Hermès 2003 EDT

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Un Jardin en Méditerranée

by Jean-Claude Ellena

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Hermès Un Jardin en Méditerranée is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2003, created by Jean-Claude Ellena. Un Jardin en Méditerranée opens with Bergamot, Lemon, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of White Oleander and Orange Blossom, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cypress, Pistachio, and Fig Leaf. Hermès's Un Jardin en Méditerranée carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A quintessential green citrus-woody scent that conjures sunlit Mediterranean gardens. This is an elegant, understated choice for lovers of tranquil, natural freshness, perfect for spring and summer days.
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  • Subtle
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Sophisticated
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Un Jardin en Méditerranée 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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

Its fresh citrus, green and cool woody notes shine in spring and summer, evoking Mediterranean gardens and clean air. The scent is not heavy or sweet enough for cold winter days, and its lightness is less suited to chilly weather.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

This is a subtle, airy fragrance with low projection, ideal for office or casual daytime wear. It is polite and refreshing, never overpowering, but may feel too understated for formal events or high-energy sports.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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

Un Jardin en Méditerranée opens with a watercolor-bright blend of bergamot, lemon, and mandarin, swiftly ushering in a delicate heart of orange blossom and white oleander. A distinctive fig leaf accord and cool cypress evoke shady groves, while red cedar, juniper, and a hint of pistachio provide a crisp, nutty-green depth. Transparent musk floats beneath, making this a light, quietly sophisticated fragrance that feels like a breeze through a lush Mediterranean garden at dawn-refreshing, contemplative, and impossibly serene.

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