NEW TERRE D’HERMES EAU GIVRÉE

Christine Nagel’s new Terre d’Hermes Eau GIVRÉE flanker replaces Jean Claude Ellena’s masterful Eau Très Fraîche, both great perfumes, however was there a need for this?
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[@spainy202]

As someone else said, Nigel had to remove banned substances (Lilial) from fraiche and she couldn’t recreate. Lilial is said to be harmful to fertility. So Hermes decided to discontinue and replace with Eau Givree. “European legislation has declared allergen a component widely used in perfumery. Terre d'Hermès Eau Très Fraîche contained this component and it was not possible to substitute it without distorting the fragrance. Terre d'Hermes Eau Très Fraîche is thus removed from our collections. A new Terre d'Hermès Eau Givrée fragrance will be released soon before this summer. It will be different but will offer another interpretation of freshness. We thank you for your trust and understanding."

[@usmellsgood]

Thanks for the explanation!

[@brunob8827]

From what I’ve heard, Eau Tres Fraiche was discontinued because of some component that was declared allergen. So the new Eau Givree is supposed to replace Tres Fraiche. As for the new cap, the new bottle was designed to be more sustainable thats why the previous plastic cap was replaced with new metal one. Tho I am very disappointed that the cap doesn’t twist, it was something really unique…

[@dorianphilotheates3769]

I never did like the T d’ H twist top - I much prefer the proper cap; and I think the refillable bottle is brilliant: all perfume bottles should be refillable. Haven’t sampled Eau Givrée yet, but I get the sense that I will like it a lot. I do enjoy lemon/cédrat forward scents and citrus in general. Great presentation - thanks for the review.

[@RamseytheRam]

After years of avoiding Terre... I finally succumbed & bought a vintage bottle of the parfum from 2009 ... wont be here for another month but its my first full bottle of Terre 😊

[@usmellsgood]

Glad to hear you’re giving Terre a chance, hope it works out for you 🐏

[@bluffbattalion7883]

My purchase was the EDT in '09, sadly I just can't come to love it. I don't dislike it, but it's just okay. So there's always something I'd rather wear instead 😑

[@davidmallette]

Oh and givrée means frosted so that would explain the bottle design.

[@lyndonearlington5986]

Thank you for doing this new Hermes. I love Hermès so much. Cool

[@Jonathans_Watches_Fragrances]

A cap!! Nice video Eugen, this actually sounds quite nice and I certainly like the sound of the mint note. I’ll certainly be giving this a try.

[@Omar-sr4ut]

Is nice to know you like it Eugen, I will need to take a look soon and fortunately I have my Eau Tres Fraiche to enjoy, I was listening Varanis Ridari (The Scented Devil) talking about this change, he said Hermes send a letter explaining Eau Tres Fraiche was basically imposible to reformulate after lthe atest IFRA updates, which means they tried but no good luck, so they just decided to introduce this new one to fill that room.

[@DLT100]

needs about 6 to 8 sprays dries to a skin scent pretty quick on me anyway : / love the vetiver : )

[@mikev880]

Need to smell this. Didn't know it was available here in Canada yet. Thanks Eugen

[@FCM415]

Already stockpiling Eau Tres Fraiche bottles. One of my absolute favorites especially living in a hot climate for most of the year. Look forward to trying this also.

[@xavalinho]

Interesting. Looking forward to try this, even with a cap 👀

[@alimehmet9558]

The cap for refillable bottle (removable sprayer), discontinuation of Eau Tres Fraiche due to IFRA regulations about some ingredients in it...

[@schecterdiamond177]

I look forward to testing it. Eau fraiche is a lovely fragrance but for me it’s a touch too dirty for what it is. I believe it’s the cumin that throws a wrench in it for me so this new one sounds a bit more appealing. Your take is always appreciated Eugen.

[@usmellsgood]

I found the dirtyness separated it from the sea of other freshies which gave it its own character. You might enjoy this cleaner version.

[@Apero1Spritz]

JCE loves using cumin. It's his secret weapon.

[@sayhellotoroy]

They discontinued one, because of some components that became prohibited to use

[@jasonburke4724]

Yeah I'm pissed about the cap as well. 😆

[@bryealvarez]

Hermes forever, right after chanel 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@aromafromheaven]

Fantastic review

[@jonaskalen1759]

Bought this one today,it smells awesome!

[@Valerycorbin]

From a Frenchman, it’s pronounced « Eau Geev-Ray ». I fcking luv you Eugen!!! Keep up the good work

[@usmellsgood]

I love you too!

[@ryszardperfumy3791]

Will try for sure thanks Eugen

[@ekhoury1000]

They don't discontinue things coz they want to. Usually its coz of regulations, low sales, higher costs or a combination

[@Hoon85]

Thanks for giving your thoughts on the comparison to ETF! You are one of the first videos on KZbin that has provided a good side by side comparison. Your video put me over, and I've decided to put in an order for ETF as my first Hermes fragrance.

[@johnvuela1211]

Eau Trés Fraiche to me is one of the best warm weather fragrances ever, very Roudnitska maybe, like a twist on Eau Sauvage EDT?...a real booster. I think the era post Jean Claude it's not an easy job to handle for Hermes. They will need time. Same as for Barcelona after Messi, how to replace a figure of that caliber? I think they need to the long crossing of the desert. Thank you Eugene for this interesting video.

[@usmellsgood]

Ellena took inspiration from so many of Roudnitska’s perfumes so I’m not surprised you get that association with Eau Tres Fraiche as well.

[@RichMitch]

A cap?! 🙃

[@usmellsgood]

Right!!!

[@davidmallette]

Eugene. It is pounced “Eau Giv ray”. Enjoy.

[@lifestylebylorilynn8279]

Thank you/Merci. Mispronunciations are annoying. Also, Hermès - The H is silent.

[@TASconfidential]

Well since we are on “corrections”. The word you typed in your OP should be correctly spelled “PRONOUNCED”.

[@PerfectlyFreedom]

ETF is one of my most favorite hot weather scents. Sad that they've discontinued it now, but we'll see, if the replacement is this good I might have the urge in getting a sample soon!

[@Prague4Introverts]

Love Jean-Claude Ellena. Like Christine Nagel but not feeling the Hermès style on her creations. On the other hand, I did not feel any twist Jean-Claude brought to the perfect Eau des Merveilles.

[@justaddlight]

Eau Tres Fraiche was my go-to spring freshie for so many years. Still love the opening, but after working in the garage one summer day and fully experiencing the synthetic gumminess in the drydown, I was turned off. Kind of ruined it for me. Realized that D&G used the same vetiver in Light Blue Forever too. Anyway, Ben from Talking Scents mentioned that Eau Givree was quite similar to LJd Monsieur Li. Thoughts?

[@BeautyofScent]

did you buy eau givree ?

[@justaddlight]

@@BeautyofScent I did not. Went through a small decant and that was enough for me. No doubt there's another flanker in the works. We'll see what comes next.

[@BeautyofScent]

Did it have the same synthetic gumminess that ETF had?@@justaddlight

[@justaddlight]

@@BeautyofScent Nope! But on my skin, EG turned into the scent of dry, bitter clementine pith in the drydown. No juice at all, just the pith. On clothing, it's a bit better, but it takes some getting used to. Still love that opening though. Magical.

[@famousyoutuber2375]

Not a fan of black pepperish ? Nice review , I suppose the new cap has do with the re-fillable bottle

[@usmellsgood]

I do like pepper in all forms

[@CubsFan2812]

I just bought my bottle an hour ago and it smells really good! I will miss ETF but this is a really nice replacement. Also, they discontinued The Voyage line as well and I'm pretty upset about that too!

[@steliosc.4686]

I never liked Eau Tres Fraiche. The citruses were very sharp and very synthetic artificial smelling. I hope this smells more natural even though I'm not a fan of Nagel.

[@Gonzalo_K]

Love love love

[@sayhellotoroy]

Nice. In Poland there are no bottles yet

[@jamrollz]

Terre cap anxiety *infensifies* Thoughts on Francis Kurkdjian bringing back Bois Dargent and Eau Noire?

[@antoniogil4352]

Thanks for your reviews. They are always great to see them. Love your paint as well very classy. Who is the artist? Have a nice day!!

[@usmellsgood]

Thank you, I have no idea but hopefully there will be a Rothko hanging in its place someday soon.

[@mrcatcake1264]

Praise the Lord! I hate that sliding cap, super annoying, like socks that keep rolling down

[@guineesspirit7640]

Normally you'd have to twist it a little tighter until it clicks. That way it stays in its place firmly. Try it and let me know!

[@stephanthienel]

You know, Ellena is still creating. They just launched a new perfume for Le Couvent that he did (he does a lot for the house).

[@usmellsgood]

I imagine the aesthetic would be different than the one he’s developed with Hermes

[@stephanthienel]

Yes, the Amber he did for le Couvent reminded me of his earlier work L‘Eau d‘Ambre for L‘Artisan.

[@Criglet7]

Did you try H24? If so what did you think?

[@vindicator75]

I saw this at the bay last week.

[@kalilax1]

Eau Givree means frosted water (not frozen), hence the matted back and front of the bottle ;)

[@nealefrancis9094]

I tried it on Friday and I liked it but it makes me think of a British art critique in his blazer and straw boater hat , I’m gonna pass as I’ve for a full 100ml edt and 2 75ml pure parfum

[@AbeisHere]

This is not a drill, new video!

[@usmellsgood]

Sound the alarm.

[@kevinlenyatsa3648]

I just stumbled upon this channel, I'm glad

[@blagoyyanchev8083]

Hi Eugene Thanks for the first impression Why you think eau trees freishe is discontinued because of Givre? They can be a hundred another reasons

[@usmellsgood]

Eau Tres Fraiche isn’t able to be reformulated in a way that Hermes would be pleased is now the understanding of this new flanker. Which makes more sense.

[@mrnorthpresents]

Hey Eugene. You keep that microfiber cloth to wipe your bottles?

[@dennisgenovese227]

Class in a bottle

[@pradeep_sekar]

For me, this one is just "Ok".. Not a fan of the metallic/mineral vibe like H24. It is a "Terre" flanker without the earthiness.

[@campnou69]

More like an H24 flanker. This ain't Terre.

[@Gregtilldeath]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@DarkHorse51]

If you could only choose between Eau Tres Fraiche and Eau Guivree, which would you pick? I am trying to buy one of the two just don’t know which to go with.

[@usmellsgood]

Go with Eau Tres Fraiche if it isn't a premium, however both of these are great.

[@theking5083]

I love this fragrance

[@perroli]

My brain wants new shiny frosted bottle.

[@usmellsgood]

The brain wants what the brain wants.

[@perroli]

@@usmellsgood Stupid brain won and I ordered a bottle.

[@seunbejide1243]

Yeahhhhhhhh buddy

[@anotherfragrancereviewer4932]

So curious

[@usmellsgood]

It’s quite pleasant…

[@paigeofstylez]

Hello Eugen 👋🏾

[@usmellsgood]

Hello!

[@ramboram03]

Givree while nice lacks the wow factor Fraiche has , Nagel can never top JCE.

[@khalildal6376]

Bohat acha nikala ha new parfum

[@ericlee419]

Let it go. Nothing gold can stay ponyboy. Embrace the change.

[@leandronicolas8848]

Terre with a cap???! Ohh the humanity!!

[@denbo74]

Smells great but last about an hour. Worst performance of any fragrance I own

[@reamsel]

I blind bought it because so many good reviews, but it has the same mint smell from a mouth that just brushed his teeth. Way too much mint that I really not like!

[@ericwatts8599]

Haha, "Who's responsible for this?" @ the cap comment.

[@BobbyDior]

frickin', Leafs

[@usmellsgood]

See ya next year

[@janm3531]

Why do you miss ellena? He is still working, just not for Hermes...

[@usmellsgood]

It’s his style with Hermes that was special

[@jeremyhinze8837]

A cap? On Terre 🤷‍♂️ gross!

[@usmellsgood]

We gotta keep an open mind, but right!!!

[@jeremyhinze8837]

@@usmellsgood No! Completely closed & shut down 🧠 🤣🤣 juuuuust kidding, you're right.

[@edsaban572]

I remember Eau Tres Fraiche smelled like 💩 when I tried it.

[@usmellsgood]

Sure you were smelling Eau Tres Fraiche? 🤣

[@edsaban572]

@@usmellsgood Yes. I purchased a bottle and returned it.

[@rob409BOI]

I put this on my balls.. a 10 minute single review is worth at least 5 3+ hour long form from Ole Jeanie boy

[@miles-178]

Aaaah i love Eau Tres Fraiche 🥲 … hopefully this has a similar freshness and vibe 🙏🏻