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%
Iris
96%
White Floral
82%
Powdery
69%
Violet
63%
Earthy
56%
Rose
54%
Sweet
50%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Citrus, Iris, and White Floral) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Citrus, Iris, White Floral, and Powdery among the strongest accord tags here, wear time often sits between airy top notes and a heavier dry-down—only your skin will say for sure.
Projection
With Citrus, Iris, White Floral, and Powdery among the strongest accord tags here, projection can shift from bright opening to a softer base—test where you’ll actually wear it.
Overview
Hermessence Iris UkiyoébyHermèsis a fragrance for women and men.Hermessence Iris Ukiyoéwas launched in 2010. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean-Claude Ellena.The house of Hermes adds another interesting fragrance to their prestigious collection Hermessence - Iris Ukiyoé . Hermessence is a collection of unique fragrances conceived as olfactory poems using most exclusive elements in perfumery. These fragrances are just like Japanese haiku, they reinvent nature that is as precious as it is unusual.Iris Ukiyoé joins the collection in the beginning of November 2010. Its perfumer is Jean Claude Ellena, who has also created other eight fragrances of this collection. He envisaged this perfume to be created around the central ingredient – purple iris flower. This floral bouquet is full of nuances and paradoxes, created or rose, orange blossom and mandarin.The word Ukiyoé is a Japanese word denoting “images of the floating world”, and reflects admiration of perfumer, collector and lover of Japanese prints in artistic expression that finds inspiration in nature.The latest fragrance of the Hermessence collection can be recognized by purple colour of its cap and leather case. Its flacon itself is see-through and made of glass. The fragrance arrives on the market as100 ml EDT.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is Hermessence Iris Ukiyoé office-safe?
- Start with one spray in close spaces; add more for evenings or when you want it to carry further.
- 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.