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Jour d'Hermes Absolu Eau de Parfum bottle Jour d'Hermes Absolu EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender M
2014 Year 1979
££ Price Tier £
Citrusy See You Eau de Parfum bottle Citrusy See You EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Jour d'Hermes Absolu EDP
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.
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Our Verdict - Citrusy See You EDP
Citrusy See You chases Hermes Eau d'Orange Verte - the classic dewy orange-grove cologne of zesty citrus over green moss. It captures that crisp, photorealistic citrus opening well, and since the original is famously fleeting, the dupe's modest longevity is barely a step down.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Jour d'Hermes Absolu EDP
Citrusy See You EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Jasmine 30% vs 100%
Only in Jour d'Hermes Absolu
Gardenia 37% Floral 32%
Shared Notes
Oakmoss 49% vs 35%
Only in Jour d'Hermes Absolu
Woody 51%
Only in Citrusy See You
Cedar 32% Patchouli 32%

Accords

Jour d'Hermes Absolu Citrusy See You
100%
Floral
40%
84%
Citrus
95%
Fresh
80%
Green
60%
57%
Woody
40%
50%
Mossy
Aromatic
50%
45%
Fruity
44%
Earthy
Floral shared
100%
40%
Citrus shared
84%
95%
80%
60%
Woody shared
57%
40%
50%
50%
45%
44%

Performance

Jour d'Hermes Absolu Citrusy See You
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Jour d'Hermes Absolu

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

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.

Citrusy See You

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The bright citrus-and-moss cologne is at its best in spring and summer heat and turns thin in cold weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its crisp, clean freshness suits casual daytime wear, the office and even sport rather than formal evenings.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean floral, citrus, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Jour d'Hermes Absolu EDP
Citrusy See You EDP
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