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Eau de Ginza
The bustling activity of Tokyo's Ginza district, where fresh fruit stands and florists mingle with modern boutiques and street vendors.
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Eau de GinzaPremium · $100–250
48%Similar accords, often for lessEternity Purple Orchid · Calvin KleinMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 5 of its 12 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2006, Eau de Ginza by Hermès is an exclusive fragrance available only at the brand’s store in Tokyo's Ginza district. Created by Jean-Claude Ellena, this scent blends fresh and fruity notes with a floral heart that includes cherry and magnolia. The composition opens with bright, sweet fruit accents before settling into a soft, warm base that evokes the vibrant energy of its namesake neighborhood.
Due to its strong sillage, one or two sprays will ensure it leaves a lasting impression. The fragrance opens brightly but fades within an hour; the sweet heart notes carry through for several hours after that. Best enjoyed in moderate temperatures where its fresh character can shine.
Fig. 01 — Eau de Ginza, Hermès
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Jean-Claude Ellena
The perfumer of transparencyJean-Claude Ellena is widely regarded as the most intellectual perfumer of the modern era — a minimalist poet whose work redefined what fragrance could be.
“Cézanne's watercolours contain areas of wash that don't overlap. I proceed in a similar fashion.”
Jean-Claude Ellena · The Diary of a Nose (2011) / Frédéric Malle bio
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Still under the radar: loved by 33%, disliked or hated by 50%.