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Eau des Merveilles

Q: Is Eau des Merveilles still available, or has it been discontinued?

Eau des Merveilles is still part of the active Hermès lineup and widely available through department stores and major fragrance retailers, so tracking down a bottle is straightforward.

Q: Is this fragrance suitable for men, or is it strictly feminine?

It's marketed as a women's fragrance, but its character — dry, woody, amber-heavy, and relatively restrained on sweetness — skews unisex in practice. Men who enjoy warm, skin-like ambers and citrus-resin compositions will find plenty to like here, and it's frequently discussed as a crossover pick in fragrance communities.

Q: How does the longevity and projection hold up for daily wear?

Performance is reliable for everyday use — it lasts comfortably through a workday without demanding a midday reapplication, though it doesn't project aggressively. It stays closer to your skin than it announces itself to a room, which suits its understated personality well.

Q: What occasions is this best suited for?

This is a genuinely versatile daytime fragrance. Community consensus places it comfortably in everyday, office, and leisure settings. Its warmth gives it enough character for a dinner or casual evening out, but it's not heavy or evening-specific.

Q: How does Eau des Merveilles compare to Hermès Terre d'Hermès?

Both share a woody, earthy Hermès DNA, but they're quite different in character. Terre d'Hermès is more assertive and mineral, with a stronger projection and a more overtly vetiver-and-flint personality. Eau des Merveilles is softer, warmer, and more amber-forward — more about skin and salt than stone and earth. Terre is the more masculine-presenting of the two.

Q: Is there a version difference between the EDT and other concentrations worth knowing about?

Hermès has released several flankers and concentrations in the Merveilles line over the years — including Elixir des Merveilles and Eau des Merveilles Bleue, among others. The original EDT is considered the lightest and most citrus-forward of the family. If you're drawn to the amber and resinous qualities, the Elixir version pushes those much further; if you prefer the bright, airy opening, the EDT is the right starting point.

Hermès·2004·Eau De Toilette

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Notes

HeartWoody notes//Ambergris//Bitter orange//Elemi resin//Benzoin

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100ml

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$108.65Buy

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50ml

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30ml

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10ml

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$17.49Buy

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What does Eau des Merveilles smell like?

Eau des Merveilles is one of those fragrances that resists easy categorization — which is part of what makes it so compelling. Launched in 2004 and created by Ralf Schwieger and Nathalie Feisthauer, i...

Details

House: Hermès
Concentration: Eau De Toilette
Gender: feminine
Year: 2004
Longevity: 7.2 / 10
Sillage: 6.4 / 10
Scent Profile: Woody, Spicy, Citrus, Fresh, Resinous
Best Seasons: Spring, Fall
Best Occasions: Daily, Leisure
Perfumer: Ralf Schwieger, Nathalie Feisthauer

Community Insights

Based on 192 discussions

Enthusiasts consistently describe this as a fragrance that's difficult to pin down by notes alone — the whole is genuinely more abstract than the sum of its parts, and many say they couldn't identify what they were smelling without reading the note list first.
The "smells different on everyone" observation comes up repeatedly and is credited to the ambergris interacting with individual skin chemistry — making this a fragrance that fragrance lovers actively encourage others to test on skin before buying.
Performance is considered solid for daily wear, with longevity described as lasting comfortably through a workday — not a projection powerhouse but not a skin scent either.
Community consensus places this firmly in spring and summer territory, with the bright, warm, slightly salty character feeling most at home in warmer weather, though some wear it into early fall.
It's widely regarded as versatile and accessible — appropriate for work, daily errands, or leisure, without the intensity that would make it feel misplaced in casual settings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eau des Merveilles still available, or has it been discontinued?+

Eau des Merveilles is still part of the active Hermès lineup and widely available through department stores and major fragrance retailers, so tracking down a bottle is straightforward.

Is this fragrance suitable for men, or is it strictly feminine?+

It's marketed as a women's fragrance, but its character — dry, woody, amber-heavy, and relatively restrained on sweetness — skews unisex in practice. Men who enjoy warm, skin-like ambers and citrus-resin compositions will find plenty to like here, and it's frequently discussed as a crossover pick in fragrance communities.

How does the longevity and projection hold up for daily wear?+

Performance is reliable for everyday use — it lasts comfortably through a workday without demanding a midday reapplication, though it doesn't project aggressively. It stays closer to your skin than it announces itself to a room, which suits its understated personality well.

What occasions is this best suited for?+

Appears in Collections

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What does Eau des Merveilles smell like?

Eau des Merveilles is one of those fragrances that resists easy categorization — which is part of what makes it so compelling. Launched in 2004 and created by Ralf Schwieger and Nathalie Feisthauer, i...

Details

House: Hermès
Concentration: Eau De Toilette
Gender: feminine
Year: 2004
Longevity: 7.2 / 10
Sillage: 6.4 / 10
Scent Profile: Woody, Spicy, Citrus, Fresh, Resinous
Best Seasons: Spring, Fall
Best Occasions: Daily, Leisure
Perfumer: Ralf Schwieger, Nathalie Feisthauer

Community Insights

Based on 192 discussions

Enthusiasts consistently describe this as a fragrance that's difficult to pin down by notes alone — the whole is genuinely more abstract than the sum of its parts, and many say they couldn't identify what they were smelling without reading the note list first.
The "smells different on everyone" observation comes up repeatedly and is credited to the ambergris interacting with individual skin chemistry — making this a fragrance that fragrance lovers actively encourage others to test on skin before buying.
Performance is considered solid for daily wear, with longevity described as lasting comfortably through a workday — not a projection powerhouse but not a skin scent either.
Community consensus places this firmly in spring and summer territory, with the bright, warm, slightly salty character feeling most at home in warmer weather, though some wear it into early fall.
It's widely regarded as versatile and accessible — appropriate for work, daily errands, or leisure, without the intensity that would make it feel misplaced in casual settings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eau des Merveilles still available, or has it been discontinued?+

Eau des Merveilles is still part of the active Hermès lineup and widely available through department stores and major fragrance retailers, so tracking down a bottle is straightforward.

Is this fragrance suitable for men, or is it strictly feminine?+

It's marketed as a women's fragrance, but its character — dry, woody, amber-heavy, and relatively restrained on sweetness — skews unisex in practice. Men who enjoy warm, skin-like ambers and citrus-resin compositions will find plenty to like here, and it's frequently discussed as a crossover pick in fragrance communities.

How does the longevity and projection hold up for daily wear?+

Performance is reliable for everyday use — it lasts comfortably through a workday without demanding a midday reapplication, though it doesn't project aggressively. It stays closer to your skin than it announces itself to a room, which suits its understated personality well.

What occasions is this best suited for?+

This is a genuinely versatile daytime fragrance. Community consensus places it comfortably in everyday, office, and leisure settings. Its warmth gives it enough character for a dinner or casual evening out, but it's not heavy or evening-specific.

How does Eau des Merveilles compare to Hermès Terre d'Hermès?+

Both share a woody, earthy Hermès DNA, but they're quite different in character. Terre d'Hermès is more assertive and mineral, with a stronger projection and a more overtly vetiver-and-flint personality. Eau des Merveilles is softer, warmer, and more amber-forward — more about skin and salt than stone and earth. Terre is the more masculine-presenting of the two.

Is there a version difference between the EDT and other concentrations worth knowing about?+

Hermès has released several flankers and concentrations in the Merveilles line over the years — including Elixir des Merveilles and Eau des Merveilles Bleue, among others. The original EDT is considered the lightest and most citrus-forward of the family. If you're drawn to the amber and resinous qualities, the Elixir version pushes those much further; if you prefer the bright, airy opening, the EDT is the right starting point.

from $17.49· Checked Aug 24 Compare

Accords

Notes

HeartWoody notes//Ambergris//Bitter orange//Elemi resin//Benzoin

Appears in Collections

Everyday Fragrances1626 Eau de Toilette Fragrances847 Feminine Fragrances2169 2000s Fragrances1079 Fragrances Starting With E361

Similar Fragrances

Hermès

Eau des Merveilles Bleue

Parfum

Hermès

Elixir des Merveilles

Extrait

Hermès

L'Ambre des Merveilles

Parfum

Hermès

Eau Claire des Merveilles

Hermès

Voyage d'Hermès

Parfum

Hermès

L'Ombre des Merveilles

Parfum

Hermès

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Eau De Toilette

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Amazone

Eau De Toilette

$90.29

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$90.29

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Where to buy Eau des Merveilles

from $17.49 (10ml) · 3 retailers

Every retailer shown here is a seller we’ve vetted.

100ml

Checked Aug 24

FragranceNet

$90.29Buy

eCosmetics

$108.65Buy

PerfumaniaOut of stock

$133.00Check

Today's best price of $90.29 is about the typical price for this size, based on 72 days of tracking.

50ml

Checked Aug 24

FragranceNet

$62.99Buy

Perfumania

$79.95$112.00Buy

Today's best price of $62.99 is about the typical price for this size, based on 71 days of tracking.

30ml

Checked Aug 24

FragranceNet

$58.79Buy

Today's best price of $58.79 is about the typical price for this size, based on 62 days of tracking.

10ml

Checked Aug 24

FragranceNet

$17.49Buy

Today's best price of $17.49 is about the typical price for this size, based on 62 days of tracking.

<5ml

Checked Aug 24

FragranceNet

$20.29Buy

Today's best price of $20.29 is about the typical price for this size, based on 62 days of tracking.

Price history

100ml price trendAt tracked low of $90.29

Amazon

Price not trackedBuy

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Prices are collected from third-party retailers and updated periodically. Always verify the price on the retailer's site before purchasing. We may earn a commission on purchases made through our links.