Hermès 2018 EDP

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Hermessence Agar Ébène

by Christine Nagel

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Hermès Hermessence Agar Ébène is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Christine Nagel. Hermessence Agar Ébène opens with Sichuan Pepper, settles into a heart of Cedar and Cinnamon, and dries down to a base of Leather, Vanilla, and Benzoin. Hermès's Hermessence Agar Ébène carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

Agar Ébène is a luxurious and sophisticated unisex scent, expertly balancing warm, spicy, and woody notes for an intimate yet refined presence.
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  • Mysterious
  • Modern
  • Luxurious
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Hermessence Agar Ébène Eau de Toilette bottle

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.

Notes

Core

OudOudBalsamBalsam

Top

Sichuan PepperSichuan Pepper

Heart

CinnamonCinnamonCedarCedar

Base

BenzoinBenzoinLeatherLeatherVanillaVanilla

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Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The warm woody and spicy notes make it ideal for cooler weather in fall and winter, while its luxurious character can also enhance springtime evening wear.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its intimate projection makes it suitable for close encounters like dates, while its refined composition can suit 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

Other declarable allergens

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

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About

Hermessence Agar Ébène combines the depth of agarwood with spicy nuances, offering a rich tapestry of warm woods and subtle spices. The fragrance envelops the wearer with a sense of elegance and mystique, making it perfect for evening wear and intimate occasions.

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