Hermès

Hermès is the epitome of French luxury and craftsmanship, founded in Paris in 1837 by Thierry Hermès as a harness and saddlery atelier. The house remains family-controlled and has evolved into a global icon, renowned for its meticulous approach to leather goods, silk, fashion, watches, and especially fragrance. Hermès entered perfumery in 1951 with Eau d’Hermès by Edmond Roudnitska and solidified its legacy with classics like Calèche and the innovative Hermessence line. The in-house perfumer tradition, notably embodied by Jean-Claude Ellena and now Christine Nagel, ensures an artistic, highly crafted vision, blending nature-inspired accords with subtle French elegance. Hermès fragrances are celebrated for their refinement, understated complexity, and innovative storytelling, from the garden-themed Jardins series to the iconic Terre d’Hermès and the exclusive Hermessence collection. The house’s dedication to artisanal excellence and independence results in unique, lasting scents that reflect its values of quality, creativity, and timeless sophistication.