Hermes Eau D'Hermès is a citrus-spicy eau de toilette for women and men. Its dry character is complemented by leather and woody notes, making it ideal for moments when you want a subtle yet present fragrance trail.

Fragrance and Composition

The opening of the composition combines bergamot, lavender, lemon, petitgrain and sage. The heart unfolds with cardamom, cumin, cinnamon, bourbon geranium, jasmine, coriander and clove. The base is composed of leather, birch, sandalwood, cedar, moss, tonka, vanilla and labdanum.

• Fragrance character: citrus, spicy and dry
• Key materials: petitgrain from lemon tree, cardamom and cinnamon
• Concentration: Eau de Toilette
• Year of creation: 1951
• Perfumer: Edmond Roudnitska
• Country of manufacture: France

The currently published composition lists alcohol, water, dipropylene glycol and fragrance as its opening ingredients. It also includes oils of bergamot, lavender, lemon peel and cinnamon bark.

You receive a layered composition that progresses from citrus and herbal notes through bold spices to leather and woods.

Application

Upon application, Eau D'Hermès creates, according to the manufacturer, a subtle yet present fragrance trail.

Packaging

• Volume: 100 ml
• The bottle shape is inspired by the lanterns of historic carriages and automobiles
• The black cap references an equestrian helmet
• The back label is decorated with a drawing by Philippe Dumas

The bottle thus carries several direct references to the history of the Hermès house.

About the Brand

Eau d'Hermès is the first fragrance created by the Hermès house and belongs to the Parfums-Fondateurs collection, inspired by its heritage. The brand was founded by Thierry Hermès in 1837 in Paris, where he opened a workshop producing horse harnesses.

Hermès describes itself as an independent French family house. Its strategy is built on creation, craftsmanship and an exclusive, balanced distribution network. Its products are designed with an emphasis on longevity, repairability and the ability to be passed down through generations.

Eau D'Hermès connects the origins of the brand's perfumery with the heritage of the house founded in Paris in 1837.