Dries Van Noten 2022 EDP

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Neon Garden

by Fanny Bal

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Dries Van Noten Neon Garden is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Fanny Bal. Neon Garden opens with Mint, settles into a heart of Carrot Seeds and Iris, and dries down to a base of Musk and Ambroxan. Dries Van Noten's Neon Garden carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

Neon Garden is a divisive one. You'll either adore its unique minty-iris twist or find it a confusing, synthetic mess. It's an acquired taste, but for those it clicks with, it's a signature-worthy, modern scent.
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  • Modern
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Edgy
  • Subtle
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Neon Garden Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Mint100%
Heartas listed
Iris67%
Carrot Seeds33%
Baseas listed
Ambroxan52%
Musk48%

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
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

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 Sport

Its moderate longevity and sillage make it suitable for casual wear and the office, where it won't overpower. The unique freshness also lends itself to spring and summer days, making it an interesting choice for a daytime date.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • 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

Opens with an unexpectedly crisp and cooling mint, a fresh blast that quickly intertwines with an earthy, slightly sweet carrot seed note. As it settles, a powdery, sometimes 'lipsticky' iris emerges, softened by a clean, lingering musk. The ambroxan adds a modern, almost metallic edge that can either be a seamless backdrop or a jarring, sharp presence, depending on your skin and perception.

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