Hermessence Osmanthe Yunnan Hermès 2005

A few days ago, thanks to the dear Joerdis, my long awaited second bottle finally moved in. Since the Hermessencen are not so easy to get, I was all the happier.

Osmanthe Yunnan is for me also such a typical perennial, but especially in spite of its rather simple structure.
The orange directly plays out its fresh fruity note in a very natural way, the black tea underlines it skilfully and adds a tart spice.
As far as osmanthus is concerned, I am not sure that I can judge it correctly. Although I have thought in various scents that I could perceive the "typical" osmanthus note, I fear that I might confuse this with the "typical" osmanthus note, because it is probably generally considered sweet? May I be corrected. I had assigned it rather woody.
I don't think the OY is cute. In any case, this fragrance also has a green and woody note in the base, which harmonizes wonderfully with the fresh orange and tea, grounding the fragrance as it progresses and giving the orange a slightly citrusy tinge. I do not smell leather.
It makes me feel well-groomed, elegant and grounded.
Sillage is quite close to the body, the durability at least partially better than many of my other scents.

I will also guard this bottle and use it sparingly, because the Hermessencen are not exactly snappery!