Un Jardin à Cythère Hermès 2023 Eau de Toilette

In search of a fragrance for the warmer days, I sought advice at my trusted perfumery. I might be a bit of a difficult candidate when it comes to “lighter scents” because I can hardly shake off my preferences - something with jasmine, sandalwood, amber, coconut,…. But today I was ready to venture into new territory. After expressing my preferences, the saleswoman gradually began to introduce me to a few scents… when her hand initially reached for a flanker of “La vie est belle,” I almost gasped in horror (I absolutely do not like the basic scent of the line), but in fact, it was - especially the top note - not bad at all, though ultimately not convincing for my current endeavor (rose overkill - but a really great scent if you like rose). Next, she sprayed “Narciso Rodriguez Musc Noir”
on a test strip - unfortunately, that one completely failed the test - I found it simply piercing and unpleasant…. next attempt - a trip to the niche corner… Tiziana Terenzi Andromeda… beautiful scent description but unfortunately for me, it just felt totally synthetic. The next niche fragrance, whose name I unfortunately completely forgot, was slowly driving me to the brink of despair… just a super sweet fruit salad from a can. …I was about to thank her for the (this time unfortunately not particularly good) advice and drown my frustration in coffee when I noticed the Hermes bottles from the “Un Jardin…” line. I had sniffed one before and it had left a positive impression on me… so I slammed on the brakes at the Hermes shelf and sniffed through the line… and what can I say… indeed, one was more beautiful than the other! I felt instantly transported to vacation… Mediterranean, complex, and above all, natural and authentic. Dreamy! Exactly what I had been looking for. In the end, I settled on “…sur le nil” and “….a cynthere.” And surprise, surprise… it was the Cynthere that won me over. Now finally to the scent - in the opening, a dreamy citrus with a slightly woody, spicy undertone that becomes softer over time but still retains its slightly bitter and refreshing note. I am head over heels in love with this dreamy Mediterranean gem. The only downside is indeed the longevity… it projects quite well at first, but unfortunately, it is no longer detectable on me after 4 hours. No matter… quickly to the perfume cabinet and apply a spritz of dream vacation. I won't let this one go!