Jour d'Hermes Absolu Eau de Parfum vs No.? Eau de Parfum
Jour d'Hermes Absolu EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | U |
| 2014 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
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Which Should You Buy?
A truly divisive scent, Jour d'Hermes Absolu swings between sparkling elegance and sharp, sour disappointment. It's either a sun-drenched floral masterpiece or a grapefruit-heavy scrubber, depending entirely on your chemistry and nose. Approach with caution, but it might just be your next signature.
Compiled from retailer sources (Sterling Perfumes): a clear homage to Chanel No. 5's aldehydic-floral structure - aldehydes, bergamot, lemon and neroli open into a jasmine-rose-ylang-iris-lily heart, resting on sandalwood, cedarwood, oakmoss, vetiver, amber and patchouli.
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Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its bright, fresh, and often described as 'clean' profile makes it suitable for office and casual wear, though some find it 'loud'. For dates, it's considered appealing and intimate by many, but its intensity could be too much for formal settings. The longevity and sillage, while lauded, reduce its 'sport' applicability.
Seasons
The classic aldehydic-floral-mossy structure works well year-round but suits cooler, more formal seasons where its sophistication is best appreciated.
Occasions
A classic, well-projecting aldehydic floral suited to formal occasions and polished office wear rather than casual or sport settings.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean floral, citrus, woody
Adds aldehydes and amber, drops apricot blossom and floral
Where to buy
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