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Hermes

Eau D'Hermes

for women and men

Looking for Eau D'Hermes notes, review, or longevity? This page covers all three in one quick read.

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Eau D'Hermes

Fragrance notes

How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).

Aromatic 100%
Leather 98%
Fresh Spicy 94%
Warm Spicy 93%
Citrus 86%
Woody 73%
Smoky 65%
Animalic 57%
Cinnamon 54%
Floral 53%

Performance

Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Aromatic, Leather, and Fresh Spicy) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.

Longevity

With Aromatic, Leather, Fresh Spicy, and Warm Spicy among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.

Projection

With Aromatic, Leather, Fresh Spicy, and Warm Spicy among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.

Overview

Eau D'HermesbyHermèsis a Leather fragrance for women and men.Eau D'Hermeswas launched in 1951. The nose behind this fragrance is Edmond Roudnitska. Top notes are Bergamot, Lavender, Lemon, Petitgrain and Sage; middle notes are Cardamom, Cinnamon, Cumin, Bourbon Geranium, Jasmine, Coriander and Cloves; base notes are Leather, Birch, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Cedar, Vanilla, Moss and Labdanum.Eau d’Hermès: conceived by Edmond Roudnitska in 1951 (though some sources state that it was in 1949, the same year as the launch of the first Hermès silk necktie) around a spicy, floral hesperidian theme, it takes its inspiration from the evocation of a wonderfully delicate odour. “The interior of a Hermès bag in which wafted the aroma of a perfume… A note of fine leather, wrapped in a slightly spicy citrus,” according to the composer.

Quick answers

Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.

Is Eau D'Hermes office-safe?
With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
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.