Hermès 2025 EDP

U £££££ Acquired

Oud Esma

by Christine Nagel

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Hermès Oud Esma is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2025, created by Christine Nagel. Oud Esma opens with Oud, settles into a heart of Woody Notes, and dries down to a base of Resins. Hermès's Oud Esma carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Seriously, this isn't just another oud. It's an Hermès oud: refined, potent, and built for winter. Folks are raving about its longevity and unique character, a testament to its luxury positioning.
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Oud Esma Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Oud100%
Heartas listed
Woody Notes100%
Baseas listed
Resins100%

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection and inherent richness make it less suitable for the office, but perfect for evenings and colder weather formal events. The strong, lasting scent profile is also a hit for date nights, as reported by enthusiasts.

About

Oud Esma opens with a rich, dark wave of genuine oud, eschewing harshness for a smooth, captivating introduction. As it settles, a deep woody heart emerges, seamlessly blended with warm, sticky resins that lend a luxurious balsamic sweetness. The resins linger into the base, creating a long-lasting, amber-laden dry down that feels both ancient and utterly modern. It's a complex, enveloping scent that beckons you closer.

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