Parfum d'Hermès fragrance notes
Head
- Aldehydes, Bergamot, Galbanum, Hyacinth
Heart
- Iris, Jasmine, Rose, Ylang ylang
Base
- Amber, Spices, Myrrh, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Vetiver, Incense, Cedarwood
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Latest Reviews of Parfum d'Hermès

And then, a year later, Hermès made their riposte thanks to the adept Raymond Chaillan and Akiko Kamei.
A wistful rose-iris, with almondy gourmand and lush creamy base, Parfum d'Hermès is a product of its time; but it wears the years lightly, and it's still beautiful, still tugging the heart strings...

The opening is quite unique, with the floral dyad of rose and hyacinth is given a darker and deeper character by a generous lashing with galbanum; concurrently it is given a fresher and gently sparkling undertone courtesy of aldehydes. The rose provides a scaffolding for the other notes; it is pleasant and not too deep, whilst the hyacinth really gives this opening a beautiful floral twist and is executed truly masterfully. Very delightful and profound.
Towards to end of the top notes, a jasmine note creeps in, and then a herbal and woodsy light incense develops, which morphs into a myrrh impression that never dominates the whole mix; this myrrh underlines the mix of the other components, providing added depth and richness. It becomes gradually sweeter, initially courtsy of a juicy ylang-ylang, and later due to a tonka undertone; this sweetness is beautifully balanced and never cloying or intrusive.
The base has list the aldehydes and feshness, and the floral side gives way to a more mossy, woodsy and ambery impression.
I get moderate sillage, excellent projection and a truly splendid fifteen hours of longevity on my skin.
This creation, great for cooler spring or autumn days, combines some creativity, high-quality ingredients and superb blending with a performance that truly deserves the 'perfum' epithet. A soft but rich chypre exuding elegance and substance. 4/5.
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Initially I mostly feel bergamot in combination with floral and balsamic notes. In later development powdery iris with hint of vetiver and amber became predominant. It has quite good longevity. I prefer to wear it during fall, winter and spring. This perfume is twin with Hermes Rouge.


