Hermès 2003 EDT
Caleche Eau Delicate
Hermès Caleche Eau Delicate is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2003, created by Fabrice Pellegrin. Caleche Eau Delicate opens with Ylang-Ylang and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Rose and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Cedar and Sandalwood. Hermès's Caleche Eau Delicate carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.
A truly lovely, understated floral that sadly has fallen victim to the axe. If you can hunt down a bottle, you'll be rewarded with quiet elegance, though be warned some find it a bit too sharp.What our verdicts mean →
- Subtle
- Elegant
- Clean
- Classic
- Feminine
Scent Profile
Composition
Timeline
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
Mood
When To Wear
Best Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Best Occasions
Its low sillage and delicate nature make it highly suitable for office wear and casual settings where you want to smell 'pretty and well-maintained without smelling-a lot'. While some find its longevity lacking, its subtle elegance makes it less ideal for high-impact formal events or active 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.
In standard patch-test panels
- Geraniol
Other declarable allergens
- Sandalwood
- Ylang-ylang
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
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