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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 £
Hermes Eau de Parfum bottle 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 - Hermes EDP
This dupe keeps the orange-to-cedar-vetiver arc that defines Hermès Terre d'Hermès, but the mineral flint accord and dry, parched earthiness that give the original its modern-classic status are replaced with a more conventional, softer citrus-woody finish.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Orange 50% vs 54%
Grapefruit 49% vs 45%
Shared Notes
Pepper 39% vs 52%
Geranium 31% vs 47%
Only in Terre d'Hermès
Flint 29%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 27% vs 35%
Cedar 26% vs 38%
Patchouli 23% vs 25%
Only in Terre d'Hermès
Benzoin 23%

Accords

Terre d'Hermès Hermes
95%
Citrus
70%
90%
Woody
65%
85%
Earthy
40%
60%
Aromatic
35%
55%
Mineral
Spicy
30%
Citrus shared
95%
70%
Woody shared
90%
65%
Earthy shared
85%
40%
Aromatic shared
60%
35%
55%
30%

Performance

Terre d'Hermès Hermes
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

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.

Hermes

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Autumn

A citrus-woody scent that suits spring and autumn best, with enough warmth in the base to carry into cooler days.

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Casual

Clean and grounded enough for the office and daily wear; softer projection than the original limits formal impact.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, woody, earthy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Terre d'Hermès EDT
Hermes EDP
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