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Eau de toilette

Hermès Hiris

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Gender:
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Hermès Hiris: Elegance in a Bottle

Imagine a fragrance that combines the sophistication of French chic with minimalist beauty — this is Hermès Hiris, released in 1999.

As part of the heritage of Hermès, a brand whose history began in 1837 with a harness workshop and grew into a symbol of impeccable taste, this perfume reflects the house's DNA: refinement, quality, and timeless elegance.

Being an Eau de Toilette, Hiris offers freshness and lightness, ideally suited for those who appreciate delicate nuances.

Created for women, the fragrance belongs to the floral and green families, making it a versatile choice for various moods and occasions.

Its middle trail ensures an unobtrusive but memorable presence, allowing you to feel confident without an overpowering effect.

Although specific dosage recommendations are not specified, for better development, we advise applying 2-3 sprays to pulse points on the skin or a light cloud on clothing, especially in warm weather when the green chords shine brighter.

If you are in love with Hiris, you might also enjoy other fragrances with similar aesthetics: try Chanel № 19 Poudré for a powdery iris, Narciso Rodriguez Essence Eau de Musc for a sensual musky base, or Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Flora Rosa for floral freshness.

These alternatives will help expand your perfumery palette.

Author and Influence on the Industry

Behind the creation of Hermès Hiris is the talented Olivia Giacobetti, a perfumer known for her minimalist and poetic approach to compositions.

Her work on Hiris demonstrates the ability to highlight the essence of iris, transforming it into a contemporary masterpiece inspired by Japanese gardens and the concept of wabi-sabi.

This release strengthened Hermès' reputation as a brand capable of creating intellectual and emotional fragrances that go beyond the mainstream.

Overall, Hermès Hiris is more than just a perfume; it is an expression of style that is perfect for daily wear, the office, or special moments where subtlety is important.

Its ability to remain relevant over the years testifies to timeless design and masterful execution.

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Key fragrance characteristics

Perfume information

Description of the composition

The pyramid of Hermès Hiris begins with an intriguing start: amber adds a warm glow, carnation brings a spicy twist, coriander gives freshness, and iris immediately claims its leading role, creating an airy and slightly powdery impression.

In the heart of the fragrance, iris unfolds more fully, complemented by neroli with its citrus lightness and rose, which brings a delicate floral depth, balancing between green and soft accents.

The base wraps in a cozy blanket: almond wood and white cedar create a woody structure, honey adds sweetness, and the woody-fruity chord finishes the composition with silky smoothness, ensuring longevity and harmony of all notes.

Perfumers

Gender Female
Brand Hermès
Segment Luxury perfumery
Country France
Website http://www.hermes.com
Year of production 1999
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de toilette

Composition pyramid

Ambergris
Clove
Coriander
Iris
Neroli
Rose
Almond Tree
Honey
White Cedar

Families

Fragrance characteristics

based on 14 opinions
Chords
Relevance
Dosage
Perception
Appearance quality
Similar
Persistence
The persistence of a fragrance is determined by how long it can be felt. It is a characteristic associated with ingredients that evaporate slowly. Persistence depends on the physical properties of the perfume ingredients—mainly their volatility and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.
Persistence
Medium (2 to 5 hours)
3
Sillage
Imagine a light cloud of fragrance that, like an aeroplane trail, remains in the air after your appearance. This is the sillage - a subtle or vivid imprint left by the most diffuse element of a perfume composition. The sillage can be almost invisible when it is felt only by you and those around you. Or it can be so expressive that its presence is noticed even long after you have left.
Sillage
Medium
3
Complexity and depth
The complexity of a fragrance is the number and variety of notes that create a unique composition. A complex fragrance contains many different notes that reveal themselves on the skin. The depth of a fragrance is the richness and intensity of the fragrance. Fragrances with a deep composition include heavy and powerful notes that stay on the skin longer and affect others over long distances.
Complexity and depth
Medium and varied
2
Gender
This scale depicts gender focus and demonstrates how the brand positions the fragrance - as masculine, feminine or universal.
Male
7%
Unisex
21%
Female
71%
What kind of event
Date
15%
Wedding
8%
Sport
15%
Sleep
0%
For party
15%
For every day
15%
Sex
0%
For Holiday
8%
Theatre
8%
Office
15%
For what time of year / season
Winter
Winter
19%
Spring
Spring
29%
Summer
Summer
19%
Autumn
Autumn
33%
For what style / mood
Casual
14%
Gala
29%
Classic
29%
Avant-garde
0%
Romantic
14%
Sporty
14%
For what age
under 18
17%
18-25 years old
0%
26-35 years old
33%
36-45 years
39%
46+ years old
11%
Any
0%
On the skin
The optimum amount of atomisation on the skin is the balance at which the fragrance reveals itself in its entirety and sounds its best.
Spot
14%
Enter the cloud
14%
1-2 atomisations
43%
2-3 atomisations
14%
3-4 atomisations
14%
4-5 sprays
0%
Where is the best place to apply the fragrance?
The best places to apply a fragrance are the areas where it will reveal itself most fully and create the most vivid impression.
On the chest
8%
On the wrist
17%
On the knees
8%
On the back of the neck
17%
Behind the ears
17%
On the elbow
8%
On the abdomen
0%
On the back of the hand
8%
On clothes
17%
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0%
On clothing
The optimum amount of atomisation of the fragrance on clothes, at which it reveals the best quality of the fragrance.
Spot
14%
Enter the cloud
14%
1-2 atomisations
43%
2-3 atomisations
14%
3-4 atomisations
14%
4-5 sprays
0%
Associations
Perfume associations are the emotions and images that pop into the imagination when you perceive its unique notes and accents
Freshness
22%
Exoticism
11%
Luxury
22%
Euphoria
11%
Passion
11%
Joy
11%
Calm
11%
Excitement
0%
Sadness
0%
Despair
0%
Effect
Fragrances can attract attention and evoke positive emotions, others can leave neutral, and others can cause negative associations and repel people.
Effect
Pleasant and unobtrusive
3
Intensity
The intensity of a fragrance is like its ‘volume’, the degree of intensity and strength with which it is felt around you or on the surface.
Intensity
Moderate
2
Bottle
Bottle
Average quality
3
Spray
Spray
Average quality
3
Packaging quality
Perfume bottle packaging quality is about protection and aesthetic appeal, including strength, reliability, design and materials. High quality ensures the safety and security of the product, a good first impression and attractiveness
Packaging quality
Average quality
3
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