Eau d'Italie 2011 EDP

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Jardin du Poete

by Bertrand Duchaufour

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Eau d'Italie Jardin du Poete is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2011, created by Bertrand Duchaufour. Jardin du Poete opens with Bitter Orange, Grapefruit, and Basil, settles into a heart of Angelica, Immortelle, and Pink Pepper, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vetiver, and Cypress. Eau d'Italie's Jardin du Poete carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

A divisive, green-forward scent that promises a sun-drenched Italian garden but often delivers fleeting beauty. Some find it a masterpiece, others an overpriced ghost with performance issues.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Modern
  • Subtle
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Jardin du Poete Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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 summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with its fresh, natural profile, make it ideal for casual daytime wear, especially in warmer weather. It's subtle enough for the office but might be too understated 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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Bitter Orange
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Bitter Orange
  • 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

Jardin du Poete opens with a sharp, vibrant burst of bitter orange and grapefruit, immediately freshened by aromatic basil. This verdant garden accord quickly deepens, with angelica and a hint of pink pepper adding an herbaceous, slightly spicy core. The dry down settles into a subtle blend of earthy vetiver, woody cypress, and a clean musk, evoking a Mediterranean landscape after a warm shower.

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