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Hermessence Cuir d'Ange Hermes unisex

Floral
Iris
Woody
Musky
Powdery
Vanilla
Sweet
EDT · 2014 · unisex

Hermès continues its Hermessence line with fragrances that prioritize scent composition over brand excess. Released in 2014, Cuir d'Ange represents the house's commitment to accessible, thoughtfully constructed eau de toilettes that work across gender lines.

Cuir d'Ange opens with bergamot and cumin over a immediately present leather note, rounded out by rose and violet. The heart deepens this floral-leather interplay with heliotrope and iris, supported by vanilla and more violet, creating a powdery, creamy sweetness. The base settles into a soft leather-vanilla foundation with mimosa, musk, and sandalwood, staying close to the skin without becoming heavy. The overall effect is a gentle leather fragrance that leans more romantic and powdery than animalic or raw.

This works best for those seeking a wearable leather scent with real florality, rather than a bold statement. It's equally suited to everyday wear and dressier occasions, with enough complexity to reward attention without demanding it. If you gravitate toward The Romantic, The Seducer, or The Hedonist, Cuir d'Ange deserves consideration.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Floral
100%
Iris
18%
Woody
25%
Musky
50%
Powdery
89%
Vanilla
60%
Sweet
61%
Gourmand
43%
Leather
100%
Creamy
70%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Bergamot
Bergamot
A sun-ripened Italian citrus with a brightness that goes beyond lemon, simultaneously tart, floral, and slightly spicy. It's the defining note of Earl Grey tea and the backbone of countless fresh colognes. Perfumers love it as an opener because it lifts the entire composition without overpowering what follows.
Cumin
Cumin
Warm, earthy, and slightly animalic, cumin is one of perfumery's most controversial spice notes because it has a distinctly body-heat quality. In small amounts it adds authentic warmth and depth; in larger doses it becomes sweaty and challenging. Used masterfully in masculine orientals and in Middle Eastern-inspired fragrances.
Leather
Leather
One of perfumery's most complex accords, smoky, animalic, and slightly woody, evoking tanned hide, polished saddles, or fine gloves depending on the recipe. Leather adds sophistication and edge simultaneously, and is deeply associated with masculinity in Western perfumery (though the best leather fragrances transcend gender entirely).
Rose
Rose
The queen of floral notes and the most-used ingredient in fine perfumery. Real rose is simultaneously velvety, honeyed, and slightly spicy, nothing like the synthetic candy version. Depending on the variety used, it can anchor a composition or drift through it like a ghost, adding warmth without dominating.
Violet
Violet
Sweet, powdery, and faintly green, violet sits between floral and earthy in a way that feels distinctly old-world glamorous. The leaf and the flower smell quite different: the flower is sugary and delicate, while violet leaf is fresh and slightly vegetal. Together they create a note that feels both nostalgic and current.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Heliotrope
Heliotrope
Powdery, sweet, and slightly almond-like, heliotrope is the quintessential 'retro' note of Victorian-era perfumery, now experiencing a fashionable revival. It smells of sugar, vanilla, and just enough floral to keep it interesting. In modern fragrances it tends to read as nostalgic, soft, and unapologetically pretty.
Iris
Iris
One of perfumery's most prized and expensive ingredients, iris has a powdery, cool, almost carrot-like richness that is hard to describe and impossible to mistake. It's simultaneously earthy and refined, like the inside of an old Parisian couture house. Iris root (orris) adds quiet luxury to anything it touches.
Leather
Leather
One of perfumery's most complex accords, smoky, animalic, and slightly woody, evoking tanned hide, polished saddles, or fine gloves depending on the recipe. Leather adds sophistication and edge simultaneously, and is deeply associated with masculinity in Western perfumery (though the best leather fragrances transcend gender entirely).
Vanilla
Vanilla
Warm, sweet, and universally appealing, vanilla is to fragrance what salt is to cooking. Real vanilla is complex and slightly smoky, though most perfumery vanilla is synthetic and reads as clean, sweet, and creamy. It slows the evaporation of other notes and is the reason certain fragrances feel like a second skin.
Violet
Violet
Sweet, powdery, and faintly green, violet sits between floral and earthy in a way that feels distinctly old-world glamorous. The leaf and the flower smell quite different: the flower is sugary and delicate, while violet leaf is fresh and slightly vegetal. Together they create a note that feels both nostalgic and current.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Leather
Leather
One of perfumery's most complex accords, smoky, animalic, and slightly woody, evoking tanned hide, polished saddles, or fine gloves depending on the recipe. Leather adds sophistication and edge simultaneously, and is deeply associated with masculinity in Western perfumery (though the best leather fragrances transcend gender entirely).
Mimosa
Mimosa
Powdery, honeyed, and softly floral, mimosa has a warm, golden sweetness that feels like sunshine in a bottle. The yellow puffball flowers of the mimosa tree produce an oil that is simultaneously floral, woody, and slightly animalic. A quintessential note of the French Riviera and romantic Provençal perfumery.
Musk
Musk
The base layer of almost every modern fragrance, a soft, warm, skin-like scent that extends longevity and bridges other notes together. Natural musk was once derived from deer (now banned); today's musks are synthetic and range from clean and soapy to dark and animalic. The right musk makes a fragrance smell like 'you.'
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Creamy, smooth, and milky with a soft, skin-like warmth that clings beautifully. True Mysore sandalwood is one of perfumery's most precious ingredients, simultaneously wood and skin, never cold or sharp. It rounds off sharp edges in any composition and makes the wearer smell subtly, irresistibly warmer.
Vanilla
Vanilla
Warm, sweet, and universally appealing, vanilla is to fragrance what salt is to cooking. Real vanilla is complex and slightly smoky, though most perfumery vanilla is synthetic and reads as clean, sweet, and creamy. It slows the evaporation of other notes and is the reason certain fragrances feel like a second skin.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The HedonistBest match86% match
More is more. You've always known this.

Opulent, rich, long-lasting. Vanilla, amber, dense florals, gourmand warmth.

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The Romantic84% match
Your fragrance is a love letter you never stop writing.

Warm roses, vanilla, amber, creamy musks. Soft, evolving, intimate.

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The Seducer84% match
A warmth others feel before they understand it.

Rich, dark, sweet, and challenging. Opulent orientals, vanillic oud, seductive amber.

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Scent Profile
Floral100%Iris18%Woody25%Musky50%Powdery89%
Fragrance Family
Floral
EDT
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Hermes Hermessence Cuir d'Ange Hermes unisex— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

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Hermès continues its Hermessence line with fragrances that prioritize scent composition over brand excess. Released in 2014, Cuir d'Ange represents the house's commitment to accessible, thoughtfully constructed eau de toilettes that work across gender lines. Cuir d'Ange opens with bergamot and cumin over a immediately present leather note, rounded out by rose and violet. The heart deepens this floral-leather interplay with heliotrope and iris, supported by vanilla and more violet, creating a powdery, creamy sweetness. The base settles into a soft leather-vanilla foundation with mimosa, musk, and sandalwood, staying close to the skin without becoming heavy. The overall effect is a gentle leather fragrance that leans more romantic and powdery than animalic or raw. This works best for those seeking a wearable leather scent with real florality, rather than a bold statement. It's equally suited to everyday wear and dressier occasions, with enough complexity to reward attention without demanding it. If you gravitate toward The Romantic, The Seducer, or The Hedonist, Cuir d'Ange deserves consideration.
What are the notes in Hermes Hermessence Cuir d'Ange Hermes unisex? +
Top: Bergamot, Cumin, Leather, Rose, Violet. Heart: Heliotrope, Iris, Leather, Vanilla, Violet. Base: Leather, Mimosa, Musk, Sandalwood, Vanilla.
What fragrance family is Hermessence Cuir d'Ange Hermes unisex? +
Hermes Hermessence Cuir d'Ange Hermes unisex belongs to the Floral fragrance family. It is an EDT.
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