Hermessence Oud Alezan
“Hermessence Oud Alezan by Hermès is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men”
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Well loved by wearers — a rose, oud composition with a floral undertone. Voted best for year-round wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Launched in 2024 and crafted by perfumer Christine Nagel, Hermessence Oud Alezan by Hermès is an Oriental Floral fragrance that marries the boldness of oud with the delicate charm of rose. The top notes of rose oxide create a fresh spicy opening that quickly transitions into a heart of rose hydrolat, adding a subtle floral warmth. As it settles, the base note of oud emerges, grounding the composition in deep and rich tones. This fragrance is a proof of Hermès’s commitment to blending traditional elegance with modern sophistication.
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Application Tips
For best effect, apply this fragrance to pulse points. The rose oxide top notes are fleeting but bright, so layering with the heart and base notes will ensure a lasting warmth from the rose hydrolat and oud. This scent is best experienced close to skin rather than in large sillage.
Christine Nagel
Founding perfumer · 168 fragrances · b. 1959 · Swiss
“I think of fragrance as fabric — it should drape beautifully around whoever wears it.”
Christine Nagel is the in-house perfumer at Hermès, succeeding the legendary Jean-Claude Ellena in 2016. A graduate of ISIPCA and trained at Charabot in Grasse, she brings decades of experience to one of perfumery's most prestigious creative positions. Nagel's work for Hermès — including Twilly, Terre d'Hermès Eau Intense Vétiver, and the Jardin series — continues the house's tradition of understated elegance while introducing her own luminous, textured sensibility. She has also created masterpieces for Jo Malone, Narciso Rodriguez, and Valentino.
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The moment when sunlight filters through the canopy of an exotic garden, casting dappled light on a bed of roses and warm spices.
Fig. 01 — Hermessence Oud Alezan, Hermès
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