Hermès 2004 Edt

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Eau des Merveilles

by Ralf Schwieger , Nathalie Feisthauer

Hermès Eau des Merveilles is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2004, created by Ralf Schwieger and Nathalie Feisthauer. The fragrance opens with Elemi, Orange, and Lemon, settles into a heart of Pink Pepper, Pepper, Violet, and Amber, and dries down to a base of Fir Resin, Benzoin, Oakmoss, and Vetiver.

Our verdict on Eau des Merveilles: Favourite

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.
  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Fresh
  • Subtle
Eau des Merveilles Eau de Toilette bottle

ScentArt

Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 21%
Floral 8%
Fruity 4%
Green 9%
Sweet 14%
Warm 22%
Woody 22%
Earthy 17%
Animalic 2%
Fresh 21%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

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

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.

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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.