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

Accords

Terre d'Hermès Terre D' Herm. - 481 - Intense
95%
Citrus
35%
85%
Woody
75%
70%
Earthy
60%
35%
Amber
45%
30%
Mossy
Citrus shared
95%
35%
Woody shared
85%
75%
Earthy shared
70%
60%
Amber shared
35%
45%
30%

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

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
70%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, earthy, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

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