Terre d'Hermès Eau Givree

You're reading this to catch an opinion on Eau Givree. Except I gotta start out personal on this one. Feel free to skip to the next paragraph for a more direct review. I'm starting with a confession. ... I'm a chronic blind-buyer. I try to sample, I really do. Every time I sample, I end up looking at the receipt and thinking: damnit, this money coulda been a full bottle! Or almost. Do I then have a moment of clarity, and think about how many times I've had to declutter and give away bunches of like 20 fragrances at a time that I blind-bought and hated? Noooo. Will I ever learn? Nope. Blind-buying fool for life. However, I do at least come on here and read like every review first, trying to figure out if I should gamble or not. This site is important to me. Therefore, I'll try to make my reviews here helpful. So, I blind-bought Eau Givree. And I read all the reviews on here first. My opinion: this fragrance is an actual masterpiece. For me, it fixes everything that kept me away from collecting the OG (I respect that fragrance immensely; I'm just not crazy about smelling like oranges and vetiver), but that doesn't matter to you. What's it like? What's in the boxxx?! It's extremely outdoorsy. It took me a while to figure out what I like in fragrances. I'm still figuring it out. One of the first things I learned is that I like Outdoorsy. I like being outside. I've liked being outside ever since I was a kid. Didn't you? Eau Givree evokes being outside on a beautiful sunny summer day somewhere coastal. Meandering amongst scrubby trees near a beach and the ground under you is a mix of dirt, sand, and rocks. I agree with everyone else saying the juniper is piney here. There's a snappy pine needle vibe that's strongest in the opening, and thankfully remains throughout after the citrus overcomes it. This fragrance put Timur seeds on my map in a big way. It's peppery grapefruit, perfect for peeps like me who need spicy in their freshie. Eau Givree is masterful in the way it (Swiss perfumer Christine Nagel) balances prickly with smooth, and outdoorsy with clean. I definitely get the cooling effect everyone talks about, but I'm wearing this right now in December and loving it. I'd say this works for all seasons other than the coldest snowy days of winter. When I was reading the reviews of this here before I got it, the complaints about performance were freaking me out. I'll put in a hearty vote here for excellent performance on Eau Givree. I put this on last night after I showered. It's evening again, and I've worked a full shift today. I can still smell it on my arms. And my skin eats fragrances. Plenty of long lasting presence. Some reviews here yucked on this because it reminded them of Pine-Sol. I can actually understand how that could happen, because it's kinda lemony and kinda piney. However, have no fear. Making that comparison is still absurd to me, like someone tasting fine wine and saying it reminded them of a rotten grape they accidentally ate once. The pricing of this potion is a happy dream. Eau Givree now has set a bar, being one of the best quality to price-point ratios in my whole collection. It's a timeless masterpiece.

37 Male. Probably one of the most unique/difficult frags I've ever smelled. I don't think I've really ever smelled anything else like this. It is NOT similar to the other Terre flankers - AT ALL. I get 0% woody. To everyone reviewing this saying how easy of a frag it is, these people are clearly advanced in the frag game. Lasts a long time on myself. Decent silage, projection is close - but that's exact how this scent should be. *This frag was based off "Gin & Tonic" - bitter, crisp, refreshing ... its not "sweet, smooth, fruity" as some would imagine on that hot summer day...* *NOT blind buy safe* *You probably will not like this - which is why I love it* It is not sporty, fruity, or fresh in any way... Its Crisp & Sharp - like the first 52 degree day when you forget to wear a sweatshirt early in the morning when the sun is coming up and you walked out of your place to head to work. Its Dirty & Clean - like a man who has his throat tattooed but is clean cut & handsome enough to be a model. Although Vetiver is not a scent addition on this frag, you would think it is. Something in this smells very Ethereal. Very Petrichor. Slightly Metallic... Sulfuric! (used paper matches or firework smoke lingering in the air after a 4th of July show). My girlfriend says "wear the one that smells like ... shit" ... other times she uses the word "dirt". 31, female. Currently my #1 warm weather scent besides summer freshies for the gym and beach. This warm weather scent has its place and occasion. Starts off with a bitter icy "citron", not sweet. This falls on a bed of juniper berries and is stepped on and pushed into earthy moist soil, no grass, in a odd yet fascinating way. Suddenly you get a reminiscing of sulfur smoke after a 4th of July fireworks show that lingers in the distant air. Or the blow out of candles on a birthday cake. This may be the "mineral" part of the frag. May take some getting used to before you can appreciate it. Definitely a 30+ confident alpha males scent. Will not be getting compliments here. But you would swear on the dry down that something here is special. A must have full bottle scent. If you appreciate the finer things in life; ie: beautiful women, cigars, travel, sports cars - I cannot foresee you not loving this.

I just got this in so quick non in depth review. Not how I rember smelling the scent in store at all. In a good way. In the store this was a lot more sugary and less woody to my nose and I couldn’t see the pine sol comparisons or anything else people say. (Although it still sugary at least on me) But now that I have it the citrus a lot more tart and grapefruit smelling. Very photo realistic though, then the juniper berry which is really pine needles comes in and hard. Which is why some may associate it to pine sol. But as the zingy and beautiful opening transitions to the mid it’s this very clean and fresh photo realistic pine needles comes scent to me which over powers the citrus For the time being, but trust me the citrus stays. As we transition into the dry down I get a citrus peel and icy woody mineral like scent. Like a dry icy spiced lemonade. Very clean and sophisticated scent. Not soapy clean although I can have that feel but more like a crisp cool air as you walk into a pine forest. Very artist and interactive. (Definitely not for everyone) I personally can’t see how anyone can consider this a simple fragrance it’s definitely one of the unique designers I have ever smelled and as a lover of more unique fragrances this was a win. Also noticed it’s easy to go nose blind to this due to the mineral and aromatic notes. Which do lean towards being synthetic smelling but that’s expected for mineral notes. Also pro tip about many fragrantica reviews a lot of people don’t own the fragrance or only judge it for the initial opening then rate it off that. But overall performance is 7+ hours with average to below average to below average projection for 2-3hr Mabye more hard to judge without a friend near by. it’s an almost skin scent after that but noticeable. This fragrance doesn’t end when the citrus isn’t potent this def last over 4 hr people are either nose blind or over exaggerating. Also I get the citrus for the whole life of this fragrance, it’s more of the peel as previously mentioned but it’s aprant to me atleast. Or Mabye it’s my skin on both performance and smell (which would be weird since my skin eats certain fragrances)

Terre d’Hermès Eau Givrée is a bold and invigorating interpretation of the “Terre” universe, this time cooler, more vibrant and cleaner, as if the arid land of the original were touched by a breath of citrus ice. Christine Nagel redefines the base of the line with a focus on clarity, freshness and energy, without abandoning the earthy and mineral identity so characteristic of the house of Hermès. “Givrée”, in French, means “frozen” or “icy”, and the name already anticipates the proposal of the fragrance: a cold, crystalline and at the same time powerful reinterpretation of contemporary masculinity. Performance Projection, moderate. It stands out well in the first hour, creating a fresh and clean trail without exaggeration. Long-lasting: Good for a citrus — around 6 to 8 hours, especially on hot days. Lasts longer on clothes than on the skin. Sillage (trail): Discreet, refined. Ideal for those who like fragrances that are subtle and noticeable. Occasions of Use Eau Givrée is the perfect “Terre” for hot weather. Elegant and modern, it works very well in: Work environments (excellent olfactory signature for the office) Hot or tropical days Casual daytime meetings After showering or going to the gym Traveling and outings on sunny days Despite its elegance, it is a more casual fragrance, ideal for those seeking luxurious freshness. Fragrance Personality It is the fragrance of the urban, modern and light man, who wants freshness without sacrificing class. Eau Givrée conveys unpretentious sophistication: it is neither loud nor obvious. It reflects a minimalist and refined lifestyle, without excess. Final Score: 9.1 / 10 Terre d’Hermès Eau Givrée is a breath of refined ice within the woody and earthy universe of the Terre line. A highly balanced creation, where freshness does not compromise sophistication. Perfect for those who live in warm climates and are looking for a discreet, clean and elegant luxury perfume. A citrus with soul, as only Hermès knows how to make.

I wrote a more detailed review for one of Givrées clones, but most of the points apply to the original, so here's a copy: "I love the original Terre d'Hermes and the DNA, so I thought I'd give Eau Givrée a decant, and volià, another banger by Hermes, but I couldn't justify getting another expensive designer at this point, so I blind bought Glace, which was at sale at the time for just 13$. This is an insanely close clone to Givrée. My nose can detect some minor differences, especially in the opening, but my brain does get confused which is which and I cannot pinpoint them. After 15-20 minutes they smell almost identical on my skin. Glace might be a tad more mineralic and has the tiniest bit more sweetness, so Givrée has automatically a little more of that earthy vetiver note, but they are so so close. It's clearly meant to be worn around spring and summertime, but you can wear this whenever you want and should offend no one. If this smells like cleaning products to you or cat urine like one reviewer wrote, go to the doctor as soon as possible. If you like the DNA and would like to own an excellent Hermes clone on the cheap, you can't go wrong with this. No maturating needed, the fragrance just works right out of the box. As for which one I like better: Considering the price, Glace is the clear winner. Going by smell and quality alone: This is a little harder, leaning towards Glace, because it seems to have a tiny amount more "Oomph!" to it after the dry down. An absolute underrated sleeper of a fragrance that you will adore if you like the Terre D'Hermes DNA and are looking for a springtime / summertime banger."

Maybe the best citrus-fresh woody fragrance on the market, period. The quality is impeccable, the elegance is undeniable, and it has that enticing element that draws attention. It’s the kind of fragrance that is both elegant and sexy, perfect for warm weather. What’s funny is that, even though I consider this one of the very best fragrances I’ve ever smelled and own, I don’t use it as much as you might expect. Perhaps it’s because I feel it’s special, and I like to reserve it for occasions that feel significant, almost as if I’m keeping it associated with the precious moments of my life. Interestingly, it’s not a hypebeast fragrance or talked about as much as perhaps it deserves, and I actually think that’s a good thing. It allows me to feel distinct from the super overhyped scents and many bestsellers. Hermès is one of my favorite houses, and for me, the words that capture this fragrance are elegance and zingness, but in a profoundly earthy way. I also have the original Terre d’Hermès, which I consider one of the classiest scents of all time, rich with real substance. This Eau Givrée version takes that classic base and brings a brighter, citrus-forward, more vibrant twist. For me, this is a 10 out of 10 fragrance, period.

Christine Nagel took a different approach with Eau Givrée in 2022, aiming for what she calls “radical freshness” — a bright, icy, citrus-forward scent that still carries the structure and depth of the original. As someone who now calls the original Terre d’Hermès my signature, I’ll admit — it didn’t click for me right away. I actually disliked it for about a year before it slowly grew on me and became something I couldn’t live without. Eau Givrée, on the other hand, I liked instantly — perhaps because I was already familiar with the DNA. It opens with a vibrant burst of lemon and citron, sharpened by the spicy zing of Timur pepper, and balanced by that unmistakable woody, mineral base. Despite its citrus-forward nature, Eau Givrée has surprising body and depth, making it versatile enough for cooler weather as well as warm. It lasts a solid 10–12 hours, projecting confidently for about 4–6 without ever being overwhelming. If the original Terre felt too dry or austere, Eau Givrée offers a fresher, more approachable perspective — without losing the sophistication and character that make the Terre d’Hermès line so distinctive. Hermès has yet to let me down — maybe it’s time I explore the new EDP.

I find this fragrance really pleasant. It is airy, fresh, and not offensive. But be careful in first 10 minutes it does really project. But afterward, i find the scent is elegant and quite mature. I am not sure (but I can be wrong) that sweet vanilla frag lovers will find this fragrance interesting or will like it. But if you like modern citrusy barbershop style fragrances, or perhaps freshies from Acqua di Parma, this might be suitable for you, as well. This fragrance, I can say, is my signature scent. It is not my top 1, but it is the fragrance which always in my bag in 1 decant. I dont spray it in the morning (I use other airy fragrance in rotation). Working at a german engineering consultant and have regular meetings with clients, I dont want my scent to be offensive. So i never use heavy ambery frag to work. And i use this Eau Givree as respray after lunch, and right after I finish working before commuting back. I use it even in winter that way. So to be precise it is my afternoon signature fragrance. BC: 33419. PD: 2023 (My review #003)

In my top 10 to keep. You are on the southern coast of Europe. It's the Mediterranean, Adriatic, or Black sea. It's a sunny summer afternoon, about 35°. Everyone is drowsy. You are surrounded by conifers; the cicadas are singing. Behind you is a cliff with a few misshapen trees clinging to the bare stone. In front of you is a descent to the sea. Near the shore is a town of whitewashed houses with red tile roofs. The embankment below is lined with fan palm trees. The sunshine is hot but the salty wind is blowing gently at you. There are a few people in sports cars speeding along the winding road leading to the town. There are a couple yachts in the sea approaching the town. Juniper and the sea. At first scent I was immediately taken back to my childhood home in an area like I described above. Somehow in the drydown I get a note of rock candy. Very masculine and minimal. The downside: it is quite weak after the first few hours, and requires a lot of sprays. It's a good example of a mineral fragrance. Cold fragrance. Spring and summer.

What can I say, I've yet to smell a bad Christine Nagel fragrance. Spicy woody bitter citrus opening with juniper berries. Slightly mineral, but none of that flint from EdT. Well, maybe some, but that may be just the bitter citron peel. Fresher than EdT, darker and more masculine than Eau d'Orange Verte. The latter is hot weather only. This one is more versatile, could even be a year-rounder. Slightly earthy/dry-smoky, masculine. It's mostly about this refreshing bitter citron-juniper combo with TdH DNA in the background, which lasts around 3 hours. 3-3.5 hours in, the refreshing effect is gone, juniper fades, and for the next few hours it's mostly about the bitter citron peel on the woodsy base, which is very nice and quite close to EdT. If you're looking for something refreshing, but not blue, this is a great pick that also blows most other popular citruses out of the water. If you own TdH EdT, this might be a bit redundant if your hot summers are short like mine. 9/10 overall.

Back when I was just starting my fragrance collection and didn't know jack from shit, I purchased a bottle of TDH EDT solely based on all the hype it got. I personally thought it was ok and I thought I'd eventually learn to love it; however, it just sat unworn in the back of my collection for the longest time. I never really gave the other flankers a shot, since most of the influencers I watched ranked the EDT as the best. Fast forward about a year, and I got a free sample of Eau Givree when I purchased a bottle of Molecule 01. I almost threw it away without giving it a chance because I thought it couldn't possibly be any better than the EDT. Eventually, I said, "f- it, let's see what this is all about." It honestly was love at first sniff and was everything I wanted the EDT to be! I get a deep grapefruit from the opening that absolutely complements and allows the base TDH DNA to shine. I can't recommend this enough to anyone!

I picked this up this morning on vacation in Belgium and it's absolutely beautiful When you spray it it hits you right away with a very nice Citrus, I have been to Cyprus before and they had Citrons there, it's unmistakably that. Because of this fragrance I found out that a pure version of Juniper is my thing, once it settled it reminded me of Declaration by Cartier but a more balanced less sweet and more mature version with a better integration with the woods. Cartier would be a teenager, this guy wears a suit but with leather and beed bracelets. The original TdH is very good but smells too old fashioned for me. This makes it modern, fresher and more balanced. It makes it pretty much perfect, not too complex, fresh but not soapy, sweetish but not sticky sweet, woody but not piney. Spicy but not overwhelming. This will probably be my new signature. On a personal note: My wife jumped me all day.

Eau Givrée is minimalism done right. It takes the DNA of Terre d’Hermès and cools it to a glacial shine—sharp citrus peel, mineral woods, and just enough aromatic depth to keep it grounded. What I love is how effortlessly it wears: fresh without being soapy, crisp without being synthetic. It’s incredibly versatile—something I can wear to work, while traveling, or just on days when I want to feel clean and composed. Unlike many freshies, it doesn’t try to impress with sweetness or aquatic overload. It projects confidence in restraint. It’s not as creatively green as some of Hermes creations, such as H24 Herbes Vives; but it’s likely more mass-pleasing and timeless. Think of this as the quiet architect in linen—refined, modern, and always appropriate. If you want a fragrance that can do everything in warm weather without ever feeling overdone, Eau Givrée earns its place.

A very nice almost-minimalist kinda fresh fragrance, that's perfect for both casual outtings and would go well as a office fragrance too. Not much to say about its scent profile tbh, to me it's mainly a citrus-woody fragrance with a little Juniper in the back, it gives me a sort of 'chilled Lemonade with ice in it' vibe which I quite like, I do think that this appeals to more of an older crowd though, that being people in their late 20s or above I'd say, and although I love this as a person in their early 20s, it's quite different from the plethora of sweet fragrances that plague most designers these days. In terms of seasons I'd say it leans towards summer and spring days, but as a work fragrance I could see a use case for all year round wearability, lasts around 5-6 hours on my skin with around a medium projection. Overall I'd give it a strong for what it is 8/10

This is a masterpiece in a bottle, perfectly balanced non-offensive summer smell. This one with Intense vetiver version and Allure sport could be my top 5 all-time summer scents. Only if it performed better on my skin... I've gone by this bottle dozens of time as i've bought all the other versions of Terre d'Hermes more than one time ,because , per se, with EDT I get decent 5 6hr performance, with Parfum and Intense Vetiver closer scent trail but 8hrs for sure, while Intense EDP being the best performer in the line and lasting whole day on skin and clothes, but this one, the easiest to wear and easiest to fall in love with... only to disappear into skin scent after 2 hour mark is disappointing for me. Hope one day something will make me decide to add this to the collection and be the first choice on hot days. Scent 9.5/10

Obviously the haters here can't appreciate a scent without ever comparing it to a middle eastern brand that uses cheap materials but I guess they love to smell like lemon toilet cleaners. This here is one the most realistic smelling scents with woody chips in the drydown, the mineral notes uplift the citrus making it sharper, not your lemon citrus but a really high quality citron. It lasts on my skin, so I guess i'm lucky with that but it is true that after an hour projection is intimate. However you can still get whiff of it. A crisp fresh take on the DNA, It kind of reminds me of when you enter a very high end boutique or hotel, it's extremely classy and manly. You could wear it almost anywhere, however I wouldn't dress down too much on this as it is very classy. The best fresh and woody scent in my collection. 9.1/10

This is simply a masterpiece 🔥😍 Terre d'Hermès Eau Givrée takes everything I love about the original Terre d'Hermès and gives it a fresh, icy twist. The opening is incredibly vibrant with sparkling citron, followed by crisp juniper and a beautiful mineral-woody dry down. It feels natural, elegant, and effortlessly masculine. The freshness is unique. Cool rather than sweet and it never smells synthetic. It's refined, sophisticated, and versatile enough for both casual wear and the office. Every time I wear it, I can't stop smelling my wrist. If you're looking for a summer fragrance that stands out without shouting, this is an easy 5/5. One of Hermès' finest creations and an absolute masterpiece. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 out of 5

This is a fine, undeniable masterpiece. Eau Givrée builds on the original Terre d'Hermes' DNA and elevates it to a whole other level. It is so elegant and defined, it smells like a ultra-luxury hotel lobby with a shiny silver fountain bang in the middle of it, it's not extravagent but it has so much character wrapped into a seemingly simple scent breakdown. Honestly, there is something cold and a tiny bit 'metallic-industrial' coming from it which just makes this THAT much more unique and addicting. I've never smelt Ganyemede but this is what i kind of expect it to be like, but I don't see how it could get better than this when it comes to minerallic icy citrus fragrances. Absolute cinema of a freshie.

I read some of the reviews here and otherwise saying it became skinclose after a short while. The bottle I have, scent definitely stays a long time, akin to it being a EDP, and need no respraying, unless you want that grapefruit opening. The mid and bottom notes stays all day on my skin and testerstrip. So I can only suspect that production batches differ. Not a fan of citrus scents, I am more a aromatic woody guy. But then, this one does it for me. This citrus opening is not sharp at all and actually very nice gin like and it has the wood in there in the end for me. A great scent for hot hot summer days. Pretty sure it will take over for my many coconut lime summer scents

One of the designer fragrances that found a place in my collection. There aren't many of them. The original Terre'd Hermes is not an attractive scent for me at all. However, the juniper citrus of Eau Givrée composed on a bed of vetiver is an unforgettable wonderful fragrance. I usually reserve at least two bottles of my favorite fragrances and try to own older and more mature editions as well. I bought a single 200ml bottle of this perfume in the last summer and used it quite a lot and still didn't run out of it much. Its durability is above average and its projection is average. A perfect refreshing summer scent. It is one of my favorites in its category after Nio. :)