Hermessence Osmanthe Yunnan
“Hermessence Osmanthe Yunnan by Hermès is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women and men”
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Well loved by wearers — a floral, fruity composition with a leather undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Launched in 2005, Hermessence Osmanthe Yunnan by Hermès is a Floral Fruity fragrance crafted by Jean-Claude Ellena. This composition opens with the freshness of orange and tea before giving way to osmanthus, a delicate flower that offers a distinctive sweetness reminiscent of apricot. The heart notes of freesia add an uplifting floral touch, while the base note of leather brings warmth and depth. Together, these elements create a scent that is both vibrant and sophisticated.
Composition & Character
How It Wears
Application Tips
For best results, apply this fragrance in two light sprays. The top notes are bright but fleeting, so allow it to settle for about five minutes before heading out. It pairs well with both daytime and evening settings, making it versatile throughout the day.
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 quiet elegance of an afternoon tea where the delicate aroma of osmanthus mingles with fresh citrus and a hint of warm leather.
Fig. 01 — Hermessence Osmanthe Yunnan, Hermès
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