Twilly d’Hermès

- Everybody loves the sunshine - ★★★★★ Twilly has been on my purchase list for over a year now but I, for reasons unknown, never found the momentum to buy and wear it myself. I fell for Twilly on the first spray a year back and convinced my equally gorgeous friend to buying it. Needless to say, Twilly complements her carefree sunny personality perfectly and she absolutely radiates with it. Who wouldn’t want a bottle of sunshine? So spring came and I got one. The real mastery in Twilly is how deceptively easy and simple it smells. A tuberose of such size as in Twilly is no easy task to tame and the usual collar consists of heavy oriental bases and lots of spices. Another contemporary mainstream tuberose Gucci Bloom also attempted to switch the oriental riding crop to something else, but the tuberose wouldn’t calm and stayed screechy. Twilly however, succeeded. How the perfumer did it seems easy now that its executed, but it must’ve been no easy puzzle. Here the tuberose is stripped from its, typically amplified, sweet mothball aspects and instead transformed with herbal and soapy accents. The tuberose is immediately lifted from a fatale red velvet gown into an airy summer dress without losing a single drop of maturity or femininity. Who knew tuberose could be joyous and playful without the usual sexual mischief. Tuberose in itself wasn’t a ground-breaking ingredient since it has been a trend for a while now, but the brain of Twilly’s composition lies by the ginger and sandalwood. Ginger is dominantly a masculine note used to improve spiciness without losing freshness and it is deviously used here in that exact same way. In fact, the fresh-sweet and disciplined spicy character of this ginger in Twilly is very similar to the one in the original YSL l’Homme pillar. They both share an elegantly carefree attitude that I believe is achieved with the right dose of sweetened ginger. Now sandalwood is virtually present in every composition and yet again an unsurprising choice but perhaps that’s where simple genius of Twilly (and Narciso with cedar) comes in – it doesn’t try too hard. Why would you infuse the base with more ambitious notes like oud or patchouli when you can just do the trick with some good old creamy sandalwood vanilla. The tuberose in Twilly is genuinely friendly and the ginger is relaxed, a heavier base would just ruin the fun and bury their poor unfortunate souls with unnecessary heaviness. This is what happened with another ginger-sandalwood floral Tom Ford Noir Femme. In Noir the base is yummy enough but it lacks a sense of freedom and seems forcefully sexualized. To smell a fragrance aimed specifically at young women which can actually be taken seriously is something not often done. Twilly is no simple floral nor a loud oriental, but a nimble mix of both. She is smart and well-spoken with genuine warmth, positivity and curiosity that is achieved only on the path to unconditional acceptance of self. Lovely! Now, let the spring bloom! Soundtrack: Bibio - Raxeira

I am testing this from an official sample, sprayed twice to the back of my hand. One word review: CLASSY If more is needed... To me, the ginger isn't particularly strong, even when first sprayed. It's not a "foody" ginger, but more of a warm sensation - a tingle, if you like, at the back of my nose. What I smell from the start is a stunningly beautiful, creamy tuberose. This is not a gourmand, but the tuberose is so delicious, I could lick my hand. It's not "shrill" as in Fracas or Madonna's Truth or Dare. I'm not being negative about either (I love them), just want to establish that you won't find the animalic and raunchy facets of tuberose in Twilly; this is a poised, refined lady who makes her entrance quietly. Fracas (definition: "A noisy disturbance or quarrel") is aptly named. ToD is similarly boisterous and has huge, room-filling sillage (someone at least six metres away from me complimented me on my perfume. Admittedly, a breeze was blowing through the window and they were downwind of me, but still...). After about 30 minutes, I can smell the sandalwood, which can sometimes mimic a light oud (in Vilhelm Parfumerie's Fleur Burlesque, for example); not so in Twilly. This is a gentle sandalwood, there to provide a base for that glorious tuberose. Sillage is moderate at best (or worst, depending on your outlook) and longevity...? I don't know yet. To be honest, I don't care either. It's lasted for well over two hours already and I am happy to respray every few hours - I'm buying it.

LOVE LOVE LOVE! This fragrance is highly underrated. I regret not buying it sooner. Twilly has quickly become my most worn fragrance. It's such an easy grab. It smells like expensive French soap. I'm not into Paris or Parisian things, but this gives me Luxurious bubble bath in a large white and gold claw-foot tub at a prestigious hotel in Paris with a beautiful view of the Eiffel Tower in the distance as you bathe LOL Very dramatic, but that's what I get every time. It doesn't smell soapy though or like a typical clean fragrance or like laundry. It says ginger as the 1st note. I use ginger daily and don't smell much in this lol However, like many, I do smell rose, but a sweet soft rose. Yes! Add sweet roses to that bubble bath haha It's beautiful. Fresh and luxurious but not so luxurious that you can only wear it for special occasions. This is a daily scent or signature scent. Hermes always blends their fragrances so well. It smells like nothing else I own. Definitely a compliment getter! My #1 fragrance overall but also #1 for the heat. It will keep you smelling fresh and fragrant all day. Also good as a gym scent if you're like me and don't like to smell sweaty. During the Fall season, it thrives in the cool breeze. Though it's technically more feminine, this smells good on a lot of men too. BUT as much as I personally love it, I agree that body chemistry is very important, so I do recommend you test it first.

This is a strong feminine scent to me and I love it. I don't even care if other people like it on me, I like it on me and it makes me happy. Very surprised to see such a mixed bag of reviews with this one, must be one to try before you buy. I've just opened the lid and without spraying, to me the sandalwood is the most prominent note. Maybe a bit too much for summer or hot humid weather. The staying power on this is just phenomenal. I'll quite often use this when I plan to use it or a few days in a row as I just love how powdery it smells the next day. I have sprayed it on clothes and washed them they still had hints of this left in a really pretty way. It smells like a younger version of a perfume an older woman would wear for a special occasion when she wants to be noticed. Probably also a bit too heavy for the office but could be pleasant if sprayed the day before to give it a chance to settle. I wouldn't immediately call this classy or sophisticated as its a bit loud, but I would call it intentional and luxurious. 8.5/10

Wowsers! This...resonates... with me. I can't quite explain it, but just as ginger ale can settle my stomach, this settles my psychy somehow. I get ginger, tuberose and the vanilla mostly. Touches of citrus and wood, but its the ginger that appeals to me. I went to bed wearing this last night and slept very very deeply. Best sleep I've had in...well I can't remember when. I've had it on all day today as well and I am so drawn to it. I can stop smelling it and it's giving me a soothing, peaceful vibe. It's bizarre actually and kind of freaking me out a bit 😳. I've only bought a 30ml bottle as a blind buy. I'm definately going to get the largest one, or multiple 30mls. I can't even say it's love at first sniff because it's not, its actually beyond that. Perhaps this is my true signature scent? Regardless, this will sit besides my bed as my sleeping fragrance for now because I need some more of that wonderful sleep. ❤️

My new favourite ! Twill is very lovable in my opinion. It's an everyday joyful, fun, happy scent. A warm floral, a fresh , fruity gingery tuberose that smells warm and inviting and very fresh. Upon first spray it opens with ginger and tuberose , completely addictive ! Then the tuberose turns into a creamy warm slightly soapy fresh scent that turns very soft . Throughout the day I catch fresh whiffs not knowing if that is Twilly or fresh laundry or someone else around me that smells clean and fresh. I believe the ginger paired with the tuberose is very peppy and clean but soft and warm. I just love it. I love the presentation , the colours, the lid and the entire fragrance 10 out of 10 , best Hermes fragrance to me.

I have 2 bottles of Twilly edp, one from 2018 batch CCABP, and the other from 2020 batch ECBA0, and they seem two different perfumes, different color of juice, still sharing the same DNA. The first one is rich and dense and incensy, like being an Essence EDP as compared to the second one which is light and little spicy and seems an EDT. The 2018 is really impressive... it lasts days on fabrics and 12h on the skin, and it is a perfect blend smelling very luxurious, recalling somehow Miss Dior Le Parfum. I think I’ll have make my first bottle last for 2 years until the second one ages :))) in my collection the 2018 Twilly is among the first 10 preferences. Well done, congratulations 👍

This perfume is so unique. The dry down is a complex warm musk with a hint of spiciness. I can't stop smelling my wrist, it smells so comforting and sophisticated. The opening is definitely sharper, with white florals and ginger shining through, and I can see how some would consider it "old lady", but I would consider it more "classic / vintage" in a fancy way. Besides, that part doesn't last very long, and I think it adds character. This perfume feels both bold and cozy at the same time ; spunky but inviting. I would not consider this a safe blind buy but if this works for you, it is a gem. (Also, MetaMystic's review of this is absolutely spot on!)

It is the middle of winter in the Southern Hemisphere and it has been extremely cold and depressingly wet. Wearing this now makes me feel warm and uplifted and I love it! After sitting dormant for a few years slowly moving towards the back of the cupboard, I pulled it out while decluttering and have not been able to stop using it all winter. I like to think of it as a cup of Earl Grey (which I've been loving too) with a sharp kick of ginger and bergamont at the beginning before gradually settling to a warm aroma that drifts up from within (my many layers of clothes) as I go about my day.

For years, I've treated myself by buying decants of classic, niche, and new fragrances. I've probably smelled 1000's of fragrances, but I've never fallen in love, until now. The crisp light ginger paired with the rich tuberose and the warm soft sandalwood is just perfection. I do not get any bubblegum, vanilla, or gourmand, sugary vibe here at all nor is this a heavy spicy fragrance -it is crisp while being warm. My dad once had a ginger plant that produced huge beautiful, white fragrant flowers. Twilly might be this fragrance memory. Twilly sprayed on clothing lasts for daaaays, FYI.

Such beautiful composition, one of my favorites at the moment. At first, I wasn’t sure how I felt about it. It opens up with a more mature older women smell and initially I thought oh my God I have to return this but after 10 minutes later, it starts to smell so absolutely beautiful and divine. I could not stop smelling my wrist. It smells sweet on me but in a very complex way. So don’t be so quick to judge this one let it sit with you a little bit work with your body chemistry. It’s truly beautiful.

This doesn’t smell like anything I’ve ever smelled before. In a good way. It reminds me of my rich auntie 😂 it’s a very fresh laundry type of scent. It lasts FOREVER on me, I put some on this morning at 6:30 am and it’s 12:30 pm and I still smell it which is rare. For some reason perfumes don’t really last on me. And I always get compliments anytime I wear this! I feel this is a daytime scent or maybe a good one for work or something along the lines.

This is my favorite fragrance I own and I will die on this hill lol - it is a perfect blend of spicy with the ginger, sweet vanilla and bright and bubbly orange blossom. cozy, spicy and sweet all at once, theres a slight sensual scent but not an outright sex-bomb lol, its the allure of a quiet sensuality. the longevity is good and the sillage is pretty strong but not a strong trail. It is expensive tho so i only use it on occasion :(

Creamy, soft, warm, cohesive, cute & whimsical. Twilly is so well-rounded that it could seem a bit generic or one-dimensional at times. The fading process could be a bit boring. But overall, twilly is an extremely delightful, inoffensive, pleasant scent to be around. It offers a fantastic adorability that is hard to reject. I would wear it when I feel cozy, playful or wanna have a cute cuddle on the couch with my partner. 8/10

This was a gift by my mother, what an eye she has for perfumes! it started very intriguing and if i had to guess i wouldve said i smelled honey. Once i found out the notes i realized it was most accurate. I think i love this perfume! it sort of remindes me of baby perfume, but just a hint. Its very long lasting and turns delicious on my skin. I am a fan of bergamot, jasmine, vanilla and sandalwood. It is done very well.

I will always have a special place in my heart for this perfume. I had a chance to smell Twilly d’Hermès for the first time in 2017, at Dubai Intl. Airport. I bought a few things so they handed me a small sample as a gift. I had never smelt something as divine before. Modern, floral, confident, fruity, and it lasts forever on clothes. My mom bought it recently, and she wears it a lot. Sideways 8/10. Legendary.

Đây là một chai nước hoa must have đối với tín đồ hoa trắng. Mùi hoa huệ hiện ra rất rõ rệt,tươi sáng,thanh mát, nhưng lại hòa vào một chút cay cay của gừng, blend mùi rất hay luôn.mùi hoa huệ không quá nhẹ nhàng, nhưng cũng không nồng ,mà rất cân bằng,mang đến cảm giác trẻ trung vui tươi Chai nước hoa này mình nghĩ là rất đa dụng,phù hợp mới mọi hoàn cảnh, và thời tiết dưới 30 độ dùng sẽ thích hợp

My absolute favorite. LOVE IT. I kept buying Twilly though I never like to repeat the perfume. Its weird for me to read all the negative comments, I guess this is the sort of perfume either you absolutely love or absolutely hate. I had my fair share of good perfumes, I always have 20 plus perfumes at one time and keep buying and trying different ones but this one is certainly among my top 5.

Nostalgic in a sense that this fragrance reminds me of some scent my mom used to wear while I was growing up. Unlike many, I don't get the gingery opening. While it is warm and inviting, this scent also brings out a very preppy and fun layer to it. That being said, you can definitely dress this up or down depending on the occasion. Love this scent a lot!

It’s strange that this is the only perfume I own from hermès, since it’s one of the brands I respect the most. Smelling this again tells me I need to change that urgently. Ginger, modern, fun, and classy. Very cool. It’s also possible that a lot of fragrantica users are teenagers, don’t listen to the noise, just try it in the air during spring.