J-Scent 2017 EDP

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Hydrangea

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J-Scent Hydrangea is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017. Hydrangea opens with Hyacinth, Green Notes, and Violet, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Iris, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Musk and Cedar. J-Scent's Hydrangea carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This is a clean, green, realistic floral that gets a bit soapy and melancholic for some, and a public loo cleaner for others. Definitely one to sample first, as it's a bit of a love-it-or-hate-it affair.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
  • Modern
Hydrangea Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Green Notes33%
Baseas listed

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
Also Works:
Summer

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its moderate longevity and close sillage make it ideal for office wear, as it's unlikely to offend. While some find it romantic, its clean and green character, along with reports of soapy undertones, don't scream 'date night'.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

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

Hydrangea opens with a burst of vivid green, as if you're smelling a fresh spring garden. Indolic jasmine and hyacinth form the core, providing a photorealistic, dewy floral experience. Hints of iris and violet emerge, adding a subtle powdery nuance, while cedar and musk ground the scent, preventing it from floating away entirely. It's cool, moist, and utterly floral.

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