OudOpens with
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Christine NagelThe nose · 168 fragrances · also made Terre d'Hermès Eau Givree Hermès (2022)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
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Oud Esma
The hushed intimacy of a private library where warm woods and rich balsams envelop you in an atmosphere of quiet sophistication.
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Oud EsmaPremium · $100–250
44%Similar accords, often for lessSafwaan L'autre Oud · Lattafa PerfumesBudget tier, under $40 · shares oud and woody notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Oud Esma by Hermès is a composition crafted by perfumer Christine Nagel in 2025, as part of the brand's prestigious Hermessence collection. This oil-based Essence de Parfum centers on an oud accord supported by resinous woods and warm balsams, creating a textured, close-to-skin character that evolves with wear. The fragrance is presented in a limited edition 25 ml bottle, emphasizing its exclusivity and the brand's commitment to high-quality perfumery.
Oud Esma is designed to stay close to the skin, so apply it liberally at pulse points for maximum impact. Given its textured base notes, this fragrance benefits from being worn throughout the day as it gradually unfolds.
Fig. 01 — Oud Esma, 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 originalOud EsmaHermès · Premium · $100–250Lattafa Perfumes · 2023Safwaan L'autre OudShares Oud and Woody notesunder $40★ 3.73 (81)49%Match
ALREHAB PERFUMESManlyShares Resins and Woody notesunder $40★ 5.00 (1)
With Hermès Terre d'Hermès Eau Givree
Adds citrus, aromatic and mineral; shares woody notes.
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Warmly received so far: loved by 64%, disliked or hated by 9%.