Hermès 2005 Edt

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Un Jardin sur le Nil

by Jean-Claude Ellena

Hermès Un Jardin sur le Nil is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2005, created by Jean-Claude Ellena. The fragrance opens with Mango, Grapefruit, Carrot, and Tomato, settles into a heart of Lotus, Peony, Orange, and Bulrush, and dries down to a base of Incense, Labdanum, Cinnamon, and Iris.

Our verdict on Un Jardin sur le Nil: Favourite

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.
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  • Fresh
  • Confident
  • Modern
  • Subtle
  • Clean
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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 13%
Floral 19%
Fruity 11%
Green 20%
Sweet 16%
Warm 13%
Woody 3%
Earthy 9%
Animalic 7%
Fresh 20%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Citrus
100%
Green
90%
Fresh Spicy
70%
Fruity
65%
Aromatic
60%

Notes

Top Notes

Mango 25% Grapefruit 25% Tomato 25% Carrot 24%

Heart Notes

Lotus 22% Bulrush 21% Orange 20% Hyacinth 18% Peony 18%

Base Notes

Musk 21% Iris 21% Incense 20% Labdanum 19% Cinnamon 18%

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Light

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.

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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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