Hermessence Violette Volynka
“Hermessence Violette Volynka by Hermès is a Leather fragrance for women and men”
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Well loved by wearers — a leather, violet composition with a ozonic undertone. Voted best for spring and fall wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Launched in 2022, Hermessence Violette Volynka by Hermès is a Leather fragrance for women and men, created by perfumer Christine Nagel. The composition opens with an ozonic, aquatic freshness that contrasts sharply with the smoky, powdery base notes of leather and violet. This juxtaposition creates a scent that is both modern and lasting, balancing lightness and depth in a way that feels distinctively balanced and intriguing.
Composition & Character
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply this fragrance to pulse points and let it develop naturally. The ozonic top notes are bright but fleeting, giving way to a richer base that blooms over time. It’s best suited for evenings when you want something sophisticated and layered.
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 story behind the bottle.
The hush of an empty city street at twilight — where the cool, crisp air meets the subtle warmth of vintage leather.
Fig. 01 — Hermessence Violette Volynka, Hermès
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