Hermès 2016 EDC

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Eau de Néroli Doré

by Jean-Claude Ellena

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Hermès Eau de Néroli Doré is a Cologne launched in 2016, created by Jean-Claude Ellena. Eau de Néroli Doré opens with Bitter Orange, settles into a heart of Neroli, and dries down to a base of Saffron. Hermès's Eau de Néroli Doré carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a divisive old-school charmer. If you're after a classic, golden neroli with a sophisticated bitter edge and don't mind reapplying, it's a winner. But if poor longevity is a deal-breaker, or barbershop soap isn't your vibe, steer clear.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Classic
  • Elegant
  • Clean
  • Sophisticated
  • Fresh
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Eau de Néroli Doré Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bitter Orange100%
Heartas listed
Neroli100%
Baseas listed
Saffron100%

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:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, clean citrus and white floral accords make it suitable for casual and sport settings, being light and inoffensive. The weak performance means it won't project too much for office wear, but its traditional nature might be less fitting for a modern formal event.

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

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Bitter Orange
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli

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

A radiant burst of bitter orange greets you, instantly refreshing and invigorating. The heart quickly unfolds into a golden, honeyed neroli, warm and subtly floral with an almost waxy richness. A whisper of saffron in the base adds a dry, spicy warmth, preventing it from becoming overly sweet and giving it an elegant, contemplative depth. It’s a beautifully natural composition.

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