Is Jubilee Scents HE186 Terre d'Hermes a dupe of Hermès Terre d'Hermès?

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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 compare

Terre d'Hermès EDT A HE186 Terre d'Hermes EDP B

Where they part company by gap size

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%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Terre d'Hermès HE186 Terre d'Hermes

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

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

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match

92%

Key Similarities

Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Benzoin, Patchouli, Vetiver

Key Differences

Without flint