What was the name of Hermès’s first perfume, launched in 1951?

Hermès’s first perfume, launched in 1951, was Eau d’Hermès.

The fragrance was created by Edmond Roudnitska, one of the most influential perfumers of the 20th century. Its launch marked Hermès’s expansion beyond leather goods, saddlery, luggage, and silk into the perfume industry.

Eau d’Hermès is commonly associated with a refined leather-and-citrus style that reflects the company’s equestrian heritage. The name is sometimes confused with later major Hermès fragrances, especially Calèche, introduced in 1961, and Terre d’Hermès, launched in 2006.

Hermès later developed a substantial fragrance catalogue, including women’s, men’s, and unisex compositions. Despite the prominence of newer releases, Eau d’Hermès remains historically important because it established the house’s presence in perfumery and preceded several of its best-known scents.