Terry de Gunzburg Ombre Mercure
How it smells
The first thing you smell is violet leaf. The heart brings violet and orris root. On the skin it settles into benzoin and sandalwood. Overall it smells powdery and iris.
- Came out
- 2012
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Ombre Mercure notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Terry de Gunzburg Ombre Mercure
Ombre Mercure is made by Terry de Gunzburg.
Other Terry De Gunzburg perfumes
The house has 18 perfumes here, led by Terryfic Oud Extreme, Delectation Splendide and Fragrant Delice.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. It lasts about as long as Le Labo Iris 39 unisex and Guerlain L'Heure Bleue. Base notes like benzoin and sandalwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is powdery (100%), followed by iris and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy powdery and iris smells and notes like violet and benzoin. Less obvious notes include iris and vanilla. Perfume fans rate it 4.08 out of 5.
Ombre Mercure through the year
The best time of year to wear it is fall and winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
Ombre Mercure sillage
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Jil Sander Sun.
For work or for evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out.
More from this line
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2015.
Ombre Mercure dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Le Labo Iris 39 unisex (7 shared notes), Guerlain L'Heure Bleue (7 shared notes), Jil Sander Sun (7 shared notes) and Tom Ford Black Orchid (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Jil Sander Sun starts from €30.
Quick answers
When did Ombre Mercure come out?
It came out in 2012.
Can men wear Ombre Mercure?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Is it expensive?
It is mid priced: about €45 in Europe.