New Fragrance: Hermès 24 Faubourg Jeu Des Omnibus Et Dames Blanches ‘1937 Scarf Meets 2011 Perfume’

 

Jeu Des Omnibus Et Dames Blanches by Hermès was the very first scarf created by the House  in 1937,and depicts a board game popular at that time; it is in Maurice Hermes’ permanent collection.

Jeu Des Omnibus Et Dames Blanches, circa 1937

The new scent, not unlike the iconic scarf, where the pattern has been updated is more modern. (Maurice Roucel explained in my interview with him, that the original 24 Fauborg took five years to create). Now, M.Roucel and Bernard Bourjois, the perfumers “playa new Hermès game”, introducing a  brighter and lighter take on the original.

Composition

Top notes: orange, peach, hiacynth, ylang-ylang and bergamot

Middle notes: black elder, orris, orange blossom, gardenia and jasmine

Base notes: sandalwood, amber, patchouli and vanilla

Michelyn Camen, Editor-in-Chief (and reformed Hermes scarf addict)

Editor's Note: Is it a coincidence that 'SOTD' is an acronym for both scarf and perfume( 'scarf of the day' to an Hermes collector and  that 'scent of the day to a perfumista)?

https://cafleurebon.com//interview-with-master-perfumer-maurice-roucel-last-tango-in-n-y-c-le-labo-draw/

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10 comments

  • Black elder sounds very interesting as a middle note.
    Well, a flanker… I am in love with the original version but might try this one as it is done by someone who knows his metier and as the ingredients sound so very good.
    24 Faubourg, Eau delicate, btw is a no-no on my skin.

  • Wow – that's quite the name!  🙂  I wore 24 Faubourg in the early 90's – bought my bottle in Paris, so it was that much more special to me.  Haven't sniffed it in years.  Would love to try this one.  Curious what a brighter and lighter version of it is like.  I'll have to try this one!

  • new scent? NEW SCENT?! are you telling me that my beloved 24 Faubourg is being "messed with"?  —I don't know about this…..just a flanker, right? not a reformulation (sorry, didn't mean to use that dirty word on your site) not phasing the original out?  ….I'm glad I have a back up of  24F already just in case…..**grumbling**

  • SOTD!! I bet our scent of the day is much less expensive than a scarf of the day! According to the notes, I should be smitten with this one=)

  • More modern….well, I'll give it a try because the notes sound wonderful but I will approach warily. If it turns out like Eau Premiere did for No.5, this certainly could be FB worthy though.

  • Can't wait to smell this one. The original 24 is luxe deluxe. It smells like the richest, most glamorous woman on earth alighting from her limosine, smelling divinely of leather and fur and cashmere … and money. Super-yummy stuff.
     
    Love all things Hermes!