Black TeaOpens with
IncenseHeart
Tonka BeanDries down to
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L'Ombre Des Merveilles
The quiet luxury of an office where the lingering aroma of black tea and incense creates a serene atmosphere, perfect for both focused work and relaxed conversation.
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L'Ombre Des MerveillesPremium · $100–250
43%Similar accords, often for lessJOOP! Homme Absolute Joop! · JoopMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares incense and tonka bean8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Christine Nagel created L'Ombre Des Merveilles for Hermès in 2020, adding to the brand’s legacy of sophisticated compositions. The fragrance opens with a fresh and invigorating black tea note that immediately catches your attention before giving way to the smoky warmth of incense. At its heart lies tonka bean, offering a sweet and balsamic finish that envelops you in a comforting embrace. This is not just another oriental woody scent; it is a harmonious blend that seamlessly transitions from morning to evening.
One or two sprays are sufficient to capture the essence of L'Ombre Des Merveilles. The smoky top notes dissipate quickly, giving way to the warm base notes that develop gradually over time. It is best applied in the morning so the full character can unfold throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — L'Ombre Des Merveilles, 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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The originalL'Ombre Des MerveillesHermès · Premium · $100–250Joop · 2019JOOP! Homme Absolute Joop!Shares Incense and Tonka bean$40–100★ 3.97 (441)
With Xerjoff Homme
Adds woody, leather and aromatic; shares one accord.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 35%, disliked or hated by 13%.