Hermès — 24 Faubourg Eau de Parfum Edition Numero 24
Essence
24 Faubourg Eau de Parfum Edition Numero 24 is a 2015 collector presentation of the classic Hermès floral amber by Maurice Roucel. It is notable for the bottle, not a changed perfume: the familiar white-floral, iris and amber composition arrives in a golden patterned flacon designed for collectors.
Scent Profile
Orange, peach, hyacinth, bergamot and ylang-ylang provide the opening. The fruit and citrus are most visible at the start before the fragrance becomes more floral and powdery. Gardenia, black elder, orange blossom, iris and jasmine form a generous white-floral heart. Iris lends coolness and powder, while ylang-ylang and the florals keep the scent plush rather than austere. Amber, sandalwood, patchouli and vanilla bring the drydown toward a creamy, warm floral amber. Compared with the EDT, the EDP direction is deeper, more iris-centered and more substantial.
Performance
The EDP is a strong performer, with long wear and clear projection from its powdery floral core. Modern bottles are lighter in chypre character than older examples, but the concentration still suits someone seeking a fragrance with real presence.
Wearing Context
This is best in cool weather, for dressed-up daytime plans, dinners and formal occasions. Its poised, mature floral structure is traditional in character but not exclusively feminine; a wearer comfortable with white flowers and powder can take it in either direction.
Comparisons & DNA
The regular 24 Faubourg EDP is the decisive reference because this edition is generally understood to contain the same scent. Chanel No. 19 is useful for the iris-and-powder relationship, though 24 Faubourg is warmer and more floral. Ysatis gives another large white-floral comparison, while older Chanel Coco points toward the richer floral-amber side. The meaningful difference from the main EDP is the flacon, not the olfactory architecture.
Reception
The perfume’s white flowers, iris and amber are treated as timeless and elegant. For this edition, the axis of disagreement is straightforward: collectors may value the decorated bottle, while a wearer interested only in the perfume can choose the ordinary EDP. There is little separate critical history because the juice is not presented as a new composition.
Versions & Reformulation
Edition Numero 24 is a limited edition within the wider 24 Faubourg family, alongside EDT, EDP, parfum and lighter variations. It represents the modern EDP presentation and has no documented edition-specific reformulation. A related limited listing is dated differently, but the collector concept remains the same.
Acquisition Notes
The edition is discontinued and appears primarily as collector or secondary-market stock, commonly in 100 ml format. The standard EDP is more practical for scent-first buyers, since a premium here is for the bottle and packaging. Check ordinary condition and labeling before purchase.
Notable Facts & Lore
- The bottle carries a golden interlocking 24 motif.
- Its pattern references Hermès silk-scarf design.
- Maurice Roucel is the credited perfumer for the EDP composition.
- The edition is a collector presentation rather than a separate scent formula.