Hermès 1970 EDT

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Equipage

by Guy Robert

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Hermès Equipage is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1970, created by Guy Robert. Equipage opens with Bergamot, Orange, Rosewood, and Nutmeg, settles into a heart of Pine, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, and Carnation, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Hermès's Equipage carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

A truly classic, subtly sophisticated gentleman's scent that, despite some reformulations and occasional performance gripes, remains a benchmark of refined masculinity. It's a love-it-or-hate-it for some, but generally lauded as an old-school masterpiece - just don't expect it to smell like bubblegum.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Classic
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Confident
  • Subtle
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Equipage 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 Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Formal
Also Works:
Date

Its refined, polite sillage and elegant, classic accords make it superb for office and formal wear. While some enjoy it casually, its serious character isn't ideal for sport. Date suitability is fair, appealing to a mature sensibility.

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
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • 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

Equipage opens with a vibrant, almost pungent burst of aldehydes and citrus, quickly mellowing into a distinguished aromatic heart. Hints of pine and carnation lend a green, spicy warmth, while a woody, mossy base of vetiver, oakmoss, and patchouli provides a refined, earthy foundation. It's a complex, natural smelling composition that whispers rather than shouts.

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