Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Citrus
100%
Smoky
55%
Woody
51%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Citrus, Smoky, and Woody) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Citrus, Smoky, and Woody among the strongest accord tags here, brighter, lighter families in this mix often fade sooner; reapply or keep a travel size if you want all-day presence.
Projection
With Citrus, Smoky, and Woody among the strongest accord tags here, lighter profiles usually hug the skin; you can layer sprays to push without filling a whole room.
Overview
Eau de Citron NoirbyHermèsis a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for women and men. The nose behind this fragrance is Christine Nagel.Eau de Citron Noir is a part of Hermes Eaux de Cologne collection. It is inspired by a specific very flavourful ingredient in Middle Eastern cuisine – black lime or noomi basra, which is dried lime (sour and even smoky, lacking the sweetness of fresh fruit).Main notes include: black lime accord, lemon, black tea, citron, Paraguayan wood.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is Eau de Citron Noir office-safe?
- Fresher, lighter profiles often feel easy in conservative offices at one spray.
- Best season
- Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
- Where to try it
- Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.