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Terre d'Hermès Eau de Toilette bottle Terre d'Hermès EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2006 Year -
££ Price Tier £
HE186 Terre d'Hermes Eau de Parfum bottle HE186 Terre d'Hermes EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Terre d'Hermès EDT
A benchmark masculine scent that balances vibrant citrus with dry minerals and earthy woods. Effortlessly refined and distinctive, it exudes natural confidence and quiet strength without ever shouting.
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Our Verdict - HE186 Terre d'Hermes EDP
Terre d'Hermes' mineral, vetiver-driven woodiness is one of the most acclaimed masculine profiles of the 2000s, and HE186 follows the same citrus-to-vetiver structure - the earthy, mineral nuance that makes the original so prized comes through fainter here.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Terre d'Hermès EDT
HE186 Terre d'Hermes EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Orange 50% vs 51%
Grapefruit 49% vs 48%
Shared Notes
Pepper 39% vs 52%
Geranium 31% vs 48%
Only in Terre d'Hermès
Flint 29%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 27% vs 32%
Cedar 26% vs 24%
Patchouli 23% vs 22%
Benzoin 23% vs 20%

Accords

Terre d'Hermès HE186 Terre d'Hermes
95%
Citrus
65%
90%
Woody
90%
85%
Earthy
55%
60%
Aromatic
55%
Mineral
Spicy
40%
Citrus shared
95%
65%
Woody shared
90%
90%
Earthy shared
85%
55%
60%
55%
40%

Performance

Terre d'Hermès HE186 Terre d'Hermes
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Terre d'Hermès

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

The dry, mineral citrus and woody backbone excel in mild to warm weather, making spring and fall ideal. The brightness works in summer but earthy facets can feel dense in heat, while the lack of sweetness and moderate warmth limit its winter appeal.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its refined, understated projection and clean, earthy profile are perfect for the office or smart-casual wear, while the mineral character offers confident uniqueness for dates. The subtle sillage is less suited for formal events or energetic sports settings.

HE186 Terre d'Hermes

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn

A well-balanced citrus-woody scent that performs consistently across most of the year.

Occasions

Best For:
Office
Also Works:
Date Casual Formal

Versatile enough for office, casual and smart occasions thanks to its refined, understated woody profile.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
92%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, citrus, earthy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Terre d'Hermès EDT
HE186 Terre d'Hermes EDP
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