Coming from the horse world, the Hermès brand imagined its first perfume in 1951 with “Eau d’hermès”, a timeless feminine fragrance. It will nevertheless be necessary to wait for the second perfume, Calèche, released in 1961, for the Hermès brand to take center stage. The equestrian world will very often be found in Hermès perfumes such as Rocabar, Bel Ami or Kelly Calèche. In 2004, Hermès will present one of its greatest successes with Eau des Merveilles, a magical fragrance that will offer several variations, worthy of an imaginary journey.
Eau des Merveilles, a dream perfume
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Released in 2004, Eau des Merveilles is an atypical fragrance . Original and unique, Eau des Merveilles was built without any floral tones, which is extremely rare. For the first time, perfumers have also decided to reverse the olfactory pyramid. The press will affirm “Eau des Merveilles is like a multifaceted novel built on a woody amber accord that resonates even in the top notes, the fragrance, created in 2004 by Ralph Schwieger and Nathalie Feisthauer, succeeds in the bet of a scintillating femininity without flowers. apparent ”.
Eau des Merveilles takes off on the sensuality of Peruvian balm, associated with vetiver, oak and Atlas cedar, ingredients generally found in base notes. The heart contains only ambergris, but transports us in a whirlwind of masculine emotions. Then, we will find in base notes, notes which are generally positioned in the top note. Here, we note the presence of citrus notes such as Calabrian lemon, bitter orange, associated with elemi and rose berries. If the composition is to say the least unconventional, it is nonetheless dazzling in truth.
Elixir of Wonders, enter a magical universe …
Elixir des Merveilles, a fragrance between dreams and sensuality
If Élixir des Merveilles is quite magical than its elder, the fragrance is nevertheless much more delicious. Élixir des Merveilles is a scent that is sparkling, velvety and creamy at the same time. Its round bottle is really hypnotic and seems to come straight from the sky. As for the stars that sparkle, they dazzle us tirelessly. Elixir des Merveilles brings new emotions, between dream and sensuality. The Élixir des Merveilles composition combines warm and cold tones, while once again avoiding floral tones.
Top notes fly to tones of mandarin orange and Italian lemon. These are joined by notes of orange pulp and chocolate, giving the fragrance all its indulgence. The heart resembles a cookie made of tonka bean, vanilla and sandalwood, with aromas of milk and sugar. The base is oriental and woody thanks to the presence of ambergris, incense balm and oak moss.
Maritime magic with Eau des Merveilles Bleue
Eau des Merveilles Bleue, an eau de toilette filled with mystery and freshness
Regarding the Eau des Merveilles Bleue fragrance released in 2016, Jean-Claude Ellena affirms “It is the scent of enchantment. A surprising and magical amber wood… ”. If the blue fragrance is still as captivating as its elders, it is however clearer, lighter. Looking at the bottle, which here displays a light blue color, we cannot tell if it is the sky or the sea.
Its composition, signed Christine Nagel, the new perfumer from the Hermès house, is a maritime enchantment, because maritime notes are omnipresent. They are associated with patchouli, and woody, chypre and camphor tones.
L’Ambre des Merveilles, a fragrance as feminine as it is magical
A variation of the most dreamy with the Amber of Wonders
L’Ambre des Merveilles voit le jour en 2012 et se définit comme un enchantement olfactif. La fragrance représente la féminité volontaire et sensuelle. Magie et surprise sont au cœur de la nouvelle déclinaison de la célèbre Eau des Merveilles. L’Ambre des Merveilles nous transporte vers une nouvelle nuit magique. La composition s’envole sur des notes hespéridées conjuguées à des notes épicées.
Le cœur se charge de sensualité grâce à la présence du patchouli et de l’ambre. Le fond continue sur des notes sensuelles et magiques en associant le ciste labdanum et la vanille. Le flacon reprend la forme ronde de ses ainés. Il s’habille néanmoins d’un bandeau doré et d’une merveilleuse pluie de paillettes dorées.
À contre-courant, mais réellement bouleversante, la fragrance Eau des Merveilles est un véritable chef-d’œuvre. Sa composition est atypique et la pyramide olfactive ne ressemble à aucune autre. Les déclinaisons de l’Eau des Merveilles sont aussi éblouissantes les unes que les autres. Chacune nous entraine dans un tourbillon d’émotions indescriptibles.
