Buongiorno Eau de Parfum bottle Buongiorno
Edp Concentration Edt
U Gender U
2025 Year 2008
££ Price Tier ££
L' des Hesperides Eau de Toilette bottle L' des Hesperides

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Buongiorno
This minty-fresh burst of Italian sunshine is a crowd-pleaser, but don't expect it to last all day. It's universally adored for its invigorating opening, though some find it a bit too fleeting for the price. If you want to smell like a delicious, refined mojito, this one's for you.
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Our Verdict - L' des Hesperides
Diptyque's L' des Hesperides is a fresh, green citrus bomb, divisive for its medicinal, almost mentholated edge. Some call it a masterpiece, others a cleaning product. It's an underestimated gem for those who crave a unique, complex scent away from the crowd.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 20% 14%
Floral 8% 12%
Fruity 0% 2%
Green 24% 21%
Sweet 9% 12%
Warm 7% 10%
Woody 14% 9%
Earthy 4% 6%
Animalic 11% 7%
Fresh 32% 32%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Buongiorno EdP
L' des Hesperides EdT

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 21% vs 11%
Petitgrain 18% vs 13%
Rosemary 14% vs 12%
Only in L' des Hesperides
Mint 63% Floral 37%
Shared Notes
Musk 35% vs 29%
Cedar 33% vs 28%
Only in Buongiorno
Amber 30%
Only in L' des Hesperides
Immortelle 42%

Accords

Buongiorno L' des Hesperides
100%
Fresh Spicy
76%
73%
Citrus
100%
97%
Green
83%
95%
Aromatic
80%
61%
Fresh
56%
52%
Woody
47%
51%
Herbal
48%
Fresh Spicy shared
100%
76%
Citrus shared
73%
100%
Green shared
97%
83%
Aromatic shared
95%
80%
Fresh shared
61%
56%
Woody shared
52%
47%
Herbal shared
51%
48%

Performance

Buongiorno L' des Hesperides
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Buongiorno

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, green, and citrus accords make it ideal for casual wear, especially in warm weather, with many reviews suggesting it's perfect for a 'pick me up' or summer. The moderate performance, especially its lower longevity and sillage, also suits gym or office environments without being overpowering.

L' des Hesperides

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, green, and citrus-forward profile, coupled with moderate sillage and longevity, makes it ideal for casual and sport settings where invigoration is key. While some might find it too unique for formal office wear, its clean character makes it acceptable for relaxed professional environments.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
93%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
85%
Accord
98%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Green, Aromatic accords and Petitgrain, Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Buongiorno
L' des Hesperides
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