Description

If you’ve worn the original Terre d’Hermès, think of this as the same idea with the volume turned up on the earthy, root-like side. Grapefruit, bergamot, and lemon open with a slightly bitter snap, then Sichuan pepper and geranium act as a bridge into a base that’s almost entirely about vetiver — smoky, mineral, a touch peppery. Christine Nagel, who now runs perfumery at the house, built this specifically for people who wanted more depth than the standard Terre d’Hermès gives you. It doesn’t fill a room; it sits close to the skin, which a lot of men actually prefer for the office. If you’re after a long lasting perfume for men from a proper luxury house, this earns its place on that list. Terre d’Hermès remains one of the most searched Hermès perfume names for men, and this Eau Intense Vétiver edition is the pick for anyone after a proper vetiver perfume.

Features

• Eau de Parfum strength for more longevity than the standard EDT
• 100ml bottle in Hermès’ faceted flacon
• A vetiver-forward composition, more intense than the original
• Created by Christine Nagel in 2018

Benefits

• Good for men who find typical woody scents too sweet
• Sophisticated without being loud about it
• Works equally well at the office or out in the evening
• Long-lasting, thanks to its mineral, earthy base

Created By: Christine Nagel

Tips for Best Experience

Give it 20 to 30 minutes on skin before deciding how you feel — the vetiver base takes a while to fully show up.