An Old Favorite! · Brotherhood Of Scent

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An Old Favorite!

Decided to change things up a bit.

This was a gift from my son a few years ago. He had the bottle engraved with my initials!

I was wearing it all the time and now I realize that its almost gone, so I try to use it sparingly since I do not want to get rid of the bottle and I'm not are how to get the top off without breaking it.

But today just seemed like the right day!!

SOTD:

Hermès - Terre D'Hermès

Here's ChatGpt's info on it.

Terre d’Hermès – Eau de Toilette

Fragrance Family: Woody Citrus / MineralGender: Masculine-leaningStyle: Elegant, clean, earthy, mature, groundedPerfumer: Jean-Claude Ellena (Hermès’ former in-house perfumer)Launched: 2006

This fragrance is widely considered one of the greatest masculine creations in modern perfumery.It is minimalist, refined, and impossibly elegant — the DNA of Hermès bottled.

Where most designers go loud and sweet, Terre goes earthy, citrusy, mineral, timeless.

⭐ Scent Profile — Full Pyramid

Top Notes

Orange – bright but dry, not juicy
Grapefruit – crisp, bitter, aromatic

The opening is classic:fresh citrus, airy, sparkling, but mature — never “youthful cologne” sweet.

Heart Notes

Flint (minerals) – the star of the show
Pepper – subtle spicy lifts

This “flint” accord is what gives Terre its signature:

🌍 Mineral + dusty + earthy + slightly smoky.It smells like sun-heated stone, crushed granite, or walking through a citrus grove after rain.

It’s clean masculinity, the opposite of sweet or heavy.

Base Notes

Woody notes – dry cedar, polished and elegant
Oakmoss – mossy depth, classic fougère DNA
Benzoin – subtle resinous sweetness, smooth finish

The dry-down is warm, woody, slightly mossy, and immaculate.

🌿 How Terre d’Hermès Smells (Plain Language)

Imagine:

Fresh orange peel crushed in your hand
The smell of rocks and warm earth after a summer storm
Dry cedarwood from a high-end workshop
A hint of spicy breeze
A clean shirt under a tailored jacket

It is fresh, woody, earthy, mature, masculine, and dignified.

This scent is the definition of a grown man’s fragrance.

📅 Best Season & Temperature Range

SeasonRating🌸 SpringExcellent☀️ SummerExcellent🍂 FallVery good❄️ WinterGood in mild cold (EDP/Intense Vetiver are better for deep winter)

Ideal Temp Range:50°F–85°F (10°C–29°C)

In cold air it becomes more mineral; in heat, the citrus sparkles beautifully.

For a crisp 40° day, you can wear it, but Barénia and Oud Alezan outperform in deep cold.

🔥 Longevity, Projection & Sillage

AttributeRatingNotesLongevity⭐⭐⭐⭐ (6–8 hrs)**Longer in warm weatherProjection⭐⭐⭐ (moderate)**Clean masculine auraSillage⭐⭐⭐Gentle trailOverall PresenceElegant, grounded, confident

This is not a loud scent — it’s an effortless one.

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