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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 -
££ Price Tier £
Flower Substance II Eau de Parfum bottle Flower Substance II 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 - Flower Substance II EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Ex Nihilo Fleur Narcotique Blossom - a floral fragrance led by Calabrian Bergamot, Litchi, with citrus depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
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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
Flower Substance II EDP

Notes

Only in Jour d'Hermes Absolu
Grapefruit 57% Apricot Blossom 43%
Only in Flower Substance II
Bergamot 53% Litchi 47%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 30% vs 33%
Only in Jour d'Hermes Absolu
Gardenia 37% Floral 32%
Only in Flower Substance II
Peony 38% Orange Blossom 28%
Shared Notes
Woody 50% vs 33%
Only in Jour d'Hermes Absolu
Oakmoss 49%
Only in Flower Substance II
Moss 38% Musk 29%

Accords

Jour d'Hermes Absolu Flower Substance II
100%
Floral
90%
84%
Citrus
78%
57%
Woody
66%
Musky
54%
50%
Mossy
45%
Fruity
44%
Earthy
Floral shared
100%
90%
Citrus shared
84%
78%
Woody shared
57%
66%
54%
50%
45%
44%

Performance

Jour d'Hermes Absolu Flower Substance II
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

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.

Flower Substance II

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the floral, citrus profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Keep it for casual and daily - the floral accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean floral, citrus, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Jour d'Hermes Absolu EDP
Flower Substance II EDP
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