Hermès 2006 EDT

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Terre d'Hermès

by Jean-Claude Ellena

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Hermès Terre d'Hermès is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2006, created by Jean-Claude Ellena. Terre d'Hermès opens with Orange and Grapefruit, settles into a heart of Flint, Geranium, and Pepper, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Patchouli, and Benzoin. Hermès's Terre d'Hermès carries a Favourite verdict, a citrus-led wear.

A benchmark masculine scent that balances vibrant citrus with dry minerals and earthy woods. Effortlessly refined and distinctive, it exudes natural confidence and quiet strength without ever shouting.
  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
  • Modern
  • Clean
  • Elegant
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Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Citrus
95%
Woody
90%
Earthy
85%
Fresh Spicy
80%
Aromatic
60%
Mineral
55%

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Performance

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

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer

The dry, mineral citrus and woody backbone excel in mild to warm weather, making spring and fall ideal. The brightness works in summer but earthy facets can feel dense in heat, while the lack of sweetness and moderate warmth limit its winter appeal.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its refined, understated projection and clean, earthy profile are perfect for the office or smart-casual wear, while the mineral character offers confident uniqueness for dates. The subtle sillage is less suited for formal events or energetic sports settings.

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About

Terre d'Hermès opens with sunlit orange and sharp grapefruit, immediately bright yet never sweet. A peppery, mineral heart emerges, evoking flint and dry earth beneath a clear sky. As it settles, smoky vetiver and noble cedar root the fragrance in the ground, their dryness softened by a gentle resinous touch. The effect is elemental, refined, and resolutely masculine-like walking through citrus groves on stony earth, dignified and quietly assured.

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