hermès Osmanthe Yunnan is a fresh, light unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, and it fits daily wear, leisure time and the office.

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Skunky's take: A daytime friend, easy at the office and on busy days.

How does it perform?

From 208 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
6.0 /10

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

Sillage
5.0 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
7.7 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
5.5 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

81% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

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. Leathery

What does Osmanthe Yunnan smell like?

Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the wearer rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter gets very few votes. More voters call it feminine, though a good share read it as masculine.

The top notes are tea and orange, giving a citrusy, fresh, green opening. In the heart, freesia and osmanthus add a soft floral touch. The base holds leather and apricot, where fruity and lightly spicy tones settle into a leathery finish. Lancôme Aroma Tonic and Memo Paris Moon Fever / Moon Safari have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Tea
    • Orange
  2. First hours

    • Freesia
    • Osmanthus
  3. Towards evening

    • Leather
    • Apricot

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 38%
    Spring
  • 37%
    Summer
  • 17%
    Autumn
  • 7%
    Winter
  • Daytime
    27%
  • Casual
    25%
  • Office
    25%
  • Nighttime
    8%
  • Evening
    8%
  • Sport
    6%

Least picked for evenings.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026