Hermès 2005 EDT

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Un Jardin sur le Nil

by Jean-Claude Ellena

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Hermès Un Jardin sur le Nil is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2005, created by Jean-Claude Ellena. Un Jardin sur le Nil opens with Tomato, Carrot Seeds, Grapefruit, and Mango, settles into a heart of Hyacinth, Bulrush, Orange, and Peony, and dries down to a base of Musk, Iris, Cinnamon, and Labdanum. Hermès's Un Jardin sur le Nil carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

A radiant, zesty green-citrus that defines the genre: transparent, luminous, and unlike anything else. Effortlessly wearable, it’s the ultimate warm-weather signature for those who want sophistication without heaviness.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Confident
  • Modern
  • Subtle
  • Clean
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Un Jardin sur le Nil 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
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The vibrant citrus, green mango, and watery lotus make this a quintessentially spring and summer fragrance, perfect for warm or humid weather. Its transparency and freshness are less suited for chilly or autumnal days.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Sport

Subtle projection and breezy freshness make it ideal for daytime, work, and casual settings, while its clean sophistication also works for sporty or active occasions. It may lack 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

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

Un Jardin sur le Nil is a shimmering mirage of green mango, tart grapefruit, and aquatic lotus, conjuring the lush riverbanks of the Nile at sunrise. Tomato leaf and aromatic greens add a vegetal crispness, while a whisper of incense and soft musk ground the fragrance with gentle intrigue. Its airy transparency and watery citrus accord evoke the sensation of a cool breeze drifting through a garden oasis, leaving a subtle yet unforgettable trail.

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