More about Hermès Eau des Merveilles
Eau des Merveilles by Hermès opens with sparkling citrus touched by a whisper of sea breeze, then deepens into golden amber and silky woods. Effortlessly radiant yet quietly intimate, it carries a sense of elegance without relying on a single floral note. Wearing it feels like strolling along a sunlit shoreline, the horizon wide with promise and the sand still warm from the day. Ralph Schwieger and Nathalie Feisthauer shaped it to capture the gentle, luminous wonder seen through a child’s eyes.
Featured Notes
Eau des Merveilles opens with Elemi resin, Lemon, Orange, a heart of Amber, Pepper, Pink Pepper, Violet, a base of Fir, Cedar, Madagascar Vetiver, Oakmoss.
- Top Notes
- Elemi resin, Lemon, Orange
- Heart Notes
- Amber, Pepper, Pink Pepper, Violet
- Base Notes
- Fir, Cedar, Madagascar Vetiver, Oakmoss
Longevity & Projection
Eau des Merveilles by Hermès offers moderate longevity with moderate projection, best suited to fall and daytime.
What does Eau des Merveilles smell like?
Eau des Merveilles opens with Elemi resin, Lemon, Orange, develops into a heart of Amber, Pepper, Pink Pepper, Violet, and settles into a base of Fir, Cedar, Madagascar Vetiver, Oakmoss, Benzoin. The top notes lead the first impression, the heart defines its character after a few minutes, and the base is what lingers longest on skin and clothing.
How long does Eau des Merveilles last?
Based on aggregated user reviews, Eau des Merveilles has moderate longevity with moderate projection. Performance varies with skin chemistry, season and how much you apply, so try a 2 ml or 5 ml decant first to see how it lasts on your skin before committing to a full bottle.
What's similar to Eau des Merveilles?
Fragrances with a similar character include Terre d'Hermès, Higher Energy, Fico di Amalfi. They share comparable notes and a similar wear experience, so they are a good place to start if you enjoy Eau des Merveilles — and you can sample each as a 2 ml or 5 ml decant side by side before choosing a favourite.
Where can I buy Eau des Merveilles samples?
You can buy authentic Eau des Merveilles by Hermès samples and decants at Scento, hand-decanted from original full-sized bottles sourced through authorised European retailers. Choose from the sizes currently available on this product page, order online, and get tracked delivery to 26 supported European countries — so you can wear the real fragrance before committing to a full bottle. Availability and rates depend on the delivery country and order value.
Eau des Merveilles by Hermès is a fragrance that opens with top notes of Elemi resin, Lemon, Orange, offers moderate longevity, projects with moderate sillage.




