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Eau de Gentiane Blanche

2009 · Unisex · Floral

Eau de Gentiane Blanche by Hermes was launched in 2009, a floral fragrance unisex. Its accord profile is led by floral, powdery and iris. Key notes: Gentiana, Iris and Musk.

At a glance

Dominant accordsfloral, powdery, iris
Key notesGentiana, Iris, Musk, Incense
Community rating4.12/5 from 1,554 votes

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Accord profile

floral15%powdery12%iris12%sweet10%musky10%amber9%smoky9%violet8%earthy7%balsamic7%

Note pyramid

Top, heart and base notes as recorded for this composition. Each note links to every other fragrance in the database that uses it.

About this fragrance

Written from the structured record above — note pyramid, accord weights, perfumer credit and era.

Eau de Gentiane Blanche (2009) is a unisex aromatic fragrance from Hermès that centers on gentian, a bitter Alpine root rarely used in perfumery. The listed notes—gentiana, iris, musk, and incense—are all classified as top notes, meaning they unfold together from the first spray rather than in a traditional pyramid. This creates an immediate, almost stark sensation: cool, earthy, and faintly powdery, with a subtle sweetness that softens the bitterness. The absence of heart and base notes suggests a linear composition that stays close to its initial character.

Collectors who appreciate iris-forward scents with a powdery, musky drydown will find this compelling. It suits those who prefer understated, intellectual fragrances over loud or sweet ones. Ideal for spring and autumn days, or whenever a clean, contemplative aura is desired. Because it is discontinued, it has become a sought-after piece for Hermès devotees and fans of unconventional botanicals.

中文簡介

愛馬仕 Eau de Gentiane Blanche(2009)係一款中性芳香調香水,以罕見嘅龍膽根為主軸。香調表將龍膽、鳶尾、麝香同乳香全列為前調,意味住一噴出嚟就同時綻放,冇傳統嘅中後調之分。氣味清冷、帶泥土感同微微粉質,底層有股淡甜同麝香暖意,整體線性而克制。

適合鍾意鳶尾、粉感同麝香底蘊嘅收藏家,亦啱追求低調知性氣質嘅用家。春夏秋日常、辦公室或獨處時光都啱用。由於已停產,對愛馬仕粉絲同小眾香愛好者嚟講,係值得留意嘅藏品。

Reference data

HouseHermes
NameEau de Gentiane Blanche
Launched2009
Marketed asUnisex
Dominant familyFloral
Notes recorded4
Accords10

Quick answers

Short factual answers compiled from the structured record above.

What are the notes in Eau de Gentiane Blanche?

Eau de Gentiane Blanche by Hermes: top notes are Gentiana, Iris, Musk and Incense.

What accords does Eau de Gentiane Blanche have?

The dominant accords recorded for Eau de Gentiane Blanche are floral (100.0%); powdery (79.7%); iris (79.7%); sweet (71.1%); musky (69.7%).

When was Eau de Gentiane Blanche launched?

Eau de Gentiane Blanche by Hermes was first released in 2009.

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