Terre d'Hermès Eau Intense Vétiver Eau de Parfum vs HE186 Terre d'Hermes Eau de Parfum

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Terre d'Hermès Eau Intense Vétiver Eau de Parfum bottle Terre d'Hermès Eau Intense Vétiver EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2018 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 Eau Intense Vétiver EDP
A masterful vetiver that balances zesty citrus with earthy woods and pepper, delivering a clean yet assertive signature. It radiates understated class and modern masculinity, ideal for those who prefer subtle power over loud statements.
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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 Eau Intense Vétiver EDP
HE186 Terre d'Hermes EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Grapefruit 33% vs 48%
Only in Terre d'Hermès Eau Intense Vétiver
Bergamot 34% Lemon 32%
Only in HE186 Terre d'Hermes
Orange 52%
Shared Notes
Geranium 46% vs 48%
Only in Terre d'Hermès Eau Intense Vétiver
Sichuan Pepper 54%
Only in HE186 Terre d'Hermes
Pepper 52%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 30% vs 32%
Patchouli 22% vs 22%
Only in Terre d'Hermès Eau Intense Vétiver
Frankincense 24% Amberwood 23%
Only in HE186 Terre d'Hermes
Cedar 24% Benzoin 20%

Accords

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

Performance

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

Season and Occasion Fit

Terre d'Hermès Eau Intense Vétiver

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

The lively citrus and fresh vetiver make it ideal for spring and fall, while the woody and spicy backbone gives it enough presence for cooler weather. Less suited to winter chill or extreme summer heat, but versatile in temperate climates.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its refined freshness and moderate projection suit office and casual settings, while the dry woody character can work for dates and even formal events. Not sporty or playful enough for active wear.

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
91%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, woody, earthy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Terre d'Hermès Eau Intense Vétiver EDP
HE186 Terre d'Hermes EDP
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