Osmanthe Yunnan
A transparent Eau de Toilette of tea, osmanthus, and orange, evoking the Forbidden City and Yunnan tea.
Perfumer: Jean-Claude Ellena
About This Fragrance
Hermès Osmanthe Yunnan is an Eau de Toilette from the Hermessence collection, created by Jean-Claude Ellena. It connects the smell of osmanthus near the Forbidden City in Beijing with the smoothness of Yunnan tea, using tea, osmanthus, and orange to build a quiet landscape.
Scent Profile
The opening is transparent orange and tea. In the heart, osmanthus appears with apricot-like softness, while the drydown suggests dry tea leaves, soft leather, and a close musky shadow. It is not a dense kinmokusei perfume; it is closer to golden flower dissolving into cold white tea.
Who It's For
It suits people who enjoy tea fragrances, restrained osmanthus, transparent daily scents, and close-range elegance. It works well for offices, reading, tea time, spring and summer daytime, and cool autumn afternoons. Those who want strong projection or long longevity should test it carefully first.
