Hermes Bel Ami eau de toilette for men will appeal to those seeking a leather and woody fragrance with a warm, sensual character. The composition from the Parfums-Fondateurs collection is built primarily on patchouli, leather and labdanum cistus. Its name and concept reference the novel Bel-Ami by Guy de Maupassant.

Scent and Composition

The eau de toilette was created in 1986 by perfumer Jean-Louis Sieuzac.

• The top opens with mandarin, sage, bergamot and lemon.
• The heart brings together carnation, patchouli, basil, cedar, jasmine and orris root.
• The base is composed of leather, oakmoss, styrax, vetiver, vanilla and coconut.
• The official INCI lists, among other ingredients, alcohol, water, parfum, bergamot oil, patchouli oil, lemon oil, clove oil, oakmoss extract, vanillin and cinnamon bark oil.

Packaging

• The bottle contains 100 ml of eau de toilette.
• It is inspired by the lanterns of historic carriages.
• The black cap references an equestrian riding helmet.
• The back label is decorated with an illustration by Philippe Dumas.
• The product is made in France.

The packaging combines the 100 ml volume with motifs that evoke the equestrian heritage of Hermes.

About the Brand

The history of Hermes began in Paris in 1837, when harness maker Thierry Hermès opened a workshop on rue Basse-du-Rempart. His harnesses received an award at the Paris World Exhibition in 1867.

Hermes is an independent, family-owned French house built on an artisanal model. Its principles include creative freedom, the pursuit of quality materials, the transmission of craft expertise and the creation of objects designed with longevity in mind.

By choosing this fragrance, you become part of the legacy of a French house whose identity is shaped by craftsmanship, materials and equestrian history.