Hermès 2009 EDC

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Eau de Gentiane Blanche

by Jean-Claude Ellena

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Hermès Eau de Gentiane Blanche is a Cologne launched in 2009, created by Jean-Claude Ellena. Eau de Gentiane Blanche opens with Herbal, settles into a heart of Incense, and dries down to a base of Musk and Iris. Hermès's Eau de Gentiane Blanche carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This is a seriously polarising scent, pure Jean-Claude Ellena. Expect an icy, bitter, earth-drenched fragrance that some will adore for its unique artistry, while others will find it reminds them of cold vegetables or old laundrettes. It's truly a love-it-or-hate-it affair.
  • Clean
  • Subtle
  • Relaxed
  • Edgy
  • Sophisticated
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Eau de Gentiane Blanche Cologne bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Floral
100%
Iris
80%
Powdery
80%
Sweet
71%
Musky
70%
Amber
65%

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Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its intimate sillage and low-average longevity make it suitable for office wear where it won't offend, though many find it disappears too quickly. Its unique, earthy profile is perfect for casual settings, particularly in warmer weather, but less suited for formal events or highly energetic activity.

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A curiously captivating brew, this scent opens with a bracing, ice-cold greenness, like crushed plants and damp earth after a downpour. It soon unfurls a clean, almost chalky iris root note, wrapped in a subtle, airy musk and a whisper of incense. There’s a distinctive bitter linearity throughout, avoiding sweetness for a singular, dry herbaceous character.

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