Hermès 2002 EDT

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Rouge Hermes Eau Delicate

by Akiko Kamei

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Hermès Rouge Hermes Eau Delicate is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2002, created by Akiko Kamei. Rouge Hermes Eau Delicate opens with Ylang-Ylang and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Rose and Vanilla, and dries down to a base of Amber, Cedar, and Labdanum. Hermès's Rouge Hermes Eau Delicate carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

This discontinued Hermes gem inspires devotion: a classic, refined floral-woody a lot of people are clamouring to get their hands on. It’s an elegant, strong scent, with some finding it a touch too 'vintage' or, in some cases, detecting an unwelcome metallic note. Overall, a sophisticated triumph, if you can find it.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Classic
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
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Rouge Hermes Eau Delicate Eau de Toilette bottle

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.

Notes

Top

AldehydesAldehydesYlang-YlangYlang-Ylang

Heart

RoseRoseVanillaVanilla

Base

LabdanumLabdanumAmberAmberCedarCedar

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Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Fall Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and winter pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its elegant, strong presence and long-lasting nature make it ideal for date nights and formal events, commanding attention without being overwhelming. While several reviews highlight its suitability for work, its distinct and assertive scent means it's best applied sparingly for the office. It's too refined for casual wear or sport.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

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

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About

A sophisticated floral woody amber that opens with a crisp, almost icy aldehydic brightness, mingling with the creamy, exotic sweetness of ylang-ylang. The heart unfolds into a rich, dusty rose, softened by a hint of vanilla, before settling into a warm, resinous base of labdanum, amber, and dry cedar. It's a journey from cool sparkle to cosy depth, with an underlying vintage glamour.

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