Hermès 2009 Parfum

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Terre d'Hermès

by Jean-Claude Ellena

Hermès Terre d'Hermès is a Parfum launched in 2009, created by Jean-Claude Ellena. The fragrance opens with Grapefruit and Orange, settles into a heart of Flint, and dries down to a base of Benzoin, Oakmoss, and Woody.

Our verdict on Terre d'Hermès: Favourite

An icon of modern masculine perfumery, Terre d'Hermès Parfum delivers a mineral-citrus signature that feels both earthy and luminous. Serious yet approachable, it is the gold standard for refined, intellectual masculinity.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Confident
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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 27%
Floral 0%
Fruity 6%
Green 4%
Sweet 9%
Warm 9%
Woody 15%
Earthy 37%
Animalic 1%
Fresh 18%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Citrus
95%
Woody
85%
Earthy
70%
Fresh Spicy
45%
Amber
35%

Notes

Top Notes

Orange 51% Grapefruit 49%

Heart Notes

Flint 100%

Base Notes

Woody 36% Oakmoss 34% Benzoin 30%

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Its blend of citrus brightness and earthy, resinous depth makes it ideal for spring and especially autumn, where the mineral and woody facets thrive in cool, crisp air. Less suited to high heat or deep winter chill but still versatile year-round.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Refined composition and moderate projection make it perfect for office and professional settings, while its earthy, elegant signature also suits casual and date scenarios. It is a bit too contemplative for sporty or very formal black-tie occasions.

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About

Terre d'Hermès Parfum opens with a vibrant and naturalistic orange and grapefruit, soon revealing a bracing mineral flint heart. As it dries down, earthy oakmoss and resinous benzoin merge with dry cedar, creating a scent that balances sunlit citrus with profound, stony depth. The composition is elegant, never brash, and radiates a quietly authoritative masculinity, like a walk through sun-warmed rocks and citrus groves after rain. Jean-Claude Ellena's masterful touch ensures every note is luminous and perfectly poised.

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