Hermès Terre d’Hermès Eau de Toilette opens with sunlit orange and grapefruit that feel vivid and natural, then pivots into a mineral spark of flint and a peppery lift before settling on polished cedar, vetiver, patchouli, and benzoin. The balance of bright citrus and earthy woods creates a modern signature that is crisp, confident, and quietly powerful for daily wear year-round.
Launch and Perfumer
Launched in 2006. Perfumer Jean Claude Ellena.
Olfactory Notes
Top: Orange, Grapefruit
Heart: Pepper, Pelargonium, Flint
Base: Vetiver, Cedar, Patchouli, Benzoin
Story and Positioning
Conceived as a dialogue between sky and earth, Terre d’Hermès translates citrus brightness over a mineral and woody frame into a refined everyday signature. It became a pillar for the house and later inspired a line of interpretations, including Parfum in 2009, Eau Très Fraîche in 2014, Eau Intense Vétiver in 2018, and Eau Givrée in 2022. The original earned the FiFi Award for Men’s Fragrance of the Year in 2007.
Bottle and Design
Designed by Philippe Mouquet, the bottle feels architectural yet smooth in hand, with metal shoulders, a sliding top that reveals a precise sprayer, and the house’s Clou de Selle detail. The silhouette was inspired by a travel vanity bottle preserved at the Emile Hermès museum.
Country of Origin: France.
Manufacturer: Comptoir Nouveau de la Parfumerie, trading as Hermès Parfums SA.
Address: 24 Rue Du Faubourg Saint Honore, Paris, Ile-de-France, 75008, France.
Country of Manufacture: France.
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