With the third instalment in the H24 line, Hermès perfumer Christine Nagel continues her exploration of the relationship between the modern man and the living world around him. H24 Herbes Vives eau de parfum captures a fleeting yet vivid moment: the sensation of rediscovering urban nature immediately after the rain.

The fragrance evokes the fresh, almost electric atmosphere that follows a downpour, when pavements are cooled, greenery appears more vibrant, and the city seems briefly transformed. It is a study in contrasts—urban and botanical, mineral and vegetal, familiar yet unexpectedly invigorating.

H24 Herbes Vives translates this moment into an expressive olfactory composition: fresh, green and energetic, with an unmistakable sense of movement and renewal.

OLFACTORY NOTES

H24 Herbes Vives eau de parfum brings together three distinctive elements in a composition that balances freshness, texture and modernity.

At its heart is the power of a bouquet of fresh herbs, evoking crushed green leaves and aromatic vegetation awakened by rain. This vibrant botanical accord is softened and enriched by the smooth, crystalline texture of a pear granita, introducing a cool, subtly fruity sensation.

The composition is completed by Physcool®, a high-tech molecule that contributes a distinctive feeling of freshness and liveliness. Its presence gives the fragrance an almost kinetic quality, amplifying the sensation of cool air and rain-washed greenery.

The result is a contemporary interpretation of freshness: green yet luminous, crisp yet textured, natural yet distinctly modern.

THE OBJECT

Designed by Philippe Mouquet, the H24 bottle retains the collection’s characteristic aerodynamic, architectural silhouette while introducing a new expression of colour.

Its pure lines are dressed in a green lacquer, reflecting the botanical character of the fragrance and suggesting the vibrant vegetation that emerges after rain. The colour feels both natural and urban, reinforcing the central tension of H24 between the city and the living world.

The box takes this idea further. Its deep grey-green tone evokes traces of plant life spreading across the asphalt of the city, as though nature were gradually reclaiming its surroundings. A vivid lime-green line cuts through the design, simultaneously defining the space and creating an opening within it—a graphic expression of movement, energy and renewal.

ETHICS

The H24 Herbes Vives bottle reflects Hermès’ commitment to combining distinctive design with considered materials. The aerodynamic, refillable bottle is made with 15% recycled glass, giving the object a more responsible material profile while preserving its sculptural character.

The box is produced using ECF (Elemental Chlorine Free) recycled paper pulp, reinforcing the collection’s attention to material choices and the life cycle of its packaging.

The refillable format also gives the bottle a lasting role beyond a single purchase, allowing the object to remain part of the H24 ritual over time.

THE HERMÈS DETAIL

The name H24 encapsulates the spirit of the collection. The H refers simultaneously to Hermès, Homme, and Hours, bringing together the identity of the house, the modern man and the passage of time.

The number 24 carries an equally personal resonance. It evokes a continuous relationship with time while recalling the address of Hermès’ iconic Parisian home at 24 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré.

H24 therefore becomes more than a fragrance name: it suggests a way of moving through contemporary life—fluid, alert and connected to the rhythms of the city.

With H24 Herbes Vives, Christine Nagel transforms an ephemeral encounter with nature into fragrance: the coolness of rain, the vitality of fresh herbs and the pulse of the modern city, captured in a single moment.

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