Score
80/100
Hermès
Eau d'Orange Verte
2009
“Bitter orange, mint, and oakmoss — Hermès's cologne escape, lovely while it briefly lasts.”

The take
What works
- ●Quintessential Hermès cologne — orange, mint, oakmoss, done right
- ●Old-school European freshness that never went out of style
- ●Classy enough for office or hot-weather formal wear
Trade-offs
- ●Vanishes within 2 hours — built to be reapplied
- ●Cologne pricing at Hermès money is hard to swallow
Notes
Top
Performance
Longevity
2–4 hoursProjection
Within a footSillage
Close trailWhen to wear
Spring72%
Summer100%
Fall22%
Winter13%
Day92%
Night14%
Gender
Unisex
Smells like
Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other
You might also like
Different scent, similar vibe
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Eau d'Orange Verte smell similar to?
Closest matches in our database: Hermès Eau D'Orange Verte 1979 (85%), Hermès Eau de Cologne Hermes (79%), Giorgio Armani Oranger Alhambra (67%). Strong DNA matches — same scent family and similar composition.
How long does Eau d'Orange Verte last?
2–4 hours on most skin (moderate longevity at 32/100) with moderate projection.
When should you wear Eau d'Orange Verte?
Best in summer, daytime-leaning.
Is Eau d'Orange Verte worth it?
At this price, yes for this tier. Quintessential Hermès cologne — orange, mint, oakmoss, done right. Old-school European freshness that never went out of style.
Details
- Perfumer
- Jean-Claude Ellena























