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Score
88/100

Hermès

Un Jardin sur le Nil EDT

2005

A Nile tributary at dawn — green mango, damp lotus, and the faint smell of distance.

Un Jardin sur le Nil
citrus
aromatic
floral

The take

What works

  • Green mango and carrot opening is unique, vivid, and unforgettable
  • Ellena's masterclass in translucent naturalism — feels genuinely like a place
  • Unisex in the most literal sense — equally compelling without gender coding

Trade-offs

  • Longevity is modest — you are buying an experience, not a performance
  • The vegetable-green opening can wrong-foot first-time wearers

Notes

Top

GrapefruitGrapefruitGreen MangoGreen MangoTomatoTomatoCarrotCarrot

Mid

LotusLotusBulrushBulrushOrangeOrangeHiacynthHiacynthPeonyPeony

Base

MuskMuskIrisIrisIncenseIncenseLabdanumLabdanumCinnamonCinnamon

Performance

Longevity
4–6 hours
Projection
Within a foot
Sillage
Close trail

When to wear

Spring70%
Summer100%
Fall14%
Winter6%
Day93%
Night10%

Occasions

CasualVacationOffice

Gender

Unisex

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Un Jardin sur le Nil last?

4–6 hours on most skin (good longevity at 55/100) with moderate projection.

When should you wear Un Jardin sur le Nil?

Best in summer, daytime-leaning. Suited to casual, vacation, office.

Is Un Jardin sur le Nil worth it?

At $55–$85, yes for this tier. Green mango and carrot opening is unique, vivid, and unforgettable. Ellena's masterclass in translucent naturalism — feels genuinely like a place.

Details

Perfumer
Jean-Claude Ellena
Collection
Un Jardin