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Hermessence Epice Marine
The rush of salty sea spray against your face as you walk along a coastal path lined with aromatic herbs and spices.
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Hermessence Epice MarinePremium · $100–250
41%Similar accords, often for lessPolo Blue Eau de Parfum · Ralph LaurenMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 4 of its 11 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Hermessence Epice Marine, launched by Hermès in 2013 and crafted by Jean-Claude Ellena, is an aromatic spicy fragrance that captures a dynamic interplay between freshness and warmth. The composition opens with bright citrus and marine notes that evoke the crispness of coastal air, before transitioning into a heart of fresh and warm spices that add depth and complexity. A woody and earthy base rounds out the scent, grounding it in a sense of grounded elegance.
Apply this fragrance to pulse points for a long-lasting effect, as the marine notes may fade quickly. The spicy heart and woody base will continue to develop throughout the day, making it ideal for an office setting or a casual evening out.
Fig. 01 — Hermessence Epice Marine, 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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Respected, if divisive: loved by 32%, disliked or hated by 21%.