Hermes Jour d'Hermes was released in late 2013, a celebration of spring floral bouquets. Notes of grapefruit, lemon, white flowers, gardenia, green, sweet pea, musk and woods.. A lovely floral fragrance from the restrained hand of Jean-Claude Ellena.
Fragrantica - "A lovely citrusy, floral that is both creamy and a touch aquatic. The citrus is only really present in the opening and heart, it is aromatic and sunny, with absolutely nothing harsh or sharp about it. Its transition into the florals happens so smoothly, it's actually a bit of a marvel to me. There's a very light touch of sweetness throughout, almost like a drop of honey. Perhaps that is a quality of the sweet pea? That light sweetness remains throughout the life of the scent."
Fragrantica - "#jeanclaudeellena could have made one of his most complex perfumes during his stint in Hermes. Try to imagine digging your nose in a bouquet of assorted white florals - that’s exactly what it smells like. Sure, there are some nuances such as a watery-accord, musk and wood as a base, but a glorious white floral accord throughout."
It does open with a rush of citrus, almost like a spritzer of grapefruit and lime, and quickly mellows into scents of greenery, but it fades quickly, and carries an almost stale odor that seems like a cross between gardenia and iris.
