Hermès Eau de Cologne Hermes: released in 1953, citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy, about 4h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Hermès Eau de Cologne Hermes dupe we found is 4711 Original Eau de Cologne — 92% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $30 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Hermès Eau de Cologne Hermes dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Hermès Eau de Cologne Hermes | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4711 Original Eau de Cologne | 92% | about $45* (+50%) | 2h vs 4h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Roger & Gallet Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille | 88% | about $30* | 3h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Lanman & Kemp Florida Water | 82% | about $10 (221 ml) | 3h vs 4h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Acqua di Parma Essenza di Colonia | 80% | about $90 (+200%) | 6h vs 4h | 7/10 |
| 5 | 4711 Remix Cologne Edition 2018 | 85% | about $25* (−17%) | 4h vs 4h | 3/10 |
Shares the classic, crisp citrus-and-herbal DNA of Eau de Cologne Hermes, offering a similarly refreshing and timeless aromatic experience.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Hermès Eau de Cologne Hermes, opens on Lemon and Bergamot too, lasts about 2h against 4h and carries 6,589 community ratings.
Evokes the same bright, traditional citrus-forward profile found in Eau de Cologne Hermes, leaning into a clean and invigorating herbal character.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Hermès Eau de Cologne Hermes, opens on Bergamot and Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 3h against 4h and carries 501 community ratings.
Offers a very affordable, bracingly fresh citrus-and-spice profile that sits in the same family as the traditional Eau de Cologne Hermes.
It shares its citrus, white floral and aromatic accords with Hermès Eau de Cologne Hermes, lasts about 3h against 4h and carries 515 community ratings.
While more complex, it captures the sophisticated citrus-and-neroli elegance that defines the heart of Eau de Cologne Hermes.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and white floral accords with Hermès Eau de Cologne Hermes, lasts about 6h against 4h and carries 4,348 community ratings.
A modern, slightly fruitier take on the classic citrus-aromatic structure that feels reminiscent of the fresh, green spirit of Eau de Cologne Hermes.
It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords with Hermès Eau de Cologne Hermes, opens on Bergamot and Lemon too, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 281 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
4711 Remix Cologne Edition 2018, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 15% less than Hermès Eau de Cologne Hermes.
Acqua di Parma Essenza di Colonia, at about 6h on skin, against about 4h for Hermès Eau de Cologne Hermes.
4711 Original Eau de Cologne, at 92% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — 4711 4711 Original Eau de Cologne actually costs about $25 a year MORE than Hermès Eau de Cologne Hermes. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Acqua di Parma Essenza di Colonia comes closest at 5.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Hermès Eau de Cologne Hermes notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-30.