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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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
A precise reconstruction of Eau Intense Vétiver's citrus-pepper-vetiver-olibanum structure, one of the closer matches in this range.
Statement

Scent Profile

How they compare
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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
Bergamot 34% vs 38%
Grapefruit 33% vs 35%
Lemon 32% vs 25%
Shared Notes
Sichuan Pepper 53% vs 55%
Geranium 46% vs 44%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 30% vs 32%
Frankincense 23% vs 25%
Patchouli 22% vs 22%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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:
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.

259 Hermes Terre d'Hermes Eau Intense Vetiver

Seasons

Also Works:
Autumn Winter

Earthy, rooty vetiver base reads best in cooler weather.

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Casual Formal

Sophisticated enough for the office and formal settings alike.

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 Sichuan Pepper, Geranium, Grapefruit

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

Where to buy

Terre d'Hermès Eau Intense Vétiver EDP
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