Hermès.

“The Parisian saddler turned perfume house — home to Hermessence, the niche-tier collection of single-concept compositions.”

Quiet luxury in olfactive form — Jean-Claude Ellena's legacy and beyond.

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Perfumer: Christine Nagel (since 2016)
Speciality: Hermessence · Minimalist composition
Style: Transparent · Watercolour · Quiet luxury

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The Dossier

What to know about Hermès.

Hermès has made perfume since the 1950s but the modern era began in 2004 when Jean-Claude Ellena was appointed in-house perfumer — the first such role in the company's history. Ellena brought a deliberately minimalist, watercolour aesthetic: few materials, transparent compositions, the trail of a memory rather than a statement.

Hermessence, launched the same year, is the house's niche-tier collection. Each composition is built around a single concept — Vétiver Tonka, Ambre Narguilé, Iris Ukiyoé, Cardamusc — released in tall 100 ml bottles sold only at Hermès stores.

Christine Nagel succeeded Ellena in 2016 and has kept the minimalist house style while introducing warmer, more textured compositions — Galop, Cuir d'Ange and the recent H24.

Notable releases

Terre d'HermèsOrange, flint, vetiver — Ellena's modern masculine masterpiece
Ambre Narguilé (Hermessence)Honey, tobacco, dried fruits — the cult oriental
Vétiver Tonka (Hermessence)Vetiver, tonka bean, tobacco — gourmand vetiver perfected
Galop d'HermèsQuince, rose, leather — Nagel's tribute to the saddler heritage