Written in 1961 by Guy Robert, Caleche was Hermes' first fragrance for women. A highly feminine, woody, chypre floral, its name refers to the horse-drawn carriages that are emblematic of the house. Caleche is a novel that dazzles with the beauty of its raw materials, from the joyfulness of citrus fruit to the modernity of aldehyde notes; from the floral heart embellished with ylang-ylang, rose and jasmine to the woody, chypre sillage underscored by the nobility of the iris. The Founders bear witness to the initial encounters between the house of Hermes and fragrance. They tell the story of the living heritage of Hermes, its references and secrets... These fragrances are timeless, yet never less than contemporary. Floral with aldehyde aromas, Caleche Soie de Parfum combines the refined notes of aldehyde with opulent jasmine and generous rose. Fragrance notes: Aldehydes, Citron, Neroli and Bergamot; middle notes are May Rose, Damask Rose, Iris, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Cedar.