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Hermes 1986

Bel Ami

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Opens bold with Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarine, and Basil building through a smoky, leathery heart of Carnation, Patchouli, Orris Root, and Jasmine over a rugged, dry base of Leather, Vanilla, Amber, and Civet.

Climate fit

Cool & Cold Best in winter and evenings, can feel heavy in peak Indian summer.

Should you buy it?

Not a known clone

No alternative or original links are known for this fragrance.

Wear in
fall
winter
Wear for
evening
formal
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Bel Ami bottle

Sample bottle, not actual product

Scent DNA

Accord profile

What your nose reads first

EarthyFloralWarmWoodyAnimalicAromaticBalsamicCamphoraceous

Longevity

9h

Sillage

Strong

Launched

1986

Alternatives

What this fragrance is similar to

The pyramid.

TTop
First impression, 10–20 min
HHeart
Core character, 2–4 hours
BBase
Lasting drydown, 6–12+ hours

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Bel Ami is an original composition. It is not a known clone.

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