Nordstrom offers a delightful variety of Hermès perfumes for women, including the daring Twilly d'Hermès eau de parfum with its spicy blend of ginger, tuberose and sandalwood.Our selection of Hermès colognes for men includes the top-selling Terre d'Hermès line, which offers both fragrances and a soothing after-shave balm. It is surely a perfectly respectable scent - orange blossom, some aldehydic notes (not listed), rich white floral background - yet not an easy one to wear. It has been reformulated and weakened to an unimpressive mist . This perfume has a timeless elegance about it. EDT is just a simple orange blossom scent - nice, but nothing breathtaking. Lipstick has a relatively long shelf life compared to other types of makeup. The top and mid notes for me are totally of a woody, spicy, chypre...not smelling any florals at all! I discovered the EDP a few months ago while at Sephora. It is breathtaking. Yet, 24 Faubourg is a creamier, more refined and polished bouquet than the aforementioned Giorgio. It's very classy, super elegant, and lasts. Now I only give to those who deserve and have a need for them. What comes to mind when I wear this is the movie classic,The Women...not the re-make but the original starring Joan Crawford. If jadore is a princess, Foubourg is the queen. Sophisticated, womanly and elegant white floral. lady di sorry ! Could we make Hermes go back to the original? And it continues to suit me from summer into fall. I had a vintage bottle of this perfume along time ago, it was before I was a fragrance hoarder. I had heard that 24 Faubourg is what Diana wore in her last years so of course I wanted to try it. However, if you like strong perfumes, this is not for you. This is no blushing-bride or girl-in-a-white-frock kind of white floral. Just the right amount of every ingredient here. My two other full-size Hermes (eau de Gentiane and Elixir Marvellious) are nothing like this. It is elegance and beauty, it sparkles with understated style and glamour, it is both uplifting and comforting, rich and gentle all at once. It is designed to belong to the 70's and even 60's which is a marvelous idea as is. They are only there to get a good look at Joan, who's the "other woman" that has their best friend's husband in her clutches. I don't know why but I decided to buy a 50 ml Eau de Parfum. And 24 Faubourg will outlive them all in her gold filigree. I love white florals (and they love me back) and it's great to discover a new type of white floral - something that's still got power but isn't as brash and in your face as your Fracas or Versace Blonde types. It becomes more well-rounded once the orange blossom and ylang-ylang settles a bit, then I can detect and enjoy the floral concoction consisting mainly of jasmine, gardenia and hyacinth. Sunny warm orange blossom! Her earlier favourites were Penhaligon Bluebell, Christian Dior Diorissimo, Houbigant Quelches Fleurs (Wedding Day of which she spilled on her dress) Guerlain Mitsouko & lastly Hermes 24 Faubourg. I have it in both the EDP and the EDT concentrations. I thought no this is not for me, all the notes were jumbled and shouting for attention. I've made a sample for a client at work, washed my hands immediately after, and had it still scenting my fingertips more than 24 hours after. with a sense of movement, like a breeze blowing through silk. I tried 24 Faubourg a few times, and still think it's not for me. I bought this years ago on a whim but decided it wasn't for me after just a couple of weeks of use. I have an EDT version, quite strong in the opening and quickly sets down and became so soft and powdery. I was testing out different perfumes and when I first tried this I didn’t like it at all. I can never wear this; honestly it nauseates me so of course it is one of those that set up camp on my epidermis and refused to budge when I tried to evict it from the premises. I can see why this was a favourite of Lady Di. This first class fragrance feels like it was developed and formulated by the House of Chanel! a sophisticated scent- go lightly for work because it lasts long and has plenty of sillage- would recommend more for an evening, maybe dancing on s floor or balcony outside, surrounded by fairy lights in your high heels. A gorgeous floral. The only fragrance I am capable of comparing with is Ysatis and seems very strange to me that it isn't listed as a reference. I'm finding it more carnal than queenly, personally. I'm a bridesmaid in my sister's wedding in July, and we are wearing long, gold sequin fit and flare dresses - very glamorous - and this is the perfume I plan to wear. From the reviews below, I expected 24 Faubourg to be a classic, vintagey, perfumey perfume. The deep yellow colour of the liquid complements its uplifting smell. I didn't see this posted elsewhere so I wanted to start a discussion thread for this CNN Special Report. PRO TIP: try to score a vintage bottle. This has a peach scent I really like and don't feel it's very citric, at least not as citrusy as other fragrances. I have been wearing 24 fauberg EdP for years and have loved it so much- but my last few bottles didn't smell the same- I thought maybe my chemistry changed, but it didn't smell the same in the bottle, or on my clothes or on me- I thought maybe I was going crazy until I read some posts here saying the formulation has changed- on the one hand,,so validating , on the other hand, I am crushed- it was such a beautiful perfume- does anyone know what smells similar? Yes it smells somehow vintage , but it doesn't make it worse - au contraire - it gives it class and elegance. Don’t know what’s the hype, but this on me smells like church, strong myrrh or whatever scent, like those incense sticks. I'm about to turn 50 and am "old", so I thought what the heck, I'll put it on and try it. So much for "old lady scent " ;-). It is beautiful orange blossom and very powdery. I'm only writing a review for this to save someone blind buying. And when my house is messy and full of teenage boys, dogs and cats (the housekeeper is on vacation;-)), this perfume centers me and reminds me to sometimes put myself first. It dries down to a nicer scent but there is something I don't like about it. This and Coco by Chanel have a similar tone. I would recommend this as a terrific holiday gift- wait for it.... for a teenager. Revlon Colorstay Ultimate Liquid Lipstick is easy to apply, goes on smooth, and comes in many shades. 24 is NOT a sugar bomb, she is unapologetically vintage, opening quite sharp/soapy on me but within several minutes that sharpness dissipates into a warm, delicate floral cloud of sophistication. Wearing 24 this evening, warm and rainy and it is absolutely STUNNING. I used to just give them away when my sisters' friends would stop by our house. It has been a loyal mainstay in my collection for 11 years, but it remains "just for us." Well today was a revelation indeed, I received my 100 ml eau de parfum pre re formulation in the post. There are many types of beauty products for the lips that are designed to last all day even if youre eating or drinking. I must have this sooner or later. I own the parfum as well and it is a bit smoother and less sweet. If you want the amber in l'ambre des merveilles mixed with femininity and class, this is it. This perfume is very strong long lasting and will fill up a room. It has just a perfect blend of white florals and purple flowers. I don't know if my tastes have changed, or I was spraying too much, but I tried it today and I love it. Beyond that, it dries down to an amber and gardenia heart which progresses for many hours. $59. That being said, I didn't really expect to like this one because it is a floral, and that's generally not my thing. A quick search on fragrantica.com produced 24 Faubourg, among others. Sadly, like other Hermes scents, I adore it, but it isn't quite "me". The performance here is an added value. Like many others, I too keep this one for special occasions. One spritz in the air and a walk through the scented cloud will do it, keeps the scent discreet and elegant. Even though it is not my cup of tea, i can't say it is bad. On my skin this is mainly gardenia, jasmine, orange and hyacinth. Highly disappointed and haven't gone back to try again. Do I like it? I’m 22, so maybe in 20 years or so I’d appreciate it more. Elegant, classy, wedding worthy, yes. Where do I begin. for the vintage EDT - The opening is so screechy and masculine it is cough inducing - it smelled just like cheap pungent aftershave and I was worried I had bought a fake. I didn't, but I'm hooked, and plan on buying this soon. Smells like lipstick or makeup , as powder for the face. Gorgeous drydown. 24 Faubourg lives in there, but is in no way 'old' like many of its companions. Still, I don't think that I will buy it (though I like to spray it on myself when I am at store), just because it feels too lady-like, fancy and maybe even mature for my appearance. At 48 i know who I am...I feel sexy and more confident than ever, and wearing 24 seems like the perfect scent to convey those feelings. This, for me, is pure femininity. Overall, sillage is excellent (radiates at least 4 feet); longevity is about 4 hours on my skin. I prefer things that are more rounded or have a softness to it or some carnality. The only thing I like about it is the dry down. I've just recently begun to appreciate patchouli too - here it's a background supporting player, giving an earthiness to the fragrance, a bit of backbone, rather than just being perhaps all pretty and no interesting. On my journey to find myself in a perfume, I went through a period of white florals - blind buying the following: WOW - fell madly in love with this right in the Hermes store. This is such a beautiful luxurious fragrance. Thanks. Can't notice much flowers at all here, perhaps just the iris, this feels quite powdery. 2 sprays of either on my skin is more than enough and lasts 24 hours, and days on clothing. The pure arrogance of the dance of orange blossoms & sandalwood, then into the sensual jasmine & vanilla aria is all that I need. I smell a sparkly champagne type note too. The gorgeous aldehydes in the top notes give way to a heart that is heavy and odious. Not in the vein of spiciness. This is one of those special scents that goes just as well for a wedding as it does with jeans and a t-shirt. I'm a Celebrity's Toni Pearen found herself in an quagmire on Wednesday night. But this, this is not just a floral. I've worn it with jeans and with my dresses and suits. Amber,Ylang Ylang,Vanilla,White Floral,Golden,loud,long lasting,Intoxicating. I find this rather exquisite and get mostly orange blossom + bright citrus and some adelhydes. I never tested this during the 90's, but I can't imagine this better than what it is now. Wow! Old money. I can't put my finger on the memory, but 24 Faubourg is one I know. 24 Faubourg is an invitation on a journey where the sun is the destination.Top notes of brilliant white flowers, matched by a floral heart, are enveloped in iris,wood and mystery. Nevertheless, I just can't stop smelling it. The salesman insisted that I not worry. I was surprised to see no animalic in the notes. Def. I am no perfume snob, but I know what I like, which on any given day could be a Victoria's Secret body mist or a Hermes. The penthouse is gorgeous but the most important is that you are happy on the inside. Be sure to give this a chance in warmer weather - it really shines. Anastasia Beverly Hills Matte Lip Color offers long-lasting, full coverage lipstick that doesnt smudge. Loved, loved,loved this on someone else, so I saved up and bought a bottle only to find that I couldn't even smell it on myself !! It smells vintage. It is all creamy, buttery white florals on me. Definitely not a favourite of mine. It gives one a calming and reassuring vibe. This one is a revelation! Shop our amazing collection of Makeup online and get free shipping on $99+ orders in Canada. First impressions: heavy, slightly indolic jasmine, a hint of hyacinth. But it is beautiful indeed. You want to go to Paris soon, maybe staying at the Ritz again. This was in the winter. Seiigh2 posted Feb 9, 2021 at 12:46 PM. Unfortunately after an hour, something troubling emerged. 24 contains gardenia, which is a very difficult flower for me to love, but here it imparts an edge that makes all the other elements richer. It's such a luxurious scent and whenever I wear it I feel as special as a girl who's been allowed to wear her mothers most precious jewels! it remains this way the rest of the time. Strangely, my mom love it and I give away my vial to her. invitation on a journey where the sun is the destination.Top notes of brilliant True love. But there's absolutely NOTHING better for occasions when I do need to be formal, elegant, and put together. That's just the mood I'm in. It does soften up afterwards, which makes it a lot nicer, but I wouldn’t wear it. I must also say the shower gel is excellent. He buys this for me because HE loves it [intimately] & when I put it on, it's OOOONNNN!! When searching for a light-coverage lipstick, look for words like sheer or glossy. The heart notes are my favorite. It dawned on me that my chemistry bears the strange ability to derive soap notes from any balsamic or chypre fragrances especially when there is no soap mentioned or considered at all (no aldehides obviously here) . Do not overspray, otherwise it could be headache indusing. Hope I don't tire of this. Just not that into Chanel. A warm, enveloping scent leaving you wrapped in a floral cocoon. She wears gold clip on earrings and elegant gowns and is part of a country club. It's still a very pretty composition, although on me the longevity is terrible - 15-30min max. Everything is perfect, no neighbours screaming, you can stay up late, cause you do have to work. A different interpretation of orange blossom, so I'm not comparing them as fragrances otherwise than just to note that Mazzolari smells much more natural and is a winner in my book. It is heavy on the orange blossom, so if you don't like that you may want to give this a pass. This perfume is creamy, sweet, and lovely and must be worn on the skin; otherwise, it will just smell like sharp bitter orange blossoms. I can smell the orange blossom, a mixture of beautiful fresh cut flowers. This is not my type of fragrance at all. Strong, spicy and old-fashioned white floral. It’s lovely, just too formal for my lifestyle. Finally blind bought a bottle. This is sophistocated senior in a bottle. I like orange blossom, and I love this posh and polished perfume. I find it's more a balsamic, not quite Estée Lauder Elixir level, but in that camp.I prefer the more overtly citrus or woody florals from Hermes. You'll "get it.". Comforting, warm, but interesting and complicated at the same time. It's so rich, hot and stubborn. $525. It may grow on me, though- will update. LOVE! During a chat with Colin Fassnidge, the former E-Street star said she was 'starting to feel her power again'. I have and cherish a bottle of EDT and I'm keeping it for sunny fall. This isn't a review - this is a pending review - I am eagerly sat waiting delivery of my 24 Faubourg as I type - it will be a birthday present to me, from me. The opening is almost suffocating, but within an hour it settles into a very elegant and beautiful scent. It's beautiful but also so strong that I have to step away from it frequently until it settles; due to that, I wear this very lightly. Smells like the original boucheron and the orignal oscar del la renta. I had never smelled it before, but there are several other Hermes perfumes I love, and the reviews were so favorable that I knew I would probably like it. So elegant and classy, it lures my husband into my neck every time. Gardenia lovers like me, rejoice! Your sheets are all perfectly white, soap is scentless. So glad I gave it another chance! It belongs to the same scented genre of classy sophisticated floral fragrances. This is true perfume art. There seems to be a problem serving the request at this time. Gardenia and magnolia almost smell alike so for me it's just as good. Soooo good! I see this fragrance on a beautiful and elegant woman. Ive done some detective work and my fragrance IS 24 Faubourg. Interesting to see what others get from it. Mousee de Beaute Cleansing Foam, 5.0 oz./ 150 mL. Actually I love it! This will be a permanent member of my collection! This is beyond complex. however Hermes is less spicy and rosy, both are lovely fragrances, must have imo. I had to offer an update on yesterday ; my 24 year old daughter came into our bedroom this morning as said "Mmmm , Mum , you smell amazing - what is that ? I will wear this baby to my perfume party during Fashion Week. I have an edp with the production date of August 2017. Nothing too indolic, nothing too musty, but not too fresh either. Bottle up for trade! So, if it pleases you, wear it, and remember that you can't force a scent to be "you". Five years ago, I realized that they assumed my house was a free perfume sanctuary, so I decided to stop giving them away. I tried, I really did.... 24 Faubourg Perfume by Hermes 1.6 oz... (. Get the body products for a lighter rendition. lots of peach. You have dozens of Chanel suits and Hermés scarves you have been collecting since the 80s. It’s a glittery, crystal chandelier of a perfume, and I wear it when I want to feel like A Lady. Everyone is tanned, poised, wearing flowy white dresses and drinking something sparkly. Difficult name but the smell is unforgettable. Have not even heard of this perfume until one day came across it on eBay for a very appealing price (way less than everyone else had it for). Guerlain. There is ABSOLUTELY no "urine" smell in this! As soon as I sprayed this on my skin I received the clear image of the middle aged aunt who is divorced and never had children. Sparkling like the sun at sunset. 24 Faubourg: this perfume of light, composed by Maurice Roucel in 1995, is a Hermès signature right down to its bottle – the square glass is gently curved with a sense of movement, like a breeze blowing through silk. Floral notes are so overwhelming, that they are losing their deliciousness. This perfume has been reformulated beyond recognition from its original state. And of course, to each her own. It feels like there is just too much of the heavy white flower thing going on, which I really don't like in fragrances unless they are lightly done. Not much I can add to reviews only to say that it is incredibly complex and surprises me with its different facets in different weathers. They made a completely different style of perfume. 5. At first, the white florals are really really crisp. white flowers, matched by a floral heart, are enveloped in iris,wood and mystery. Orchidee Imperiale Anti-Aging Longevity Concentrate Serum . This is my second go-round, and I am pleasantly surprised by how well this is wearing in summertime- believe me, I had my doubts (and in fact, had almost decided that I was going to re-gift it to someone who would appreciate its heavy balminess more) But instead, I decided to give it another go- still... Nov. 2017 UPDATE: Still loving it. $75-$1,500 gift card. It just doesn’t fit my personality. I had loved the Quelques Fleur that I heard she wore on her wedding day, so I was confused at this Hermes perfume. IF you just spray this and think that's it, and judge it at that, you will so miss out! However, 24 Faubourg is much sweeter than I expected. So I just bought another 30 1 ml perfume samples, and the first one I'm wearing is Hermes 24 Foubourg. I would never want to be without this. You studied in the best schools. I wish I could be more precise. I don’t know if it makes sense, but it smells smooth and poetic. 24F definitely not aimed for young lady but matured, 35++ which know herself well. Well, as other reviewer here said, 24F grow with age. The whole composition is heaven in a very pretty bottle. Ordinarily, I would never have chosen to purchase this perfume. I fell in love at first sniff. 5, then you may like 24F. Truly a wonderful scent for women and men alike. Bright, optimistic and perfect. Beautiful bottle, super longevity and sillage. This is for the EDP. Like others have notes, 24 F. has good sillage and lasting power, which is a nice change from the barely there scents flooding the market. Somehow it is floral but also not floral at the same time. 24 faubourg by hermes is told to be mainly white floral. I'm down to half a bottle and sprayed my shirt in the AM, and it now 10 PM and I'm getting whiffs. all i know is this is a bright yet airy floral that definitely makes me think of yellows and oranges. Reminds me of my mom's cacharel Anais Anais perfume. An elegant and classic scent sums up this perfume perfectly. Truly, I am perplexed by its popularity here; I suppose I may be the only person on earth whose skin turns it sour. Very soft but strong. Nope. Oh no, im not classy enough for this. How wrong was I!! It’s like the Hermes Kelly bag. I think it is very elegant and feminine. It's just so warm, sophisticated, elegant, sensual and just wonderful. I was reading the reviews and every time I was sampling it at Sephora or Saks, I was getting the same sour unpleasant smell. Guess what? This is my go-to evening fragrance. 24 F. has a lot of fans, and I was curious to check it out, so I bought a partial of the edt in the pretty etched bottle, hoping for a new favorite. I keep two of the EDP, one of the EDT and 2 extrait. Not sure if the new ones are as strong . I have both the EDP and edt (both current) and both have incredible longevity. This perfume is so lush, so floral, so sensual, and so so so beautiful. Airy candied white flowers, almost too sweet and too floral for me. Shop foundation, mascara, eyeshadow, lipstick, nail polish & more. While this is classy and rich smelling, it does not work on my skin. Performances are moderate... longevity can stay up to 6-8hours depend how much you spray. To remove all-day matte colors, you may need a makeup remover. She was very desired by men back in the 80's because of her elegance and magnetism. It is such a mess on me in hot weather. It is old school and opulent, very powdery and a bit stinky. I thought I hated it: loud, screechy, overwhelmingly cloying. However, it is too formal for me. I'm leaning toward this being a classic staple for me. Used to attend YSL shows in the past, good times. Now I understand all the good reviews in here. White floral notes are so concentrated in it, that I can't say it actually smells delicious. After a few seconds it started to settle into something softer and totally different. :) . Maybe I just can't smell it because I'm so focused on the heavy white flowers. While I LOVE the smell of gardenia and jasmine plants, I find that they can often be sickeningly overpowering in fragrances. Don’t like it all, cost me a lot of money and cannot return it so if anyone is looking to buy, let me know x. This scent is complex and keeps changing. It has that same classy fruity floral vibe. It is vintage due to an approach. I'm not sure if it's the orange blossom (a note I struggle with) or the interaction on my skin, but I will not be buying a full bottle once my sample is gone. I dont get an old vibe from this. A huge thank you to anitaoolong for the swap. Haven't done that in a looooong while. Love the peach in this perfume. I thought it was pretty, but put the sample away without thinking too much of it - it has to be something really special for me to purchase a bottle. No question, 24F will be the only fragrance in my bag! So if you were to meet her, this is the frag she would have projected. I accidentally spilled some of this on my fingers and was treated to a realer-than-real blast of tuberose. Classic..vintage.. French style...mature and chic yet elegant. I have put off writing this review as I knew it would take time. It is so multifaceted. I disagree somewhat. To Anamandy, who wrote on March 28th, 2019 that onb the Hermes web site, the EDP was not evenwritten in anymore.