Rouge Hermès Eau de Parfum bottle Rouge Hermès
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U Gender U
2000 Year 2016
££ Price Tier ££
White Sandalwood Eau de Parfum bottle White Sandalwood

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Rouge Hermès Eau de Parfum
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair, polarizing opinions with its bold, powdery, and unapologetically classic character. It's a powerhouse for those who appreciate a rich, vintage statement, but it certainly isn't for everyone.
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Our Verdict - White Sandalwood Eau de Parfum
This one's a divisive beast. Many find it an offensive, synthetic mess of screechy rose and camphor, while others praise its sophisticated, creamy sandalwood. If you love it, you'll really love it, but approach with extreme caution.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 1%
Floral 28% 20%
Fruity 1% 0%
Green 8% 13%
Sweet 24% 18%
Warm 22% 30%
Woody 18% 22%
Earthy 7% 10%
Animalic 4% 8%
Fresh 8% 8%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Rouge Hermès EdP
White Sandalwood EdP

Notes

Only in Rouge Hermès Eau de Parfum
Rose 38% Ylang-Ylang 34% Iris 28%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 35% vs 22%
Amber 26% vs 11%
Only in Rouge Hermès Eau de Parfum
Vanilla 20% Cedar 19%
Only in White Sandalwood Eau de Parfum
Rose 22% Saffron 16% Thyme 15% Pepper 13%
Only in Rouge Hermès Eau de Parfum
Spicy 59% Myrtle 41%

Accords

Rouge Hermès Eau de Parfum White Sandalwood Eau de Parfum
100%
Woody
94%
66%
Warm Spicy
100%
68%
Rose
91%
76%
Powdery
66%
54%
Aromatic
76%
57%
Iris
55%
Amber
52%
51%
Sweet
50%
Floral
48%
Metallic
50%
Leather
46%
Woody shared
100%
94%
Warm Spicy shared
66%
100%
Rose shared
68%
91%
Powdery shared
76%
66%
Aromatic shared
54%
76%
57%
Amber shared
55%
52%
51%
Floral shared
50%
48%
50%
46%

Performance

Rouge Hermès Eau de Parfum White Sandalwood Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Rouge Hermès Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and long-lasting nature, coupled with its rich, formal accords, make it more suitable for special occasions rather than daily office wear. Reviewers consistently describe it as a 'statement' fragrance, perfect for evenings and colder weather.

White Sandalwood Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Occasions

Also Works:
Date Formal

Given its strong projection and often polarising scent profile, this isn't a safe bet for the office or casual wear where you might bother others. Its bold character and potential for elegance make it better suited for formal events or date nights, provided it works with your skin chemistry.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
86%
Accord
77%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Powdery, Rose accords and Rose, Sandalwood notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Rouge Hermès Eau de Parfum
White Sandalwood Eau de Parfum
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