Hermès 2007 EDT

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Hermessence Brin de Reglisse

by Jean-Claude Ellena

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Hermès Hermessence Brin de Reglisse is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2007, created by Jean-Claude Ellena. Hermessence Brin de Reglisse opens with Lavender, and dries down to a base of Licorice and Hay. Hermès's Hermessence Brin de Reglisse carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This discontinued Hermessence masterpiece is a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but for those who get it, it's a uniquely artistic blend of natural lavender and distinct licorice. Performance issues aside, it's a testament to minimalist genius.
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  • Subtle
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
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Hermessence Brin de Reglisse Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lavender100%
Baseas listed
Hay50%
Licorice50%

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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its extremely poor performance means it's best for intimate settings or when you want a personal scent bubble, making it less suitable for formal events or dates where projection is key. Its refreshing, clean nature is ideal for casual wear, the gym, or as a calming "bedtime scent."

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender

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

Brin de Reglisse opens with a dry, herbaceous blast of aromatic lavender, not the sweet floral kind, but something more raw and earthy. Soon, this is joined by a salty, almost savory black licorice that's more elegant spice than candy store. A whisper of dry, sun-baked hay rounds it out, adding a pastoral depth that evokes Provençal fields. It's a transparent and subtle composition, a true olfactive haiku where each note plays a distinct, yet harmonious, role.

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