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In 2009, Hermès introduced Eau d’Orange Verte (1979) — a fragrance that's hard to forget. By character, a unisex fragrance drawing from the green and floral families. The nose behind this fragrance — Françoise Caron. Eau d’Orange Verte (1979) — a proud member of the Colognes collection. Offered in eau de cologne concentration.
It has a delicate sillage, staying close and personal. A subtle fragrance: the longevity is low, which suits its gentle character. Country of origin — France, and that already says something about the quality. Eau d’Orange Verte (1979) Hermès unfolds gradually, effortlessly, and with great refinement — a perfect choice for day or evening.
The fragrance has low persistence and lasts on the skin for about 2–3 hours, gradually fading and smoothly revealing its main notes
A subtle trail—just a hint of fragrance
The perfume has a fresh scent that is not too intense, so it does not overwhelm those around you with strong essences
A fresh and light fragrance with a concentration of fragrant substances up to 5% according to French standards, giving a feeling of purity and coolness
Fragrances for spring and summer unfold with light citrus notes, floral and fruity accords, filling the composition with freshness, airiness, and a feeling of carefree lightness on warm days
The scent of Eau d’Orange Verte (1979) evolves as an expressive line of development, where accents shift without rush and without gaps. The creative approach of Hermès comes through in the way notes appear and fade. Nothing here feels random, and the structure feels complete all the way through. Eau de Cologne supports a balanced rhythm of unfolding.
From the first breath you meet sparkling citrus top notes: Lemon, Mandarin and Orange.
In the middle phase you detect Jasmine and Neroli carrying a sensual jasmine direction. In the final layer the structure settles through Patchouli, reinforcing a warm vetiver trail.
The olfactory framework is shaped by these accords: Citrus, Floral and Wood without random overlap. The stylistic positioning is unisex, which makes the scent profile easier to read. In wear duration Low suggests confident staying power.
At the note-group layer the profile is anchored in Citrus, Whiteflower, Floral and Wood. The framework further includes Earthy / Mossy and Green.
Taken together Eau d’Orange Verte (1979) holds a coherent structure — the start forms character, the middle layer carries the identity, while the drydown anchors the memory. These are the scent structures best judged through real development.
| Gender | Unisex |
| Brand | Hermès |
| Segment | Luxury perfumery |
| Country | France |
| Website | http://www.hermes.com |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Eau de Cologne |
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