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%
Woody
92%
Fresh Spicy
80%
Aromatic
78%
Earthy
61%
Warm Spicy
55%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Citrus, Woody, and Fresh Spicy) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Citrus, Woody, Fresh Spicy, and Aromatic 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, Woody, Fresh Spicy, and Aromatic among the strongest accord tags here, lighter profiles usually hug the skin; you can layer sprays to push without filling a whole room.
Overview
Terre d'HermèsbyHermèsis a Woody Spicy fragrance for men.Terre d'Hermèswas launched in 2006. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean-Claude Ellena. Top notes are Orange and Grapefruit; middle notes are Pepper, Pelargonium and Flint; base notes are Vetiver, Cedar, Patchouli and Benzoin. This perfume is the winner of awardFiFi Award Fragrance Of The Year Men`s Luxe 2007.Terre d’Hermès: conceived in 2006 by Jean-Claude Ellena, Terre d’Hermès is a
metaphor for materials, a matrix that speaks of territory as well as matter, earth,
and roots.This vertically structured scent is based on an alchemy of wood, the
scent first introduces the gaity of orange, the bitterness of grapefruit and the
vivacity of pepper and of fresh spices. This “vegetality” flirts with the mineral
effect of flint and the coarseness of vetiver. Dominated by cedar, the fragrance
goes deeper with the sweetness of resins and the impalpable voluptuousness
of benzoin.
metaphor for materials, a matrix that speaks of territory as well as matter, earth,
and roots.This vertically structured scent is based on an alchemy of wood, the
scent first introduces the gaity of orange, the bitterness of grapefruit and the
vivacity of pepper and of fresh spices. This “vegetality” flirts with the mineral
effect of flint and the coarseness of vetiver. Dominated by cedar, the fragrance
goes deeper with the sweetness of resins and the impalpable voluptuousness
of benzoin.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is Terre d'Hermès 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.