Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Woody
100%
Sweet
94%
Aromatic
81%
Nutty
66%
Earthy
61%
Vanilla
59%
Tobacco
57%
Amber
52%
Caramel
49%
Warm Spicy
44%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Woody, Sweet, and Aromatic) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Woody, Sweet, Aromatic, and Nutty 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 Woody, Sweet, Aromatic, and Nutty 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
Hermessence Vetiver TonkabyHermèsis a Woody Chypre fragrance for women and men.Hermessence Vetiver Tonkawas 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.Vétiver Tonka: powerful vetiver, smoothed out by velvety hazelnut. A hint of
praline is mixed with the sweetness of Tonka beans to soften the earthy, rough
effect of the roots. “A tender vetiver, enveloping and warm…”
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.Vétiver Tonka: powerful vetiver, smoothed out by velvety hazelnut. A hint of
praline is mixed with the sweetness of Tonka beans to soften the earthy, rough
effect of the roots. “A tender vetiver, enveloping and warm…”
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is Hermessence Vetiver Tonka 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
- Deeper woods and resins often feel natural in cooler months; they can feel heavy in extreme heat.
- 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.