Hermès has unveiled a new chapter in its Hermessence collection, celebrating spices and their historic journey across continents through a curated selection of fragrances.
Since its launch in 2004, Hermessence has been the maison’s most exclusive fragrance line, characterised by refined pairings of materials and olfactory storytelling.
The latest scents are inspired by spice routes from Lebanon to India, the Persian Gulf to China. The fragrances are designed to convey not just exoticism but also warmth, depth and a sense of global movement.
The standout additions include Épice Marine, which emerged from a collaboration between a perfumer and a chef. It blends cardamom, Jamaican chilli and toasted cumin, evoking the aromas of the Breton coast and the spice-laden ships that once docked there.
Another highlight is Poivre Samarcande, a fragrance that captures the dry heat of black pepper balanced by the musky softness of oakmoss. It takes its name from the French word for Samarkand, referencing the ancient spice caravans that passed through the city.
Cardamusc focuses on one of the world’s oldest spices. It offers a composition of aromatic cardamom and soft musk, creating a fragrance that nods to the very roots of perfumery.
In Myrrhe Églantine, Hermès pairs a delicate wild rose with East African myrrh. The contrast of floral, spicy and resinous notes results in a fragrance that reflects the elusive nature of dog rose captured from a coastal garden.
These are joined by other existing fragrances in the Hermessence collection, such as Ambre Narguilé, Oud Alezan and Vétiver Tonka, which continue the brand’s exploration of materials and sensation. Each scent is presented in Hermès’ signature lantern bottle, topped with a leather cap featuring the house’s iconic saddle stitch.
Hermessence remains distinct within the Hermès fragrance offering, positioned as an artistic and conceptual exploration of scent. Each composition is designed to surprise, provoke and inspire through carefully crafted material pairings.
