Is Perfumes Zag Zodiak 259 Hermes Terre d'Hermes Eau Intense Vetiver a dupe of Hermès Terre d'Hermès Eau Intense Vétiver?

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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 £
259 Hermes Terre d'Hermes Eau Intense Vetiver Eau de Parfum bottle 259 Hermes Terre d'Hermes Eau Intense Vetiver EDP
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1.7 fl oz (50 ml) at Amazon US
Best value $17.74/fl oz (6.8 fl oz (200 ml))
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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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 - 259 Hermes Terre d'Hermes Eau Intense Vetiver EDP
Bergamot and grapefruit over Sichuan pepper and geranium, resting on vetiver, frankincense and amberwood. Zodiak 259 follows Terre d'Hermès Eau Intense Vétiver: earthy, deep and best when it is cool.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Terre d'Hermès Eau Intense Vétiver EDP A 259 Hermes Terre d'Hermes Eau Intense Vetiver EDP 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 Eau Intense Vétiver EDP
259 Hermes Terre d'Hermes Eau Intense Vetiver EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Sichuan Pepper Sichuan Pepper 53% vs 55%
Geranium Geranium 46% vs 44%
Bergamot Bergamot 34% vs 38%
Grapefruit Grapefruit 33% vs 35%
Lemon Lemon 32% vs 25%
Vetiver Vetiver 30% vs 32%
Frankincense Frankincense 23% vs 25%
Patchouli Patchouli 22% vs 22%
Amberwood Amberwood 22% vs 20%
Shared Notes
Bergamot Bergamot 34% vs 38%
Grapefruit Grapefruit 33% vs 35%
Lemon Lemon 32% vs 25%
Shared Notes
Sichuan Pepper Sichuan Pepper 53% vs 55%
Geranium Geranium 46% vs 44%
Shared Notes
Vetiver Vetiver 30% vs 32%
Frankincense Frankincense 23% vs 25%
Patchouli Patchouli 22% vs 22%
Amberwood Amberwood 22% vs 20%

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 Eau Intense Vétiver 259 Hermes Terre d'Hermes Eau Intense Vetiver
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:
Autumn
Also Works:
Spring Winter

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 Casual
Also Works:
Formal Sport

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.

259 Hermes Terre d'Hermes Eau Intense Vetiver

Seasons

Also Works:
Autumn Winter

The earthy, rooty vetiver base reads best in cool weather, with autumn and winter the natural home.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date Formal Sport

Sober and polished enough for the office and formal settings, and too earnest for sport.

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
93%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Bergamot, Lemon, Grapefruit

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

Where to buy

Terre d'Hermès Eau Intense Vétiver EDP
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