Il y avait un Jardin… I
A bright citrus‑aromatic splash of bergamot, lemon and bitter orange over rosemary that melts into airy orange blossom and lavender, resting on a soft, elegant base of sandalwood, benzoin and ambery cistus.
Perfumer: Undisclosed
Il y avait un Jardin… I
A bright citrus‑aromatic splash of bergamot, lemon and bitter orange over rosemary that melts into airy orange blossom and lavender, resting on a soft, elegant base of sandalwood, benzoin and ambery cistus.
Scent Development and Character
A luminous citrus‑aromatic composition that opens in a burst of sunlit bergamot, lemon and bitter orange lifted by rosemary, then softens into a heart where orange blossom and lavender float over the green snap of lemon petitgrain and rosewood, finally settling into a gentle yet elegant base of sandalwood wrapped in comforting benzoin and ambery cistus.
Who It Is For and When to Wear It
Designed as a cologne‑inspired Eau de Parfum for generous splashing, Il y avait un Jardin… I wears as an easy, luminous daily fragrance: crisp citrus and herbs bring a brisk, almost tonic freshness at first, before a soft halo of orange blossom and lavender settles close to the skin, leaving a quietly elegant woody‑ambery trail that suits warm weather, relaxed office days and effortlessly polished casual wear. Best suited to spring and summer thanks to its sparkling citrus‑herbal opening and light, splash‑on character, with enough woody‑amber warmth to transition into mild early autumn; less optimal in very cold winter weather. Sillage is Projects with a light to medium aura when splashed generously, creating a noticeable but clean, non‑intrusive trail that stays close after the initial citrus burst fades. Longevity is Moderate longevity for a fresh citrus‑aromatic Eau de Parfum: the bright top and herbal heart radiate clearly for 2–3 hours, with a softer woody‑ambery trace persisting around 5–6 hours on skin in normal conditions. These are editorial estimates derived from the official composition and concentration and will vary with skin and climate.
Perfumer and Bottle
Released in 2025, this is presented as Cologne-inspired fragrance and credited to Undisclosed. Presented in Henry Jacques’ Il y avait un jardin… laboratory‑style bottle: a tall, minimalist cylinder of thick green glass with straight shoulders and a simple clear stopper, designed to be splashed generously rather than delicately dabbed or misted.
