Is The Essence Vault Terre D' Herm. - 481 - Intense a dupe of Hermès Terre d'Hermès?

Terre d'Hermès Parfum

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Terre d'Hermès Parfum
An icon of modern masculine perfumery, Terre d'Hermès Parfum delivers a mineral-citrus signature that feels both earthy and luminous. Serious yet approachable, it is the gold standard for refined, intellectual masculinity.
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Our Verdict - Terre D' Herm. - 481 - Intense Parfum
No. 481 - Intense pushes the earthy vetiver-cedar concept of Terre d'Hermes Parfum harder, but leans on generic amber warmth rather than the original's more resinous, mineral-heavy depth, and the orange top loses focus faster.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Terre d'Hermès Parfum A Terre D' Herm. - 481 - Intense Parfum 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 Parfum
Terre D' Herm. - 481 - Intense Parfum

Notes

Terre d'Hermès
Terre D' Herm. - 481 - Intense

Base Notes

Shared Notes
Orange Orange 50% vs 62%
Grapefruit Grapefruit 49% vs 37%
Only in Terre d'Hermès
Flint Flint 100% Woody Notes Woody Notes 36% Oakmoss Oakmoss 34% Benzoin Benzoin 30%
Only in Terre D' Herm. - 481 - Intense
Vetiver Vetiver 55% Amber Amber 50% Pepper Pepper 50% Cedar Cedar 45%
Shared Notes
Orange Orange 50% vs 62%
Grapefruit Grapefruit 49% vs 37%
Only in Terre d'Hermès
Flint Flint 100%
Only in Terre D' Herm. - 481 - Intense
Amber Amber 50% Pepper Pepper 50%
Only in Terre d'Hermès
Woody Notes Woody Notes 36% Oakmoss Oakmoss 34% Benzoin Benzoin 30%
Only in Terre D' Herm. - 481 - Intense
Vetiver Vetiver 55% Cedar Cedar 45%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 Terre D' Herm. - 481 - Intense
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 Winter

Its blend of citrus brightness and earthy, resinous depth makes it ideal for spring and especially autumn, where the mineral and woody facets thrive in cool, crisp air. Less suited to high heat or deep winter chill but still versatile year-round.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Refined composition and moderate projection make it perfect for office and professional settings, while its earthy, elegant signature also suits casual and date scenarios. It is a bit too contemplative for sporty or very formal black-tie occasions.

Terre D' Herm. - 481 - Intense

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Community season votes for Hermès Terre d'Hermès, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Wearers put Hermès Terre d'Hermès, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for the office, date nights and casual wear.

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
24%
Key Similarities

Shares 2 of its 6 notes, including Grapefruit, Orange

Key Differences

Adds amber and cedar, drops benzoin and flint

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