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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 2018
££ Price Tier ££££
Sur la Route Eau de Parfum bottle Sur la Route 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 - Sur la Route EDP
This one's a proper grower, divisive as hell at first sniff but winning over hearts with its sharp citrus kick and smoky leather dry down. Some rate it a masterpiece, others a rip-off, but it undeniably oozes a sophisticated charm.
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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
Sur la Route EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 34% vs 28%
Lemon 32% vs 27%
Only in Terre d'Hermès Eau Intense Vétiver
Grapefruit 33%
Only in Sur la Route
Citrus 29% Pink Pepper 15%
Only in Terre d'Hermès Eau Intense Vétiver
Sichuan Pepper 54% Geranium 46%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 22% vs 16%

Accords

Terre d'Hermès Eau Intense Vétiver Sur la Route
95%
Citrus
100%
85%
Woody
51%
70%
Fresh Spicy
45%
Fresh
66%
65%
Earthy
60%
Aromatic
45%
Green
57%
40%
Amber
Citrus shared
95%
100%
Woody shared
85%
51%
Fresh Spicy shared
70%
45%
66%
65%
Aromatic shared
60%
45%
57%
40%

Performance

Terre d'Hermès Eau Intense Vétiver Sur la Route
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.

Sur la Route

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its blend of classic and modern accords makes it versatile, suitable for formal and office settings where a subtle projection is appreciated. While it possesses fresh elements, the underlying sophisticated leather and woody notes ensure it's not a casual throw-on, nor ideal for active sport.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, woody, fresh spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Terre d'Hermès Eau Intense Vétiver EDP
Sur la Route EDP
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