Il y avait un Jardin… II
A generous citrus‑woody eau de parfum that splashes on like cologne: sunlit lemon, bergamot and mandarin over herbal petitgrain, rosewood and lavender, warmed by nutmeg and resting on creamy tonka, soft amber and earthy vetiver for a fresh yet grounded trail.
Perfumer: Undisclosed
Il y avait un Jardin… II
A generous citrus‑woody eau de parfum that splashes on like cologne: sunlit lemon, bergamot and mandarin over herbal petitgrain, rosewood and lavender, warmed by nutmeg and resting on creamy tonka, soft amber and earthy vetiver for a fresh yet grounded trail.
Scent Development and Character
Il y avait un Jardin… II opens with a radiant burst of citrus—lemon, bergamot and mandarin—evoking a sun‑drenched orchard rather than a sharp cologne splash. Herbal petitgrain and the slightly spicy, woody tone of rosewood fold into lavender, adding green facets and a gentle aromatic shade. Nutmeg then warms the composition, turning the brightness into a more textured, almost velvety warmth. The drydown rests on creamy tonka bean, soft ambered nuances and earthy vetiver, creating a quietly sophisticated trail that remains fresh but grounded, more woody‑amber and tonka‑rich than purely citrus. Overall it reads as an elegant, naturalistic citrus‑woody eau de parfum with aromatic and mildly spicy undertones, designed to be generous and unpretentious on skin.
Who It Is For and When to Wear It
Because Il y avait un Jardin… II is built as a cologne‑inspired eau de parfum in a splash‑on 250 ml format, it lends itself to generous, casual wear: bright and uplifting in daytime, yet woody and slightly ambery enough for relaxed evenings. Its citrus and herbal structure works well in warm weather, but the tonka, amber and vetiver base keep it satisfying in transitional seasons where you want freshness without feeling bare. It suits unisex use, informal rituals after a shower, or layering under more concentrated perfumes for added brightness and texture. The sunlit citrus and herbal freshness make Il y avait un Jardin… II particularly fitting for spring and summer days, while the warm tonka, amber and vetiver base give it enough body for mild autumn weather. In cold winter it reads more as a clean, discreet citrus‑woody veil than a heavy comfort scent. Sillage is Designed to be splashed on freely, the scent projects with a soft to moderate aura: an open citrus‑woody cloud close to the body rather than a room‑filling trail, becoming more intimate as the vetiver and tonka base emerges. Longevity is As a cologne‑inspired eau de parfum built on citrus, herbs, woods and tonka, Il y avait un Jardin… II is likely to offer moderate longevity for this style—noticeable for most of a working day when applied generously, but with the brightest citrus facets fading sooner than the tonka, amber and vetiver base. 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 as part of Henry Jacques’ Il y avait un jardin… collection in generous laboratory‑style bottles of thick green glass, wrapped in simple kraft paper to underline a pared‑back, cologne‑like ritual focused on splashing rather than dabbing or misting.
