Un Jardin à Cythère
Hermès (2023)

I find this to be a wonderful addition to the Jardin line. The dominant note for me is citrus, but there's also a subtle and unique green, umami nuttiness. I can't quite put my finger on it - perhaps it's pistachio or a grassy green vibe. Further testing is needed, but overall, I think this is a great release by Hermes.

This was just released in London when I tried it at John Lewis in Oxford Street.

The opening is a green and grassy burst, which is a touch sweet due to some Meyer lemons being thrown in, and is not of the particularly refreshing variety. In the drydown a wood note develops, which blends in very nicely with the green grassy component. From then on it is quite linear ans changes little over time. Occasional whiffs in an earthy pistachio come ans ho, but they are quite anaemic on me.

I her moderate sillage, quite good projection, and six hours of longevity in my skin.

A nice scent fir warm summer evenings, but with limited development and a bit predictable. 3/5