Hermetica Paris

About Hermetica Paris

Hermetica Paris is a French fragrance house launched in 2018 by Clara and John Molloy. It combines natural materials and aroma molecules in perfumes designed around the experience of scent on skin. An alcohol-free base is a shared characteristic of the collection.

History

The founders also developed Memo Paris and Floraiku. Hermetica takes its name from the Hermetic writings of antiquity, drawing on alchemy’s interest in bringing different materials together. A foundational fragrance anchored the collection introduced in 2018. The first retail locations opened in London and New York that year, while the Japanese launch followed in 2019 through Kawabe.

Philosophy & Signature Style

The house places the relationship between fragrance and skin at the centre of its design, using a water-based formula to carry perfume materials. Botanical ingredients and aroma molecules contribute to the same composition. Names often combine a central material with an image or sensation. In 2023, the presentation evolved through softer green bottles, a rounder logo and new paper packaging, giving the shared physical design a more colourful setting.

Iconic Fragrances

Source¹ brings together bergamot, woody musk and amber, and can be worn alone or explored through layering. Cedarise focuses on the texture of wood and roots. Sandalsun adds the warmth of sandalwood and hazelnut, while Jade888 evokes luxuriant green vegetation. These contrasting subjects share the house’s interest in connecting materials, imagination and skin.