Hermès H24 - EDP vs EDT

H24 Eau de Parfum by Hermès is a Woody fragrance for men. This is a new fragrance. H24 Eau de Parfum was launched in 2022. The nose behind this fragrance is Christine Nagel.

Grassy, herbal green with an odd smell of clothes steamer. In the drydown, oakmoss and woody notes. Heavier than the Eau de Toilette

Last year, Hermes launched the original H24 Eau de Toilette that, to me personally, was quite lackluster. It certainly garnered a lot of hype since the brand spent quite a few years without introducing a new designer level male oriented fragrance line. Everyone was pretty much laser focused on what Hermes was about to release, and the feedback was overall favorable, albeit not entirely homogenous.
I do give them the recognition of trying something new, instead of the 37438th ambroxan/woods, blue-type kind of scent that every brand and their pet have been releasing as of late. Nevertheless, it was clearly a calculated risk, and instead of a full-on launch, it seemed more like they were testing the waters on that “new” scent profile.
As expected, since it was positively received, it was about time for the actual release in Eau de Parfum form! More than just an increase in concentration, the Eau de Parfum version is a restructured image of the original, built upon its foundations.

The opening feels slightly green and spicy, bordering on floral for a few minutes. Then, it becomes more rounded, and slightly sweeter. It seems quite herbal for a while, that I suppose it’s the presence of clary sage. Though, personally, I can’t really distinguish it from the sclarene, but it’s probably a mix of the two.
After some time it becomes a little woodier, with an ozonic touch, and seemingly a bit floral once more. The original Eau de Toilette developed into an ozonic state where it reminded me of the scent of water vapor coming off a steaming clothing iron. It was interesting, in a way, but easily dissipated into nothingness after some time. It also carried a metallic vibe at some point, which seems much less prominent in this new version.
H24 Eau de Parfum
As H24 Eau de Parfum progresses and settles in the dry down, it remains herbal, slightly woody and ozonic, with an oak moss note that becomes progressively more evident. Still, it feels very much like a modern and streamlined oak moss, and not the yesteryear, powerhouse oak moss you may think of.
The end result is a scent that may evoke the original Eau de Toilette in passing, but ultimately redefines itself into a new existence. This profile is somewhat naturalistic, while also becoming borderline artistic and conceptual. It behaves in a way that feels gentlemanly, but outside of commonalities. A foot in the classic headspace while the other is dashing into new ventures. It struck an appropriate balance between abstract and concrete, surprising and familiar, quirky and conventional
Overall, I’m much fonder of this Eau de Parfum than the original, in case that wasn’t clear enough. It’s a slightly bold offering from an established house, to which I definitely wish success, especially if it combo-breaks the recent clone rush down in the designer market!
It’s pretty versatile, in my opinion, despite not being the prototypical, mass-appeal scent. It clocked in to a moderate performance and sillage from my experience. It’s also the kind of scent that’s pretty much wearable the whole year round. Despite its aromatic and herbal inclinations towards the masculine side of things, I wouldn’t rule it out for the female audience. I’m fairly certain there will be some ladies out there who will enjoy and rock this scent without any trouble!

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[biggross]

I agree 1000%. The edt is DEFINITELY the better wear than the edp

[amadeusfigaro]

I sprayed it on my coat and after three days you still can smell it

[alphaofalphas]

SPOT ON REVIEW! Exactly my thoughts. I just compared them today, bought the EDT

[Colognizer]

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[nixland]

I sniffed both edt and edp week ago at the store and love both. Still undecided which one should I buy

[yShorna]

If you had told me that if ELDO had released, I would have believed it because the version he drives is made in the spirit of avant-garde and innovation. The spruce smells of grass that has not yet been invented. If you asked me who made the edp, I would most likely say Dior or Chanel, the edt version is about corporate risk management, the edt version is about a bold step forward in perfumery. The new molecule "hivernal neo" (it is what creates the smell of irons, a white ironed shirt) dominates in the edt, in the edp they begin to crush it with moss and with something sweeter and more banal, the aroma loses its originality. That's why I'm for EDT.

[premium]

Completely agree!!! I got both and the EDP is overdone. EDT is a lot better!

[martinzendejas]

I’m really surprised. Most reviewers say that the EDP is better

[javierayala]

I see it like this, EDT keeps you wanting more, that's why they made edp.

[largealmond]

H24 is unlike any other fragrance I've smelled. It's not immediately pleasant and it's highly unusual, it's almost bizarre in my opinion. Has a place in my collection because it's a nice breath of fresh air when I get tired of cut and paste blue ambroxan fragrances you smell everywhere

[javierayala]

Love it the edp!
Edp don't last.
EDT is too too too metallic. Edp men smells like grapes with a little herb and a little metallic

[tcompound]

Edp is good idk why this frag gets so much hate

[rdw]

Wasted my money on H2. I blind bought it and really dislike it. Sorry!