Hermès 2012 EDT

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Eau des Merveilles Au Bal des Etoiles

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Hermès Eau des Merveilles Au Bal des Etoiles is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2012. Eau des Merveilles Au Bal des Etoiles opens with Bitter Orange, settles into a heart of Oak and Pepper, and dries down to a base of Ambergris. Hermès's Eau des Merveilles Au Bal des Etoiles carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

A divisive scent for Eau des Merveilles fans. Some say it's identical, others insist it's woodier and less citrusy. Expect a mature, unusual take on amber and orange, definitely not for the faint of heart.
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Eau des Merveilles Au Bal des Etoiles Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bitter Orange100%
Heartas listed
Oak50%
Pepper50%
Baseas listed
Ambergris100%

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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its bold, mature character with prominent amber and woody notes makes it more suited for evening or formal events. While it has fresh elements, the intensity might be a bit much for a typical office setting.

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

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

This scent opens with a bold, bitter orange, immediately balanced by a keen freshness that isn't afraid to make a statement. As it settles, a prominent woody core of oak emerges, intertwined with a peppery bite that adds an invigorating spice. The ambergris grounds the composition, lending a dry, slightly animalic warmth that gives the overall impression of a textured, sophisticated freshness.

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