Eau de Citron Noir by Hermès
Launch Year: 2018
Perfumer: Christine Nagel
Concentration: Eau de Cologne
Fragrance Family: Citrus Woody
Fragrance Profile
Eau de Citron Noir is a sophisticated interpretation of citrus built around one of Christine Nagel’s most unusual inspirations: black lime, a Middle Eastern ingredient created by drying limes until they develop a dark, smoky, almost woody aroma.
The opening delivers an immediate explosion of sharp lemon and citrus freshness—bright, tart, energetic, and slightly bitter. Rather than remaining a conventional sparkling cologne, the composition quickly reveals its darker side as the black lime introduces smoky, dry, and subtly mineral nuances.
Black tea adds an elegant woody and aromatic character, while guaiac wood reinforces the smoky depth underneath the citrus. The contrast between luminous lemon and dark woods gives Eau de Citron Noir its distinctive personality: refreshing yet smoky, clean yet mysterious, and considerably darker than a traditional citrus cologne.
Key Notes:
Black Lemon
Lemon
Black Tea
Guaiac Wood
Performance
Despite its Eau de Cologne concentration, Eau de Citron Noir was designed to provide a more persistent interpretation of citrus freshness. Its bright opening gradually becomes drier and smokier, with black lime, tea, and woods remaining closer to the skin as the fragrance develops.
Ideal For
Ideal for those who love citrus fragrances but want something darker and more unconventional. Fresh enough for warm weather and daytime wear, yet its smoky black lime and woody tea character give it enough sophistication for evenings, office wear, and year-round use.
