OrangeOpens with
GeraniumHeart
Woody NotesDries down to
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Terre d'Hermes Eau Tres Fraiche
The sensation of stepping out into a brisk morning where the air is crisp with citrus, and the ground feels firm beneath your feet, balanced by the warmth of woody undertones.
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Terre d'Hermes Eau Tres FraichePremium · $100–250
53%Similar accords, often for lessLight Blue Living Stromboli · Dolce&GabbanaMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 4 of its 7 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2014, Terre d'Hermès Eau Très Fraîche by Hermès is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men, created by the renowned perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena. This composition opens with a bright burst of citrus and water notes before evolving into a more complex profile featuring geranium, woody accords, cedar, and patchouli. The fragrance captures the essence of fresh air and natural elements, offering a crisp yet enveloping scent that is both invigorating and grounding.
One or two sprays are enough to capture the essence of this fragrance. The citrus top notes are bright but fleeting, so it's best applied in the morning for a refreshing start that transitions smoothly into the day.
Fig. 01 — Terre d'Hermes Eau Tres Fraiche, 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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The originalTerre d'Hermes Eau Tres FraicheHermès · Premium · $100–250Dolce&Gabbana · 2012Light Blue Living StromboliShares 4 of its 7 notes$40–100★ 3.93 (701)45%Match
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Lacoste Fragrances · 2009Lacoste Essential SportShares Water notes, Geranium and Patchouli$40–100★ 4.02 (631)48%Match
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A community favourite: loved by 52%, disliked or hated by 8%.