des Jardins Eau de Toilette bottle des Jardins
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Mint & Tonic Eau de Parfum bottle Mint & Tonic

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - des Jardins
A refreshing, zingy citrus explosion that perfectly captures summer in a bottle, although some find it a bit too simple or generic to be truly memorable. It's an easy grab-and-go for those who love a natural, uplifting scent, but don't expect a powerhouse.
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Our Verdict - Mint & Tonic
A sparkling, natural blast of mint and citrus that nails the Gin & Tonic vibe beautifully. It's a superb summer scent, but the performance is frankly tragic for the price, turning this refreshing joy into a fleeting, expensive dream.
Favourite

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 24% 30%
Floral 10% 8%
Fruity 4% 3%
Green 16% 12%
Sweet 7% 6%
Warm 5% 10%
Woody 17% 18%
Earthy 12% 7%
Animalic 6% 7%
Fresh 31% 32%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
des Jardins EdT
Mint & Tonic EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cedar 27% vs 32%
Musk 25% vs 31%
Vetiver 23% vs 36%
Only in des Jardins
Patchouli 23%

Accords

des Jardins Mint & Tonic
100%
Citrus
100%
63%
Aromatic
83%
58%
Fresh Spicy
83%
51%
Green
78%
45%
Woody
56%
46%
Fresh
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Aromatic shared
63%
83%
Fresh Spicy shared
58%
83%
Green shared
51%
78%
Woody shared
45%
56%
46%

Performance

des Jardins Mint & Tonic
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

des Jardins

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its light sillage and fresh, clean accords make it ideal for office wear and casual settings, as it won't offend. However, its 'body mist' performance and bright scent mean it's less suited for formal events or a romantic date.

Mint & Tonic

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

This shines brightest in casual or sporty settings thanks to its fresh, clean character. Its poor longevity and sillage hold it back from formal or date wear, but it's office-safe due to its light, non-offensive nature.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
95%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
89%
Accord
94%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Fresh Spicy, Aromatic accords and Mint, Vetiver notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

des Jardins
Mint & Tonic
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