Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Green
100%
Rose
88%
Citrus
85%
Fruity
84%
Aromatic
79%
Fresh
58%
Sweet
56%
Floral
47%
Musky
45%
Soft Spicy
44%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Green, Rose, and Citrus) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Green, Rose, Citrus, and Fruity 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 Green, Rose, Citrus, and Fruity among the strongest accord tags here, lighter profiles usually hug the skin; you can layer sprays to push without filling a whole room.
Overview
Hermessence Rose IkebanabyHermèsis a Woody Spicy fragrance for women and men.Hermessence Rose Ikebanawas launched in 2004. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean-Claude Ellena.Created in 2004 by Jean-Claude Ellena, Hermessence is a collection of unique
fragrances conceived as olfactory poems using perfuming’s most exclusive
elements. As sober and intense as Japanese haiku, they reinvent a nature that is
as precious as it is unusual, as if rendered by the inspired writing of a composer
in search of the new.Enriched each time the perfumer discovers a new country, a language,
a culture or simply extraordinary new ingredients, as of today the line
consists of eight fragrances, exclusively available in Hermès stores.Rose Ikebana: a contrast between rose petal and crisp rhubarb, this minimalist
bouquet of extreme delicacy was inspired by the floral art of Japanese Ikebana.
Jean Claude Ellena speaks about “a rose plucked in the early morning, humid and
dewy, light and delicate...”
fragrances conceived as olfactory poems using perfuming’s most exclusive
elements. As sober and intense as Japanese haiku, they reinvent a nature that is
as precious as it is unusual, as if rendered by the inspired writing of a composer
in search of the new.Enriched each time the perfumer discovers a new country, a language,
a culture or simply extraordinary new ingredients, as of today the line
consists of eight fragrances, exclusively available in Hermès stores.Rose Ikebana: a contrast between rose petal and crisp rhubarb, this minimalist
bouquet of extreme delicacy was inspired by the floral art of Japanese Ikebana.
Jean Claude Ellena speaks about “a rose plucked in the early morning, humid and
dewy, light and delicate...”
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is Hermessence Rose Ikebana 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.