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Coffee And Liquorice Notes, Not A Standard Woody Repeat

Many fragrance "Intense" flankers simply amplify the original scent without genuine reformulation. Terre d'Hermès Intense introduces specific new heart notes of coffee and liquorice, distinguishing it meaningfully from the original Terre d'Hermès.

A genuinely distinct heart note composition

The heart notes specifically feature coffee and liquorice — a meaningful departure from the original Terre d'Hermès rather than a simple intensity boost of the same formula.

Created by a named, credited perfumer

The fragrance was composed by Hermès in-house perfumer Christine Nagel — a specific, credited nose behind the composition rather than an anonymous in-house blend.

A specific mineral "lava stone" base note

The base notes centre on an intense lava stone accord, evolving from the original's "flintstone" mineral note — a distinctive, specifically described mineral quality rather than a generic "earthy" base.

Fiery bergamot and black pepper in the opening

The top notes combine bergamot with black pepper — a specific, named pairing that creates genuine warmth and spice from the very first application.

A refillable bottle for genuine sustainability

The bottle is specifically designed to be refillable — a concrete sustainability feature that reduces packaging waste over repeated purchases, rather than a disposable bottle design.

Distinctive bottle design inspired by lava stone

The bottle features a reddish-brown lacquered body with a matte-black metal cap specifically inspired by lava stone — a considered design choice that reflects the fragrance's mineral theme.

Made in France

The fragrance is made in France — a specific, verifiable origin that reflects Hermès' established production standards.

At a Glance

Product: ** Terre d'Hermès Eau de Parfum Intense

Brand: ** Hermès

Size: ** 50ml

Perfumer: ** Christine Nagel

Notes: ** Bergamot & black pepper (top), coffee & liquorice (heart), woody notes & lava stone (base)

Released: ** 2025

Who It Suits

This fragrance suits those who already appreciate Terre d'Hermès but want a deeper, warmer, and more intense interpretation with genuinely new facets like coffee and liquorice. Its woody, spicy, mineral character makes it well suited to both daytime and evening wear across autumn and winter. Shop Hermès Terre d'Hermès Intense 50ml EDP at Fragrance Click — **

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