Hermès 2020 Edp

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L'Ombre Des Merveilles

by Christine Nagel

Hermès L'Ombre Des Merveilles is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Christine Nagel. The fragrance opens with Tea, settles into a heart of Incense, and dries down to a base of Tonka Bean.

Our verdict on L'Ombre Des Merveilles: Favourite

L'Ombre Des Merveilles is surprisingly polarising. Some fall for its mysterious, cool tea and incense vibe, while others find it too sharp, masculine, or just plain weird. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
  • Mysterious
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
L'Ombre Des Merveilles Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0%
Floral 2%
Fruity 0%
Green 22%
Sweet 30%
Warm 25%
Woody 7%
Earthy 17%
Animalic 3%
Fresh 12%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Amber
100%
Smoky
75%
Green
66%
Balsamic
62%

Notes

Top Notes

Heart Notes

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate sillage and elusive, clean character make it suitable for office wear without being intrusive. The intriguing blend of tea and incense offers sophistication for dates and casual outings, while its slightly 'cold' nature might feel less appropriate for very formal or energetic sport settings.

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About

It opens with a bold, almost bitter black tea, immediately joined by a dry, atmospheric incense that's more contemplative than churchy. There's an underlying fresh, clean quality that some describe as soapy or even mentholated, veiling a subtle sweetness as the tonka bean smoothly emerges in the dry-down, grounding the ethereal notes with a cosy, amber warmth.