In the world of fragrance, a chypre—a combination of crisp, floral, and woody—is not for the faint of heart. Just ask Christine Nagel, the renowned Swiss nose and head perfumer at Hermès ...

Much more unusual is formulating a fragrance to address a problem. But Hermessence Oud Alezan, the latest eau de parfum from Hermès, actually functioned as the antidote to a fear of horses.

I still don’t own a Birkin bag (*continues manifesting*), but Hermès’s newest—and arguably its biggest—fragrance launch makes me smell and feel like I’m one fancy step closer.

Meet Barénia Eau de Parfum, a decadent chypre fragrance that launches Sept. 2 and is inspired by the same exact leather material used for many of Hermès’ handbags. Incredibly rare and lush ...