Hermès 1951 EDT

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Eau D'Hermes

by Edmond Roudnitska

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Hermès Eau D'Hermes is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1951, created by Edmond Roudnitska. Eau D'Hermes opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Petitgrain, and Lavender, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Geranium, Cardamom, and Cinnamon, and dries down to a base of Leather, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Birch. Hermès's Eau D'Hermes carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This isn't just a perfume; it's a statement. Eau D'Hermès is a polarising, animalic citrus that some call a masterpiece, others a 'sweaty curry'. If you like your scents with an edge, and perhaps a touch of naughtiness, this Roudnitska classic is an absolute must-try. Just don't say we didn't warn you about the cumin.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Classic
  • Sophisticated
  • Mysterious
  • Romantic
  • Soft
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Eau D'Hermes Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its bold and animalic character, while deeply sensual, makes it a bit much for most office environments. It shines on a date or for a formal evening out, where its unique and warm spicy leather accords can be truly appreciated. Too intense for casual sport wear.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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 complex dance of bright bergamot and lemon cuts through a rich aromatic heart of lavender and sage. The real intrigue kicks in as warm spices - cumin, clove, cardamom, and cinnamon - intertwine with a sensual leather and a subtle, yet unmistakable, animalic undertone. It dries down to a sophisticated woody base of cedar, sandalwood, and oakmoss, softened by vanilla and tonka bean. It's a scent that hints at forbidden pleasures beneath a refined exterior, making it both fresh and deeply carnal.

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