Maître Parfumeur et Gantier 1988 EDT

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Jardin du Nil

by Jean-Paul Millet Lage

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Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Jardin du Nil is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1988, created by Jean-Paul Millet Lage. Jardin du Nil opens with Citrus, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Geranium, and Mint, and dries down to a base of Amber, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Maître Parfumeur et Gantier's Jardin du Nil carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a proper grower, mind. Starts out daring, even a bit challenging for some with its dirty, sweaty undertones. But give it a moment, and it blossoms into something truly unique, a love-it-or-hate-it gem that rewards patience.
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  • Edgy
  • Sensual
  • Mysterious
  • Bold
  • Classic
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Jardin du Nil Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Citrus100%
Heartas listed
Geranium31%
Rose29%
Jasmine22%
Mint19%
Baseas listed
Amber37%
Vetiver34%
Patchouli29%

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
Also Works:
Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its moderate sillage and challenging opening make it less suited for the office or sport. However, the unique and sensual dry down, coupled with its moderate longevity, makes it a fantastic choice for dates or more intimate casual wear.

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

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint

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 du Nil opens with a sharp, almost biting citrus burst, quickly joined by a surprisingly intense, verdant geranium. As it settles, a complex, almost raw rose emerges, bolstered by cool, invigorating mint and the soft sweetness of jasmine. The dry down is a warm, earthy affair, with deep amber and patchouli anchoring the lingering florals, giving it a lived-in, sensual depth.

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