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Terre d'Hermes Flacon H 2020 Parfum
The crisp clarity of early morning in a city park, where sunlight filters through trees and dew on grass meets the freshness of citrus fruits.
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Terre d'Hermes Flacon H 2020 ParfumPremium · $100–250
49%Similar accords, often for lessZara Lisboa Colombo Avenida do Colegio Militar · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares grapefruit, orange and woodsy notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2020 by Hermès and crafted by the esteemed perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena, Terre d'Hermès Flacon H 2020 Parfum is a Woody Chypre fragrance that marries bright citrus with rich earthy notes. The composition opens with grapefruit and orange, creating an invigorating freshness that transitions seamlessly into flint and woods, grounding the scent in its mineral core. Oak moss adds a lush depth while benzoin rounds out the base with warmth and complexity.
Apply this fragrance with two to three sprays for optimal longevity. The bright citrus top notes are fleeting but make way for the deeper woody and mossy base that lasts through the day. It’s best suited for daytime wear, where its fresh and earthy qualities complement a variety of settings.
Fig. 01 — Terre d'Hermes Flacon H 2020 Parfum, 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 2020 ParfumHermès · Premium · $100–250Zara · 2015Zara Lisboa Colombo Avenida do Colegio MilitarShares Grapefruit, Orange and Woodsy notesunder $40★ 4.08 (649)44%Match
Ralph Lauren · 2010Big Pony 4Shares Grapefruit and Woodsy notes$40–100★ 3.86 (505)44%Match
Zara · 2022Reflecting CelebrationsShares Grapefruit and Orangeunder $40★ 3.48 (84)40%Match
Tommy Hilfiger · 2003Tommy JeansShares Grapefruit and Orange$40–100★ 4.01 (69)
With Hermès Terre d'Hermes Flacon H 2019 Parfum
Adds aromatic, earthy and warm spicy; shares orange and grapefruit.
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 47%, disliked or hated by 20%.