Notes pyramid
Top
SageBergamotCardamomLemonMandarin Orange
Heart
CarnationPatchouliCedarOrris RootBasilJasmine
Base
LeatherOakmossStyraxVetiverAmberVanillaCoconut
Main accords
aromatic100%
woody88%
earthy76%
leather64%
citrus52%
warm spicy40%
Day 49%Night 51%
Longevity7.8 hrs
0 hr24 hr
Community scent consensus
Collectors rate Bel Ami 4.37 out of 5 across 2158 votes. Projection reads as moderate. Best worn in Autumn.
Bel Ami by Hermès is a Woody Chypre fragrance for men. Bel Ami was launched in 1986. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean-Louis Sieuzac. Top notes are Sage, Bergamot, Cardamom, Lemon and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Carnation, Patchouli, Cedar, Orris Root, Basil and Jasmine; base notes are Leather, Oakmoss, Styrax, Vetiver, Amber, Vanilla and Coconut. Bel Ami: a reference to Guy de Maupassa
Perfumer: Jean-Louis Sieuzac
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