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Hermès Amazone 2017 Review: A Green Floral Classic Reborn

Name: Hermès Amazone 2017 Review: A Green Floral Classic Reborn
Item: Hermès Amazone 2017
Author: Vivir

Hermès relaunches a 1974 green floral with cassis, galbanum, narcissus, and vetiver.

By Vivir · October 17, 2026

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In the 1970s, green florals were a statement of modern femininity: crisp, bitter, and unapologetically intellectual. Hermès Amazone, launched in 1974, was one of the era's most distinctive examples, a scent that smelled like a walk through a damp garden after rain. It was never a sugary crowd-pleaser; it was a fragrance for women who read, worked, and wanted their perfume to feel like a well-tailored blazer. Fast forward to 2017, and Hermès reintroduced Amazone as an EDT, overseen by Jean-Claude Ellena. The relaunch arrived during a quiet revival of vintage green profiles, as a counterpoint to the gourmand and oud booms. It fit perfectly into the emerging 'quiet luxury' mood: less about projection, more about personal elegance. This review explores the 2017 Hermès Amazone in detail, from its cassis and galbanum opening to its vetiver drydown. We will cover notes, accords, performance, seasonality, and who should wear it. If you love dry, aromatic, and slightly fruity florals, this may be your next signature.

Longevity

4.0

Projection

3.0

Sillage

3.0

$90-$130

SpringSummerFallWinter

Accords

green aromatic fruity woody yellow floral soft spicy earthy balsamic

Notes Pyramid

Top

Cassis (Black Currant)Black Currant Blossom

Heart

GalbanumNarcissusRed Berries

Base

Vetiver

Scent Journey

Opening 0-30 min

The first 30 minutes sparkle with tart cassis and black currant blossom, a fruity-green overture that feels crisp and slightly jammy but never sweet.

Heart 1-2 hrs

After 1-2 hours, galbanum's bitter green resin takes center stage, joined by narcissus's yellow floral hay-like nuance and a whisper of red berries. The composition feels dry, aromatic, and vintage-leaning.

Drydown 4+ hrs

From 4+ hours, vetiver anchors the scent with earthy, woody, and subtly balsamic tones. The finish is clean, grassy, and close to the skin, with a quiet elegance.

Performance Dashboard

Longevity 4.0/5

6-8 hours on skin; longer on clothing.

Projection 3.0/5

moderate, stays relatively close to skin after opening.

Sillage 3.0/5

moderate; leaves a soft green trail.

When to Wear

SpringBest

SummerOK

FallBest

WinterOK

officeeverydaydaytimeformal

Pros & Cons

Elegant, dry green floral with vintage character
Office-friendly and versatile for spring/fall
High-quality Hermès composition with natural-smelling notes
Subtle enough for close quarters

Moderate projection may disappoint those seeking strong sillage
Bitter galbanum and vetiver can feel austere
Not a sweet or crowd-pleasing crowd-pleaser
Limited availability compared to mainstream designer releases

Price & Value

$90-$130

Mid-to-premium Hermès pricing for a 100ml EDT; reflects house prestige and classic composition.

“Fair for a designer-classic relaunch, though not a budget blind buy.”

Reformulation History

No significant batch variations reported for the 2017 EDT relaunch. The 2017 version is distinct from the original 1974 Amazone, which had a richer, more animalic and mossy character due to now-restricted ingredients.

Who It's For

Ideal For

lovers of green, dry, vintage-style florals
professionals seeking an office-safe signature
fans of cassis and galbanum
those who prefer subtle elegance over loud sweetness

Not Recommended For

gourmand and sweet-fragrance lovers
those wanting strong projection or beast-mode performance
wearers who dislike bitter green or earthy vetiver notes

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Layering Ideas

Layer with a light citrus cologne like Hermès Eau d'Orange Verte to brighten the opening.
Layer with a vetiver-focused fragrance such as Guerlain Vetiver to amplify the earthy drydown.
Avoid sweet gourmands or heavy ambers, which clash with the green, bitter profile.

Final Verdict

Hermès Amazone 2017 is a beautifully executed relaunch that honors the original's dry green soul while making it more wearable for modern tastes. It is not a loud or trendy fragrance, but a quiet, intelligent signature for those who appreciate vintage-style green florals. If you love cassis, galbanum, and vetiver, this is a refined choice for office and daytime elegance.