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%
White Floral
52%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Citrus and White Floral) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Citrus and White Floral 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 and White Floral 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 D'Orange Verte 1979byHermèsis a Floral Green fragrance for women and men.Eau D'Orange Verte 1979was launched in 1979. The nose behind this fragrance is Francoise Caron.With the Colognes collection, Hermès expands a territory of olfactive
expression inaugurated in 1979 with its first Cologne, later baptised Eau
d’orange verte, characterized by its refinement and authenticity. Figurative and
generous expressions of instant pleasure, the Hermès Colognes offer a series of
material-based olfactive vignettes. Through the gaze of Jean-Claude Ellena,
Hermès affirms its own interpretation of the Cologne style, between artistic
sensitivity and traditional craftsmanship.Eau d’orange verte: a founding Cologne created by Françoise Caron in 1979
and inspired by the odour of moist, rose-scented morning undergrowth,
this fragrance has asserted itself as an emblem of Hermès ever since and is
distinguished by its unique freshness. It was devised as a burst of citrus
touches, with orange to the fore, amidst zests and leaves, lemon, mandarin, mint
and blackcurrant buds. Its complexity is revealed in a unique vapor
composed of oak moss and patchouli.
expression inaugurated in 1979 with its first Cologne, later baptised Eau
d’orange verte, characterized by its refinement and authenticity. Figurative and
generous expressions of instant pleasure, the Hermès Colognes offer a series of
material-based olfactive vignettes. Through the gaze of Jean-Claude Ellena,
Hermès affirms its own interpretation of the Cologne style, between artistic
sensitivity and traditional craftsmanship.Eau d’orange verte: a founding Cologne created by Françoise Caron in 1979
and inspired by the odour of moist, rose-scented morning undergrowth,
this fragrance has asserted itself as an emblem of Hermès ever since and is
distinguished by its unique freshness. It was devised as a burst of citrus
touches, with orange to the fore, amidst zests and leaves, lemon, mandarin, mint
and blackcurrant buds. Its complexity is revealed in a unique vapor
composed of oak moss and patchouli.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is Eau D'Orange Verte 1979 office-safe?
- Fresher, lighter profiles often feel easy in conservative offices at one spray.
- Best season
- Bright and airy notes often feel best in warm weather; they can read lighter in winter.
- 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.