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Hermessence Agar Ebene
The quiet intensity of an urban forest, where the crisp air carries the scent of conifer trees and the earthy warmth of rich woods.
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Hermessence Agar EbenePremium · $100–250
55%Similar accords, often for lessDehn El Oud Seufi · Swiss ArabianBudget tier, under $40 · all 1 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Hermessence Agar Ebene, launched by Hermès in 2018 and crafted by perfumer Christine Nagel, is an Oriental Woody fragrance that seamlessly blends fresh spicy notes with rich, woody undertones. The composition opens with a burst of freshness from coniferous elements before settling into the warmth of oud, creating a distinctive tension between crispness and depth. This fragrance embodies Hermès's legacy of combining sophistication with unexpected contrasts.
Apply this fragrance in light layers to allow the fresh spicy notes to unfold before revealing the deeper woody base. It's best enjoyed close to skin rather than diffused into a room, as the nuanced blend shines through intimate wear.
Fig. 01 — Hermessence Agar Ebene, Hermès
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Christine Nagel
The poet of HermèsChristine 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
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 48%, disliked or hated by 10%.