Oud Esma
“Oud Esma by Hermès is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men”
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Warmly received so far — a amber, sponsored composition with a woody undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Oud Esma by Hermès is a composition crafted by perfumer Christine Nagel in 2025, as part of the brand's prestigious Hermessence collection. This oil-based Essence de Parfum centers on an oud accord supported by resinous woods and warm balsams, creating a textured, close-to-skin character that evolves with wear. The fragrance is presented in a limited edition 25 ml bottle, emphasizing its exclusivity and the brand's commitment to high-quality perfumery.
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Application Tips
Oud Esma is designed to stay close to the skin, so apply it liberally at pulse points for maximum impact. Given its textured base notes, this fragrance benefits from being worn throughout the day as it gradually unfolds.
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 hushed intimacy of a private library where warm woods and rich balsams envelop you in an atmosphere of quiet sophistication.
Fig. 01 — Oud Esma, Hermès
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