Agar Ébène
A restrained, smoky oud fragrance with resinous warmth and a smooth, close-to-skin texture.
Perfumer: Christine Nagel
Agar Ébène
A restrained, smoky oud fragrance with resinous warmth and a smooth, close-to-skin texture.
Scent Development and Character
Agar Ébène is a dark, restrained oud composition that opens with a smoky, earthy woodiness and settles into a warmer resinous aura. Rather than projecting aggressively, it feels smooth and close-textured, with a dry forest depth softened by a faint amber glow. The effect is contemplative and elegant, built for quiet presence rather than loud contrast.
Who It Is For and When to Wear It
Best in cool weather and evening wear, where its dry woods and resinous warmth can develop without feeling heavy. Projection is modest to moderate, staying relatively close while leaving a persistent impression. Best for autumn and winter. Sillage is estimated as soft to moderate sillage., with moderately long-lasting for an eau de toilette. wear.
Perfumer and Bottle
Released in 2018, this is presented as Eau de Toilette and credited to Christine Nagel. Standard Hermessence bottle: a clear, simple rectangular spray bottle with a restrained label. The 100 ml retail bottle is sold as the main format, and Hermès also offers a 200 ml refill for this exact fragrance. A 2021 limited edition added calligraphy to the 200 ml glass bottle and a separate calligraphed leather sleeve for the 100 ml spray bottle.
