Terre d'Hermès Hermès 2006 Eau de Toilette

I have an interesting history when it comes to fragrance preferences. I was born in 1980. Accordingly, my fondness for perfumes began around 1994. I wore CK One, CK Be, Cool Water, and Tommy Cologne. But I also wore treasures like the old Havana, Fahrenheit, What about Adam, or Azzaro pour homme. In the 2000s, I wore everything that the local Douglas had in stock from Calvin Klein, Hugo Boss, Baldessarini, Kenneth Cole, and the like. Fragrances that today make me wonder: "How could that happen?"

Then I discovered Terre d'Hermès for myself. It must have been sometime in 2011. My comeback in the world of fragrance. And what a comeback it was. A richness of facets and a quality impression that I had never known before. Probably no wonder, given the backstory. This wonderfully fresh-fruity start of orange with a hefty dose of pepper that tickles the nose. Grounded by patchouli. And in the drydown, the vetiver with amber. A combination responsible for this brilliant earthy-mineral base. Unique. For me personally, alongside Green Irish Tweed, it has the best drydown of a perfume. Plus, it has very good longevity and almost perfect sillage. All packaged in a pretty stylish bottle with a cool cap.

So it came to pass, as it had to, it became my signature scent. Last year, unfortunately, it had to give way to "Green Irish Tweed." I have probably grown a bit tired of it over time. Nevertheless, a look at my Assistant reveals that I still wear it quite often or have worn it. There are still about 20 ml left in my bottle. I will use that up and not repurchase it for now. We need a little distance. Still, this love will never completely fade away.

Terre d'Hermès. Elena's masterpiece. Worth its weight in gold for Hermès. The cash cow that, commendably, has not been milked as much as other manufacturers might have done.

If we continue this community in 20 years, we will probably nostalgically think back to the vintage Terre d'Hermès just as some do today with fragrances like Azzaro pour homme or Antaeus. And we will be able to say: "We were there."

I hope that with this comment about my once great love, I have sparked the interest of some newcomers here in this fragrance. A possible entry into the seemingly endless world of perfume art.

Best regards

Your Profumorist