Hermès Terre d'Hermès Eau Très Fraîche Eau de Toilette 75ml is the lighter, fresher chapter of the iconic Terre d'Hermès line — composed by Jean-Claude Ellena (Hermès' in-house perfumer at the time) and launched in 2014. Orange, citruses and water notes open the bottle on a cool, slightly aquatic lift, geranium adds a green-floral facet, and a base of cedar, patchouli and woody notes preserves the earthy mineral signature of the original Terre d'Hermès.
About Hermès
Hermès is the legendary French luxury house founded in Paris in 1837 by Thierry Hermès, originally as a harness and saddle workshop. The brand's fragrance line is one of the most respected in modern perfumery, with the Hermessences niche line and signature pillars like Terre d'Hermès, Eau d'Orange Verte and Voyage. Terre d'Hermès, launched in 2006 with Jean-Claude Ellena, became one of the defining men's "earth and stone" fragrances of the modern era.
Fragrance notes
- Top: Orange, Citruses, Water Notes
- Heart: Geranium
- Base: Cedar, Patchouli, Woody Notes
Olfactory family: Woody Aromatic | Launched: 2014 | Perfumer: Jean-Claude Ellena | Gender: Men
The story behind Eau Très Fraîche
Where the original Terre d'Hermès captures the scent of warm earth, cedar and orange in a Mediterranean grove, Eau Très Fraîche dials up the aquatic and citrus elements for a "cool breeze through an orange tree after rain" — a brighter, more daytime-friendly version. Ellena's signature transparent, watercolour-like style shines through in the composition.
Who it's for
Best for fans of the original Terre d'Hermès who want a fresher, more daytime-friendly chapter for spring and summer wear. Natural territory for those drawn to Hermès Terre d'Hermès Eau Givrée or Hermès Voyage. The cedar-and-patchouli drydown gives it grown-up character; the orange-and-aquatic opening keeps it lifted. A useful office, daytime and warm-weather signature.
How to wear it
Spray onto pulse points — wrists, neck and the base of the throat — from around 15 cm away. As an Eau de Toilette, expect crisp projection in the first hour and a soft, woody-citrus skin scent for around five hours total.
Specifications
- Size: 75ml
- Concentration: Eau de Toilette
- Gender: Men
- Brand: Hermès
- Year: 2014
- Perfumer: Jean-Claude Ellena
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