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Hermessence Cuir d'Ange
The quiet luxury of an office where the subtle scent of leather-bound books and warm vanilla mingles with powdery musk, creating a space that feels both familiar and luxurious.
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Hermessence Cuir d'AngePremium · $100–250
53%Similar accords, often for lessCouture Violet · VersaceMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares violet, heliotrope and musk8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Hermessence Cuir d'Ange, launched in 2014 and crafted by Jean-Claude Ellena, is a Leather fragrance that embodies the brand's lasting elegance. The composition opens with powdery and floral notes, creating a soft and delicate atmosphere before transitioning into the heart of violet and yellow florals. This contrast is further accentuated by an animalic leather base, which adds depth and complexity to the overall scent. It is a unisex fragrance that captures the essence of Hermès' refined craftsmanship.
Apply two sprays to your pulse points — the powdery opening is delicate but quickly gives way to the rich leather base. This fragrance blooms over time, so it's best to let it settle on your skin for about an hour before heading out.
Fig. 01 — Hermessence Cuir d'Ange, 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.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 49%, disliked or hated by 13%.