Comments on: Hermes Eau des Merveilles & Parfum des Merveilles fragrances

By: AndrewT

AndrewT — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 11:50:44 +0000

I agree with Robin that this is very unisex, but I’ll have to turn the question in the review “sexy, yes, but feminine?” into: “unisex, yes, but sexy?”
I would say, not so much, but this is a guy’s perspective after all, and we can be oh-so-predictable when it comes to these kind of things

By: smilla

smilla — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:04:04 +0000

I return to this scent now and again. Maybe the best way how to describe it: it always hit me the same way the song from Black – Wonderful Life does. Today I got a new bottle for upcoming spring and summer season Lots of greetings to all Merveilles lovers! Btw, I have tried Claire as well as Elixir and I must agree with Robin that the Eau is the best version.

By: Veronika

Veronika — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 10:21:20 +0000

I don’t remember where I saw discussion about oakmoss, but someone asked If Eau des Merveilles contained this material.
Pure Parfum lists oakmoss amoung the ingredients on the packadge.

By: Robin

Robin — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:17:08 +0000

Thanks!

By: Iris

Iris — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 22:15:47 +0000

I love this scent. During the summer, I thought it was definitely a summer fragrance, because it reminds me of sun on skin and saltwater breeze. Now that it’s cold, the spiciness is more noticeable and it has a warming quality. I think maybe it’s even better in the winter. At first sniff, I worried that it would be too masculine, but as the scent develops, the woodsy warm citrus is exactly what makes it work. I often have trouble with fragrances coming across too sweet on me, too candied and cloying. Eau des Merveilles is a great option if you have a similar body chemistry.

By: Robin

Robin — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:53:24 +0000

Isn’t it a great scent? I’ve hardly worn it this summer — I’ll have to pull out my bottle.

By: Haunani

Haunani — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 01:17:05 +0000

I’m trying this for the first time today, I don’t know why I waited so long, because I was pretty sure I’d be crazy about it. I love the sparkly-orange opening, and the dry woodsy ending, but what I really go for is all the salt in the middle! Eau de M is not sweet on me — not in the least, and though I feel right at home in it, I would place it slightly masculine of unisex. It is marvelous indeed, and I am happy.

By: Robin

Robin — Fri, 29 May 2009 00:45:46 +0000

Sounds like you’re possibly addicted to the hunt — but you know, there are way worse things to be addicted to!

By: Veronika

Veronika — Thu, 28 May 2009 23:41:29 +0000

Sometimes I think that I should give up my collection and stick to this one. Eau for everyday weather, Elixir on very cold days and the Parfum on special occasions. Generous limited editions would still provide me with the ability to hunt, but I will have the signature st last:)
It’s so perfect. The name. The house. The bottle. Even the story: I like that it’s not about love or broken hearts or art of seduction – its magical material and a wale:) It’s not Top 10 selling. J sur le Nil is even more popular. And it is modern: no one would say I smell like his grandmother, neither would I wonder if I actually like it or do I wear this because some famous woman like Audrey Hepburn or Catherine Deneuve lived and breathed in it.
And there are lots of bathroom products in the line, so won’t bother about that part either.
Sweet dreams:)
I just read this review probably the 20th time.
And I can’t understand this paradox: I became interested in perfume to find my signature, to find my hg. This one actually is. So what’s wrong with me? Is it like give up smoking? I’m afraid of what I will be missing instead of thinking about all the benefits… of not spending that much money:)

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 18:22:26 +0000