Voyage d’Hermes by Hermès

I love wearing it on cold days; I like the cold it radiates, that particular sensation.

I understand it is very masculine, with echoes of Terre d’Hermès and Declaration by Cartier, masterpieces by Ellena. Elegant and mature. In my case, great longevity on skin but poor projection; it is a matter of whether you want to smell yourself or have the whole train notice you arrived. The packaging is sublime. The first time it didn’t convince me, but upon becoming a fan of Ellena, I forced myself to give it a second chance and that is when I was convinced. I bought it at a good price because I believe it is expensive at the standard rate. As always, try it, let the opening notes escape, and if you still like it after three hours, begin a journey alongside it!

It is incredible that Hermès creates fresh, clean fragrances from such different perspectives. I own the Parfum, the H24 EDT and this Voyage. They all smell different yet aim for the same thing: a clean, crisp, mature, classy scent. This Voyage opens green, spiced with cardamom and citrus, a bitter citrus like peel; then the woods and musk emerge. Although not listed, it has a vetiver base that becomes clear in the dry-down and final stages. It’s the same vetiver I sense in Encre Noire Sport. In the dry-down, they share that very similar woody, earthy facet. It is highly versatile, yet projects seriousness and crispness… so if you wear it to the office, you’ll smell like the boss.

I have no idea how they managed to make wood smell fresh. Upon spraying, you get a gin-like alcohol hit that I don’t fancy, but it vanishes in seconds, revealing that ‘fresh wood’ scent. There are no mint trees involved—what an achievement! Well done.

I hope everyone enjoys it as much as I do. If I had to add a note, I’d say it’s an 8/10.

I absolutely love this fragrance, the scent it leaves is superb. Every time I wear it, people compliment me on how good I smell.

I absolutely love this perfume and Hermès! All their fragrances are exquisite, refined, and utterly unique. Here in Argentina, it’s expensive, but thinking about it, it’s not that much… the real shame is not having a currency more equal to the dollar or euro. If that were the case, I’d live in a cloud of imported fragrances all the time. I highly recommend it! It’s that scent that makes you say: ‘My God, what a spectacular perfume’.

One of the special fragrances, a citrus herbal blend where the spices are so subtly arranged that they soothe the lemon, making it softer; combined with the earthy notes and cedar, they give it a wonderfully fresh elegance. It smells much more expensive than its price tag because it has an extremely high quality of composition. Good longevity and trail for a fresh perfume. It creates an olfactory memory.

It’s a very wearable citrus, not the typical one where you only smell lemon or lime; it’s special. I sense a clean tea note that reminds me of Elizabeth Arden’s Green Tea but softened and sweeter. I definitely like it.

This is the second time I’ve tried it before deciding to buy it. Opening: a fresh bomb that radiates a very clean aura, interwoven with citrus fruits and earthy elements. I suppose the spices and cardamomo fit in here; they are by no means sharp, but so light that the lemon can embrace and envelop them, giving a slight touch of mystique. Evolution: quite charming. I don’t perceive floral notes, and if they are there, they seem like a blend of spices and lemon, which adds value. I also don’t perceive the woods, but never mind. Trail and projection: noticeable from a great distance for the first two hours and sure to alert any nose. I don’t think anyone would say it doesn’t smell delicious. Then it fades, but not fatally; it becomes discreet but remains there, crouching. This is what I understand by a masterful sillage. Verdict: I definitely must have it. It’s practically one of my favourites. A 10 out of 10. Full stop. The same goes almost entirely with the Eau de Parfum.

Light and elegant at first, then it leaves mostly a trail of lemon and cardamomo. Longevity of 4 hours, clinging to the skin from the very first moment. I wouldn’t buy it.

The Pablo Picasso of perfumery. Hermes’ creations are unique and inspire you to live freely. The Voyage bottle pays homage to artisan saddles; turning the cap looks like a stirrup. Cut grass, lemon, cardamom and fresh woods create a timeless aura of clean nature. It smells like a meadow freshly wet by dew, super relaxing for men and women.

Voyage d’Hermès is an incredible quality perfume with a very defined personality. It’s a born-and-bred citrus, distinguished and one of the most authentic I’ve ever experienced. I detect no floral or musk notes. To me, it’s an overwhelming spiced citrus (in essence, not potency). It reminds me, like few others, with incredible vividness, of the smell of a tree or plant from my childhood that I struggle to recall. I wonder if it’s the one mentioned in Mr. Doctor’s review. Personally, these aromas faithful to nature are a delightful experience, admirable as works of art that preserve and represent a specific scent brought into perfumery; however, although they aren’t intrusive, I don’t perceive them as suitable for wearing too much on a human being. Not in versatility, which is wide, but because I prefer to find and smell them in nature, not on people. One thing is a human wearing a perfume with fruit, floral, or wood notes, a combinatorial work that goes beyond nature, and another is smelling directly like an animal or plant. That is the sensation this perfume (and others like Dior Homme Cologne, with its all-encompassing lemon aroma) leaves me with: that of being a worthy, well-cared-for, and respectable work of art, yet excessively representative of something already finished in nature. Scent: 7/10 Sillage: 6/10 Longevity: 6/10 Versatility: 7/10

At first, with the citrus and cardamom, I felt a déjà vu with Declaration by Cartier; they share almost all the notes. Then the tea with flowers and undefined woods comes out strong. Despite the cardamom which sometimes gives a sweaty sensation, it did not happen here. The finish is long, musky and woody. It is as special as Declaration, like a younger sister a little less complex, but that makes it more usable for those who do not get along with Cartier. The sillage is moderate, intimate and lasts more than 9 hours on the skin. Ideal for summer, spring or autumn, for the day or with your partner.