Eau de Cologne by Hermès

Name: Eau de Cologne
Brand: Hermès
Rating: 8.0 (60 reviews)

1979unisex

Perfumer: Françoise Caron

8.0/10

60 ratingsMost rate it 8 of 10

Eau de Cologne by Hermès is a Citrus Fresh perfume for women and men. Eau de Cologne came out in 1979. Eau de Cologne was created by Françoise Caron. The top notes include Bergamot, Mandarin orange, Mint and Basil; middle notes include Neroli, Lavender, Honeysuckle and Lily of the valley; base notes include Patchouli, Sandalwood, Musk and Cedar. Most wearers reach for it in spring and summer. It is long-lasting, and the sillage is moderate.

At a glance

Longevity: Most rate it 6/10: long-lasting
Sillage: Most rate it 5/10: moderate
Best seasons: Summer and spring (77% of season votes)
Worn by: Unisex, no group has a majority of votes
Smells mainly: citrus, fresh, green

Review

Main accords

Fragrance pyramid

19 notes

Eau de Cologne features 19 fragrance notes across its scent pyramid.

Top notes

The opening

Heart notes

After 15 to 30 minutes

Base notes

The dry-down

Ratings

From the Aromifo community

Scent

60 ratings

8.0

Most rate it 8 of 10.

Longevity

48 ratings

5.8

Most rate it 6 of 10.

Sillage

48 ratings

5.4

Most rate it 5 of 10.

When to wear

73 season votes

Spring37%
Summer40%
Autumn12%
Winter11%

Who wears it

Men45%
Unisex21%
Women34%

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Every perfume is compared on up to five signals. Community accord votes weigh the most, followed by notes, where rare notes count more than common ones like musk. Note families, seasons and the men, women or unisex leaning make up the rest.

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