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L’Ombre Des Merveilles
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L'Ombre Des Merveilles by Hermès is an oriental woody fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2020, this composition was created by perfumer Christine Nagel. Its olfactive structure unfolds with a top note of black tea, giving way to a heart of incense and settling on a base of tonka bean.
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It’s been a while since a fragrance surprised me. In the store, I sprayed this thinking it was the old blue version, not realizing there was a 2020 edition. Normally I wait for them to dry, but I forgot about this one. Later, at the gym, I thought someone else was wearing it because of that animalic scent, like Bianchi—rare for the gym. But it was me; it was chasing my nose, an intoxicating, rare scent that’s half masculine, half unisex, with leather and iris. Bizarre and seductive. I went back to ask, and it’s the new Hermes! OMG, my new love. I had to be strong not to buy it right then; I want to test it more before deciding, maybe for summer, but I’m head over heels. Usually, scents don’t last long on me, but this is still tattooed on my wrist after showering. Incredible work.
I was gifted a sample today. I tested it on my wrist knowing I was about to smell a Hermès: quality, refinement, and elegance. I also knew my nose doesn’t lean toward unisex scents, as I generally identify them at a turning point that doesn’t favor the overall olfactory composition; I think if it’s definitely feminine or masculine, notes are accentuated that lead the perfume down a more playful and decisive path. The perfume is intense, somewhat mysterious, spicy, slightly marine, and nocturnal; it’s perceived quite well. Its longevity is moderate: it fades, losing presence and body, softens too much, and disappears. It reminds me of Dior’s Midnight Poison, also blue, but the latter is juicier and more feminine. I wouldn’t buy this Hermès.
I was gifted a sample and expected the quality and elegance of Hermes. I know my nose isn’t great with unisex scents; I prefer defined feminine or masculine fragrances. The scent is intense, mysterious, spicy, and slightly marine, very nocturnal. It lasts moderately, softening and losing body until it fades. It reminds me of Dior’s Midnight Poison, but this is less juicy and feminine. I don’t recommend it.
I tried it on a free sample. On the card, I liked it, but on skin it was a mistake: it smelled like smoke and cigarettes, just as it says it has incense. I couldn’t stand it; after showering, it felt stuck to my nose. It reads more masculine than feminine, and I don’t do unisex. Don’t buy blindly—test it on your skin first.
I tested this perfume on a sample they sent as a gift. At first, I tested it on a cardboard strip and it seemed pleasant, but a few days ago I decided to try it on skin and it was a mistake: it had nothing to do with what it smelled like on the card. Without reading the notes, I smelled smoke or cigarettes; just as the description says, it contains incense and is smoky. I couldn’t stand it while showering and I could still smell it, as if it were imprinted on my nose. Also, it feels more masculine than feminine; unisex perfumes aren’t for me. Don’t buy blindly, try just in case, and test on skin.
It’s a perfume with personality. It presents a green sap aroma with an incense touch and has quality in its notes. Generally it’s sweet but not cloying; that sweetness is crystallized by a modern, youthful amber. It looks great in a sporty and unisex style. The amber gives it class, distinguishing it from the woody citrus scents that are overabundant. It reminds me of a beach at dusk: crowded with vegetation, wet sand by a calm and crystal-clear sea. It’s wearable, with quality and a modern amber sweetness. The performance is very good and the price-quality ratio is solid.
Just realized what it reminds me of: Drakkar Noir, though not identical, they share something. I’m sticking with L’Eau and Elixir Des Merveilles; they’re perfumes to enjoy in solitude. On my skin, after a few hours, they don’t project much, but that doesn’t stop me from loving them.
I declared myself a fan of Hermes after trying Twilly Eau Proviree and was blown away. I still haven’t bought any of their jewels, which deserve a collection, offering niche quality but easier to find at reasonable prices, unlike Tom Ford. L’Ombre des Merveilles was recommended to me by the guy who served me yesterday with a friend for a gift. I wasn’t looking for anything like that, nor had I bought anything similar, but he liked it so much he wanted us to try it. Since I was already saturated with perfumes, we tested it on my friend. It smells rich, is different, intense, and has a lot of presence; I had to search online for its notes because I felt nothing familiar and couldn’t describe its performance. Like with Twilly, this isn’t for me either—it felt too masculine, and my friend felt the same. We tested Eau des Merveilles on the other arm and preferred this one because it felt more feminine. It lasted until she showered, around midnight, and she has skin where perfumes don’t last long. I recommend trying it; the Hermes experience is worth it, but don’t buy blindly.
It’s a characterful perfume. It smells of green sap with a touch of incense and has quality in its notes. It’s sweet but not cloying, a crystal sweetness with a modern, youthful amber. It works great for sporty, unisex wear; the amber gives it class compared to the woody citrus options out there. To me, it reminds me of a beach at sunset, full of vegetation with wet sand from a calm sea. It’s wearable, high quality, and has that modern amber sweetness. Performance is good, and the value for money is too.
Love at first sniff. In such a crowded market, finding something unique is hard, and this is the case. It’s unisex, slightly masculine and sweet, with an identity marked by black tea and a soft incense. It’s not that spice-heavy oriental many look for, but a fresh proposal that steps away from the norm, with standout quality and could be the best in the Des Merveilles line.
Love at first sniff. We know how hard it is to find unique fragrances in such a vast market. In my case, L’Ombre Des Merveilles is one of those that falls in love for a lifetime. It’s unisex, slightly masculine and sweet, with identity thanks to the black tea note and gentle touches of incense. The name or the oriental classification shouldn’t confuse you: if you’re looking for spices and incense in abundance, you won’t feel rewarded. Instead, you’ll find a proposal that stands apart from the cloying creations flooding the market, with standout quality and ready to be considered the best in the Des Merveilles line.
Trying it out with a sample and it’s working great; it’s unisex with a masculine lean, which is exactly what I’m looking for. At first, it smells like amber, but soon it turns smoky, elegant, and full of personality. It has presence without being loud—a beautiful and delicate fragrance.
I bought it a month after trying it many times and I loved its original scent, rare, subtle, and delicate, with the usual Hermès quality. I already had Terre and Voyage and loved them, but with L’Ombre des Merveilles I don’t know what happened. I used it twice and now it doesn’t convince me; I think the black tea note gives me a headache and makes me nauseous, which is strange. Before I liked it and now I want to die. Most say it’s unisex with a masculine touch, I see it as more feminine. Longevity and projection are good, it’s ideal for everyday use and very versatile. The fragrance is great, but it doesn’t close for me 100% and I think I’ll sell it. I’ve already bought several blind and loved them, but I tried this one several times before and now I don’t like it, I don’t understand what happened. Greetings from Argentina.
On my dry skin it smells mentholated and marine, but it reminds me of that thyme cream I use when I have a stuffy nose. It’s unisex, but without much personality of its own.
Although the olfactory pyramid is very simple, it smells like so much more, especially like a balsamic vapor of incense. It’s sweet and unisex, but it leans more towards men. It reminds me a lot of Comme des Garçons’ ‘Encens Blue’.
It’s rich. I was gifted a beautiful sample with a purchase. To my taste, it’s totally masculine and it amplifies a lot on my skin. The first three minutes smell fresh, but then it intensifies and I stop liking it. It declares only three notes, but I’m sure it has a few more.
It’s rich; I was given a lovely sample in a purchase. For my taste, it’s totally masculine and on my skin it intensifies a lot. The first three minutes it smells fresh, but then it intensifies so much that I stop liking it. It declares only three notes, I’m very new to this, but I’m sure it has some more.
Shadows of Wonders… this perfume has little of the gloomy stuff; it’s vibrant, fresh, and slightly smoky. It’s ambivalent: it looks fresh but has warmth, ambered yet green. The opening is effervescent and sharp, probably due to the tea with green and metallic tones. Then the smoke enters—not incense, just a light touch that gives personality to the green vibe. After those notes settle, a soft floral emerges, like rose or iris and violet, delicate as an extension of the green. Finally, tonka takes over, more amber than anything else, nice and without that plastic taste found in other perfumes. It’s simple but has an impressive palette: green, fresh, ambered, smoky, floral, and marine. It reminds me of Creed’s I’m Not and Midnight in Paris, though this is lighter. It deceives with its freshness because the smoke gives it depth for year-round wear. A pleasant surprise; maybe it lacks a bit of performance, but it works well. The bottle is a jewel, no cap but with a sprayer; it’s worth every milliliter. A true beauty.
The shadows of wonders: in reality, it doesn’t smell much like shadowy, but rather something vibrant, fresh, with a smoky touch that I’ve loved. It’s ambivalent; it’s not as simple as they say. It seems fresh but has warmth, seems amber but has greenery. And what a great perfume, it’s so much! The opening is effervescent, vibrant, and a bit sharp, probably due to the tea, which unites green, fresh, and metallic tones. Almost immediately the smoky note enters; it’s not incense, it’s a light smoke that gives personality and character to that initial green atmosphere, which doesn’t fade but persists. Then those notes drop and a very soft, undeclared floral appears, some rose, iris, or violet, worked with such delicacy that it’s an extension of that green and metallic air. Finally, without losing freshness, the scent yields under the dominion of a tonka vanilla that is more amber than anything else, very good, without that burnt or synthetic touch that designer brands usually have. It’s simple but with an impressive palette of nuances: green, fresh, amber, smoky, soft floral, and even marine. It reminds me of what I felt with Creed’s Aventus, but that’s just my opinion, they don’t resemble each other at all. Those who say it does resemble it are talking about Midnight in Paris, pity I haven’t tried it, but undoubtedly this Hermès one is less dense and dark. Although it seems fresh, it deceives a lot because the smoky tones give it an interesting depth to wear it all year. A pleasant surprise, this little gem might lack longevity but accompanies quite well without being a beast. The bottle is a real masterpiece; although I’m against capless bottles, here you have to recognize it’s a work of art, it reminds me of Midnight in Paris. It’s not cheap but worth every milliliter; this is Hermès, this is perfume, and it’s a pleasure to smell it. A true beauty.
A very amber and smoky aroma that smells like tea with lemon and soft incense. It has mentholated flashes, but the tea is sweetened a lot and gives depth to the structure. It’s a great creation, although sometimes that sweetness that amplifies on my skin makes me look for other fresher options from the collection.
A unique fragrance, classy and distinguished, like all Hermès. I wear it in spring and summer because it’s comforting. It’s unisex, and when I wear it, I receive compliments from both genders.
I’ll admit it was almost an impulse buy: an Argentine perfumery offered a one-day discount, and although I’d read about this fragrance before without giving it much thought, the pretty bottle sparked curiosity. I have complicated skin and scents tend to fade quickly, so I look for ‘explosive’ perfumes. Lately, I’m drawn to unisex scents, though I believe they’re just creatively fused aromas; the rest is personal taste and marketing. Hermès has always inspired natural distinction, nothing forced. I loved Terre de Hermès EDT last year, so I decided to try this and was pleasantly surprised. At first, I didn’t associate it with the house; I expected something more subtle and simple, but it wasn’t. I like perfumes that transport me to specific situations. Its sparkling, subtly sweet and floral opening took me to a familiar place: drinking a lemon-lime Coke in front of a bouquet of jasmine. In the heart notes, I was transported back to childhood with a cola lollipop (no longer citrusy, more sticky and sweet) in a garden full of elegant, creamy neroli. At the end, I found myself in a wooden cabin drinking warm vanilla milk. Sorry for the length, but this fragrance made me live different scenarios. Technically, it’s eclectic and unisex: socially it could appear feminine at the start, neutral in the middle, and masculine at the end. It lasts easily nine hours, starting strong and becoming skin-scented. It’s versatile for all seasons, though its strength is spring. It feels like a good signature scent: original, friendly, and not challenging, pleasant for almost any nose. Informal, it works for the office, outings, or semi-formal events. Olfactively, it’s gourmand without being excessively sweet, floral, and woody. I was surprised: I expected something innocent and fresh, but found personality, impact, and warmth. I value Hermès for creating experiences and memories, their main strength. They modernize without losing elegance. Did you notice the sweet licorice like in Sauvage Elixir? A hug from Argentina.
I confess it was almost an impulse purchase: I took advantage of a discount from an Argentine perfumerie on all their fragrances. Although I had read something about this one before and thought the bottle was pretty, I didn’t pay much attention until curiosity won out. Since I have complicated skin where perfumes usually don’t last, I always look for ‘explosive’ options that don’t fade on me. Lately, I’m drawn to those labeled ‘unisex,’ though I believe every scent is a creative fusion where personal taste and marketing play a role; Hermès has always inspired me with natural distinction, nothing forced. Last year I loved Terre de Hermès EDT, so I decided to try this and it was a pleasant surprise. At first, I thought it would be more subtle and simple, but it wasn’t. I like fragrances that transport me to a specific setting. Its sparkling, subtly sweet and floral opening took me to a mundane place; its dry down brought me to the living room drinking a freshly squeezed lemon Coca-Cola, with a bouquet of jasmine in the center of the table. In its heart, I was taken back to my childhood enjoying a cola lollipop without the citrus, stickier and sweeter, while in a garden I smelled elegant, creamy neroli. Finally, I found myself in a wooden cabin drinking warm milk with vanilla. Sorry for the length, but this fragrance made me live different moments. Technically, it’s eclectic and unisex: although socially its opening looks feminine, the middle is neutral and the base is masculine. On my skin it lasts more than nine hours, starting strong and becoming skin-scented. I use it all year, but its strength is spring. It’s a great signature option: original, kind, and not challenging, pleasant for almost any nose. I see it as informal, for the office, outings, or semi-formal events. Olfactorily it’s gourmand without being excessively sweet, floral and woody, reminding me of cola. I was surprised: I expected something innocent and fresh, but found personality and warmth. I love that Hermès creates experiences and memories; they modernize without losing elegance. Finally, did anyone perceive a sweet licorice note like in Dior’s Sauvage Elixir? A hug from Argentina.
A very pure freshness, fitting for the name ‘shadow,’ like standing under a tree in summer. However, to present the black tea, they seem to have added bergamot so the olfactory memory associates it with Earl Grey. I don’t detect the bitterness of pure black tea (and I’m not surprised, because no perfume seems capable of capturing it).
A fragrance with a lot of personality and distinctiveness; you won’t smell the same as everyone else. It’s unisex, but a blind buy for men; I’d recommend women try it first. The tea note is very prominent, followed by a mentholated touch and then an incense that dances subtly. It’s worth it to step away from the typical sugary chupa-chups or vanilla combo.
Hermès continues to prove it’s a step above almost every shelf in terms of quality and sensations. Apart from that, I found it a bit strange: it has a glimpse of Eau Des Merveilles, then a small dance reminiscent of tea, and as it dries, it resembles Elixir Des Merveilles; I think I’ll stick with the latter. It has no bad performance whatsoever.
I’ve discovered two houses that have me head over heels for their originality, quality, and rebellion: Hermès and Narciso Rodríguez. This Ombre des Merveilles is like a cup of Earl Grey tea, warm and comforting, yet with a sense of coldness at the same time. It’s something on arrival that gives a frozen, mentholated sensation, like an Altoid tablet dissolving in your mouth, as if it wanted to invite you but keep its distance. It has the Hermès DNA: class, distinction, and sophistication. If it has its air of Eau des Merveilles. It makes me feel like I’m on a horseback ride along the Scottish coast in summer. It’s long-lasting, versatile, pleasant, and I see it as an ideal signature for spring and summer.
What a beauty; for me, it’s one of those perfumes where when you smell it, you know it’s for you. I detect a very subtle and veiled iris, with the sweetness of the tonka bean making me think of those black licorice candies I always buy. That sweet iris characteristic is also in the original Valentino Uomo, though that one is louder and more extroverted; I love it but it tires me out. This Hermès one is much calmer and fits me perfectly. I’ve been looking for one for hot days, and this has points for a summer daytime signature. What more could niche houses want? Hermès’ quality in fresh, light scents with personality is unmatched. EDIT: After using it, I highlight its versatility not in seasons but in occasions. It’s formal but not serious, looks great for informal settings, and gives class. It’s totally daytime and fresh, but with enough depth for the night, though for party hard, I don’t think it holds up; there, the Valentino or Amouage’s Royal Oud with that sweet, licoriced iris would work better. We’ll see in winter.
What an interesting, mysterious, and slightly rare blend, yet familiar at the same time. It achieves contradictory effects, like cold and warmth or light and shadow. The main scent is tea, but it’s not herbal from crushed green leaves; it’s from infused leaves. Then it blends well with that smoky note, which is a literal smoke, not incense. In the base, you feel the tonka, adding a light but necessary sweetness, creating an ambered effect with the other notes. It’s one of those fragrances that change depending on where you smell them. On paper, it’s more mentholated-herbal and aquatic, while on skin, warm infusion tones with smoky, sparkling, and fresh-warm accords emerge quickly. It sounds weird, but that’s how it is. Have you ever smelled someone who just came out of the bathroom in spring? You feel the freshness of wet skin and the body’s warmth. This fragrance is that: fresh and herbal from afar, but warm and corporal close to the skin. The longer it goes, the better it gets. On paper, it lasts many days; I recommend smelling it after 3, 5, or 10 days to notice the delight. Hermès’ green notes are natural, infused, or like crushed herbs, with the house’s characteristic seal. It’s versatile and surprising for Hermès, with short sillage but present for several hours. It’s different, doesn’t follow trends, creative and risky, even on the feminine label, as it’s totally unisex and sometimes more masculine. It’s not the most youthful nor does it smell like an older person. Versatile in that too. 30ml bottle, batch 2020, surely original formula.
I went to try it with high expectations because I’m fascinated by Hermès, but it was a mistake. For an eau de parfum, it’s very light, almost like an eau de cologne. The scent is simple and unremarkable, a basic and boring composition for a house like this. You can smell the black tea and incense with a tonka base that sweetens it a bit, but it remains green. I think it would be ideal for spring, just in the mornings, and you’d have to apply it generously because the longevity is short; even being generous, it lasts a maximum of three hours. The sillage isn’t wide; after 15 minutes, you can’t even smell it in the air. It’s not for me, I’m sorry Hermès 🙁
Finally, it won me over and delivers on everything, except for the bottle. I expected something else based on the notes and was confused by the opening, but the dry-down is incredible. I love it. It’s green, with a refreshing and wet sensation, yet deep; in this phase, you don’t notice any smokiness. The opening is a 10. As it dries, it loses some of that green, wet tone, becoming darker with smoky and metallic hues; the green fades, leaving something mysterious. The final phase is more resinous; it doesn’t shine as much, losing the initial light, and the ambered side with the tonka bean stands out. I like it a lot; it’s different and has its own aura. It’s formal or semi-formal, versatile for occasions and seasons, though not strictly for summer due to its darkness. Good performance and projection, correct price. Very good scent.
It’s a masterpiece. Fresh and warm at the same time, with a tea touch and a delicious smoky incense base. It’s comforting and very attractive, not cloying and perfectly balanced. L’Ombre Des Merveilles is a great composition, like a ‘shadow’ offering refuge during the day but with just the right darkness for cloudy days or summer evenings. It’s more consistent than its blue sister, which is fresher. It has moderate but constant projection and lasts about 5-6 hours, unless it’s cold. It’s unisex, suits me and women alike. Versatile for weather (less cold) and situations, from casual to almost formal. It’s original but not challenging, mysterious yet discreet, modern and classic. Like a good Hermès, it has high quality. It’s one of those perfumes that chooses you: it felt familiar in the store but unique, with old memories but not overpowering. It accompanies me wonderfully, friendly and enigmatic, adapting to my skin. Highly recommended, a masterpiece by Christine Nagel. Salu2.
At first, it doesn’t sound like a ‘wow’, but an hour later, it’s fascinating. Its three notes are well-structured and fused, highlighting black tea with incense smoke, ending with tonka bean. It’s delicious, very wearable for any weather, and while the incense and tonka might seem aggressive, it’s actually soft, powdery, and creamy. Maybe it’s not the eighth wonder because it reminds me a lot of Bulgari’s Black, and I kept noticing it on my clothes, but I loved that. It’s very pleasant, lovely, and recommended. It has a rich essence with a tender touch of cleanliness that crowns the skin after a shower.
I’ve worn it for three days, and it’s a soft scent that brings back memories of my grandmother’s perfumes from the 2000s, probably due to that tea and tonka combo. Maybe because it’s so soft, it feels unisex, but I sense it leans slightly feminine. It’s one of those scents that makes you want to look for extra details, but there aren’t any. It has low longevity and projection, but that’s not a flaw; I think that softness is exactly what makes it so good.
It caught me off guard; a rare find in the commercial world. Smells incredibly good, elegant, and distinct—the exact opposite of those loud, synthetic Arab perfumes. There’s none of that here. What stands out most is that tea note that lingers forever, paired with a touch of incense. Even though I usually don’t like incense, it works wonders here. Maybe the blend gives it that clean, fresh-soap vibe. The base has a soft sweetness, likely from the tonka bean. It’s neither too fresh nor overly sweet, but very elegant without needing a suit. Definitely unisex. Don’t expect it to be a beast in projection, but it smells unique. I give it 10/10.