Hermès 2004 EDT

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Eau des Merveilles

by Ralf Schwieger , Nathalie Feisthauer

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Hermès Eau des Merveilles is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2004, created by Ralf Schwieger and Nathalie Feisthauer. Eau des Merveilles opens with Lemon, Orange, and Elemi, settles into a heart of Amber, Violet, Pepper, and Pink Pepper, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Oakmoss, and Benzoin. Hermès's Eau des Merveilles carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A woody-citrus marvel that rewrites feminine perfumery with its non-floral, resin-laced transparency. Both sparkling and contemplative, it's the ultimate refined skin scent for those who crave subtle intrigue.
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Eau des Merveilles Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Orange35%
Elemi34%
Lemon31%
Heartas listed
Amber26%
Pepper26%
Pink Pepper25%
Violet22%
Baseas listed
Canadian Fir Balsam22%
Cedar22%
Vetiver20%
Oakmoss20%
Benzoin16%

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
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer

The citrus and resinous woods give it vibrance for spring and fall, while its lack of heavy sweetness or powder makes it less suited to deep winter. It can work in summer on cooler days thanks to its airiness and subtle spice.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its subtle projection and refined woody-citrus profile make it perfect for daytime, office, and casual wear, while its quiet sophistication can fit understated dates. It's too restrained for sport and not opulent enough for formal events.

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

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

Eau des Merveilles opens with a burst of sunlit orange and tart lemon, quickly melding into a shimmering play of peppery spice and resinous elemi. The heart reveals an ambered warmth, never sweet, riding on aromatic woods and a whisper of violet. As it dries down, a veil of fir resin, salty ambergris, and mossy vetiver anchors the composition, evoking driftwood and sun-bleached pine. Airy, luminous, and quietly magical, it is a modern classic for those who find beauty in understated complexity.

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