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Hermes

Designer

France

Bel Ami

4.391,864 ratings·Men·1986·Aromatic Fougere

Opens with Sage, Bergamot, Cardamom, Lemon, Mandarin Orange moves through Carnation, Patchouli, Cedar, Basil, Orris Root, Jasmine and settles into Leather, Oakmoss, Styrax, Vetiver, Amber, Vanilla, Coconut.

Perfumers

Jean-louis Sieuzac

Main Accords

aromaticwoodyleatherearthycitrus

Accord Profile

Main Accord Structure

aromatic
100%
woody
80%
leather
59%
earthy
39%
citrus
18%

Composition

Notes Pyramid

Top Notes

Bergamot

Bergamot

Cardamom

Cardamom

Lemon

Lemon

Mandarin Orange

Mandarin Orange

Sage

Sage

Heart Notes

Basil

Basil

carnation

carnation

Cedar

Cedar

Jasmine

Jasmine

Orris Root

Orris Root

Patchouli

Patchouli

Base Notes

Amber

Amber

coconut

coconut

Leather

Leather

Oakmoss

Oakmoss

Styrax

Styrax

Vanilla

Vanilla

Vetiver

Vetiver

Fragrance Fit

When To Wear

Peak

Winter

100%

Spring

100%

Summer

100%

Autumn

100%

Day

100%

Night

100%

Profile Matches

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Shaman

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Shaman

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Askew

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Askew

Leather
Vetiver

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Vetiver

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Hechter Paris

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Community

What People Think

4.39

1,864 imported community ratings

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