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Terre d'Hermes Flacon H 2018
The crispness of a city park at dawn, where the cool air mixes with the warmth of freshly cut grass and distant woodsmoke.
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Terre d'Hermes Flacon H 2018Premium · $100–250
91%Similar accords, often for lessVetiver and Orange · Swiss ArabianBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched by Hermès in 2018, Terre d'Hermès Flacon H 2018 is a Woody Spicy fragrance crafted by Jean-Claude Ellena. This composition opens with the bright freshness of orange and grapefruit, which gives way to an aromatic heart of pelargonium and pepper, creating a dynamic tension between citrus brightness and spicy warmth. The base notes of vetiver, patchouli, cedar, and benzoin ground this scent in earthy richness, making it both modern and lasting.
Apply one or two sprays to your pulse points. The citrus top notes are vivid but short-lived, so wait a few minutes before layering with another scent if desired. This fragrance is best enjoyed close to skin for its full impact.
Fig. 01 — Terre d'Hermes Flacon H 2018, 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 Flacon H 2018Hermès · Premium · $100–250Swiss ArabianVetiver and OrangeShares 6 of its 9 notesunder $40★ 4.34 (35)84%Match
Swiss ArabianMr. EdgeShares 6 of its 8 notesunder $40★ 4.03 (40)85%Match
Swiss Arabian · 2019Nice and SpiceShares 6 of its 8 notesunder $40★ 4.50 (2)
With Hermès Terre d'Hermes Parfum
Adds mossy and amber; shares orange and grapefruit and 1 more note.
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What people
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Warmly received so far: loved by 52%, disliked or hated by 14%.