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Giardino di Ercole 2017

8.4 / 10 60 Ratings
A popular perfume by Agatho for women and men, released in 2017. The scent is spicy-woody. The longevity is above-average. It is being marketed by Mansfield.
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Main accords

Spicy
Woody
Resinous
Smoky
Floral

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
Juniper berryJuniper berry LavenderLavender CistusCistus RhubarbRhubarb BergamotBergamot
Heart Notes Heart Notes
FrankincenseFrankincense PimentoPimento Black pepperBlack pepper Clary sageClary sage SaffronSaffron
Base Notes Base Notes
AmberAmber LabdanumLabdanum MuskMusk PatchouliPatchouli SandalwoodSandalwood StyraxStyrax Virginia cedarVirginia cedar CashmeranCashmeran

Perfumer

Ratings
Scent
8.460 Ratings
Longevity
8.052 Ratings
Sillage
7.352 Ratings
Bottle
8.660 Ratings
Value for money
6.839 Ratings
Submitted by WiB · last update on 01/02/2026.
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Interesting Facts
The fragrance is part of the Pompei Collection collection.

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Reviews

2 in-depth fragrance descriptions
LugosiChen

19 Reviews
LugosiChen
LugosiChen
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Dry spicy, incense-rich blend.
The powerful lavender and juniper open the ceremony, transitioning within 3 minutes to incense,
pepper, and saffron, which is perhaps the most intriguing part: the incense burns, yet it's enveloped by spicy notes.



Interestingly, in the air it's akin to white pepper; when sniffed up close on the wrist,
it leans more towards the scent of Chinese five-spice powder
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After 10 minutes, the scent becomes robust, the texture of pepper resembling prickly stubble,
accompanied by the medicinal aroma of saffron, it takes on a slightly bitter herbal fragrance.
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After 30 minutes, it arrives at the core, with dry woody incense dominating, so dry that it carries a hint of acidity.
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At 1.5 hours, as the incense slowly fades, lavender gently re-emerges.
(Later, upon spraying a second time, I discovered that lavender had been lingering all along, but the preceding notes kept it subtle.)

After 2.5 hours, the base notes of coumarin enhance the lavender's powdery smokiness,
sandalwood, cedar, and amber shift the scent towards warmth and sweetness, adding weight to the incense,
making it more comforting and stable.



It's worth noting that lower temperatures accentuate the woody acidity and medicinal aspect,
making the layers of fragrance more nuanced; conversely,
higher temperatures accelerate the transition towards the warm and sweet finale.
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The character exudes an aura of meticulousness, delicacy, and dignified solidity,
akin to someone with slightly curled hair,
wearing golden-rimmed glasses and a beige or earth-toned turtleneck sweater.

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Scent 7/10 (Fragrance may vary based on personal preferences and experiences)
Longevity 6/10
Sillage 5.5/10
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Niningem

15 Reviews
Niningem
Niningem
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Classy and refined greenness
Giardino di Ercole's initial impression is evocative, offering a slightly sharp and spicy greenness with a subtle touch of smokiness. As it unfolds and evolves, it gradually settles into a warmer, more resinous character, featuring woody and musky undertones. This transformation lends the fragrance a sense of sophistication and refinement that is both captivating and enduring. The combination of these elements creates a complex and elegant olfactory experience that lingers on the skin, making it a truly remarkable and memorable scent.
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Statements

15 short views on the fragrance
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Very smooth, juniper berries and lightly resinous woods are the stars of the show. In truth, rather linear and monothematic, but pretty.
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1
Definitely see the comparisons to Epic Man. Fresher, greener version of Epic. Rich, resinous, spicy, and very masculine
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1
Sharp spices (strong juniper, but also pepper and saffron) with resins, dry woods, lavender and incense. High quality and sophisticated.
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1 month ago
A nice incensed pine, resinous woody, cool
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14
7
Classically inspired men's fragrance
Men's lavender
Palette of spices
Incense smokes in the sky
Resin drips from the woods
On patchouli earth
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12
A rather cool, somewhat distant, but elegant scent. Spicy, slightly smoky, resinous, and woody. It's well made, but it's not for me.
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Gray-lilac stones gently enveloped by cool incense. Nearby, a lavender field and burning incense sticks. The earth damp and ...
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4
Resting incense of Mother Earth,
carved in stone,
with the druid's herbs and lavender,
completed into the elixir of immortality.
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Light woody freshness with a nice scent progression.
However, it lasts only a very short time without projection.
The incense is very flattering.
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3
Spicy, powdery
Boozy incense in the desert
Drydown closes off synthetically
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