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Voyage d'Hermes
The arrival at a distant destination where lemon and cardamom mingle with the anticipation of discovering new landscapes and experiences.
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Voyage d'HermesPremium · $100–250
43%Similar accords, often for lessBang Bang · Marc JacobsMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares cardamom, amalfi lemon and musk8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Jean-Claude Ellena's Voyage d'Hermès, launched in 2010 by Hermès, is a composition that captures the essence of exploration and discovery. The fragrance opens with bright Amalfi lemon and cardamom, creating an invigorating freshness that feels like stepping into a sunlit morning. This citrus-spicy top note gives way to a heart of juniper berries and tea, which adds complexity and depth. The base notes of musk, cedar, and woody accords bring warmth and comfort, akin to the feeling of settling into an unexpected but welcoming new place.
Apply two sprays for an even distribution that allows the citrus-spicy notes to bloom first, gradually giving way to the warm base. This fragrance is best experienced close to skin, so layer it on lightly at first and let it build naturally throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — Voyage d'Hermes, 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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Well loved by wearers: loved by 40%, disliked or hated by 9%.