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| Edt | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2022 | Year | 2022 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
The Move Live The Moment
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one is a divisive whisper, not a shout. Some adore its fresh, natural elegance, a genuine basil-forward surprise. Others find it fleeting, a generic green that simply doesn't live up to its Hermès name. Test before you commit, unless you're a devout fan of herbal subtlety.
A crowd-pleasing, warm 'blue' fragrance that manages to balance fresh citrus and spicy depth. It's a solid performer that gets compliments and offers a modern take on familiar scent profiles, making it a great everyday choice.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 29% | 22% |
| Floral | 13% | 12% |
| Fruity | 3% | 1% |
| Green | 23% | 21% |
| Sweet | 5% | 10% |
| Warm | 19% | 15% |
| Woody | 9% | 9% |
| Earthy | 15% | 18% |
| Animalic | 0% | 0% |
| Fresh | 21% | 25% |
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and subtle nature makes it ideal for office and casual wear, as most find its projection intimate. The lack of strong sillage limits its impact for formal events or lively dates, though its refreshing qualities are great for sport.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its strong projection and sillage, highlighted in reviews for receiving compliments, make it less ideal for a discrete office setting. However, its fresh and warm balance makes it versatile for casual outings and appealing for dates.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Citrus, Fresh Spicy, Aromatic accords and Geranium, Patchouli notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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