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Eau D'Orange Verte 1979
The crisp undergrowth of a rose-scented morning, where the moist earth and bright citrus intertwine with an unexpected burst of mint and blackcurrant.
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Eau D'Orange Verte 1979Premium · $100–250
69%Similar accords, often for lessAmalfi Sunray · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · all 3 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Eau D'Orange Verte 1979 by Hermès is a Floral Green fragrance that launched in 1979 and was created by perfumer Françoise Caron. This scent is emblematic of the brand’s olfactive refinement, characterized by its distinctive freshness and authenticity. The composition opens with bursts of citrus, primarily orange, zests, and leaves, accompanied by lemon, mandarin, mint, and blackcurrant buds. As it develops, the fragrance reveals a complex interplay of oak moss and patchouli, creating an olfactive vignette that is both figurative and generous.
Given its poor longevity and intimate sillage, apply Eau D'Orange Verte generously to ensure it lingers close to your skin. Its freshness is best appreciated in a warm environment where the citrus notes can shine without fading too quickly.
Fig. 01 — Eau D'Orange Verte 1979, Hermès
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Françoise Caron
One of the first women to master the Grasse methodFrançoise Caron is a perfumer born in Grasse, France in 1949, into a family involved in the raw materials trade, and one of the few women in the perfumery industry at the time she trained at the Roure Bertrand Dupont Perfumery School.
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 36%, disliked or hated by 12%.