Hermès 2018 EDP

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Terre d'Hermès Eau Intense Vétiver

by Christine Nagel

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Hermès Terre d'Hermès Eau Intense Vétiver is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Christine Nagel. Terre d'Hermès Eau Intense Vétiver opens with Bergamot, Lemon, and Grapefruit, settles into a heart of Geranium and Sichuan Pepper, and dries down to a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Frankincense, and Amberwood. Hermès's Terre d'Hermès Eau Intense Vétiver carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A masterful vetiver that balances zesty citrus with earthy woods and pepper, delivering a clean yet assertive signature. It radiates understated class and modern masculinity, ideal for those who prefer subtle power over loud statements.
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  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
  • Fresh
  • Modern
  • Clean
Terre d'Hermès Eau Intense Vétiver Eau de Parfum 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.

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 lively citrus and fresh vetiver make it ideal for spring and fall, while the woody and spicy backbone gives it enough presence for cooler weather. Less suited to winter chill or extreme summer heat, but versatile in temperate climates.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its refined freshness and moderate projection suit office and casual settings, while the dry woody character can work for dates and even formal events. Not sporty or playful enough for active wear.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

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

Terre d'Hermès Eau Intense Vétiver opens with an invigorating burst of grapefruit and bergamot, their brightness cut by the crackle of Sichuan pepper. At its heart, the earthy, rooty facet of vetiver takes command, joined by gentle florals and resinous olibanum. The drydown is quietly powerful, blending patchouli and amberwood to anchor the composition. The result is a crisp, green-woody scent that feels both airy and deeply grounded, radiating refinement and natural charisma.