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Terre d'Hermès EDT

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Terre d'Hermès Eau de Toilette bottle Terre d'Hermès EDT
EDT Concentration EDC
M Gender M
2006 Year -
££ Price Tier £
231 Hermes Terre D'Hermes Cologne bottle 231 Hermes Terre D'Hermes EDC
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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 - 231 Hermes Terre D'Hermes EDC
This aftershave version of 231 TE keeps Terre d'Hermes's orange-pepper-vetiver skeleton, but at aftershave strength it sits close to the skin and doesn't project like the original perfume.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Terre d'Hermès EDT A 231 Hermes Terre D'Hermes EDC 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
231 Hermes Terre D'Hermes EDC

Notes

Shared Notes
Orange 50% vs 52%
Grapefruit 49% vs 48%
Pepper 39% vs 52%
Geranium 31% vs 47%
Vetiver 27% vs 28%
Cedar 26% vs 26%
Patchouli 23% vs 23%
Benzoin 23% vs 21%
Only in Terre d'Hermès
Flint 29%
Shared Notes
Orange 50% vs 52%
Grapefruit 49% vs 48%
Shared Notes
Pepper 39% vs 52%
Geranium 31% vs 47%
Only in Terre d'Hermès
Flint 29%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 27% vs 28%
Cedar 26% vs 26%
Patchouli 23% vs 23%
Benzoin 23% vs 21%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 231 Hermes Terre D'Hermes
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Fleeting (1-2h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Sheer

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.

231 Hermes Terre D'Hermes

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Autumn Winter

A versatile citrus-woody scent that works across most seasons.

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Casual

As an aftershave, works best as a light casual layer.

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
91%
Key Similarities

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

Key Differences

Without flint

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