Hermès Hermessence Osmanthe Yunnan: released in 2005, floral, fruity and leather, about 4h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Hermès Hermessence Osmanthe Yunnan dupe we found is The Different Company Osmanthus — 78% match, about $165 (estimate) versus about $315 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Hermès Hermessence Osmanthe Yunnan dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Hermès Hermessence Osmanthe Yunnan | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Different Company Osmanthus | 78% | about $165* (−48%) | 4h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Le Couvent Maison de Parfum Aqua Majestae | 78% | about $85 (−73%) | 4h vs 4h | 4/10 |
| 3 | Parfum d'Empire Osmanthus Interdite | 72% | about $170 (−46%) | 5h vs 4h | 4/10 |
| 4 | To Summer | 观夏 Osmanthus 颐和金桂 | 68% | about $125 (−60%) | 5h vs 4h | 3/10 |
| 5 | Olibanum. Osmanthus | 72% | about $90 (−71%) | 6h vs 4h | 3/10 |
A refined composition that highlights the bright, fruity aspects of osmanthus, echoing the elegant tea-floral balance of the reference.
It shares its floral, fruity and citrus accords with Hermès Hermessence Osmanthe Yunnan, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 596 community ratings.
Shares a delicate, tea-forward character reminiscent of Hermès Hermessence Osmanthe Yunnan, offering a light and airy floral experience.
It shares its floral, citrus and fruity accords with Hermès Hermessence Osmanthe Yunnan, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 184 community ratings.
While more complex, it explores the same apricot-leather-tea territory as the reference with a sophisticated, artistic touch.
It shares its fruity, floral and green accords with Hermès Hermessence Osmanthe Yunnan, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 506 community ratings.
Offers a nuanced take on the osmanthus note, highlighting the fruity and slightly leathery undertones similar to the Hermès classic.
It shares its fruity, floral and green accords with Hermès Hermessence Osmanthe Yunnan, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 123 community ratings.
Focuses on the apricot-like facets of the osmanthus flower, evoking a similar fruity-floral profile to the reference.
It shares its floral, fruity and lactonic accords with Hermès Hermessence Osmanthe Yunnan, lasts about 6h against 4h and carries 60 community ratings.
Le Couvent Maison de Parfum Aqua Majestae, at about $85 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 75% less than Hermès Hermessence Osmanthe Yunnan.
Olibanum. Osmanthus, at about 6h on skin, against about 4h for Hermès Hermessence Osmanthe Yunnan.
The Different Company Osmanthus, at 78% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — The Different Company Osmanthus saves you about $220 a year against Hermès Hermessence Osmanthe Yunnan. 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. Olibanum. Osmanthus comes closest at 5.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Hermès Hermessence Osmanthe Yunnan notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-23.