Eau D'Orange Verte 1979

Everybody knows I loooovveee oranges. Well, you guys and gals didn't know that - but that's why I'm writin that. So now you know. One day after smelling this orange-a-licious gem and buying it on the spot i went home and concocted a little machine that clipped to the vizor on my cubs hat that would mist a little bit of this orange juice on my face every couple hours or so. That's how good this stuff is! I know what you're thinking - "Can I have that hat?". Unfortunately for me orangutans like oranges as much as I do and when I wore that hat in a zoo in Vietnam one of them orangutans decided to grab it off my head when I wasn't looking. That crafty orange bearded devil! Dam, if that thing wasn't the happiest orangutan in that cage when it put my hat on and laid back like it hadn't a care in the world! Dang, I knew I shouldn't have climbed into that cage! I bought another bottle a few years later and am still thinking about how to get my hat back!

This is the best antidepressant smell! Since I suffer from severe fatigue this one helped me to get out of bed,is like walking in a garden full of lemongrass and lemon trees etc etc This cologne is telling you "You are ready to go out and this day will be perfect!" But because it is a cologne does not stay on my skin or even clothes. Please,if u wanna suggest a similar eau de toilette or parfume do not hesitate to send me a private message! This Smell helped me a lot,u may laugh as much as u like,no kidding,i need something for the days that I just Can't get on my feet! Thanks in advance!

The green I needed today. I recieved two bottles of this la belle verte in the mail today. I'd never tried it, but somehow already knew it in my mind. I likewise knew it to be fleeting; so I am glad it is so alike to fragrances I already own. If you are looking for a similar fragrance with more staying power, try Voyage Royal Dracula and Badgley Mischka Forest Noir. I have them both and I am glad I do. I also have the lost and mythical Muguet Woods by Royal Apothic. God I wish they would start making it again!

Today I could not decide between this fragranc and that of CDG's Incense Series: Kyoto, so I mixed them together. Eau D'Orange Verte is the dominant scent. What a beautiful and relaxing combination. I feel like I have walked through a jasmine field (notes from Eau D'Orange Verte) as I head toward a Buddhist Temple. Once I am walking up the stair to the entrance of the temple I pass baskets of citrus fruit offerings(notes from Eau D'Orange Verte). Once in the Temple the incense (from CdG:Kyoto)welcomes you.

★★★★ My favourite citrus scents, Acqua Viva (lemon) and Eau D' Orange Vert (orange). It smells elegant and fresh. Pure elegance. It's exquisite. It has a short life on my skin, and really soft sillage, which are cons. I just can't ignore that it is the best orange/mandarin jasmine fueled scent I've ever encountered. Make it last more! (Eau D' Orange Concentré 's longevity is plus one hour but it's still not enough and scent is somewhat different to this) Classic and timeless!

While this may not be for everyone, I love it. It opens with fresh bittersweet orange, then green, mossy scents mix in followed by a light, woody trail. Reminds me of a dark rainy night in a woodland area with an orange grove nearby. I would say it's most definitely a unisex fragrance though some women may find it too 'masculine'. Many reviews say it has little longevity and sillage, but it lasts quite well on me.

One of my favorites, but as the rest of the reviewers mention, it last for only a very short while and I'm not sure if projects at all. I used to wear the original Hermes cologne which was similar andI think this one was based off of this, but I remember it being stronger. If you want a quick "freshner" of citrus, this is a great cologne. Perhaps I need to try the edt for better performance...

Today I was in the mood to wear this fragrance but wanted to add a little talc note to it. I started off with Bvlgari Petits et Mamans body lotion. The combination of these two scent reminded me of walking into a clean, newly born baby'd room with jamsime floral arrangement and a fresh fruit basket to the side of it. I was stopped twice today to be asked "What are you wearing?"

this is a wonderfull scent . such pure refinment and quality . it truly represents "HERMES" at its best. the wonderfull zesty opening clamly cooling down to a tangy orange. this perfume is amazing in the summer , the only downside is that its off a little bit too fast ! otherwise this is one of the perfumes i like to call "eternal luxury" and "refined class" ! 9/10

This is one of my top favorites,specially in summer,and i also love the soap... The first time i smelled this beautiful fragance was in a trip to Paris, i remember in the hotel i was staying there were Hermés Soaps in the Bathroom and fell in love with the fresh scent, inmediatly i ran to Galeries Lafayette to purchase the Frangance and the Soap.......

Superb! Strong scent, clean, refreshing! Sometimes, I sprinkle it as a base and adds a refreshing touch of perfume such as Eau de Portofino! Excellent result! Now I finished a bottle and I'm going to buy a new or similar (I realized that Hermes did this cologne more powerful edition!).

this is pure class, old school chic smell, i am young and i use this masterpiece... chic, chic and sofistication at its best... you can wear this almost everywere.. a high class, masterpiece interpretation of an eau de cologne.....

I enjoying wearing this fragrace in the Spring and Summer. It is a refreshing scent and light. Eau D'Orange Verte is not long wearing or over powering in hot climates(if desire longer wearing get the concentrate version).

In the last couple of months, I tried 184 men's perfumes in a crazy quest to find the one that suits me. Well, this is it. Spirit-lifting. Subtle and refined. Not obtrusive. Now I can rest.

I own both this frag and the concentrated version. Eau D' Orange Verte is very light and I layer it 3x to give this juice some depth. This frag has a real orange/citrus and a hint of a sweet floral aroma. The concentrated version has a definite bitter orange blossom with more of a woodsy and herbal mix making it absolutely animalistic fragrance. Eau D' Orange isn't as herbal instead more of a sweeter orange blend. Longevity and Silage is poor but I don't mind layering it giving this frag some depth making it fantastic. Overall thoughts, I do understand why many will by-pass this frag and go with the concentrate version which appeals to many. I have to say that thou it may not be everyone's first choice but I do appreciate the high quality fragrance which deserves more attention. It isn't as strong nor as bitter instead a real aromatic aroma. Hermès knows how to create a subtle fragrance which appeals to both sex's. After spraying it several times on my skin I'm able to stretch the longevity several hours more. To bad this juice isn't as sout out...I have to agree with those who say that it's a good frag for the summer perfect during the daytime. Rating this frag is 7/10

The most realistic-smelling citrus cologne I've tried... Hermès Eau d'Orange Verte is without a doubt the best smelling (and most realistic) of all the so-called "Eau de Cologne" compositions I've tried. Of course we all know about the famous " 4711 ", and how it smells like... but this one is like a 4711 made for rich people! I get such a realistic impression of an orange tree from this... it (literally) smells like standing under a green orange tree! Yes it's an Eau de Cologne (so don't expect it to have any kind of base), which means you will have to reapply usually once every hour (sometimes twice)... but what a smell! Green, realistic, authentic citrus... in my opinion this is unbeatable! There is a reason why this is often sold at expensive hotels! Try this on a hot summer day... you'll see how good this really is. In my opinion, this fragrance is for summer only, and one which needs to be applied throughout the day. But... without a doubt, in my opinion this is probably the best in the "Eau de Cologne" category... and such an authentic, realistic type of experience could only come from Hermès .

I had a small sample bottle of this cologne. Was very reluctant to wear it, as it was uni-sex. When I tried it on, out of curiosity, I was hit with a fan of orange, citrusy strips and a warm green flavour. An interesting cologne, though, as a girl, I tend to wonder... do girls wear cologne?? Upon opening the bottle, I was caught by surprise. Rich woody notes and a heated mint mixed with fresh orange and citrus fruits. This cologne is both orange and green in a scent/sense and warms the wearer as if they are walking through a sunlit forest not far from an orange orchard. An excellent scent for any time of the day during those hot summer months. Great on both men and women. This cologne is light and tasteful during the summer season, being refreshing and smart, but needs a couple of re-applications here and there. A great scent. ^_^ Scent 6/10 Staying Power 5/10

This seems to be the older bottle? I've just acquired a small plastic bottle of this stuff - not exactly ideal, but it couldn't have been cheaper. Maybe I'll decant it into glass. To be more specific, as of December 2014 this is being sold off for virtual pennies in the UK, so if anyone's interested this seems like a good time to buy. Anyway, it's lovely. As others have said, a proper realistic citrus effect and very well balanced. After about twenty minutes there's a bit of a "wet dog" moment that i didn't much care for and made me think it was too masculine. I imagine that was the patch coming through. Once that passes it settles down to a smooth enjoyable citrussy chypre. Sillage and longevity are average on me. Yes, unisex I think, at least for those of us who believe that we don't have to smell of flowers and sugar to be feminine.

Paris 1988, a swanky hotel near the Arc de Triomphe. The toiletries in the bathroom were by Hermes. I'd never heard of the brand but loved the orangey scent of the soap so much that I packed it in my toilet bag, brought it home and used it on special occasions until it was all gone. Fast forward nearly 30 years and this is that original Hermes fragrance. Wonderfully unisex and citrus. Whilst the performance is very linear, sadly all trace is gone within a couple of hours. This fragrance with longevity would be a must-have for me at any price, however, this is a lightweight, like 4711 Eau de Cologne and really not worth the price. Hermes – thanks for the memories!

I sampled some this morning (thanks kittykati!) and my husband said, "Eau Sauvage?". Now I can't get HIS suggestion out of my head! It really DOES remind me of Eau Sauvage, which is a citrus aromatic. I get a blast of citrus (in particular orange and lemon). Only later do the florals peek through. It's lovely enough, but now I can't seem to shake the connection between the two colognes -- especically since both my husband and father-in-law used to wear Eau Sauvage regularly. It's a cold November day here, and I can absolutely see why this would be a warm weather scent. I'll tuck this sample away for a few months and see how I feel about it then.