Card A shareable image comparing these two fragrances - verdicts, profiles and what they share. Save or copy it to post anywhere.
Terre d'Hermès Eau de Toilette bottle Terre d'Hermès EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender U
2006 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Terre D' Herm. - 481 Eau de Parfum bottle Terre D' Herm. - 481 EDP

ScentArt

View Liquid → Terre d'Hermès EDT
View Liquid → Terre D' Herm. - 481 EDP

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.
Favourite
Our Verdict - Terre D' Herm. - 481 EDP
No. 481 nods to Hermes Terre d'Hermes' earthy citrus-vetiver signature, but the mineral, flinty depth that defines the original is largely absent, leaving a simpler grapefruit-and-vetiver accord that fades faster.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Terre d'Hermès EDT
Terre D' Herm. - 481 EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Orange 50% vs 44%
Grapefruit 49% vs 55%
Shared Notes
Pepper 39% vs 100%
Only in Terre d'Hermès
Geranium 31% Flint 29%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 27% vs 57%
Cedar 26% vs 42%
Only in Terre d'Hermès
Patchouli 23% Benzoin 23%

Accords

Terre d'Hermès Terre D' Herm. - 481
95%
Citrus
70%
90%
Woody
60%
85%
Earthy
50%
80%
Fresh Spicy
30%
60%
Aromatic
55%
Mineral
Citrus shared
95%
70%
Woody shared
90%
60%
Earthy shared
85%
50%
Fresh Spicy shared
80%
30%
60%
55%

Performance

Terre d'Hermès Terre D' Herm. - 481
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.

Terre D' Herm. - 481

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, woody, earthy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Terre d'Hermès EDT
Terre D' Herm. - 481 EDP
also worth checking

ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.

Compare Another Pair

VS