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buiqueAppoill – :
This is my replacement for Estee Lauder Beyond Paradise for Men, a very similar concept but less tropical and more northern ocean, flinty, inky, and a slight bit bitter. Masterfully done, totally original!
dt107 – :
This is very masculine. They should have at least put a unisex tag on this
ра4хфк – :
I tried this fragrance for the first time today. On initial spray, it was pretty strong to my senses. On dry down, it softened to a sort of “Coast Soap” essence. Very clean, fresh, and light. I love it!
Lonefreft – :
Nice fragrance, fresh and soft, clean and polished. Could easily be a unisex fragrance. It is not my cup of tea ( and i think it is overpriced) but it is not bad. Office friendly, appropriate for all ages. A good fragrance.
slavazoom – :
I own Elixir des Merveillies (which I love), and have a sample of Bleue from Nordstrom. I put on three liberal sprays 8 hours ago and still smell it without trying to, and it’s still lovely. While it’s more linear than many fragrances, there is still a story to be told. The Hermes story of course, with fluttering scarves, but also reminds me of the rugged west coastal US area. Patchouli is a note I can sometimes find intrusive, but if it’s here, it does what I think it should do, and hold a fragrance up without taking over. But it doesn’t smell like a patchouli fragrance at all. Bleue It’s truly in its own category-an original.
Elixir is like old-fashioned Christmas: oranges, studded with clove, pine resins, warm sweaters, and Santa’s Beard. Bleue is clearly in the same family, yet so completely different. It has freshness, salt, is aquatic without being ozonic. It’s beautiful. There are no individual notes that stand out, but it’s cool ocean freshness, the sounds of the waves on a rocky Pacific beach, glints of light on the waves, puffs of air gusting in smelling like sandcastles, sand dollars, flying fish and the cry of seabirds. I imagine it might smell differently in winter, as Elixir does in summer.
This is one of the samples that will go on my to be purchased category.
AVOILLANEUSIA – :
I’ve been meaning to try this since it came out, and I finally had the chance. I’m not really an aquatic fragrance kind of gal – there are very few in that genre that I enjoy. But I love the Merveilles line, so here we are.
First off, the initial whiff was distinctly of the Merveilles family of scents. I don’t really know how that’s possible, but it was instantly recognizable. Then, of course, it deviates into an oceanic scent. This scent isn’t overly complicated; it has very few notes and is mostly linear. It’s not one of those scents where the notes all come together to create this really unique or unexpected smell; if you know what the notes in this smell like, you can probably already tell if you’re going to like it. For me, the dominating feature was the marine aspect. It was that very nondescript calone sort of smell, though not as artificial as some. However, i didn’t find it to be particularly salty or sea breeze-y. And then the woody notes, which were only semi-present, were the same in that they were quite generic. Not any wood you could name, like cedar or sandalwood. Just a sort of woody aroma.
I realize this doesn’t sound promising, but I actually don’t mind this scent. It’s not a “love” for me, but then again, few oceanic or aquatic scents are. Also, I’d like to point out that despite being marketed to women, this is absolutely unisex. I think this is one of those scents that I would enjoy more on someone else than myself – it’s pleasant enough on me, but it’s just not for me.
geomiaTinna – :
Pure beauty. The only aquatic scent I can tolerate, even love. But as others have mentioned before, there is so much more going on than just aquatic freshness:
I also get ginger (with some minty sharpness first). After that it stays pretty fresh, salty and marine for about an hour on my skin. After that the stormy sea calms. Just when I thought the perfume had vanished, some soft ambery honey bloomed along with the mildest orange blossom one can imagine.This phase, which I love most, lasts another hour, before deep and dark woody notes appear and remain ’til the end.
I get a noticable scent for about six or seven hours.
And here is my picture: A clean sky, a lonesome shore, a white beach, yes. A woman walks along the sand, barfoot, she carries her shoes in her hand, the fresh wind whirls her long hair and she sings.
She walks a little closer to the nearby gardens, sits on a large, still sun-warmed stone, and she keeps looking at the low standing sun with bright eyes, while the evening sunlight caresses the flowers in the nearby gardens and they unfold the mildest, most beautiful fragrances. And then the night comes: Darkblue sea, dark sky, triftwood at the shores. This day has to end, as the summer has to. She sighs, peacefully, and keeps the memory of the warmth within her heart.
I was just looking for a “fresh pick-me-up-scent” on a really hot day, did not expect to become enchanted.
muxasransk – :
This salty bitter and clean marvel must be one of the most elusive fragrances in my collection. The note breakdowns are no help in determining how this actually smells. Very faint echo of L’heure bleue somehow springs to mind, perhaps because of cloves, ionones and the sweet abstract blueness it evokes. The downside to this mystery is that it doesn’t seem to evolve and it is a fairly linear experience. It is my favorite of of the line and I hope people discover it so I can hear more interesting opinions that unravel this fragrance a bit more.
Boss777 – :
I love this. It’s the saltiness that does it for me. As a woman, I find Bleue kind of sporty. I actually really look forward to wearing this in the winter, even though it’s summer now. Something about the allure of the beach in the cold, what a different sensation it will produce when it’s dark all the time. This scent is layered and has dimension. I don’t know how else to describe it. While the staying power is good, it won’t last all day. Such a joy to refresh, however. And the blue bottle is dreamy, a bit like seaglass. Edit: I absolutely agree with @Bubbles1964’s review that the beach this evokes is a northern one, like Nova Scotia or Ireland. For me, there are strong associations of winter. A cold beach…
daw92 – :
This is definitely way more aquatic than the original, although it keeps its woody base and start off peppery and warm. It smells like sitting on a beach in South America, while being served a spicy and salty Bloody Caesar. The sun is getting low and none of us have worn any coconutty lactone-laden oil or sunscreen. A slight scent of soap wafts back and forth discreetly.
I prefer the original. The Bleue could be worn in warmer weather whereas the original might work just as well all year round. After growing up with the likes of Acqua Di Gio and Light Blue, I do not particularly appreciate the marine body of Eau des Merveilles Bleue.
Longevity is above 4h for one spray in 25°C East Coast weather. Hermès, or more precisely, C. Nagel has never let us down by slacking off on the performance of their scents.
AlGore – :
Well once again the notes here on fragrantica seem off. According to the notes on Sephora, this has Bitter Orange, Geranium, Honey. Hmm. Regardless, I can’t say I pick up any of the specific notes here or from Sephora’s website.
To me this is an aquatic clean very light scent, with subtleties of green peeking in on occasion. Super light and fresh. Sort of along the lines of D&G Light Blue (but by no means a dupe). Some may think this is unisex or even masculine, as it is not a feminine nor floral scent, but it is great for hot and humid weather, which we have a lot here right now. Soft sillage and maybe about 4 hours longevity. Not a perfume smell, and not something I will reach for when I want to ‘smell like a woman or a lady,’ but I still like this. Then again, I tend to like clean scents. I like this. I just maybe wish it had better sillage and longevity, but that seems to be the case with many clean type fragrances.
I don’t pick up any of the woodiness that is both here and on Sephora’s site (according to Sephora: “Fragrance Family: Earthy & Woody. Scent Type: Citrus & Woods.” …I don’t pick up any of this. And I don’t get any of the accords listed here on fragrantica…Hmm. But again, for me, this is an aquatic soft clean light scent, with bare hints of green. I like it!
Maslansev – :
Im so surprised how underrated this is on fragrantica. Im so glad that my gf bought this because I love it both on her and myself 🙂 its high quality stuff. The scent smells pleasing, but also interesting. To me it has citrus freshness with hints of anis in the background. Lovely stuff for girls and guys.
rudik-1979 – :
This is a beautiful salty-wood-sea smell, one of my favorites from the Eau des Merveilles line, along with the amber one. The beach I’m walking on is not a tropical one, rather I’m in the northern hemisphere. Think Ireland or Nova Scotia. And it feels like dusk or evening.
I have no issue with performance. In the opening, sillage is beastly. One spray, and a hour later, and my partner could smell it 15′ away. Longevity is about 4 hours. Very good for this kind of scent.
SENYABES – :
Beautiful, magical, starry scent. But what’s the point? I can’t smell it on myself after the initial spray and nobody else can smell it on me. I’m not willing to spend £100 on a bottle of what might as well be tap water.
pshar – :
This is a fantastic aquatic fresh scent! Don’t be mistaken by the way it was marketed towards women, and think men can’t wear this… these Merveilles fragrances are very unisex and easily worn by anyone who loves them. Salty sea breeze with woody notes and a classy finish… this stuff is so good. I sampled it and immediately bought a full bottle. Perfect for spring and summer!
maks19711805 – :
This smells exactly what I thought it would smell like. I mean that in a good way.
It is the smell of the ocean, sea salty water. There is a slight hint of woods, but this is very aromatic and aquatic. If you have ever accidentally gotten water up your nose while swimming in the ocean and are familiar with the smell that is left behind, this is it. Without that burning to it. And again, I mean that in a good way! lol. I really like this one! I think it is my fav out of the EDM line to date.
viktor010151 – :
EDM Bleue is my Merveilles. I have always loved the original on others, but always found that it went too woody on me. This new iteration from my favorite perfumer is amazing. I don’t usually gravitate towards any scents that are marketed with the color blue, as I find they tend to have an unpleasant or artificial aquatic tone to them, however, this has changed my mind.
This creation evokes the salty, mineralistic scent of a rocky beach, perhaps one filled with cliffs, similar to the one described in Daphne DuMaurier’s “Rebecca.” There is something haunting and deep, and somewhat sensuous, but at the same time very crystalline and transparent about this fragrance. It is just beautiful.
Lasting power and longevity are quite good, and I would say the scent is unisex. My favorite in the EDM Collection, followed by the (discontinued) Eau Claire, and then probably the Ambre, for its salty-caramel notes. Try it!
lubava220882 – :
I hate patchouli and sea notes don’t always work for me, but this combo together with the woody notes create something quite unique and interesting. It gives a slight herbal vibe, almost like liquorice, but fresh at the same time. I think it’s a great alternative for summer fragrances, if you’re fed up with the light florals and citruses.
FaiolyAkaN – :
this is my favourite perfume so far, and I’m almost forty, so I’ve tried a few. This scent is not for those who want their fragrance to communicate to others who they are. Anyway, I’ve always found the idea absurd that we should or could express our individuality via something that is designed by somebody else. I want to be touched and inspired by a scent, I don’t want it to define or advertise who I am.
It’s not easy to find a perfume that I really enjoy. Most orientals, gourmands and heavy florals make me feel claustrophobic, I find them opaque, constraining and closed – as if the designer wanted to control the perfume (and me, the wearer) too much. On the other hand, the majority of “ethereal” scents don’t have much of a character, they lack mystery and spirit.
For me, Eau des Merveilles Bleue has it all. I particularly like to put it on just before I brainstorm or start writing.
boeva-m – :
Reminds me of Oud Minerale by Tom Ford except it’s more airy and not as strong (in a good way.) The signature Hermes transparency is very apparent and easy on the nose. It’s marketed for women but men can easily pull this one off, 10-12 hours of longevity on my skin at arms length.
pchela791008 – :
I was out to buy again Eau des Merveilles and I was tempted to buy this new edition instead of the original one that for over a decade has been one of my favourite fragrances. I thought that the same fragrance with a more pronounced watery, marine note would be bliss.
Well, I have tried it on and I didn’t recognise anything of the original scent.
No salty notes, no woods, no amber, no cedar.
I was confused on why this is part of the Merveilles series as all have something in common, the same DNA, but not this.
Upon application it reminded me of Bvlgari Eau Au The Vert but after 30 minutes it changed into something citrusy, fruity and somehow humid, very summery but not specifically marine, or blue inspiring. I suddenly realised that I actually knew this scent very well, because I have been wearing it for years: it was Happy from Clinique, maybe just a tiny bit more herbaceous.
After three hours, in the dry down, it reminded me of Acqua di Gio’ for Men and for the first time I could smell a bit of a marine note, but by then it was extremely weak and almost gone.
In conclusion, this is a really pleasant unisex scent, as I happen to like all the scents it reminds me of, but it is very different from all the other ones of the Merveilles series, not very original and somehow not really Hermes.
eei949speagoessenda – :
For me this is complex, refined and unique. It is not a scent for when I want to feel girly or feminine, but rather something to feel professionally confident in. Given the scent I thought it would be unisex. I doubt it’s a crowd pleaser, but i believe it would be a good “clean” -scent for those who generally do not like the typical citrusy/shampoo-ish/green scents.
None of the notes sounded like they would attract me, but they do. Something about it just works. It reminds me of mineral water, of stones and somehow fresh laundry.
It seems to be very dependent on body chemistry. On me it was brilliant. On my mom it turned into a completely different smell, and not a good one.
The bottle is beautiful, and I like that nothing about the ad nor the bottle plays on sexuality or any stereotype for what a woman should be. While the ad or bottle alone won’t convince me. It is refreshing to see.
Personally I would wear this when I feel or want to feel confident.
GelsKnotKet – :
Much brighter than the original Eau des Merveilles. I agree that this has a “cold” element… it’s not sweet in the least bit but it’s not necessarily dry. The initial spritz smelled a bit odd to me, but as it dries down, it retains an aquatic accord similar to Heeley Sel Marin but has a certain depth to it that I find very enchanting and the lasting power on me is decent. It’s not a projection monster but I smell myself throughout the day, up through maybe 12 hours of wear.
This is very unisex and I see it as a clean, aquatic scent but it doesn’t smell cheap or generic. Also, I typically dislike the cucumber-y or typical aquatic fragrances, but this one is intriguing and I’ve been wearing it on and off for the last couple weeks.
It has a sharpness and cool quality to it, but not in a headache inducing way, nor in a way that feels ordinary. It’s hard to say whether I’d get a FB of this. I’ll come up with a verdict later but for now I’m really enjoying my samples and I would recommend trying. I may try layering this with Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt
miha31fgh – :
Like drawing cold mineral water from out of a stone well in a wooden bucket.
Definitely unisex. Casual. Unusual. Like.
Edit: Even better when layered!!!
Pontaksshatte – :
I adore “Merveilles” line, admire Hermes, except Jour line. I love this as I love Eau de Merv. original. It’s magnificient marine scent with woody notes and a hint of patchouli well blended in this sophisticated creation.
To me it’s all-round year fragrance,it has no sharp edges as some summer marine scents have, no mint and birch notes which make a fragrance unwearable to me.
I can say it’s cold scent as some say. I own a few salty perfumes but this is not salty on me. More marine-Woody category.
koiuytggzx – :
The White Beach BY Felix Vallotton
Pavlo999 – :
I am in love with marine notes! tested in Bloomingdale yesterday! Already on my list.
UnpallTep – :
This is very odd on me. The biggest note is definitely salty-aquatic-marine, its very striking. It’s a ‘cold’ note, like cold sea spray on a winters day, fresh but sharp with undertones of cold stone and pebbles. After about 20 minutes a very odd slightly sour buttermilk note appears. This is exactly like Lanvin Oxygen was on me, so its interesting to note that a previous reviewer noted that too. It is a skin scent on me-very light and minimal staying power-its more or less one note, I don’t get any real musk, woody notes or patchouli. There’s nothing overtly feminine about this-no sweetness, no floral, very decidedly unisex.
perioh – :
To me it smells like a mix between Lancome LÓrangerie and Lanvin Oxygene for women – immediately pleasant, aquatic – with – though not listed – a noticeable orange flower smell. No patchouli or wood that I can detect. Fresh, but has an underlying “warm” base.
The wood and patchouly reveal themselves not until the (nice) drydown.
wgg513InsuffBooni – :
It reminds me of Acqua di Gio Armani, at the first impression. It can be a unisex, even a mere male scent. There are so many fresh marine aquatic perfumes out there that smell like Eau des Merveilles Bleue and they are introduced as Pour Homme!
I got no hint of patchouli, unfortunately. I expected it to be somehow different from other ordinary marine scents, but it was not so. It has been designed based on the simplest formula of marine perfumes followed by most of the Houses; this is not what Hermes was doing before.
Honestly, I had high hopes for a Hermes-signed perfume, especially for a member of Merveilles family; but I’m completely disappointed.
Foma_ – :
My mom used to wear Eau de Givenchy in the 80’s and was heartbroken when it became discontinued. Nothing in the “clean-fresh” category ever came close to it, that is until now. When I first took a whiff of Merveilles Blue I instantly though of Eau de Givenchy. Fresh, brisk and slightly marine without the usual sweet or citrus accord that always accompanies this fragrance category. This is light and delicate but cold, like the ocean in the dead of winter. Cold, calculating, unisex, slightly medicinal and elegant sums this up, and again the closest replacement to Eau de Givenchy that I have ever smelt. Huge thumbs up.
jagoda – :
This is what the hotel from The Shining smells like, luxurious, lonesome, suffocating, with a hint of salty plastic.
The “for women” must be a typo.
Update: that was my first impression. Later on it smells like picking sea shells at a beach, swimming in the wave with seawater up in your nostrils, or having a dozen of chargrilled oyster in New Orleans.
alanica – :
Despite there only being three notes listed, this is definitely similar to the original. It’s like they took the original and mixed it with the smell of a room that’s had an air conditioner blowing strongly for a while. Put more simply, there is a very strong “cold” aspect to this scent (without it being minty or mentholated). I’m not sure if that’s what they were going for or if that’s just how the notes come off on my skin.
Like the original, this is a pleasant but strange scent. If you love the original then you’ll most likely love this as well. The performance is similar–long lasting but light projection.
As a man, I don’t find this to be masculine, but it also doesn’t come off being very feminine. This may be a tiny bit more masculine than the original, but it’s not significant.
For those of you looking to buy this, it’s worth sampling, but I think the original is a little more versatile and can be worn all year unless you live in a very hot climate or spend a lot of time outside. Regardless, a unique beauty that everyone should try, even though it’s certainly not for everyone!
trol667 – :
I think it’s slightly unisex. Feels fresh and breezy. I was worried about patchouli but I cannot detect it. Feels like sitting on a wooden boat looking out over the sea on a windy day. Funny thing is I rather like this.. and I normally go for sweet fruity rose scents. Holds very well for several hours and is not offensive in terms of sillage.
Ivancuk – :
I dont understand hermes, they say this is for women when it smells totally unisex and more on the masculine side. They say ambre mervielles in unisex when it is totally femme and that elixir is female when its totally unisex too.
Other than that this is really nice, fresh, spicy and woody. Not as salty as i was hoping for. Am i crazy for smelling leather in this too?
It has moderate sillage and lasts a few hours, as it dries down the more woody it becomes. If you are looking for something simplistic fresh and woody for summer i highly recommend this.
IceXX – :
I quite like it as all Hermes work but am surprised with claimed huge longevity and sillage. On me it´s very soft and requiring re-application many times a day. Otherwise a very nice marine salty and woody scent.
Apostol-Sveta – :
This is to me the original eau des merveilles made generic. It sterted off synthetic and sharp on me, smelling like most modern style perfume. They just don’t fit my skn I guess. Later on it is reminding of the original but not as good and weaker. To me the original is way better.
dendis666 – :
I don’t think there’s any perfume released by Hermes that I won’t like or, at least, find it perfectly composed.This one is no exception. It’s odd, though, to smell something so aquatic signed by Hermes.Feels also like something created in the style of Morillas but it does keep indeed a very easily recognizable and gorgeous Hermes signature in it. It’s simple but feels complex. Nothing to do with Eau Claire de merveille.
rfu445speagoessenda – :
“… the fragrance successfully rises to the challenge of sparkling femininity” says Hermes on their website when describing Eau des Merveilles Bleue. Surprisingly this time the marketing material actually got it right. This is a super well-done flanker with the unmistakable woody heart of Eau des Merveilles plus a very alluring wet mineral accord. Most marine/aquatic perfumes use fruits and greens (let’s just leave the gross calone aside) to achieve the “wet” impression, but here it is the dry mineral accord at play, and I have to say it really works. The patchouli is merely there as algae to add a sense of salty greenness to the perfume and is so abstract and supportive that it’s nothing of worry for those avoiding patchouli.
The last thing I want to mention is how musky this scent is. Beneath all the sparkles lies a very strong laundry detergent-esque musky wood. I always have trouble with this note in Eau des Merveilles and hate it when blended with citrus. Here it is not citrusy or ambery, just musky. And I’m OK with that as long as I don’t put my nose too close to my skin.
Good sillage and longevity is around 6 hours. A perfume I would put on when the mood strikes.
moriturus11 – :
Definitely a unisex vibe here, a guy can esily pull that one off, so not for me as I dislike unisex..it is well done, it has the Merveilles stamp, in a more marine ocean way…nice creation, but I prefer more feminine…women who like masculine scents would probably like the fresh ocean breeze vibe..not my cup of tea but guys who are looking for a sea breeze fresh scent will like that one..the drydown is a warm salty amber, nice.
Nightfalls – :
When I first tested Eau des Merveilles bleue I did not give it a fair try nor fair review. I am afraid a lot of people , including me write reviews on many fragrances after they tested them quickly in the mall or just on their hand or on a paper strip. We all are victims of it and I believe a lot of rather hasty reviews are made ,,,, like mine further down , it’s just not a review that deserves so many balloons but thanks to the ones that gave them to me.
Now that I purchased the fragrances I have to say that Madam Nagel did an amazing good job creating this pure mineral salt water fragrance. Wow !
This is not your regular aquatic perfume ,it’s very unique.
Stone and salt translates into salty mineral taste , a perfect choice for summertime.
Bleue still has very much the DNA of the original Eau des Merveilles but has taken a turn to bring out the stones and minerals ,toned down the orange notes .
Ambergris still played the Center stage as intended in this line and bleue adds a fresh minty twist with a nice musky patchouli drydown. All this is light fresh and airy but very refined and not very perfumy but rather the smell of the real outdoors by the sea ,,,
It’s true mineral water.
Melanie_fromAC – :
It might be my skin, but this one stinks somehow… Didn’t expect that at all, because i like seasalt, woods and patchouli in perfumes a lot!! Plus it disappeared within 30 minutes. And it smelled totally synthetic to my nose….
параллелограммммммм – :
I expected this to be more salty than the Eau des Merveilles, God knows why…but it’s much more comforting, it’s a “me time”, close to the skin scent, natural, no sharp synthetic notes here…Ver cocooning and comforting …
маська – :
The original, Eau Des Merveilles is in my top 5 favorite scents, so I was very excited to try this newest version out. I love the water, live near the beaches here in Florida, adore the salty sea air aroma at the beach…but I rarely gravitate to anything aquatic in my fragrance choices. But I was so curious…
I was generously gifted some samples from Fragrantica, this being one of them. Today I gave Bleue a proper wear and can tell you this is a lovely fragrance! It is certainly aquatic and fresh, and where EDM is woodsy, this one is all about the water element. The dry down however becomes closer to the original, but still maintains that fresher vibe. Like the original this is tenacious in its longevity, something I very much appreciate. I am quite certain there must be ambergris in this as well, which makes it sing! So, would I get a bottle? No. It is the aquatic element I just can’t love, and frankly that is what this new perfume is all about. Bleue certainly is beautiful, and it is done well.
mipVoberieVot1 – :
I like the original Eau Des Merveilles, but I find that it doesn’t last more than 3 hours; on the other hand, Elixir Des Merveilles is very long lasting but it’s a little bit too sweet for my taste.
Eau Des Merveilles Bleue is perfect. It’s recognizably Merveilles but fresher and cleaner. Also, it’s very long lasting for being an eau de toilette, lasts much longer than the original.
slrozov – :
This is greater than the sum of its (rather few) parts. It is really lovely, a warm oceanic citrusy (I know, there is no listed citrus note, but that’s what it smells like to me) perfume that lasts fairly well. The marine note is very distinctive so this is worth having if you enjoy other salty-type perfumes. It would be fine in cooler spring / autumn weather.
irraslesy – :
Original EDM notes are very noticeable in the beginning, but quickly are going less and less prominent, changing to watery salty notes. It’s good and sophisticated fragrance, would be good for summer, it’s not that typical fresh type of scents. Like it and plan to buy a bottle.
v1402926 – :
This fragrance is unexpected. Very fresh aquatic and one that you want to hold close to your heart. I don’t own it yet but I tried a few samples. Even though it’s a light fragrance so don’t expect it to project after a few hours you just can’t stop smelling yourself. In a way it reminds me of Kenzo L’eau par but this one is cooler rather than floral. I love it and I have to have it.
META_BOY – :
True marine breeze. A bit salty, very fresh and alluring. If you like salty fragrances, this is a must have, because it’s the best scent of this kind on the market.
fda76 – :
After much anticipation that this may be the first Christine Nagel release to further the Hermes brand…. I am sadly disappointed….I just don’t get this addition….new in house perfumer!….you would expect she would want to make her own mark on the company and tradition of this great house?….Firstly we get Eau de Rhubarbe Ecarlate,,,,a fragrance so girly I cant imagine anyone over 15 really wearing it….Then we get Galop…. a elegant enough perfume but with a price point of $275 for 50ml……hardly accessible to the average consumer….now a watered down flanker that vaguely resembles the original masterpiece from 25 years ago……and in all honesty who really likes “Aromatic Aquatic’s” apart from dolphins?….I am starting to think that Ms Nagel may find it hard to secure a long tenure in her new position.
I give this effort a very generous 1/5
rom33 – :
This is really wow fragrance. As i fast can be tired of woods in the original Eau de Merveilles, it has a similar soul but instead of big dose woods it takes you the sea. Really fresh, nor long lasting, but for a such unique character and as it is EDT, you just need apply every 4 hours to feel it. Not overpowering, a bit masculine in start, but final is worth everything i think. Perfect done, Christine Nagel. On my wish list
DonIvan – :
I agree with much hnica wrote. You can detect the original in the mix but to me it just smells like they have added a typical clean, masculine ‘blue’ note to it. Where is the patchouli? I love Hermes and they make up the majority of my collection, but didn’t expect I’d like this one given it had a marine/aquatic slant. I guessed right! The original is perfect. Don’t mess with it! 🙂
maxxxlll – :
What a pleasant surprise this on is! Truly ‘my skin but better’ scent. The smell of a fresh sea breeze and sun kissed, healthy glowing skin, with salty residue on it after you took a swim in the sea. It takes you to a happy place and calm, zen like state of mind where your worries melt away and you’re at peace with yourself, become one with the nature and feel whole again.
Completely genderless, Magical Blue Water with healing properties. Absolutely essential in my life for survival. Needless to say I want a FB.
gagarinneon – :
It’s a nice fresh sea salt patch scent. Woody and masculine to my nose but easy to wear for a woman also. Ist fresh and summery and has a sea note so it’s not my favourite thing but it’s well made and I would enjoy it on others for sure ! I am just not an aquatic person , I don’t love the sea nor the water , I am more a woods and mountain person and like warmer fuller scents for myself. It has an orange vibe as the others in the family and is well related and well done and very HERMES !
Lost World – :
I don’t know. I don’t *get it*.
I mean it’s ok, but not the salty-iodine miracle I was expecting.
I didn’t get any of the sea notes. At all. Seriously.
Maybe it’s just my nose. On me it’s more like a downtempo citrus(?)white floral summer scent with mediocre longevity.
Still I will definetely go back for extra testing, I want to find a way to understand this.
dron7hp – :
Nice, shy and male’ish on my skin. I know I have dry skin and that gives me often problems when it comes to parfums. So this one is a no for me – but very nice, calm summerscent on others
Trevlig, blyg och manlig på mig. Jag vet att min torra hud ofta ger mig problem när det kommer till parfymer. Så denna är nej tack för mig- men en trevlig, mjuk sommardoft på andra.
dimka77 – :
Are you sure there is no vetiver in here? Salty right of the bat, a blast of vetiver, mastic-like