Bel Ami

THE CREATION A reference to the eponymous novel by Guy de Maupassant, the Eau de Toilette Bel Ami celebrates the authenticity of leather. Created in 1986 by perfumer Jean-Louis Sieuzac, the composition interprets the material with as much opulence as character. THE OLFACTORY NOTES A leathery and woody fragrance, the Eau de Toilette Bel Ami affirms the daring encounter between an enchanting patchouli, a deep leather and a sensual cistus labdanum. THE OBJECT Inspired by the lanterns of carriages of bygone days, the bottle is crowned by a black cap echoing the riding helmet of equestrians. As a sign of belonging to the Parfums-Fondateurs collection, the label on the back is illustrated with a drawing by Philippe Dumas. THE PARFUMS-FONDATEURS COLLECTION The Parfums-Fondateurs collection draws its inspiration from the heritage of the maison. Each creation concentrates the world of imagination of Hermès into a name, a fragrance, a colour. Over the years, Hermès has written the pages of a bold perfumery, born from encounters with exceptional perfumers. A reference to the eponymous novel by Guy de Maupassant, Bel Ami celebrates leather in its most authentic expression. The chypré juice, created in 1986 by Jean-Louis Sieuzac, interprets the material with as much opulence as character. A novelesque intrigue, almost a detective story. A classic, elegant style with a surprisingly sensual hand.

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