Eau de Citron Noir by Hermès

Honestly, it just didn’t work for me. It smells like pure sour lemon, which really turns me off; it gives me a sour face. The smoky touch is original and has good projection for 10 to 15 hours, but the citrus note ruins it for me.

Perfect for a summer night. I’d recommend trying it before buying; I imagined it differently. When dry, it reminds me a bit of Dior Homme Sport 2021 and the base of Invictus. It’s a cologne but performs much better than the Tdh Eau Givree.

I’ve already talked about it; it remains one of the best citrus scents. In the air, what I notice most is the lime; I gifted it to my father, and from a distance, that note really stands out. The projection is wide but fine, not heavy.

Eau de Citron Noir: Starts with a fresh, smoky citrus note. Within minutes, the acidity deepens, gaining depth as the lime shines through with a richer smoke. The drydown leaves a smoky citrus on wood. It projects for 4-5 hours, but easily lasts 8+ hours on the skin, especially in heat. The evolution is linear but spot-on. Dry citrus, smoke, and wood give it elegance. Don’t be fooled by the ‘eau de cologne’ name; it performs like an ‘eau de toilette’ or better in the heat. Smells very much like Amouage Search but at a fair price—a true gem.

An underrated long-lasting cologne; many people try it once at the department store and discard it. Fresh, smoky, and very enjoyable.

Spectacular. It has a classic fresh structure but executed on another level. It smells like 4711 or Acqua di Parma, but with realistic citrus: the zest of lemon for cake and a sharp lime that adds freshness and darkness, moving away from the classic. Although it’s Hermès, it fits into niche due to the photorealism and interesting twist. The woods and smoke appear as it dries, extending the longevity. Tremendous perfume.

Hermès Eau de Citron Noir is a citrus and woody fragrance. The opening features celestial citrus notes—very pleasant, smelling of lime and lemon—but lasts only about 10 minutes. After that, it turns slightly smoky and green. Another half-hour later, the smoky tone fades, leaving a woody base, maybe a touch of patchouli and ambroxan, with no further evolution. Citron Noir is best for daytime or morning wear because citrus brings joy and energy (even if it doesn’t last long). Being light, it’s perfect for spring and summer, daily use, casual outings, or the office. The longevity was actually good, over 8 hours, but the projection is skin-scent after an hour. It’s unisex, pleasant, simple, and high quality, though it lacks projection. I don’t recommend buying blind given the price, but I encourage trying it to form your own opinion.

Smoke? Black tea? Excuse me???? This is just a slightly sweet lemon with the fresh part of the hedione. I’m floored by the description lol. For a Hermès EDC, it doesn’t perform that well, lasting only a few hours mostly as a skin scent.

It lasted 30 minutes on my skin 🙁 I don’t know what to say…

I received it as a sample when I bought another fragrance. The opening is pure citrus with a hint of smoke. On my skin, the lime and lemon come through very strongly. The smoky touch is a bit more subtle, like standing in front of a fireplace with a shot of lemon liqueur (lemoncello), but without the sweet part. As it settles, the smoke becomes more prominent with a subtle lemon note. It didn’t have much trail or sillage. Lasted a maximum of 1 to 2 hours on me.

A very rich cologne, unfortunately it doesn’t last long. The truth is, in this Hermès line, the fragrances are just for a brief refreshing moment, no more than half an hour. If you like this scent, I recommend trying Halloween Blue Drop by J. del Pozo; they have a very similar citrus note and it’s also much cheaper.

Exquisite smoky citrus perfume, pure luxury in scent and performance. It lasts 4 to 6 hours on my skin, it’s exquisite and incredible. This Hermès launch leaves me nothing but satisfied; I bought it at a great price and I’m very happy. Smelling it brings to mind a summer-autumn afternoon in front of mountains wet with rain. The perfumer describes it perfectly: ‘The cologne from noon to midnight.’ It’s excellent, I give it a total 10.

Exquisite smoked citrus perfume. It’s luxury in aroma, and the performance is great, lasting about 4-6 hours on my skin like a good cologne. Exquisite, incredible Hermès launch, it didn’t leave me unhappy. I got it at an excellent price and I’m very happy with it. If you allow me to describe what comes to mind when smelling it… it’s a summer-autumn afternoon in front of mountains dampened by rain. The perfumer describes it well: ‘The Cologne from noon to midnight’. It’s excellent, I give it a total 10.

I’d been eyeing it for months, and with the summer heat, I decided to try it again to see if I’d finally be convinced. I fell in love. Finding a lemon this pure at the top is hard, and while that initial blast doesn’t last, it’s memorable enough to linger once the scent settles. On my skin, the black tea and wood last over six hours, even after working out, keeping that citrus vibe alive though softer. It feels fresh and sharp. Hard to ignore, even when worn discreetly. It doesn’t leave a trail after so long, but I’m happy just smelling it on myself.

I love limes, but this one isn’t for me. It’s a very realistic, dark, scrubby, salty, smoky lime, yet it lacks surprise. I noticed that omnipresent ambroxan note that limes often introduce: dark and unsweetened. But it just smells like ambroxan. Must be paranoia. Yes… from start to finish, it smells like sweat, salty and sour. It reminds me of Sauvage, though they aren’t that similar, and also one of its clones: Aqva Atlantiqve. Regarding other Hermès eaux, the longevity isn’t bad. I sprayed it three hours ago, and it’s still clearly there. All my disappointments with Hermès stem from this cologne line. I don’t doubt it has its audience, and a very broad one these days.