“An icy cloak fertilizes the earth” Terre D’hermes Eau Givrée classification:A Fougere fragrance feautes top note of Citron, while the middle note is Juniper berry, base note is Nepalese Sichuan pepper. Terre d’Hermès Eau Givrée explores a new territory where freshness and strength nourish each other. The H on its base is a subtle reference to the ancestry of a now-cult object. Frosted glass and brushed aluminum evoke the notion of frost covering the earth. As if cut from ice, the object is sleek and limpid. Refillable and sustainable, the bottle combines glass with aluminum, two fully recyclable materials. The striking sensation of an icy breeze is juxtaposed with the generosity of the woody, mineral notes characteristic of Terre d’Hermès.
Created by Christine Nagel, Hermès’ perfumer, Terre d’Hermès Eau Givrée combines the vigor of citron and the incisive freshness of juniper berry with the power of Nepalese Sichuan pepper. A new Eau de Parfum, both fresh and intense. “Terre de Hermès Eau Givrée, the heat of ice. Eau de Pamplemousse Rose interprets the theme with notes of lemon, orange, pink grapefruit, and rhubofix (rhubarb-floral Firmenich aroma molecule,) rose and vetiver.Terre D’hermes Eau Givrée by Hermes is a new fragrance for men launched in 2022. Eau de Gentiane Blanche is composed of white musk, gentiane root, iris and incense. The juicy, tart and ever so slightly bitter grapefruit accord is reason enough to revisit this fragrance again and again.Įau d’Orange Verte includes notes of orange, mandarin, lemon, mint, along with black currant, oak moss and patchouli. Yet, the whole is more than the sum of its parts, and Eau de Pamplemousse Rose delights with its smiling, uplifting loveliness. From its green basil and grapefruit top to the base of fresh woods, Eau de Pamplemousse Rose echoes Yves Saint Laurent In Love Again as well as Hermessence Rose Ikebana. Sure, it would be a familiar composition to anyone who has followed Ellena’s creations closely over the years. The composition oscillates between the photorealism of a classical cologne and a modern abstraction, and this dissonance creates a memorable effect.Įau de Gentiane Blanche is my favorite fragrance from the trio, given its unconventional allure, but fans of Jean Claude Ellena will find much to love in the scintillating Eau de Pamplemousse Rose.
The vegetal richness of leaves and twigs set against the luxurious backdrop of musky iris is captivating and memorable. Eau de Gentiane Blanche, on the other hand, is a revelation, as it fills in gaps that Paprika Brasil leaves open. In a sense, it is a weightier, richer take on Paprika Brasil, which I dismissed as bland when I first tried it three years ago. The most avant-garde of the trio, Eau de Gentiane Blanche is a curious juxtaposition of dry woods and stemmy greens. The juicy mélange of citrus notes, from Seville orange to mandarin, is rendered bright and lively, while the moody darkness of the base only serves to highlight the overall vibrancy.
In this light, I much prefer the newly rebalanced version, which is more luminous and elegant. Yet, the composition seemed to skirt the edge of harshness, with the bitterness of citrus peel adding a jarring note. A cologne married with the mossy chill of a chypre, Eau d’Orange Verte maintained a beautiful citrusy effervescence, underscored with the slight dryness of lemon peel and patchouli. The original in the series, Eau de Cologne Vert e /Eau d’Orange Verte, was created in 1979 by perfumer Francoise Caron. For this reason, Hermes Cologne Trio was an anticipated launch for me, including as it did the classical Eau d’Orange Verte as well as modern renditions such as Eau de Pamplemousse Rose and Eau de Gentiane Blanche. At the same time, even more interesting are modern interpretations seeking abstraction where classical tradition relied on nature. Or, for that matter, on a freezing winter morning when reminders of spring are so welcome. The top notes are fruity and consist of orange and grapefruit. One only needs to experience Guerlain Eau de Cologne Imperiale or Annick Goutal Eau d’Hadrien to understand how alluring a cologne can be on a hot summer day. Terre DHermes, which translates from the French to ‘Earth of Hermes’, was introduced in 2006. The refreshing crispness of classical cologne with its brilliant citrus-woods accord and the uncluttered simplicity of its composition can belie a mesmerizing richness. Star rating: 5 stars–outstanding/potential classic, 4 stars–very good, 3 stars–adequate, 2 stars–disappointing, 1 star–poor.
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