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.
Hermès · Sold as unisex
Paddock
The quiet preparation in an arena where riders and horses relax, the scent of fresh hay mingling with subtle musk notes.
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PaddockPremium · $100–250
42%Similar accords, often for lessJannah · Al Haramain PerfumesBudget tier, under $40 · shares hay and amber8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Christine Nagel created Paddock for Hermès in 2024, capturing the distinctive olfactory atmosphere of the Saut Hermès stables. The fragrance evokes the sweet freshness of hay and straw with a touch of musky warmth from carrot seeds. This green and powdery scent transports you to an arena where riders and horses prepare, blending the honeyed accents of hay with amber notes for a sense of elegance and emotion.
Apply Paddock lightly — its green and amber notes develop close to skin over time. It's best suited for daytime wear when you want a subtle yet elegant presence.
Fig. 01 — Paddock, 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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Respected, if divisive: loved by 49%, disliked or hated by 17%.