Yardley London 2016 EDT

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Hermina

by Nelly Hachem-Ruiz

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Yardley London Hermina is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2016, created by Nelly Hachem-Ruiz. Hermina opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Rose, and Pear, settles into a heart of Myrtle, Heliotrope, Pepper, and Fig, and dries down to a base of Amber, Cedar, and Patchouli. Yardley London's Hermina carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A divisive scent that some find uniquely herbal and elegant, while others dismiss it as thin, metallic, and utterly nondescript. If you’re into green chypres with a peppery kick, this could be your unexpected gem- otherwise, prepare for disappointment.
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Hermina 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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

Built on fruity, fresh spicy and aromatic - a composition that sits best in spring, summer and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its herbal and fresh spicy character makes it suitable for office and casual wear without being overpowering. While some find it elegant enough for formal settings, its lack of overt sweetness or warmth might not suit all date nights. Not really a sporty fragrance due to its sophisticated, cool profile.

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
  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

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

Ethics and formulation

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  • Cruelty-free Brand-stated Yardley London says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim

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About

Hermina opens with a refreshing burst of basil, grounded by the subtle sweetness of pear and a hint of sparkling bergamot. As it settles, a distinctive pepper note emerges, intertwining with the soft, powdery heliotrope and fig, creating a unique fresh spicy heart. The base eventually dries down to an earthy blend of patchouli and cedar, warmed by amber, providing a dry, cool character with an unexpected longevity.

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