Our take
What does Twilly d'Hermès Eau Poivrée smell like?
Two years after Twilly d'Hermès, Christine Nagel created Eau Poivrée in 2019. The 2017 original played on ginger and tuberose. This one narrows the formula to three materials: pink pepper, rose and patchouli. Pink pepper opens with a fruity crackle that fizzes more than it burns. The rose follows right away. Red and slightly powdery, it feels ripe rather than dewy. Patchouli eventually takes over the base. Its dark, earthy tone makes this a more grown-up perfume than the first Twilly. The bottle keeps the small silk ribbon tied around the cap, the signature of the line. Frédéric Malle's Portrait of a Lady takes the same rose and patchouli pairing much further. Eau Poivrée offers a daytime version, light and playful. With only three published notes, everything rests on the quality of the materials.
When to wear it
A daytime perfume for autumn and spring, light enough for weekends. Two sprays on the wrists last the day.
It belongs to the Floral, Spicy family. Twilly d'Hermès Eau Poivrée is one of 47 creations by Hermès in our encyclopedia.
