Hermès 1979 EDT

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Eau d'Orange Verte

by Françoise Caron

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Hermès Eau d'Orange Verte is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1979, created by Françoise Caron. Eau d'Orange Verte opens with Lemon, Orange, Mandarin, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Mint, and dries down to a base of Patchouli and Oakmoss. Hermès's Eau d'Orange Verte carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Hermès D'Orange Verte is a divisive one, a fleeting moment of pure citrus joy then-POOF-gone. If you're a die-hard for fresh, bitter orange and don't mind reapplying every hour, you'll adore its classic zest. Otherwise, save your cash.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Energetic
  • Classic
  • Subtle
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Eau d'Orange Verte Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Blackcurrant25%
Lemon25%
Mandarin25%
Orange25%
Heartas listed
Mint100%
Baseas listed
Oakmoss50%
Patchouli50%

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
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Given its notoriously poor longevity and minimal sillage, this is best suited for scenarios where a subtle, clean scent is an advantage, like the office, casual outings or sports. It just doesn't have the presence for dates or formal events, though the scent itself is quite elegant.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint

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

Imagine slicing into a sharp, green orange - that's D'Orange Verte. It opens with an invigorating blast of bitter orange, tart lemon, and sunny mandarin, underscored by a surprising, almost flinty greenness. Hints of orange blossom and jasmine add a clean, airy lift before it quickly settles into a remarkably natural, if subtle, aromatic trail. It’s the scent of an orange grove after a fresh rain, bright and unsweetened.

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