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Eau de Citron Noir
by Hermès
Eau de Citron Noir by Hermès delivers a strikingly realistic citrus opening with sharp green lemon and lime zest, evoking the bright, tangy freshness of freshly cut citrus peels. This vibrant burst quickly mellows into a smoother profile, where smoky, woody, and aromatic tea notes emerge, creating a sophisticated, slightly incense-like dry-down. The fragrance leans masculine in character while being widely regarded as unisex, thanks to its clean, refined quality and layered complexity. It performs best in warm, humid summer conditions, where the citrus vitality persists and the smokiness integrates naturally. Despite minimal projection and limited longevity—often fading to a skin scent within 3-4 hours—the fragrance is praised for its elegance, unique character, and ability to evoke nostalgic summer moments, making it ideal for casual daytime wear.
Pros
- +The opening features a remarkably authentic citrus burst with green, bitter, and juicy notes that feel refreshingly real and not synthetic.
- +The fragrance exhibits a distinctive smoky-wooden depth, which gives it character and sets it apart from typical citrus colognes.
- +It is universally seen as elegant, unisex, and suitable for summer days, with strong appeal in warm, breezy climates.
Cons
- −Longevity is weak, often fading within 3-4 hours even with reapplication, and the scent becomes mostly skin scent after that.
- −Projection is moderate to low, with little to no noticeable trail in most cases.
- −Its dry-down shares strong similarities with Dior Sauvage EDT, which may disappoint those seeking something more original or radically different.