Diptyque 2003 EDT

U ££ Acquired

Jardin Clos

by Daniel Molière

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Diptyque Jardin Clos is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2003, created by Daniel Molière. Jardin Clos opens with Lilac and Watermelon, settles into a heart of Hyacinth and Musk, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Oakmoss, and Tolu Balsam. Diptyque's Jardin Clos carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

Diptyque's Jardin Clos is a divisive, discontinued scent that's either a masterful, hyper-realistic garden experience or an overly soapy, dusty disappointment. If you can find it, it's a gamble.
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  • Subtle
  • Clean
  • Feminine
  • Woody
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Jardin Clos Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lilac63%
Watermelon37%
Heartas listed
Hyacinth65%
Musk35%
Baseas listed
Oakmoss45%
Tolu Balsam30%
Cedar25%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its strong sillage means it needs careful application for the office, but its fresh, green floral character makes it perfect for casual daytime wear, especially in spring. It's too earthy and floral for sport and lacks the traditional gravitas for formal events.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Imagine stepping into a humid, overgrown garden after a spring shower. Jardin Clos opens with a delicate, dewy lilac and a whisper of fresh watermelon, giving it an airy, almost aquatic lift. This quickly blossoms into a potent bouquet of heady hyacinth, grounded by a clean, slightly soapy musk. As it settles, an earthy blend of oakmoss and cedar emerges, providing a sophisticated, green depth that evokes damp soil and ancient trees, with a touch of balsamic warmth.

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