Terre d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette) by Hermès

Bottle Design:
Philippe Mouquet

Terre d'Hermès Hermès 2006 Eau de Toilette

Ranked 17 in Men's Perfume

8.1 / 10 4661 Ratings

A popular perfume by Hermès for men, released in 2006. The scent is woody-earthy. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Woody

Earthy

Citrus

Spicy

Fresh

Fragrance Notes

Vetiver

Cedar

Orange

Grapefruit

Flintstone

Geranium leaf Pepper

Pepper

Benzoin

Patchouli

Pink pepper

Perfumer

Jean-Claude Ellena

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Ratings

Scent

8.14661 Ratings

Longevity

7.73981 Ratings

Sillage

7.43878 Ratings

Bottle

7.63816 Ratings

Value for money

7.72670 Ratings

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What the fragrance is similar to

Terre d'Hermès Parfum

Fattan pour Homme

Toro

Red Vetiver

Basso

Vetiver and Orange

Reviews

340 in-depth fragrance descriptions

01/23/2025

10Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

Merlotsupern
105 Reviews

Merlotsupern

Top Review 12

Genre defining and elegant: one of the best designers of all times for the approachable DILF

Terre d'Hermes is one of my favorite fragrances for the officina - and it’s earned its place as one of my most worn in 2024. I'm sure you're even more excited now that you know this!

Right from the first spritz, you’re greeted with its signature dry citrus opening, where bitter orange and grapefruit mingle beautifully with a touch of earthy spice. It’s like walking through an orange grove under a cloudless sky, with the crisp air carrying hints of mineral warmth. Formulating a dry citrus that is actually distinctive is not an easy accomplishment... and this feels like it.

As it settles, the fragrance evolves into a woody bonanza, with vetiver, cedar, and flint taking center stage.

Despite being an Eau de Toilette, its performance is above average. It lasts well into the day and projects just enough to leave an impression without overwhelming.

One of the things I love most is how airy this version feels compared to the Parfum. The Parfum may have a less earthy, heavier and richer blend, but the EDT has an open, breezy quality that makes it more versatile and balanced.

Whether I’m suiting up for a business meeting or just vibing with a casual DILF attire, Terre d’Hermes is a reliable finishing touch. The scent is elegant yet approachable, and as a true perfumery classic it is a worthy addition to any collection.

Genre defining, still talked about 20 years after its release... so it deserves a 10 out of 10 for its composition.

11/12/2015

7Scent 7.5Longevity 7.5Sillage

K1
121 Reviews

K1

Top Review 6

Minimalist vetiver, refined citrus

Terre d'Hermès is one of those high creations that no one would deny. Several times replicated by several houses from niche to designers. This fragrance has an illusion that intensifies by the title: Terre. In fact you don't have any hint of soil or dust and it is all emerged by grapefruit, geranium and vetiver. Neither, this is not a vetiver oriented composition. It's apparently geranium without camphorous effect. The same geranium in Chanel Platinum Égoïste.
Terre d'Hermes is a delightful rounded, highly wearable, casual/formal fragrance that gives you sense of trust. Fresh, foggy, sweet, zesty, manly and minimalistic. A crowd-pleasing woodsy citrus fragrance, an Éllena production.
7/10

01/16/2017

7.5Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

Karenin
40 Reviews

Karenin

Top Review 6

Terre d'Hermes

Terre d'Hermes is a true revelation to me. Paradoxically, this wasn't love at first sniff. A few years back I was toying with the idea of buying it for my dad, so I tested it on paper. Although it came across as an interesting fragrance, citrusy in the initial stage and a tad bit sweet, in the drydown, I found its strong cedar note rather off-putting.

I've recently revisited Terre to give it a second chance - and I'm pleased I have. This stuff is nothing short of exceptional, especially when tested directly on the skin. I'm a sucker for well-blended citrus notes in my frags, and Terre features a particularly delightful (over)ripe orange and grapefruit combo, which, to my surprise, has a pretty decent lasting power. Then a pepper accord becomes more obvious, followed by the cedar, which dominates the fragrance, but which I've come to like.

All in all, Terre d'Hermes is a well-balanced, smooth, modern and surprisingly versatile scent for men. It's no powerhouse as I find its sillage moderate, yet its longevity impressive. My guess is its fan club includes predominantly 30+ folks or younger men intelligent beyond their years. Thank you, Mr Ellena!

02/16/2012

8Scent 0Longevity 7.5Sillage

Missk
1357 Reviews

Missk

Top Review 6

Dry orange and woods

Terre d'Hermes is certainly a very interesting scent with many dimensions. I get a lot of woods, but also a lot of earthiness as well from smelling this.

In the opening, you could well say that the composition is rather harsh and strong. I was hit with a masculine take on sour citrus and pepper.

As it settled, Terre d'Hermes became much more likable. A deliciously spicy earthiness can be found with a somewhat resinous cedar scent taking centre stage. Patchouli isn't too strong in this fragrance, I find it to be only very subtle.

Once I reached the drydown I became slightly disappointed, because all that had made this fragrance different, had developed into a rather predictable, woodsy base. This fragrance lacked persistence and diversity for me.

Terre d'Hermes is very masculine, however a very daring woman could pull this off also. I read somewhere that someone described this fragrance as being 'outdoorsy', and I'll agree whole-heartedly with this statement. The scent makes me think of the outback, cowboys and dry deserts.

The lasting strength and sillage is very impressive for an EDT, and in some instances, while this fragrance didn't rock my boat, I do believe that most females will adore this fragrance on their man.

03/01/2013

8Scent 7.5Longevity 5Sillage

Coutureguru
237 Reviews

Coutureguru

Very helpful Review 9

Quite the story ...

I've tried Terre d'Hermès a few times while out on "sniffs". I wasn't impressed. Recently, I even made a shopping list containing it for blind buy but it wasn't available. A few days ago I received a gift bag from a friend containing it ... and I am flabbergasted!

Now ... I've tried a number of fragrances created by M.Ellena, and frankly, I cannot see why the title of 'genius' is conferred upon him by so many. I am here to tell you my fragrant friends, that only once you have 'lived' in the fragrances by this man (especially this one!!), you are able to give them their fair due.
I have copiously sprayed this gift over the last 72 hours to ecstatic reviews from those in my midst ... who all know that I am a complete fragrance fanatic. EVERYBODY that I have been in contact with has marvelled at the beauty of my sillage.
Now, it is true that Terre d'Hermès is stuffed with Iso E Super, but it has a development to my nose that makes it completely wearable. There is definitely an element of freshly rained upon earth here, as well as the terpenoid smell of window putty ... for a brief while. The citrus opening lasts for a good four hours before giving way to a fabulous floral/woodsy Cedar note ... no doubt enhanced by lashings of Iso E ... but SO APPROACHABLE!!
Terre d'Hermès is definitely a fragrance designed for the masses to appreciate ... but having found it's glory I don't mind being counted among them.

This is a chemical concoction of note, but I will wear it with happiness, knowing that that those who catch my scent will remark upon it. Definitely a mutable attention getter!!

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