Oud Esma by Hermès is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Oud Esma was launched in 2025. The nose behind this fragrance is Christine Nagel. Top note is Oud; middle notes are Resins and Woody Notes; base note is Wood Resin. Oud Esma is an oil-based Essence de Parfum in Hermès’ Hermessence collection. The composition centers on an oud accord supported by resinous woods and warm balsams, emphasizing a textured, close-to-skin character. Conceived by perfumer Christine Nagel as a fragrance that evolves with wear, it is presented as a limited 25 ml Essence de Parfum. It follows earlier oil-based entries in the line such as Cardamusc and Musc Pallida (2018).
Discover how this fragrance unfolds from the first spray to the lasting dry-down.
Level 01 — Apex
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Level 03 — Foundation
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1st Spray
30 min
2 hrs
6 hrs
12 hrs
Christine Nagel
Italy
The Inspiration
A fragrance is more than a list of notes. It is the atmosphere, memory, and feeling that remains long after the first spray.
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