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Hermessence Osmanthe Yunnan(2005)
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Hermès Hermessence Osmanthe Yunnan, launched in 2005, is a tea‑centric, unisex fragrance that captures the delicate sweetness of osmanthus petals alongside a subtle apricot accord, anchored by a soft leather finish.
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This scent's leather note traces back to 16th-century Grasse, where perfuming foul-smelling gloves accidentally built the world's perfume capital.
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Hermès Hermessence Osmanthe Yunnan, launched in 2005, is a tea‑centric, unisex fragrance that captures the delicate sweetness of osmanthus petals alongside a subtle apricot accord, anchored by a soft leather finish. The composition balances floral, fruity, and green notes to create an airy yet grounded olfactory experience that has made it a signature scent for many perfume connoisseurs.
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