Un Jardin sur le Nil by Hermès

Brand: Hermès

Concentration: EDT

Scent overview

Tangy green mango and grapefruit open onto lotus and hyacinth over sycamore and a whisper of incense. A cool garden on the Nile by Jean-Claude Ellena.

Scent Character

EDT · Introduced 2005 · Unisex

Key accords: Green Mango, Grapefruit, Lotus, Hyacinth, Sycamore, Incense

Top Notes

  • Green Mango
  • Grapefruit

Heart Notes

  • Lotus
  • Hyacinth

Base Notes

  • Sycamore
  • Incense

Occasions: Daytime, Office, Vacation

Seasons: Spring, Summer

Fragrance overview

Un Jardin sur le Nil by Hermès belongs to the fresh fragrance family. Tangy green mango and grapefruit open onto lotus and hyacinth over sycamore and a whisper of incense. A cool garden on the Nile by Jean-Claude Ellena. Un Jardin sur le Nil opens with Green Mango and Grapefruit. The heart brings Lotus and Hyacinth. It dries down to Sycamore and Incense.

How to wear Un Jardin sur le Nil

On skin, Un Jardin sur le Nil by Hermès has moderate longevity, intimate projection, an intensity of 4/10, EDT concentration. It's best in spring and summer. Reach for it for daytime, office, and vacation. Its best layering match in the catalog is Light Blue Pour Homme Eau de Parfum by Dolce & Gabbana. Apply Light Blue Pour Homme Eau de Parfum first — its citrus depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Un Jardin sur le Nil over the top for fresh complexity. Start with 2 sprays Un Jardin sur le Nil : 2 sprays Light Blue Pour Homme Eau de Parfum and adjust to taste.

How the notes develop

Un Jardin sur le Nil opens with Green Mango and Grapefruit.

The heart brings Lotus and Hyacinth.

It dries down to Sycamore and Incense.

What to layer with Un Jardin sur le Nil

  • Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Pour Homme Eau de Parfum bottle

    Light Blue Pour Homme Eau de Parfum by Dolce & Gabbana

    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Fresh and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share grapefruit and incense.

    Order: Apply Light Blue Pour Homme Eau de Parfum first — its citrus depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Un Jardin sur le Nil over the top for fresh complexity.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Un Jardin sur le Nil : 2 sprays Light Blue Pour Homme Eau de Parfum

  • Chanel Chance Eau Tendre Eau de Toilette bottle

    Chance Eau Tendre Eau de Toilette by Chanel

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    Signature Worthy · 96/99

    Fresh and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share grapefruit and hyacinth.

    Order: Apply Un Jardin sur le Nil first as your base layer. Its fresh character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Chance Eau Tendre Eau de Toilette on top for floral lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Un Jardin sur le Nil : 2 sprays Chance Eau Tendre Eau de Toilette

  • Prada Infusion d'Iris Cèdre bottle

    Infusion d'Iris Cèdre by Prada

    Signature Worthy · 96/99

    Fresh and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share incense.

    Order: Apply Un Jardin sur le Nil first as your base layer. Its fresh character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Infusion d'Iris Cèdre on top for floral lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Un Jardin sur le Nil : 2 sprays Infusion d'Iris Cèdre

  • Paco Rabanne Invictus Aqua bottle

    Invictus Aqua by Paco Rabanne

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    Signature Worthy · 96/99

    Fresh and aquatic scents naturally complement each other, and they share grapefruit.

    Order: Apply Invictus Aqua first — its aquatic depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Un Jardin sur le Nil over the top for fresh complexity.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Un Jardin sur le Nil : 2 sprays Invictus Aqua

  • Ariana Grande Ari bottle

    Ari by Ariana Grande

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    Signature Worthy · 96/99

    Fresh and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share grapefruit.

    Order: Apply Ari first — its floral depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Un Jardin sur le Nil over the top for fresh complexity.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Un Jardin sur le Nil : 2 sprays Ari

Pairings to approach with care

  • Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Pour Homme Elixir bottle

    Scandal Pour Homme Elixir by Jean Paul Gaultier

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    Not Recommended · 30/99

    Scandal Pour Homme Elixir has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Scandal Pour Homme Elixir brings a woody contrast to this fresh scent.

    Order: Apply Scandal Pour Homme Elixir first — its woody depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Un Jardin sur le Nil over the top for fresh complexity.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Un Jardin sur le Nil : 1 spray Scandal Pour Homme Elixir

  • Clive Christian No. 1 Masculine bottle

    No. 1 Masculine by Clive Christian

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    Not Recommended · 30/99

    No. 1 Masculine has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. No. 1 Masculine brings an oriental contrast to this fresh scent.

    Order: Apply No. 1 Masculine first — its oriental depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Un Jardin sur le Nil over the top for fresh complexity.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Un Jardin sur le Nil : 1 spray No. 1 Masculine

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Frequently asked questions

Which notes are listed for Un Jardin sur le Nil?

Un Jardin sur le Nil opens with Green Mango and Grapefruit. The heart brings Lotus and Hyacinth. It dries down to Sycamore and Incense.

How long does Un Jardin sur le Nil last, and how strong is it?

Un Jardin sur le Nil by Hermès has moderate longevity, intimate projection, an intensity of 4/10, EDT concentration.

When should you wear Un Jardin sur le Nil?

It's best in spring and summer. It suits daytime, office, and vacation.

What layers well with Un Jardin sur le Nil?

Light Blue Pour Homme Eau de Parfum by Dolce & Gabbana is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Fresh and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share grapefruit and incense. Apply Light Blue Pour Homme Eau de Parfum first — its citrus depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Un Jardin sur le Nil over the top for fresh complexity. Start with 2 sprays Un Jardin sur le Nil : 2 sprays Light Blue Pour Homme Eau de Parfum.

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