Hermessence Epice Marine
“Hermessence Epice Marine by Hermès is a Aromatic Spicy fragrance for women and men”
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Respected, if divisive — a aromatic, fresh spicy composition with a marine undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Hermessence Epice Marine, launched by Hermès in 2013 and crafted by Jean-Claude Ellena, is an aromatic spicy fragrance that captures a dynamic interplay between freshness and warmth. The composition opens with bright citrus and marine notes that evoke the crispness of coastal air, before transitioning into a heart of fresh and warm spices that add depth and complexity. A woody and earthy base rounds out the scent, grounding it in a sense of grounded elegance.
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Application Tips
Apply this fragrance to pulse points for a long-lasting effect, as the marine notes may fade quickly. The spicy heart and woody base will continue to develop throughout the day, making it ideal for an office setting or a casual evening out.
Jean-Claude Ellena
Founding perfumer · 104 fragrances · French
As a disciple and close friend of the legendary Edmond Roudnitska (creator of “Le Parfum de Thérèse”), Jean-Claude Ellena began his career with a minimalistic approach to perfumery. Since then, he has developed this approach into his own distinctive style, which is continually informed by his elegant and quiet way of being, and has been compared by his contemporaries to watercolor sketches and chamber music. Jean-Claude says that a perfume must be like “a soft caress; nothing must shock, nothing must shout”.Jean-Claude Ellena was born in Grasse into a family of perfumers. His training began at age 17, in the most prestigious laboratories – in Grasse, Paris, New York and Geneva – where he always saw himself as self-taught. Roudnitska’s minimalism never left him, however, and his compositions remain focused around a single ingredient, avoiding repetition.
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The story behind the bottle.
The rush of salty sea spray against your face as you walk along a coastal path lined with aromatic herbs and spices.
Fig. 01 — Hermessence Epice Marine, Hermès
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