- H24 — Aromatic, woody and floral; opens with clary sage and dries down to rosewood.
- Terre d'Hermès — Woody, earthy and citrus; opens with orange and grapefruit and dries down to vetiver and cedar.
- Terre d'Hermès Parfum — Woody, mossy and citrus; opens with grapefruit and orange and dries down to woody notes and oakmoss.
- Twilly d'Hermès — Floral, white floral and woody; opens with ginger and dries down to sandalwood.
- Un Jardin sur le Nil — Fresh, fruity and green; opens with green mango and grapefruit and dries down to sycamore and incense.
What Hermès smells like
Hermès's fragrances lean woody, floral and citrus. Most sit in the woody and aromatic families.
Notes that recur across the range: grapefruit, orange, flint and benzoin. If you like one of these, the others in the line are a safe next try.
In the SCNTMIX catalog the range covers 3 EDT, 1 Parfum and 1 EDP.
Where to start with Hermès
Not sure which Hermès to try first? These picks come from the catalog data on each profile (the line-up here is 3 for men, 1 for women, 1 unisex).
- Most loved: Hermès Terre d'Hermès — the highest-rated Hermès profile on SCNTMIX
- Longest lasting: Hermès Terre d'Hermès Parfum — longevity: excellent
- For warm weather: Hermès Un Jardin sur le Nil — a fresh scent listed for spring and summer
- For the office: Hermès H24 — a daytime pick with manageable projection
How to layer Hermès
Because Hermès's style leans woody and floral, it pairs well with a citrus or floral scent on top for lift. Spray the heavier scent first and the lighter one on top. Every Hermès profile lists the fragrances that layer best with it, and MixMode lets you test a pair before you buy.
Hermès guides
Hermès FAQ
What does Hermès smell like?
Hermès's fragrances on SCNTMIX lean woody, floral and citrus, with grapefruit, orange and flint coming up again and again.
What is the longest-lasting Hermès fragrance?
On SCNTMIX, Hermès Terre d'Hermès Parfum has the strongest longevity rating (excellent). Longevity also depends on skin and how much you spray.
Which Hermès fragrance is best for summer?
Hermès Un Jardin sur le Nil is the freshest pick in the line for warm weather, listed for spring and summer in its SCNTMIX profile, opening with green mango and grapefruit.
Where can I buy or sample Hermès?
Each Hermès profile on SCNTMIX links to a retailer to buy the full bottle, and to a sample or travel size where one is available, so you can try it before committing.