Terre d’Hermès Intense

I'll start by saying how much I like and respect Christine Nagel. She is one of the best in the business and I have enjoyed everything of hers I've got my nose on. But I absolutely hated Terre D'Hermes Intense at first. The opening of it is indeed very challenging and instantly reminded me of Oud Zarian by Creed in that it goes down so powerfully and the heavy coffee and liquorice accords come out swinging and dominating. In fact, it is hard to imagine a more polarised direction for the Intense flanker to have ventured into, compared to the TDH original. I've always associated TDH with grapefruit, vetiver, warm weather performance and a wearability that goes with anything. This is not that - at all. There is a teaching moment here though, my fellow fragrance enthusiasts. The lesson is to try everything on the skin and to have patience, for in these things, great and worthy gifts are often revealed to those wise enough to understand. So too it is with TDH Intense. I hated it at first, but I gave it a few good sprays on the skin yesterday and decided to give it some time to see if it was worth persisting with. Let's just say that fragrance can make fools of all of us, and here it made a fool of me too. I'm actually embarrassed to say how I felt about TDH Intense in the opening now. The coffee and liquorice are heavy and are borderline uncomfortable for about half an hour. The bergamot firefights as best it can but it is overwhelmed in the onslaught at first, although I get more of the black pepper running through this that adds a spicy dryness that I began to realise that I really enjoy. But seriously.... when that bergamot firms up, regroups and starts to advance this goes from a struggle to something genuinely beautiful. There's some zesty gingery zing in the drydown too. It pivots and changes breathtakingly on the skin. The liquorice and coffee work with the bergamot, ginger, spices and wood in a way you cannot imagine in the opening. It is so, so good. The way it all works together as one in the drydown just blows my mind. I implore you: get your nose on this on the skin and give it half an hour before you judge. TDH has never been a sexy scent, and coffee and liquorice aren't sexy either but this together is incredibly sexy. It is hotter than lava stone. I feel hotter just wearing it. It is just this hyper-refined, hyper-masculine, hyper-confident, hyper-addictive sexy fragrance that evokes TDH in a small but very tangible way, but is absolutely nothing like it at the same time. I cannot get over how Intensely sexy and sultry this is. Christine Nagel, I apologise unreservedly. This is actually f**king magnificent. I actually think the redemption arc here isnt TDH Intense, but of my own (new) nose. I was so, so wrong about this one. Layering suggestion: Ingenious Ginger by Goldfield & Banks as a top layer to ramp up the gingery zing. Three Word Summary: TRY ON SKIN!! Scent - 8/10 Drydown - 10/10 Sillage - 8/10 Bottle/packaging - 8/10 Performance - 8/10 42/50

For the first time in my life, I experienced a salesperson who more or less made excuses for the immediate first impression of the object I am evaluating. The lovely woman in question, an experienced perfume salesperson, insisted however, that I did not judge Terre d'Hermès Eau de parfum intense merely a few seconds after spraying. She even gave me two complimentary tests to continue trying at home, without me asking for anything. It therefore goes without saying that this could be a release that will be too much of a surprise for many people to fully enjoy it on its own terms. What an immense pity. Christine Nagel has created a masterpiece that certainly could have its moment in time – maybe not any time soon though, while many people still pit it against Ellena's original. But I urge you to put that reference away for a while and give it a serious try. This is a release that shares similarities with Alberto Morillas' Homme de café from the late 1970s. I remember that one so well, even though I was a child, because it stood so firmly out amongst everything else men would wear in the early 1980s. But alas, as is so often the case, the avant garde is easily forgotten and the notion of personal prestige of subsequent, more successful artists is often too strong for them to share their sources of inspiration with others. And even when they do, few in the audience care. When it comes to the scent itself, I have no idea what Nagel's references are and that is beside the point for me, really. What it gives me, is a near perfect impression of a French café or even Parisian brasserie around 10 in the morning. You are sitting down with something to read, perhaps some work, and the busy waiters passing you whirls up the air sending whiffs of coffee; a sweet hint of spice from the viennoiserie (bakery products) people have for breakfast; the ovens that are lit for preparing lunch, but not yet filled; citrus and fresh spice from the ongoing mise en place preparations from the distant kitchen. What it is to me, is a clear artistic idea and concept – at least how I perceive it – of refined civilisation, urbanity, conviviality that blends with the Terre – earth – in its most primordial state of fire and brimstone. But this is not like Gualtieri's Terroni, it is refined and a bit tamed, to make it more Parisian and, to me, more wearable. You can of course dismiss "the hype" and the idea that it *actually* smells of lava, but perfumery is like the theatre, like films and like books: it creates feelings and associations, it is not reality itself. The performance actually reflects the aromas too: Unlike the mentioned Terroni, you will, thankfully get some discretion, and good longevity, so that you can stay in your favourite brasserie for the whole working day if you feel like it. Don't be afraid to step outside either, it is well grounded and for every occasion, perhaps except in the height of summer.

I like this very much, in fact I like it far more than that! It's a love with this one, no doubt. The beautiful and recognisable Terre d'hermès note of that vetivery/woody essence of course but this time accompanied by stunning coffee, liquorice and lava notes with a very gentle touch of citrus. For a brand many consider designer or mainstream, this to me feels artisinal and crafted from the very first moment it touches skin. I find this scent hits the same spot that many men (and women) desire, often satisfied or quenched by the likes of a neat whisky, Cuban cigars or strong chocolate and the like. Hopefully you know that craving I'm talking about, the one at the back of your throat! What's known as an acquired taste perhaps! Obviously don't be drinking this stuff but once applied and worn, I found I got that very feeling once faded and again when trying to decide what to spray a day or two later! I imagine it's very much down to my individual tastes and preferences! It's distinctive for sure and this is a fragrance that definitely needs a test before committing to a full bottle, as you should with all perfumes really. It's not always that easy though is it! I think it's one of those aromas that if you like it you'll love it and if not you'll probably detest it, it seems to be divisive. For me I think it's refined and pushing the boundaries of generally available and affordable perfumery, but for that very reason it's a product that will only resonate with a certain type of person. Someone who enjoys strong stimulation through their senses whether Olfactory or otherwise! 😳 Performance is decent, I'm getting 6-8 hours with a noticeable sillage but the initial hour or two of projection is stronger than average. It falls back to around arms length for another 3-4 hours but detectable waves continue making themselves known for another few on top of that. I feel this is a male dominant scent but of course you like what you like regardless of gender. As said previously, if this is a fit for you then it'll really hit home I think! Probably for people past their early 20's and of a slightly more mature and timeless style but with an edginess. I've been wearing this in 25 degree plus temperatures no problem at all but im positive this will perform beautifully all year regardless of the conditions. Good value for something touching niche and excellent if discounted. Definitely a worthy buy for the right individual. Go and have a try, give it a moment or two. In fact, go and have a coffee or do a little shopping to see how it develops and and hopefully like myself it'll be an easy decision to add to your collection. Quite possibly one of the most creative and standout fragrances I've encountered from one of the big houses especially as its from a standard range and readily available on the high street. Distinctive and different but with a lovely charm and presence.

Well-crafted and balanced modern take on the classic Terre d’Hermès When I first tried Terre d’Hermès Intense in a fragrance shop back in April, I didn’t quite get it — it seemed too dark, rocky, and muffled. Later, I bought a small bottle and set it aside for late autumn, which turned out to be the right decision: the full potential of TDH Intense truly unfolds in colder weather, and it turned out much better than I was hoping for. The greatest quality of the new Terre d’Hermès lies in its multi-layered character that reveals itself in three distinct phases. Phase 1 (first hour and a half): It opens brightly with a spicy freshness and a coffee note in the background that strongly recalls Givenchy Play EDT (a hidden gem of 2000s men’s luxury perfumes, btw). The focus here is more on peppery accords, but it shares a similar brightness through the use of bergamot. Phase 2 (second to third hour): At that point, earthy and lava-like notes become prominent. They are not as off-putting or dirty as I was expecting; instead, it is more a continuation of the darker woody aspects of Terre d’Hermès Pafrum (which TDH Intense strongly resembles in the middle). Phase 3 (third hour and beyond): The base feels unexpectedly sweet and warm, shifting the spotlight to an almost realistic note of licorice, which lingers on the skin for a long time without becoming cloying or vanilla-soapy. I also didn’t catch any anisic undertones — it actually has more of a cinnamony vibe of Chanel Egoïste. Overall, Terre d’Hermès Intense is an intriguing and sophisticated fragrance with impressive longevity (16 hours+) and strong sillage. I don’t understand where all the hate comes from, because Christine Nagel has crafted a perfectly balanced composition that captures the DNA of classic Terre d’Hermès (both EDT and Parfum) but adds a modern twist — eclectic in the best way. TDH Intense feels like a love letter to Jean-Claude Ellena’s original triptych, more than any other TDH flanker in that regard. Surely, it has its flaws (projection isn’t great, and it isn’t suited for all-year wear), and I wouldn’t mind if it were a bit more experimental. Nonetheless, Terre d’Hermès Intense is another win for Nagel — who also created such unsung masterpieces as TDH Eau Intense Vetiver and H24 EDP — and a strong contender for the Best New Fragrance of 2025 title.

When a fragrance as iconic as Terre d'Hermès gets an update (or a new flanker), expectations are high. After all, the original Jean-Claude Ellena masterpiece has been the benchmark for sophisticated, mineral-citrus masculinity for nearly two decades. Terre d'Hermès Eau de Parfum Intense is Christine Nagel’s take on making it relevant for the contemporary days... and I think she’s done it. I’ll be the first to admit, my initial impression was lukewarm. I dismissed it as yet another flanker attempting to cash in on nostalgia or simply the original success. But after giving it a second try, I realized that this is the contemporary Terre d'Hermès we didn’t know we needed. It respects the DNA of the original while reworking it into something deeper, richer, and dare I say... better! The signature mineral-grapefruit opening is still here, but what follows takes the scent into uncharted (but not unfamiliar) territory. The addition of coffee and licorice pulls Terre into a darker space, vaguely reminiscent of the spiced, syrupy depth of Sauvage Elixir, yet without the bombastic nature. These gourmand touches don’t overpower the composition but rather complement the earthy vetiver and flint (or lava stone?) with an almost roasted, subtly bitter warmth. It’s as if Terre d’Hermès traded its airy, sunlit dryness for something more brooding and complex. All in all, this isn’t a reinvention, but rather a refinement. A modernization that feels natural rather than forced. The elegance of Terre d’Hermès remains intact. For longtime fans of the original, this might take some adjustment, but I believe it’s the Terre that truly moves the story forward after 20 years. And unlike some attempts at “updating” classics (Dior Fahrenheit Le Parfum, anyone?), this one feels like a genuine evolution rather than a side-step. I didn’t think I’d say this, but Terre d’Hermès Eau de Parfum Intense might just be the definitive version of the fragrance.

Absolute Banger. I took a sample of this with me on a Holiday to Malta and it turned me from a casual to being obsessed with Fragrances as a whole. The opening is citrusy, tart, peppery. The mid is warm, woody coffee with that interesting liquorice and the drydown is still coffee, but much more mellow yet sweet, almost gourmandy but without being cloying, a bakery vibe almost. People generally dont see this as a summer scent and I get that, but if you do actually try it in the heat despite how it wears in moderate temperatures, something magical happens here. the opening is still mostly the same citrusy, peppery goodness, but leaning more orange than bergamot. The drydown however is where said magic happens for me: Instead of coffee, I get warm, resinous, woody and an undeniable caramel note, that to me, works amazingly in the heat, since its not a cloyingly sweet toffee caramel, its a grounded, woody, smooth experience to my nose, that is uplifted all throughout by lingering citrus lightness. Absolutely a summer scent to me, but hey I might be biased due to the amazing memories on Malta this connects me to now. Really magical fragrance to me, I dont see a scenario where I couldnt wear this, it keeps surprising me, never in a negative way. At the same time I do get the hate, from what I've tried this is the least faithful of all the flankers to the original. You kind of have to take it as its own thing, then it is a bold, masculine, unique and yet insanely versatile dark-citrusy fragrance. For me it's a 10/10 Terre Traditionalists beware though.

Terre d'Hermes Eau de Parfum Intense is a woody, spicy, and mineral fragrance. At first, it displays part of the Terre line's DNA, which is a mineral scent like wet clay paired with a coffee note. The combination is unusual, but I like it (at least I do). There may also be some citrus, but it's not as clear as in the EDT version. After about 10 minutes, the licorice note begins to emerge, giving a bit of sweetness and a more pronounced aroma to the woody accords, which gives it a bit more of a nighttime wear, something I don't think the EDT and Parfum versions have, although this is just my perception. The scent, once it reaches its drydown phase, doesn't change much until the end of its development. This fragrance could be worn during the day and at night, during the day in seasons like spring, fall, and winter, and at night in any season. Like almost the entire Terre line, it's an elegant scent, perfect for use as an office fragrance or for special occasions. It can also be a signature perfume for those who enjoy its aroma. Its longevity on me has been very good, over 10 hours, with a good sillage for the first 2 hours. Afterwards, it recedes slightly, but doesn't stay flush on the skin. Personally, I liked the scent, as it hasn't lost the essence of the Terre line's DNA. This new version also adds nighttime characteristics that the other fragrances in the line didn't have. For me, it's a successful launch, one of my favorites of 2025, but I still encourage you to try it and form your own opinion.

Unlike other TDH in line, this one takes time and effort to be understood. It is the most complex one in line but also the most daring, bringing you to the new horizons and heights. It is as interesting as the TDH Intense vetiver with lots of nuances. From someone who owns TDH, TDH parfum and the above one i mentioned,as well as this one, TDH EDP intense really took time to grow onto me. My wife hated it the second i sprayed it for the first time in the shop. But then the nose starts to acknowledge the TDH DNA... the drydown is where you get all the answers and fulfill the expectations. The opening is very loud, the nose easily gets overwhelmed, roasted coffee and really unique and complex licorice, woody and spicy notes time to time transform from warm to bitter scent. Projects very well and leaves noticeable trail outside, while filling the room or car completely. Retains the loudness and sillage for the next 6 hours before the OG-like citrusy drydown arrives. By that time it projects by around the arm length , so it lasts for another 3 hours on my skin till the end of the day, an impressive performance especially after they've watered down TDH edt. Then it turns to intimate skin scent which will be there even the next morning unless you wash it off. Not a safe blind buy. But definitely one of the moat unique fragrances i love to pull off during fall/winter/early spring. Performance 9.5/10 Sillage 9/10

This has become a permanent fixture for me -- absolutely intoxicating stuff. Love the dark, smokey, orange-coloured textures of this, to me it reminds of walking through the foyer of an expensive hotel/casino. Refined, elegant, warm & cosy. Large and bold opening, citrus flashes in the first few seconds, that disappears to make way for the sweet spices, liquorice and pepper which dominate the next 30mins. It shares the same DNA like TdH EdT but, instead of the EdT's yellow/green floral bright citrus that TdH holds onto, TdH Intense drops the citrus quickly and is a darker, broodier, blood orange/grapefruit type of jam. Not sure what "lava" smells like but I can visualise it via that initial basket of spices. The drydown decays into a woody, dark orange, coffee, maybe slightly vanilla, muted sweetness. Excellent longevity, with 2 hits to the chest under my business shirt i get wafts of it through to COB. Layering -- I've been using 2 hits of this to anchor below citrus freshies (D&G pour homme, TdH EdT, TdH pure Parfum, Chanel Allure Homme, Aqua Allegoria Orange Soleia). More intense combos I've tried (chest only) include layering 1:2 with Dior Homme Intense & 2:1 with Tom Ford Ombre Leather to good effect. I wear this to bed some nights! Love it. (Tdh Intense, EdT, PP all ticks for me. Did not enjoy Givree & Intense Vetiver.)

To me, this is the best-smelling TdH flanker by far. The coffee note is appealing, smooth, and well-blended - it somehow works perfectly with the classic TdH woods and citruses in the background. The licorice note comes out more in the drydown, and the fantasy lava/stone notes are really just there for added texture. TdH EDP Intense is equally classy and casual, equally warm and cool weather, equally daytime and nighttime. I really have no qualms whatsoever with the scent itself, it's 100% beautiful. My only problem with it is way it might noseblind me at times. I get strong wafts of it for the first hour, and then it becomes hard to smell afterwards if I'm just sitting still. Thankfully, I always get whiffs of it in a breeze or when I'm walking outside for any amount of hours of its 7-8 hour lifespan. If you love a good coffee note, this fragrance can be a decant and re-apply throughout the day type of fragrance for any season. Excellent rainy day frag too. I reach for it more in warm/humid weather than cold winter weather. I'm personally very happy to have it in my collection, but I recommend to sample it a few times first judging off how polarizing it seems to be for other fragheads. 9/10

This gives me Memo Paris - African Lether vibes big time. I was about to get MP - AL, but after I bought this, I feel no need for that. no, I am not saying that TDHI is a clone of MP - AL, just give a very similar vibe after the first 2-3 hours pass. Exactly that bit, which I am fell in love of African Leather. TDHI is definitely a hit or miss for some, because the interesting note of licorice and coffee, which is not really a typical TDH base DNA. However, after the first 3-4 hours, I am getting some of the base TDH (parfum) DNA. For me, it was a like at first sniff, then it slowly but surely growing on me. I think, the only issue is the name and line what Hermés give this creation. if, you stop thinking this as a flanker, you probably will love it. If, you assuming that you will get a close DNA flanker to the TDH line, you will be disappointed that's for sure. I love it because its different, as well as this one is not linear at all (that I highly appreciate). Great journey on my skin starts with an interesting (to me) coffee and licorice vibe, that transition to a slightly citrusy scent with woody undertones, while drives you through on some journey. For me, this is a great release.

This is incredible. I'm not a big fan of the Terre d'Hermès DNA but I do definitely respect it, this fragrance though is so different and barely has any resemblance to the rest of the line with the coffee, liquorice and lava rock. It's way more interesting and has more depth too, really unique and just smells so delicious. If you're expecting something similar to the other frags in this line.. DO NOT BLIND BUY. I can see why this has such extreme views being a love or hate because in defence of the fans of the other Terre d'Hermès frags it is really nothing like them. To me though, without wanting it to do something similar to the rest of line it's much easier to appreciate. Smells pretty appealing while still being unique to me due to the added sweetness and refinement. Performance with this is really impressive, I get a solid 10 hours and get whiffs all throughout the day, and it remains a skin scent until the next day. If you're a big fan of the Terre d'Hermès line and want to venture into this fragrance, try to go in seeing it as a different scent altogether to avoid that disappointment due to the different nature. Love it. Scent: 9/10 Performance: 8.5/10

I wrote my opinion about this fragrance a couple months ago as i was gifted TDH EDP Intense past summer. Which , tbh i really liked as a TDH fan overall. Although i mentioned how it just didnt grow onto me, staying a loud coffee woody and spicy fragrance and leaving a room for more expectations and disappointments. So i've put it on the shelf after November. As the weather got gradually warm but still a bit chilly midway February I grabbed it couple of times wearing time to time while replacing with the OG TDH on warmer days. All i can say is, i started to acknowledge the TDH DNA and rn i just keep enjoying it very much. Im not saying its in everyone's taste or is suitable for everyday use for me, but it makes a loud announcement whenever worn on those special days. Definitely not a warm weather frag. The performance is very good, lasts a whole day for me when i put it on at around 11am ( 5 sprays in total ) with a noticeable arm-length trail after 7 8 hours. Im happy this one turned out like this not because it was a gift, just because its a TDH successor and I totally will purchase another 100ml bottle after this one runs out.

As someone who experiences the world with heightened sensitivity, especially to scent, Intense is both a challenge and a revelation. The first spray is bold: earthy, spicy, and almost electric. The sharpness of vetiver and the bitter orange hit me immediately like walking into a sun warmed forest just after it rains. It’s intense, yes, but also grounded, like the smell of mineral rich soil. I often struggle with perfumes that are too sweet or synthetic; this one feels honest. It doesn’t change too much on my skin, which I appreciate. The dry-down is warm and woody, like pencil shavings and dry leaves. There’s something meditative about it. I wear it when I need to feel stable at home during the evening, when I need something that doesn’t demand too much interpretation. It may not be for everyone, especially those sensitive to strong or complex scents, but for me, it's like a sensory anchor. Quietly powerful, dignified, and deeply rooted. Rating: 8.5/10 for its authenticity, staying power, and grounding presence. This would have been a better stand-alone fragrance instead of another flanker from a marketing standpoint.

I'm so happy that I got this fragrance in my collection!! This is just a really well done fragrance that is not everyone's taste but the blending of the notes are incredible that licorice and coffee is phenomenal!! The opening is fresh spicy and it may be harsh to some but I love the bergamot and peppery opening but when this thing settles I get that stone accord with that TDH DNA but with more depth. I paid full retail because I loved it at first sniff and also because I could afford to do so, but I will be getting a backup bottle of this masterpiece because I believe this may be discontinued? I don't understand the hate for this fragrance but I absolutely believe it's one of the best fragrances made in a while and the perfumer used her imagination and skill and released a fragrance that feels like it was crafted just for me. Unique, sophisticated, artistic, classy, TDH EDP Intense is a 10/10 for me and I can't wait for the next creation from Ms. Nagel and my hat goes off to you madam for doing such a great job with this fragrance and many others as well.

I really like this one! I lucked into a sample decant that came with another scent purchase, and it satisfies my desire for a coffee-centric fragrance nicely. I had picked up Lattafa Khamrah Qawah recently after hearing good things about its coffee note, but I find it to be an almost cloying gourmand scent. This one is a more mature, restrained, and classy fragrance. The top features a noticeable citrus note along with the very forward coffee, and as it dries down the citrus gives way to licorice and woods. It really works, conveying a sweet enough but not cloying accord where the coffee come across in a masculine, comforting, and more natural way. It projects a fair amount in the first hour or two and has truly excellent longevity - still more than a skin scent after an 8 hour work day. I probably wouldn't recommend this as a blind buy as it's quite unique, but I love it: lovely scent, great performance, and you can get it at a reasonable price with online discounters.

I love this juice and think it's a great flanker - quite different from the original but with enough of its DNA to justify the shared name. You can definitely smell the original TDH here, but it goes in a very unique direction with the coffee and licorice layered into the citrus and flinty notes. The overall accord is a bit more licorice leaning than coffee to me, but either way it's really pleasant. This one is lightly sweet but not cloying at all, more of a classy semi-sweet scent than a playful or juvenile one. Great longevity with moderate projection. Interestingly, when it gets far deep into the dry down (like 10+ hours) the skin scent loses some of the coffee & licorice and it smells more like the original than ever. Don't assume you'll like it just because it's Terre d'Hermes, but don't write it off without giving it a sniff either. Fantastic stuff!

The scent hangs in the air wherever I go, warm yet somehow cooling at the same time. The licorice note, which has been used in many new releases this year, is handled here with real elegance. It gives a light lift, almost like a cool breeze, while the coffee adds a fresh aromatic burst, like opening a bag of ground beans. The blending is smooth and balanced throughout. For a fragrance that isn’t heavy, the performance is amazing. This isn’t made for summer, but it feels perfect in every other season. When I wear it, I feel elevated and refined, like it adds an extra layer of elegance to me. It’s almost like being in Scandinavia, between the sauna-warmed rocks and the quiet woods. Smelling it makes me wonder why this wasn’t the original Terre d’Hermès, because it’s that good. In my opinion, it’s better than all the other flankers.

This is a trendy take on the classic Terre DNA with a gourmand twist. At first spray I get sweet coffee and liquorice, then about a minute in, the mild citrus peel overtakes for a short term and back we go, to the coffee, which now reminds of freshly roasted beans aromatised with praliné chocolate and just enough citrus left to tame it along with the thermoplastic accord. Then everything smoothes out and lasts quite a long time before reaching the drydown. The latter is where it is most reminiscent of classic Terre d'Hermes with its woody vetiver notes. I like this perfume a lot as it is special, modern, long lasting and balanced. And I can see the public opinion on this shifting with time to more positive. Same story as DH 2020 and YSL MYSLF, where it took some time for masses to appreciate the scent.

Imagine you are drinking a rich, sweet, very creamy, not too strong, pungent, or too roasted coffee that is so good that you just can't stop drinking it. Mixed with that licorice spice. Well, this is that. The coffee note hits you since the opening, with top of bright fresh citrus, but it is so well blended that it is pleasant and sticks with it all day. It's not overwhelming or too harsh. For me, it's has similarities to Salvatore Ferragamo Uomo instead to DS Elixir as people say. Definitely not your typical TH Dna. This is a new perfume. Cold weather for sure, date nights ideal, and if you work on a cold controlled temperature area, this will work great. You will smell for 8 to 10 hours. There is no need to overspray, but if you do, it won't offend or disturb anyone. Try it on a 2 ml decant.

I feel like a salmon swimming upstream with my opinion about TdH Intense edp. I am completely hooked on this. For me, the licorishy, peppery coffee mid is q constant gotta-snif factor. So much so, I might look foolish to others, constantly sniffing my inner wrist. Man oh man. Pure addiction. I love and wear the original edt but this has that little stand-out of the vanilla crowd that makes it a favorite for fall/winter/spring. But... even my misses thinks different. Mwoah at best. So jot a crowd pleaser. Who cares? Not me. Even the lady behind the counter sight deep when I asked for Intense edt. "Ah... it smells off for me", she said. "Sure you wanna smell it?" Yes, I did and walked away smitten with the bottle in my bag. I applaude Hermes for this kinda daring choice to go for it.

People constantly complain about all the new releases being the same, everyone is copying everyone else, there's no innovation, blase blase, yada yada yada.. And here is Hermes with ANOTHER release that to me is very unique and pushing the designer envelope. And people STILL bitch, moan, and complain about it. This perfume is beautiful, it opens with a lot of orange, a creamy coffee and a cup with stale coffee residue. You can pick up the terre DNA playing deep in the back. Doesn't take long for the stale coffee to go away and I'm left with a sweet lactonic coffee with a generic citrus with a heavy vetiver. It stays like this most of its life until the far dry down where the Terre DNA really comes out. Its not a screamer but it does last a solid amount of time.

I would say It’s Terre D’Hermes DNA all over but the opening will give you an experience way different than the original- probably because of the coffee and licorice note - but will settle to its own original scent profile nonetheless as it dries down to the tail end with a deeper, darker undertone. With that, I thought there’s nothing really exciting to write home about. Now I can understand why the low ratings. It’s like when you set your GPS, it will take you to a more scenic route but will arrive at the same destination. If you like TDH scent profile with a little twist, you may like this one or else it can be redundant to your nose. But try before you buy. I love this flanker by the way because I love ❤️ the OG 👍 9/10

MAMAMIA this scent is beautiful. It’s this super sweet, cacao, leather and COFFEEE! And when I say leather DONT be terrified like I am of the leather accord. I usually HATE leather but the leather in this is AMAZINGGG. And when I say coffee, it’s not this super realistic coffee smell, it’s a coffee note thats not edible but rather imagine a coffee fragrance diffuser that’s been mixed with other stuff but wow this stuff is amazing. I will def get a bottle 100%. I’m certain you will love this if you have a sweet tooth like me. REALLY SURPRISED ME! Simply put, well done Hermes! You have never failed to impress me, Hermes’ is one of if not the best designer companies that makes such unique niche style fragrances it’s INSANE.

This fragrance is art 🎨 in the form of perfumery🤌🏾. Upon first snif I gravitated twords the unique opening that most people may not appreciate but to my nose this fragrance is absolutely captivating and highly addictive. The coffee ☕ accord in this fragrance smells like the inside of my tumbler when I've finished my morning coffee and the bergamot gives it a fresh lift while that licorice note gives it that unique sweetness that carries you into that classic TDH dry down along with that wet stone aroma. Yes I understand this fragrance and I also understand the intent of the perfumer!! 10/10 masterpiece that will be frantically saught after in the years to come I predict.

Caught me from first sniff then a couple tries later now full bottle. What an unexpected, bold artistic release in todays market. What i get is a lot of liquorice, woods and a little coffee smell. Something they dont tell u is how it makes u feel. It is not gourmand, not in ur face overpowering what one would expect it to be: according to the notes and that they say its intense, one would expect it to be in ur face whole day, yet this one interestingly crafted that its surely a dark scent yet unexpectedly wears lightly and elegantly. Which in addition makes it good for daytime. Thumbs up for the perfumer.

TdHI feels like one of the few brave departures in today’s copy-paste perfume landscape. Instead of just cranking up the volume, it folds in strange, almost destabilizing notes...lava, coffee, licorice...that push the bergamot-vetiver DNA into something riskier, darker, more mineral and alive. It’s messy in a way that feels deliberate, like Nagel saying perfume doesn’t have to be safe or derivative, it can still surprise. Overall a really interesting and original scent worth exploring. Not blind buy safe, but I did anyway and really like it.

I am really enjoying this fragrance so much! This is definitely a masterpiece of a fragrance that is extremely sophisticated and classy!! And I get compliments when I wear this fragrance and the sillage and longevity are superior on my skin. I just don't understand the hate this fragrance received when it was released last year? When I tested this fragrance I knew I had to have a full bottle and I have been reaching for this fragrance a lot this winter ❄️ but this can definitely be worn in the spring and fall and on summer nights.

Smelled this at the shop the other day and didn’t care for it that much, still asked for a sample to test at home. Tried the sample a couple of times and it hit me HARD! Bought a full bottle 2 weeks ago and I must say that this is an amazing fragrance, very unique, bold and original. the coffee-lava-maple syrup-licorice note is just captivating. Well done Hermes! Always admired the fact that they produce different, not mainstream, fragrances. Performance is amazing too.

The gentleman who sold the Intense to me was revolted by it. He begged me to try everything else but my nose kept coming back to it. It’s pure fire and passion in a bottle. The opening was punchy, unique, captivating and very addictive. The dry down became softer with a slightly smoky, leather nuance on my skin, which I really liked. Wearing this made me feel sophisticated and daring. I am so pleased to have it in my little collection.

The opening is a bit weird, like wiping alcohol or coffee with a damp, dirty mop. Then, as it sits on the skin, it undergoes an incredible change, returning to the essence of Terre Dhermes and even going further. It turns into a scent from heaven.The real beauty is hidden in contrast. The new TDH intense makes you feel this very much.The perfume lasted up to 16 hours on me. The spread is incredible, maybe from my first experience.

The best perfume I have ever tried, which is surprising for me, considering I usually prefer sweet or very juicy fruity scents. This is the only perfume from which I smell all the notes listed, it truly is a masterful craft. Coffee with licorice, pepper and some woods... and lava?? I get it, I really do, the first perfume that just clicked for me. This is going to be my signature autumn scent. If only it were a little cheaper.

What a unique experience this is. The opening of coffee and bergamot with a spicy black pepper is so warm and cozy. The middle note of licorice shows up after 20 minutes and sticks around. The dry down of base notes is my favorite part of the scent. Woody, lava & stone what’s not to like. The realistic stone note makes this a masterpiece in my opinion. 9/10 I will always maintain the original edt will never be surpassed 10/10

Great Flanker, modernized the line and covered the missing gap of the nocturnal perfume. It literally smells like "man," in the best sense. A perfume that tends to be more for the night, a little sweet but completely escapes from what we have today in perfumery, and is not impossible to use in the day, i see it as a great elegant perfume for the office. Very masculine and so unique. Solid 8,5 or 9/10

I think this is very very well done! Reminds me of tdh mixed with Dior Tabacolor ! Im surprised nobody made that comparison yet. Definitely detecting a sweeter almost honey tobacco. It’s amazing. This would be perfect for date night and fall activities. Definitely a great new flanker from Hermes. Can’t wait to break her in and do an update. This is my kinda of dna.

I bought a bottle the minute I tested it. I'm struggling to understand all the hate. I have the Edt and Vetiver bottles too which I absolutely love. But damn this flanker is marvelous. A month later I still can't get enough of it. I don't know what the hell it is, but I looooove this fragrance. I guess we have to appreciate the fact that we're all different.

The opening is akin to having a Jaffa cake with coffee, it's a bit sharp. The scent then dries down to a more refined version that's closer to the EDT but with less citrus. This one also lasts way longer than the original does. Overall, it's really nice and I would wear this pretty much anywhere, any time. The licorice note is a bit lost on me, though.

designer pricing for niche quality blending and challenging scent profile, the opening is pretty polarizing, you hate it or love it, it has a pretty good sillage and longevity on my skin, i get like 4/5 hours and then it becomes a skin scent for other 3 hours, the dry down is warm but not an inviting one, it is more of a dry and distant warm

On my first try I was put off by the coffee, I was dissapointed. But later after it sat on my skin for some time it became just beautiful. I absolutely adore it now and believe it is very much worthy of bearing the TDH name - and the original tdh edt and the parfum are my favourite fragrances - that's how much I like it!

For me it is the most underrated designer of the last few years, a bitter coffee with a very strong, decisive and characterful pure licorice, you have to be gentle with the atomizer, in my opinion it has a quality very close to the typical niche with a designer price that also remains low compared to the new designers

I can see how this fragrance release could be polarizing, but damn to me this smells exquisite. It reminds me of the adage "it's like fine wine, it won't appeal to children". This scent is rather mature, yet relaxed. This one is a stunner for autumn. I love French perfumery and this is why. 10/10 for me.

I can really appreciate this fragrance as it's different than the previous TDH but still retaining some of it's profile. The coffee/citrus mix is something similar to devotion EDP but they don't smell similar. This is the winter/fall version of TDH with a slight smoky touch. Overall solid fragrance.

Wow! I frikkin love this fragrance! I'm a sucker for fragrances with coffee notes. Where D&G devotion for men is more salty marine notes with coffee this still has got the minimalistic dry orange Terre de Hermes dna combined with dark woody coffee notes. Full bottle worthy for me. Well done Hermes!

Sprayed some at Nordstrom before work and I can still smell it. I really like it!!! Opening to mid ya get licorice and coffee with some citrus but the “stone” dry down is where it’s at!!! It kinda smells like walking into a bath and body store lol. Definitely unique

Excellently warm, woody, and airy. Smells like something that would come out in the early 2000s from a cool house. I’m thinking L'Artisan Timbuktu, Comme des Garcons 2 Man & Wonderwood, Guerlain L'Instant Pour Homme, Gucci Pour Homme, YSL M7 (when YSL was cool).

I would go as far as saying this Intense version might be my new go to when it comes to the Terre d'Hermes line, even though I would maybe not wear it during hot summer days. And btw, I honestly don't understand some of the backlash this flanker is facing.

Extremely pleasant and uplifting fragrance. Other than TDH Pure Parfum, this reminds me of Guerlain Homme EDP, Renaissance Xerjoff (in the middle), and Dior Homme 2020. Gonna sample couple of times before I decide to purchase either this or DH 2020.

Yeah, I don't get the hate on this one. Usually I understand why people dislike a fragrance, but not this time. It's very strong, I enjoy both the opening and the drydown and it's got a sweet coffee vibe.

I wonder how many other people can smell in the air a sweeter h24 edp of if its just me. I sprayed a piece of paper and sat it at my desk and I thought I was smelling h24. But just sweet.

My first review on here, stoped by my department store looking for something unique, and this blew me away very unique and warm and earthy. Amazing projection and so dame good.