HERMÈS fragrances often explore the heritage and codes of the house. And their latest fragrance and eau de parfum – Barénia is no exception to this. (Barenia being a kind of leather often used by the brand to make their exceptional handbags.)
Even the elegant bottle design – with metal studs at the top designed by Philippe Mouquet – takes inspiration from the brand’s Collier de chien bracelet.
Hermès new fragrance, Barénia eau de parfum
The fragrance – created by in-house master perfumer Christine Nagel – is the first chypre for Hermès. A chypre is a complex and sophisticated kind of scent infused with woody earthy and sometimes leather accents – sometimes brightened by adding some citrus notes like bergamot. They are luxurious and sumptuous.
Eight years in the making, Barénia errs on the leathery olfactory chypre-side and has opening notes of Miracle berry andbergamot; a heart of white gnger lily; and supported by a beautiful wood base of patchouli, akigalawood and oak. Perfect for sliding into Autumn, Barénia is a easy-to-wear, refined scent.
by Caroline Simpson
Barénia (EDP) retails at £100 for 60ml and £137 for 100ml