Hermès 2016 EDT

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Hermessence Muguet Porcelaine

by Jean-Claude Ellena

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Hermès Hermessence Muguet Porcelaine is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2016, created by Jean-Claude Ellena. Hermessence Muguet Porcelaine opens with Green Notes and Pear, settles into a heart of Neroli, Lily of the Valley, and Hedione, and dries down to a base of Musk and Animalic. Hermès's Hermessence Muguet Porcelaine carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This lily of the valley is a divisive one. Fans call it a masterclass in transparent floral artistry, while others find the melon-aquatic notes off-putting or even 'rotten'. Test before you buy, as your nose might pick up something very different.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Subtle
  • Modern
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Hermessence Muguet Porcelaine Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Green Notes56%
Pear44%
Heartas listed
Lily of the Valley46%
Hedione31%
Neroli23%
Baseas listed
Animalic51%
Musk49%

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
Also Works:
Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, transparent, and green profile, often with moderate longevity and soft sillage, makes it perfect for both office and casual wear as it won't overpower. The subtle animalic touch could work for dates, but it lacks the gravitas for 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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • 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

It starts with a fresh, green burst, like dew-kissed petals and crisp pear. The heart unfolds into an airy lily of the valley, delicate and watery, subtly underscored by hedione's luminous touch and a hint of neroli. The dry down introduces a gentle, clean musk with an unexpected, finely tuned animalic warmth that adds intriguing depth.

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