Hermès Bel Ami Eau de Toilette for men, a refined and charismatic fragrance first launched in 1986 . Fragrance Profile – Leathery Woody Chypre : Top Notes : Lemon, Bergamot, Mandarin, Juniper Heart Notes : Cardamom, Iris, Ylang-Ylang, Pepper, Sage, Basil, Geranium, Thyme, Coriander Base Notes : Leather, Patchouli, Oakmoss, Vetiver, Vanilla, Amber Created by perfumer Jean-Louis Sieuzac , Bel Ami is inspired by Guy de Maupassant’s novel of the same name. It’s a bold, classic scent that celebrates leather in its most opulent and authentic form elegant, smoky, and slightly spicy with a vintage French charm. The bottle design is inspired by the lanterns of horse-drawn carriages, with a black cap reminiscent of a riding hat—part of Hermès’ Parfums-Fondateurs collection.