HiacynthOpens with
Orange BlossomHeart
AmberDries down to
Also asExtrait de Parfum · 1995 →
Maurice RoucelThe nose · 73 fragrances · also made Air (2003)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Hermès · Sold as feminine
24 Faubourg
A Parisian flagship store at dusk, where the scent of rich florals and warm spices lingers in the air.
Full bottle: Premium tier, typically $100–250. Links open each seller's own page. We may earn a commission; it never changes the order.
24 FaubourgPremium · $100–250
53%Similar accords, often for lessEscada Margaretha Ley · EscadaMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 12 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
Main Accords
When to Wear
Who Wears It
The story behind the bottle.
Named after the Hermès flagship store at 24 Rue du Faubourg-Saint-Honoré in Paris, 24 Faubourg was launched in 1995 and created by perfumer Maurice Roucel. This fragrance is a dense, opulent composition that feels both old-fashioned and modern. It opens with the brightness of citrus and bergamot but quickly transitions into an elaborate floral heart of ylang-ylang, orange blossom, gardenia, jasmine, and iris. The base notes of amber, sandalwood, patchouli, and vanilla add warmth and depth, creating a scent that is richly textured yet understated.
Reportedly one of Princess Diana's favorite fragrances in her later years, 24 Faubourg is often praised for its opulent complexity. It stands out as more serious and less transparent than many contemporary florals, making it a true emblem of Hermès' sophisticated heritage.
Apply two sprays to pulse points for a lasting effect. The fragrance develops over time, so it’s best to let it settle on your skin before heading out. Avoid heavy layering as the composition is already dense and opulent.
Fig. 01 — 24 Faubourg, Hermès
Where to buy.
Wear it for a week first
A decant costs a fraction of a bottle and tells you how it lasts on your skin.
Live prices aren't shown yet. Each link opens that seller's own search; we may earn a commission.
Not sure it's you?
Five questions, about a minute, no account. You get a shortlist that fits how you actually wear fragrance.
Maurice Roucel
The sensualistMaurice Roucel is a master perfumer at Symrise whose prolific career spans five decades and hundreds of fragrances.
“It is a tool for perfumers only. But we finish on the skin.”
Maurice Roucel · CaFleureBon interview
The 24 Faubourg line
7 fragrances, compared side by side
Designer Hermès
More from the house
You Might Also Like
Chosen from what wearers say it smells like, what its fans also love, and its notes
Love it, not the $100–250 price?
Matched by accords and notes. Sample first, then decide.
The original24 FaubourgHermès · Premium · $100–250Escada · 1990Escada Margaretha LeyShares 6 of its 12 notes$40–100★ 4.20 (737)53%Match
EscadaEscadaShares 6 of its 20 notes$40–100★ 3.89 (481)54%Match
Escada · 1999Tender LightShares 6 of its 12 notes$40–100★ 3.89 (70)54%Match
Ard Al Zaafaran · 2024MilenaShares 6 of its 13 notesunder $40★ 4.40 (62)
With Hermès Terre d'Hermès Eau Givree
Adds aromatic and mineral; shares three accords.
Suggested from accords and notes · not yet tried by wearers
What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 40%, disliked or hated by 19%.