Hermessence Paprika Brasil
“Hermessence Paprika Brasil by Hermès is a Woody Spicy fragrance for women and men”
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Respected, if divisive — a warm spicy, woody composition with a iris undertone. Voted best for spring and fall wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Hermessence Paprika Brasil, launched by Hermès in 2006 and crafted by Jean-Claude Ellena, is a warm and spicy woody fragrance that captures the essence of vibrant spices intertwined with earthy woods. The opening notes of pimento and paprika create an immediate warmth, while cloves add a subtle depth. As it evolves, iris and green leaves blend seamlessly into a heart that's both floral and powdery, culminating in a base of precious woods and Brazilian redwood. This composition is neither overtly masculine nor feminine, aligning with the unisex nature of Hermessence.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Heart
The Soul
Base
Foundation
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply this fragrance with two sprays to ensure that the spicy opening is balanced by the woody base notes. It's best enjoyed close to the skin, where it develops its full complexity over time.
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 confidence found in a cozy study where the scent of warm spices and earthy woods creates an atmosphere of comfort and sophistication.
Fig. 01 — Hermessence Paprika Brasil, Hermès
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