Hermès 2020 EDT

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Terre d'Hermes Flacon H 2020

by Jean-Claude Ellena

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Hermès Terre d'Hermes Flacon H 2020 is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2020, created by Jean-Claude Ellena. Terre d'Hermes Flacon H 2020 opens with Orange and Grapefruit, settles into a heart of Geranium and Pepper, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Patchouli, and Benzoin. Hermès's Terre d'Hermes Flacon H 2020 carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A modern classic that’s a grower, not a shower. It's a bit 'marmite', with some loving its distinctive earthiness and others finding it too challenging. Don't judge it on the first sniff - give it time to work its magic.
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  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
  • Modern
  • Earthy
  • Classic
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Terre d'Hermes Flacon H 2020 Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent 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.

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Performance & Mood

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 Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Built on woody, citrus and aromatic - a composition that sits best in spring, autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date Formal

Its distinctive woody-citrus character makes it suitable for casual wear and can certainly elevate an office look, provided it's applied lightly. While not overtly romantic, its sophistication works for dates. The earthy tones might be a bit too rugged for very formal events. It's not a sport scent due to its depth and lack of pure freshness.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • 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

About

Imagine the earth after a fresh rain, infused with zesty grapefruit and orange. This isn't your average fruity burst; it's grounded by a strong, peppery backbone and a heart of geranium that adds a subtle floral edge. As it settles, a dry, elegant blend of vetiver, cedar, and patchouli emerges, softened by a hint of resinous benzoin, creating a sophisticated and distinctly natural aroma.

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