Hermès
Un Jardin sur le Nil
Signed Jean-Claude Ellena for Hermès, Un Jardin sur le Nil is an airy green-citrus inspired by Egypt: grapefruit, lotus and green mango on a woody and incense base. Fresh, light and poetic.
Perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena
Main accords
Pyramid & evolution
Unofficial sources Data drawn from unofficial sources, not from the house: this pyramid (like the year and gender shown) may contain discrepancies.
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Opening First minutes
Grapefruit · Orange
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Heart ~30 min to 2 h
Lotus
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Base Several hours
Incense · Woody notes
What its composition says
- Only 5 materials declared, against 7.6 on average in the catalogue: the formula is tight.
- 2 materials on top, 1 in the heart, 2 in the base: the three stages are of comparable size.
- Lotus: its rarest material, which only 20 of the 1,980 perfumes analysed in the catalogue contain — about one in 99.
- Citrus, woody and floral: 3 registers of raw materials share its palette, with citrus supplying 2 of 5.
Frequencies measured on the Olfact catalogue only.
Scent profile
Estimates derived from the composition — not measured.
Wear time
Low
3 to 5 h estimated on skin
Projection
Moderate
noticeable at arm’s length
Ideal seasons
Time of day
Tailored for the heat — above 22 °C (72 °F).
Ideal occasions
- Office & everyday Measured enough not to overwhelm a closed space or a meeting.
- Sunny days & holidays Its freshness breathes the outdoors and rising temperatures.
Strengths
- Great versatility: goes from the office to dinner without a false note.
Avoid if…
- you want very long-lasting wear: its freshness fades.
The success of Un Jardin sur le Nil by Hermès comes down to its versatility: an easy-going signature that finds its place from morning to night without ever clashing.
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