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Hermessence Brin de Reglisse
The quiet moment when a ribbon of licorice candy is unwrapped, releasing its sweet aroma against the crisp green backdrop of an herb garden.
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Hermessence Brin de ReglissePremium · $100–250
44%Similar accords, often for lessEssence Lavender · Donna KaranMid-range tier, $40–100 · all 1 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2007 by Jean-Claude Ellena for Hermès, Brin de Reglisse is a distinctive Oriental Fougere fragrance that reimagines the classic scents of the South of France with a gourmet twist. The composition opens with a quintessential blend of lavender, which is enveloped by licorice and hay, creating an olfactory poem as sober and intense as a Japanese haiku. This fragrance captures a moment of refined simplicity and unexpected complexity, where the crisp greenness of lavender mingles with the sweet warmth of licorice.
Apply this fragrance to pulse points for a subtle yet lasting effect. The lavender opening is bright and immediate, but it quickly gives way to the warm heart notes of licorice and hay. For best results, allow it to settle on your skin before heading out.
Fig. 01 — Hermessence Brin de Reglisse, 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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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 31%, disliked or hated by 17%.