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 an Acquired 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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  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Edgy
  • Mysterious
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Eau des Merveilles Au Bal des Etoiles Eau de Toilette bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Citrus
100%
Woody
99%
Fresh Spicy
79%
Amber
63%
Fresh
51%
Animalic
50%

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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.

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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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