Description

The classic Hermes Bel Ami fragrance was introduced in 1986 by Jean Louis Sieuzac, a French Perfumer. A modern formulation, Bel Ami Vetiver, was released in 2013. It was reimagined by Jean Claude Ellena

Bel Ami means a nice friend in French.

The fragrance has citrus top notes while the base is derived from oakmoss creating an earthy animalic mossy scent.

Bel Ami Vetiver is a beautiful, well blended, perfectly balanced and powerful fragrance. Its beauty comes from the combination of citrus, leather and animalic notes derived from oakmoss. The fragrance has a very commanding and masculine presence. It is an alpha male fragrance. It is also a very sophisticated, upper class fragrance. It is less loud and is good for the office, business or formal setting. It is very nice to wear with suits.

Hermes Bel Ami Vetiver Notes.

• Leather
• Vetiver
• Amber
• Elemi
• Styrax
• Cardamom
• Carnation
• Iris
• Vanilla
• Basil
• Civet
• Patchouli
• Cedar
• Orris root
• Coconut
• Bergamot
• Mandarin lemon.

Bergamot makes Bel Ami Vetiver have a bright, sweet citrusy opening while the cardamom makes it distinct and elegant. With time the fragrance becomes darker, resinous and leathery. The leather scent is well defined and prominent. The resins are very attractive, dark and mysterious. Vetiver also comes in some minutes into the dry down. The carnation brings some mild floral tones while oakmoss projects an earthy woody aromatic scent.

Bel Ami  Vetiver is a dry and spicy fragrance which has a soft projection of 6 to 7 hours.