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post #1 of 20
11/23/10 at 8:15am
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Recieved a sample of Eau d'Orange Verte from Hermes. I get no longevity. Does anyone get good longevity with this?
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post #2 of 20
11/23/10 at 8:18am
Only thing in EDOV with longevity is the natural Oakmoss.....everything else disappears in an hour or so on skin. Try a huge application on fabric.
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post #3 of 20
11/23/10 at 8:20am
No.
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post #4 of 20
11/23/10 at 8:23am
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I think I'll stick with TdH.
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post #5 of 20
11/23/10 at 8:29am
It is an eau, in EDC concentration (Eau de Cologne). It is not supposed to last long and it doesn't last long. I think the range of products includes a huge "family bottle" format (400 ml) to be splashed liberally.

I don't know how big was your sample but I wish Hermès would release free 10 ml samples (for 2 applications).

Like with most citrus scents, any attempt to create a more concentrated version often results in a significantly different scent. Go for the Concentré instead, it is very good.
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post #6 of 20
11/23/10 at 8:43am
No. This is just an eau de cologne. If you really love the smell, you can get the Concentre D'Orange Verte. It's an Eau de toilette. Stays longer.
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post #7 of 20
11/23/10 at 8:47am
It will be impossible to get truly 'good' longevity from Eau d'Orange Verte. A very generous application gives me average longevity, with fairly low sillage. Still love it though. If you buy it, make sure you get at least 200ml. Hermes do a nice set that includes the 200ml bottle, a 50ml refillable atomiser and a collapsible funnel. If I was buying it again, that's what I would get - frequent reapplication is the answer.
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post #8 of 20
11/23/10 at 8:53am
The top notes are ephemeral. The oakmoss base is detectable for a good while, but very close to the skin. People don't seem to tune into (or able to detect) the base, or are disappointed that the citrus doesn't last.

While I find the opening to be quite pleasant, for me it is trumped by other citrus options that have better longevity.
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post #9 of 20
11/23/10 at 9:07am
Huge application, or go for Terre d'Hermes which also smells better in my opinion.
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post #10 of 20
11/23/10 at 9:14am
It's a good scent. But what a pity, it dies after about 2 hours.
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post #11 of 20
11/23/10 at 11:26am
I had the same problem at first, then it seemed to last a bit better. The sillage is minimal, which contributes to the appearance of very poor longevity. Five sprays: inside elbows, behind each ear and one on the chest usually works decently for me. I've tried both the regular and Concentree versions with the same results. It's just not a potent brew, unfortunately.
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post #12 of 20
11/23/10 at 11:51am
Agree it's a great scent. Have to apply a lot to have it last.
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post #13 of 20
11/23/10 at 12:03pm
No, if the fragrance notes would not sufficiently make up for its longevity (which they do, because I love the "green orange" note) I would have never liked this frag so much, as I do
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post #14 of 20
11/23/10 at 3:37pm
One of my top five,
I will spray right after I dry off form showering,a bunch. Then again,on top of the first application, right before I leave the house. That two stager seems to help on me.


akdeluxe
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post #15 of 20
11/23/10 at 6:46pm
A beautiful but ephemeral fragrance.
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post #16 of 20
11/23/10 at 8:43pm
Its a joke with longevity, its straight top notes.
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post #17 of 20
11/23/10 at 11:32pm
It is a beautiful scent! Does it remind anyone of Chanel's Cristalle?
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post #18 of 20
11/24/10 at 5:26am
I like the light patchouli deep in the drydown
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post #19 of 20
11/24/10 at 8:04am
No...it's a shame too, b/c I liked it. But I can't justify buying something that only last half an hour on me.
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post #20 of 20
11/24/10 at 4:30pm
Cocentree and the regular EDC dont have good longevity and sillage....for to wear it in home and nothing else.
TDH is 100 times better.
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