Eau de Parfum2016
Galop d'Hermes
Christine NagelThe nose · 168 fragrances · also made Terre d'Hermès Eau Givree Hermès (2022)Portrait →

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Galop d'Hermes

The tension between the crisp morning air and the cozy leather seat of an antique armchair in a sunlit room.

4.161,431 ratingsWell loved by wearers
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
leatherfloralfruityroseanimalicsweet
Galop d'HermesPremium · $100–250
42%Similar accords, often for lessMystical Metal · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares saffron and leather8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityLong lasting59% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak6%
Weak8%
Moderate27%
Long lasting45%
Eternal14%
SillageModerate44% say strong or enormous
Intimate12%
Moderate44%
Strong30%
Enormous14%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

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BaseFoundation

Main Accords

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Who Wears It

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Masculine4%
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Unisex52%
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Feminine44%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 2016 by Hermès and crafted by perfumer Christine Nagel, Galop d'Hermes is a complex Oriental fragrance that marries the warmth of leather with floral and fruity notes. The opening burst of quince and saffron sets an unexpected tone, bringing freshness and depth to the composition. Turkish rose and osmanthus add a delicate touch of sweetness, while the base of warm spicy accords and white musk creates a sensual, enveloping finish.

How to wear it

Apply two sprays to pulse points for a balanced experience. The quince and saffron notes fade quickly, making it essential to allow time for the rich base to develop. This fragrance reads best close to skin rather than across a room.

Fig. 01 — Galop d'Hermes, Hermès

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03 · The nose

Christine Nagel

The poet of Hermès

Christine Nagel is the in-house perfumer at Hermès, succeeding the legendary Jean-Claude Ellena in 2016. A graduate of ISIPCA and trained at Charabot in Grasse, she brings decades of experience to one of perfumery's most prestigious creative positions.

“I accentuate lines, force the materials. My fragrances are never linear.”

Christine Nagel · Contributor Magazine ('The Physicality of Perfume', by Philippe Pourhashemi), c. 2021
168fragrances
1959born
Swissnationality

Designer Hermès

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Galop d'HermesThe originalGalop d'HermesHermès · Premium · $100–250
42%MatchZara · 2024Mystical MetalShares Saffron and Leatherunder $40★ 4.01 (144)
Galop d'HermesKristina
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Adds citrus, green and powdery; shares two accords.

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06 · The Room

What people
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4.16/ 5 · 1,431 ratings

Well loved by wearers: loved by 48%, disliked or hated by 13%.

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