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Hermessence Cuir d'Ange

by Jean-Claude Ellena

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Hermès Hermessence Cuir d'Ange is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2014, created by Jean-Claude Ellena. Hermessence Cuir d'Ange settles into a heart of Hawthorn, Violet, Heliotrope, and Narcissus, and dries down to a base of Musk and Leather. Hermès's Hermessence Cuir d'Ange carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one is pure 'quiet luxury' bottled- a soft, sophisticated leather scent that's either a masterful, ethereal experience or a faint whiff of disappointment. Your nose's mileage may vary, but it's an undeniable Jean-Claude Ellena classic.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Subtle
  • Luxurious
  • Clean
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Hermessence Cuir d'Ange 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
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its sophisticated and subtle projection, Cuir d'Ange is highly suitable for formal occasions and the office. Its clean leather and floral accords make it versatile, though some find its discreet sillage less ideal for casual wear where a bolder presence might be preferred.

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

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Cuir d'Ange opens with a delicate, almost ethereal floral whisper of violet and heliotrope, immediately softened by a powdery embrace. This ethereal introduction quickly melds into the star of the show: a smooth, buttery leather, reminiscent of the finest suede rather than a raw hide. Hints of hawthorn lend a subtly earthy, animalic depth, while a clean, persistent musk underpins the entire composition, creating an effect that's both polished and intimate. It's a leather scent that avoids any harshness, leaning instead into a refined, almost angelic sensuality.

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