Hermès 2022 EDC

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Cabriole

by Christine Nagel

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Hermès Cabriole is a Cologne launched in 2022, created by Christine Nagel. Cabriole opens with Honeysuckle, settles into a heart of Osmanthus, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood. Hermès's Cabriole carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Don't let the 'for babies' marketing fool you, this gentle floral is a grown-up clean girl aesthetic in a bottle. It's soft, inoffensive, and perfect for when you want to smell subtly pristine, but the weak performance is a real sticking point for many.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Subtle
  • Relaxed
  • Fresh
  • Cozy
Cabriole Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Heartas listed
Baseas listed

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its intimate sillage and clean, inoffensive scent make it ideal for office and casual wear, where it won't overwhelm. However, the very weak longevity means it's less suitable for dates or formal events where you'd want a more lasting impression, though its freshness could work post-sport.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Cabriole opens with a delicate whisper of honeysuckle, light and airy, immediately evoking a sense of innocent freshness. This soon folds into the plush, apricot-tinged warmth of osmanthus, offering a smooth, almost milky floral heart that's surprisingly sophisticated. The journey concludes with a soft landing on creamy sandalwood, grounding the ethereal florals with a comforting, skin-like embrace that feels like a freshly laundered hug.

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