Hermetica Paris

Hermetica Paris is a French niche fragrance brand launched in 2018 by Clara and John Molloy, the creators behind Memo Paris and Floraïku, under the independent perfume group Memo International in Paris. The concept was developed around an alcohol-free, water-based base created with Symrise’s Innoscent technology, allowing olfactory molecules to sit close to the skin and reveal the full character of the scent immediately without the usual alcohol evaporation phase.

The brand is positioned as a collection of molecular perfumes, built by combining natural ingredients with new "green" molecules derived from sugar cane bagasse that also provide a hydrating effect on the skin. All fragrances are vegan, cruelty free and formulated to be long lasting while moisturizing, aligning the line with a broader focus on clean and environmentally conscious perfumery through recycled glass bottles, refillable formats and a high proportion of renewable-origin ingredients.

Hermetica debuted with Source¹ in 2018, described by the brand as its core "mother" fragrance and the base that appears within the wider scent range. The launch collection comprised 13 fragrances organized into four families - Emerald Stairways, Vertical Ambers, The Door and Dry Waters - with Source¹ as a standalone pillar that can be worn alone or layered. The brand’s identity draws on the historical Corpus Hermeticum and alchemical traditions, translated into modern molecular compositions that explore floral, green, woody and oriental directions in a contemporary, skin-close format.