Escada 1996 EDT

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Jardin de Soleil

by Sophie Labbé

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Escada Jardin de Soleil is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1996, created by Sophie Labbé. Jardin de Soleil opens with Neroli, Tuberose, Gardenia, and Peach, settles into a heart of Hyacinth and Orange Blossom, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood and Oakmoss. Escada's Jardin de Soleil carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This 90s Escada gem is divisive: some find it a delightful, sunny escape, while others get a peculiar, almost savoury note. It's a floral with a fruity punch, a far cry from modern sugar bombs.
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  • Fresh
  • Relaxed
  • Classic
  • Bright
  • Playful
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Jardin de Soleil Eau de Toilette 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:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with its fresh and 'office-safe' floral profile, make it suitable for casual wear and the workplace. While pleasant, it doesn't have the gravitas for formal events or the intensity for a standout date night, though some find it quite relaxing for daytime outings.

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

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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 de Soleil opens with a bright, juicy explosion of peach and raspberry, softened by the delicate, green-tinged floral sweetness of neroli. This fruity introduction quickly blossoms into a rich white floral heart of creamy gardenia and heady tuberose, lifted by the distinct green, waxy freshness of hyacinth. As it settles, a warm, earthy base of sandalwood and oakmoss emerges, lending a sophisticated, slightly vintage character to the vibrant floral bouquet.

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