The Perfume Library

Terre d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Hermès · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Hermès Terre d'Hermès Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy fragrance with a woody, earthy side, made for men and easy to wear through the day. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it wears comfortably in summer too; daily wear, business and leisure lead the occasions. Voters mostly call it masculine and classic. As a whole, grapefruit and orange bring bright freshness, set against the green bite of geranium leaf. Pepper and pink pepper add spice, while vetiver, cedar and patchouli build a woody base. Flintstone gives it a dry, mineral earthiness, and benzoin softens that harder edge slightly.

Un Jardin sur le Nil (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Hermès · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Hermès Un Jardin sur le Nil Eau de Toilette is a fresh unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, easy to wear for daily life and the office. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate: it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear, leisure and business; more call it feminine than masculine, though a good number see it as masculine. Green mango and lotus lead, giving a fresh, citrusy, aquatic feel. Calamus and sycamore maple keep it green, while frankincense adds a spicy, faintly smoky depth. Fruity and floral touches blend through it. Lanoé No. 6 and Jo Malone Fig & Lotus Flower have a close profile.

Ambre Narguilé

8.4

Hermès · 2004

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Déclaration (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Cartier · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Cartier Déclaration Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green citrus scent balanced by spice and wood, made for men and easy to wear through the day and at the office. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and it wears comfortably in summer too. Daily wear, business and leisure lead the occasions. Many call it masculine and classic. The top pairs bergamot and orange with the dry, slightly smoky edge of birch wood. In the heart, cardamom, mugwort and cedar push it towards a spicy, woody, green character. The base of vetiver, cedar and oakmoss leaves it dry and earthy. Cartier Déclaration Essence and Bond No. 9 Great Jones have a close profile.

Un Jardin sur le Toit

7.5

Hermès · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hermès Un Jardin sur le Toit is a fresh, green unisex scent with a fruity, floral character, leaning towards spring and summer and easy daytime wear. Pear and apple set the first impression, while pear tree wood, applewood and wild grass give it a light woody, green backdrop. Citrus and floral accords keep the fruit crisp and airy, and a spicy touch stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and office use lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share see it as masculine. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Rosa Verde and Féraud Amarante have a close profile.

Dia Woman (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Amouage · 2002

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Amouage Dia Woman Eau de Parfum opens with tarragon, fig and bergamot and settles into a floral heart of peach blossom, peony and iris; it is a feminine scent that has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer and winter are not far behind. It suits daily and office wear, and most voters read it as feminine. Tarragon, fig and sage give a green freshness at first. The heart turns powdery and floral with iris, rose and orange blossom absolute. Sandalwood, vanilla and white musk sweeten the base into a creamy, lightly spicy warmth.

Le Jardin de Monsieur Li

7.5

Hermès · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hermès Le Jardin de Monsieur Li is a fresh, green and floral unisex scent built around jasmine sambac, bergamot and kumquat, suited to spring and summer days. Citrus and fruity brightness leads: bergamot and kumquat soften against the floral side of jasmine sambac. The stone note adds a cool, mineral quality beneath. The notes aren't split into layers, so it reads as one light, green-tinged garden impression. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions chosen most. Voters lean feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. Monotheme Bergamotto and Lubin Mandarino have a close profile.

Voyage d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Hermès · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Hermès Voyage d'Hermès Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days, easy to wear for daily life and the office. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it stays close and doesn't push itself on the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and choose it for daytime, leisure and work. More voters read it as masculine, though a good share call it feminine, so it sits somewhere in between. It opens with cardamom, spices and lemon. The heart of tea, green notes and blossoms keeps it airy, and musk and woods settle it into a soft, woody base.

Un Jardin en Méditerranée

7.6

Hermès · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hermès Un Jardin en Méditerranée is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent that suits daily wear in warm weather, with a light garden feel. Most voters pick summer and spring, and winter is hardly chosen. It leans towards daytime, leisure and office wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it neither stays close to the skin nor fills a room. It reads neither clearly feminine nor masculine, with votes split between the two. Lemon, bergamot and orange open it brightly. In the heart, white oleander and orange blossom add a soft floral touch. In the base, fig leaf, pistachio, red cedar and cypress build a green, woody ground with fruity and spicy touches.

L'Eau d'Hiver

7.9

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Green

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle L'Eau d'Hiver is a fresh, floral scent with a green, powdery and faintly creamy softness, worn as a unisex fragrance. It reads as a single piece: heliotrope and iris build a powdery, creamy base, hawthorn and hedione keep the floral side open and airy, and bergamot adds a light brightness on top. Sweetness never dominates, and the spicy and synthetic touches stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Despite the name, most voters pick spring, with the other seasons close behind, and it leans towards daytime, leisure and office wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though it works as unisex. L'Erbolario Iris and Zara Romance d'Iris have a close profile.

Bigarade Concentrée

8.1

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Bigarade Concentrée is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: present without being heavy. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Voters lean slightly masculine, though a sizeable share finds it feminine. Fresh, citrus and green accords lead, with floral and fruity touches alongside. Bitter orange gives a bright start, while cardamom and pink pepper add spice. Hay and cedarwood settle it onto a woody, slightly dry base. Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Cologne Bigarade and Xerjoff Nio have a close profile.

Terre d'Hermès Eau Très Fraîche

7.6

Hermès · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hermès Terre d'Hermès Eau Très Fraîche is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits spring and summer days and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily, leisure and office use, with evening and night out chosen less often. Most voters find it masculine. It opens with aquatic notes, orange and citrus fruits for a cool start, with geranium at the heart. In the base, patchouli, cedar and woody notes settle it onto an earthy, green ground. Fresh, citrus and floral accords lead, with a light spicy touch.

Vétiver Tonka

7.8

Hermès · 2004

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Hermès Vétiver Tonka is a unisex scent that softens a green, earthy core with the sweet, gourmand warmth of tonka. Vetiver and sandalwood build its woody, smoky frame, and tobacco darkens it slightly. Tonka bean, hazelnut and praliné sweeten the greenery and add a creamy warmth, while lily of the valley brings a light freshness. The spicy and oriental touches soften the edges instead of sharpening them. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and office settings. Voters read it as somewhat more masculine, though many call it feminine. Goutal Vétiver and Chanel Sycomore have a close profile.

L'Ambre des Merveilles

8.0

Hermès · 2012

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Hermès L'Ambre des Merveilles is a sweet, resinous women's fragrance that most voters place in fall and winter. It is built on amber, patchouli, Peru balsam and vanilla. The sweet, gourmand side leads, with spice, a woody base and a soft powdery touch around it. The oriental, resinous character gives it a warm, dense feel. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and few choose summer. It suits evenings as well as daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as feminine.

Jour d'Hermès (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Hermès · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Hermès Jour d'Hermès Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's fragrance, brightened by citrus and green tones and suited to easy daytime wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close rather than leaving a heavy trail. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter well behind. It is seen as a fit for daytime, work and leisure, and half of voters read it as feminine. Jasmine sambac, apricot blossom, gardenia and sweet pea build the floral core. Fresh and citrus accords keep those flowers light, while green and fruity touches soften them. Sweetness, a little spice and powder stay in the background. Hermès Jour d'Hermès Absolu and Dior Miss Dior Eau Fraîche have a close profile.

Elixir des Merveilles

7.8

Hermès · 2006

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Hermès Elixir des Merveilles is a women's fragrance built around amber, sandalwood and vanilla sugar, where a bright citrus touch sits on a sweet, resinous base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring next and summer trailing. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though daily and office wear are close behind; most voters read it as feminine, while some find it masculine. Orange zest adds a fresh citrus note, while caramel and tonka bean push it into gourmand sweetness. Cedar, patchouli and oak form a woody frame, and Peru balsam with frankincense add a warm, lightly spicy resin. The overall impression is oriental and sweet.

Un Jardin après la Mousson

7.2

Hermès · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hermès Un Jardin après la Mousson is a fresh, green scent whose citrus, floral and aquatic tones recall a garden after rain; it is unisex and has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most mentioned settings. It doesn't settle clearly as masculine or feminine, drawing votes for both. Cardamom, coriander and pepper give it a bright, spicy edge, while white gingerlily pulls it towards a floral, green side. Vetiver adds a woody base and keeps the scent from feeling heavy. The fresh, citrusy feel dominates throughout. Asprey Purple Water and Ryoko Scent 01 have a close profile.

Bel Ami Vétiver

8.2

Hermès · 2013

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Eau Parfumée au Thé Vert (Eau de Cologne)

7.6

Bvlgari · 1992

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Cologne

Bvlgari Eau Parfumée au Thé Vert Eau de Cologne is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days best. It opens with the citrus brightness of Italian bergamot, and green tea in the heart softens it into a calm, leafy mood. In the base, tonka bean and beeswax take over, and the scent dries down slightly powdery, spicy and woody. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and leaves a quiet trail. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is chosen mostly for daily wear, leisure and the office. More voters read it as feminine, though it stays unisex. Prada Infusion de Vétiver and Bvlgari Eau Parfumée Thé Vert (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Cuir d'Ange

8.0

Hermès · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Hermès Cuir d'Ange is a powdery, floral leather scent that suits both men and women and sits most comfortably in fall and spring. Its longevity is good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter next and summer trailing. It leans towards leisure, business and daytime wear, and votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. The notes are leather, hawthorn and musk. Leather forms the backbone, hawthorn adds a soft floral touch, and musk lays a sweet, powdery base. Spicy and smoky shades add a little depth. Pierre Guillaume Métal Hurlant and Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Cuir Fétiche have a close profile.

Bois Farine

7.3

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2003

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

L'Artisan Parfumeur Bois Farine sets wheat and grain against iris pallida and sandalwood, making a sweet, powdery unisex scent. Fennel seed and grapefruit open lightly, then iris pallida, ambrette seed, wheat and grain take over the heart. It dries down floral and gourmand, with gaiac wood, benzoin, cedarwood and sandalwood adding a woody warmth underneath. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Votes lean slightly feminine, though masculine votes are substantial. L'Artisan Parfumeur Jour de Fête and Place des Lices 1900 have a close profile.

Eau de Campagne / Country Water

7.2

Sisley · 1976

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sisley Eau de Campagne / Country Water is a fresh, green and slightly earthy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days and relaxed daily wear. Most voters recommend spring and summer, while few pick winter. Leisure, daily use and the office are the most named settings. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it neither dominates a room nor disappears quickly. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost even, which places it between the two. It opens with galbanum, bergamot and lemon for a green freshness, kept going by wild grass and basil. In the heart, lily of the valley, geranium and tomato leaf join the floral and the green. As it dries, vetiver, patchouli and oakmoss lay a woody, earthy chypre base underneath.

Eau de Pamplemousse Rose

7.6

Hermès · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Gentiane Blanche

7.4

Hermès · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

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