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Eau D'Hermes

1951 · Unisex · Citrus & Fresh

Eau D'Hermes by Hermes was launched in 1951, a citrus & fresh fragrance unisex. Its accord profile is led by aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus. Key notes: Cardamom, Cumin and Cinnamon.

At a glance

Dominant accordsaromatic, fresh spicy, citrus
Key notesCardamom, Cumin, Cinnamon, Bourbon Geranium
Community rating4.29/5 from 865 votes

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Accord profile

aromatic14%fresh spicy12%citrus12%leather12%warm spicy11%woody10%smoky8%animalic7%herbal7%cinnamon7%

Note pyramid

Top, heart and base notes as recorded for this composition. Each note links to every other fragrance in the database that uses it.

About this fragrance

Written from the structured record above — note pyramid, accord weights, perfumer credit and era.

Eau D'Hermes (1951) is a landmark unisex leather fragrance that opens with a bright, aromatic burst of bergamot, lemon, lavender, petitgrain, and sage. This citrus-herbal top quickly gives way to a warm, spicy heart of cardamom, cumin, cinnamon, Bourbon geranium, jasmine, coriander, and cloves, creating a complex, almost savory character. The base is rich and grounding, with leather, birch, cedar, sandalwood, moss, tonka bean, vanilla, and labdanum, leaving a lasting impression of smoky, animalic leather softened by sweetness.

Collectors will appreciate its historical significance and the bold use of cumin, which adds a distinctive, skin-like warmth. The fragrance suits those who enjoy vintage leathers with a spicy, aromatic twist, and it performs well in cooler weather or formal settings. Its unisex nature makes it versatile, though its assertive character may appeal more to experienced noses. A true classic for enthusiasts of mid-century perfumery.

中文簡介

愛馬仕 Eau D'Hermes(1951)係一款經典嘅中性皮革香水。前調以佛手柑、檸檬、薰衣草、苦橙葉同鼠尾草帶嚟明亮嘅芳香柑橘氣息。核心係小荳蔻、孜然、肉桂、天竺葵、茉莉、芫荽同丁香組成嘅溫暖辛辣,帶有獨特嘅鹹香感。基調就係皮革、樺木、雪松、檀香、苔蘚、零陵香豆、雲呢拿同勞丹脂,散發煙燻皮革嘅餘韻,並以甜味柔和。

呢支香水適合鍾意復古皮革同辛辣芳香嘅收藏家,喺涼爽天氣或正式場合使用就最啱。佢嘅中性特質令佢百搭,但個性鮮明,可能更啱有經驗嘅鼻哥。

Reference data

HouseHermes
NameEau D'Hermes
Launched1951
Marketed asUnisex
Dominant familyCitrus & Fresh
Notes recorded20
Accords10

Quick answers

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What are the notes in Eau D'Hermes?

Eau D'Hermes by Hermes: top notes are Bergamot, Lavender, Lemon, Petitgrain and Sage; heart notes are Cardamom, Cumin, Cinnamon, Bourbon Geranium, Jasmine, Coriander and Cloves; base notes are Leather, Birch, Cedar, Sandalwood, Moss, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Labdanum.

What accords does Eau D'Hermes have?

The dominant accords recorded for Eau D'Hermes are aromatic (100.0%); fresh spicy (89.6%); citrus (88.8%); leather (87.7%); warm spicy (83.4%).

When was Eau D'Hermes launched?

Eau D'Hermes by Hermes was first released in 1951.

What does Eau D'Hermes smell like?

Eau D'Hermes is recorded as a citrus & fresh fragrance, centred on Cardamom, Cumin and Cinnamon.

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