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Un Jardin Apres la Mousson
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Un Jardin Après la Mousson by Hermès is a woody-spicy fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2008, the nose behind this composition is Jean-Claude Ellena.
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Very fresh and volatile at first, I highly recommend it for summer, but not for outdoor outings where the heat causes it to release more easily, as it is not very enduring, but it is exquisite! The notes that stand out most are melon, ginger, ginger flowers and pepper. It is unisex despite having feminine notes; it is very personal because it implies the person needs to come close to smell it.
I started to realise how complex the creation of fragrances is and found an article by Jean-Claude Ellena about his gardens. He speaks of the greens: matte, bright, raw, hard, tender… A few days later, coincidentally, I found the fragrance. I ordered the dry sample and instantly knew I had never known anything like this; it didn’t smell like perfumery. Opening it at home, I was flooded with the sensation of breathing mountain air, as after a rain. I looked for information and read that it is inspired by the Indian jungle when the monsoon restores the land. I was impacted. Ellena is a virtuoso; he conveys serenity, like walking through the countryside without haste. At first it smells of sweet lemon, then it becomes spiced and surrounds you with a wild atmosphere with memories of herbs. It is a masterpiece.
Almost writing something more about this fragrance after such magnificent reviews from Mr.Doctor, hectaedrical, Aquaura and azuriiita would be an insult; they have written in depth what can be expected. I tried it briefly in the store and think it is unisex: despite the femininity of its scents, it is quite soft and, when it mixes with our own scent, it acquires new connotations. As azuriiita says, it evokes more delicate Indian aromas. It must be in every beautiful collection.
The leaflet says Hermès pays homage to India after monsoon rains, dragging us to Kerala with a perfume of light and serenity that mixes ginger, edichios, butterfly flowers, cool spices and vetiver. It has fascinated and intrigued me; my nose detects more ingredients than the text states, especially a cardamomo exact to opening a pod and smelling the seeds. It doesn’t smell of direct pepper, but of a very delicate masala. On the dry down, on my skin, it is fresh and delicately floral. It is exquisite, though I think under intense heat it loses its beauty, so I will use it in warm but not scorching climates. It infuses serenity. PS: The subtle acidic touch mentioned by hectaedrical I don’t identify with fruit, but with the slight sweet-acidity of some flowers.
Trying it out today and it seems exquisite: fresh, clean, exotic, light and subtle. I’ll wait to see how it develops throughout the day and how it dries down, as I suspect the longevity and sillage will be brief… Does anyone know if this is available in Eau de Parfum? It would be perfect.
“Un Jardin Après La Mousson” smells like a late summer solstice sunset. My sanity has fled; my body carries me towards a green madness that dyes everything with the colour of life. Nature invades me; it is Eden. I am sure, I surrender to its beauty, a lovely lost battle. Now I am water and earth, grass and wind, coriander and ginger. I am a field of melons emerging from a lake of anise and vetiver escorted by green cardamom. I am passionate about this fragrance; it gives life. I ignore whether it is for everyone, but the World should indeed smell like this. I know it smells like the hangover of a monsoon in India. But, without sanity, with temerarious boldness and a humble opinion: I beg your pardon for contradicting the muses. Thanks to Ellena and under my subjectivity, a little bit of my place in the world lives in that bottle; “Un Jardin Après La Mousson” also smells of Galicia, my homeland, and my morriña.
I bought it two or three weeks ago and I am still getting to know it. At the first sniff, I thought I would never feel like wearing it; it does not resemble anything, it is spiced with green and aquatic notes. It does not smell of flowers or fruits, but rather a delicate combination of spices, ‘green water’ notes, and soft woods. It is sophisticated and complex. When worn, it is very pleasant, although unlike anything known. I have cardamom, coriander, ginger, and clove oils. Comparing them, I detect some ginger, but softer than in the oil (which is very strong). Neither the perfume nor the oil smells as spicy as when eaten. The coriander is subtle and barely perceptible in the perfume. The clove is not there at all, and that is fine. What definitely stands out is the cardamom in the opening and for quite some time. Something blends together that becomes sweeter after ten minutes and slightly more floral. On cold days, it feels sweeter than on warm ones. It is a green or aquatic floral. I would like to know if that sweetness is turmeric, but I have not seen that oil. It could be ginger flower or candied ginger. The vetiver base is soft, not penetrating, like woods wet by rain drying in the sun. To my taste, it combines well with the cardamom base, which is slightly woody. The cardamom oil is very particular and complex; it does not smell like the spice seeds; it has a citrus side, but the seeds are more citrusy than their essence. Overall, it gives the sensation of breathing the atmosphere of somewhere. Some days I thought of the smell of plants wrapped in the humid heat of summer, but it is a vague reminiscence. Yes, the sensation of ‘hot, wet soil/grass’ after a quiet storm (après la mousson) becomes present. If I close my eyes, I am transported to the invoked garden.
It is very difficult to opine on a perfume that, from the first spray, connects with your emotions. Un Jardin Après La Mousson is not only beautiful, it is magical. If I were to be prosaic, I would say it evokes a rainy jungle: lush and exotic vegetation after a storm, alongside a piece of freshly broken ginger. To me it smells like that (I regret not seeing India). It is completely unisex because its scent transcends gender, age and climate. Yes, its projection and longevity falter, but it is so beautiful that I don’t care. Of all the perfumes you may like, there are few occasions where you know from the first second that you will adore a fragrance forever. It has made me fall in love to the brim.
It is hard to review a perfume that, from the very first spray, connects with your emotions. Un Jardin Après La Mousson is not only beautiful, it is magical. If I were to put it in plain terms, it evokes a rainforest: lush and exotic vegetation after a storm, alongside a piece of freshly broken ginger. To me, it smells exactly like that (I wish I could see India). It is completely unisex because it transcends gender, age, and climate. Its projection and longevity are a bit weak, but it is so gorgeous that I do not mind. There are few times when you know from the first second that you will love a fragrance forever. Un Jardin Après La Mousson has taken my heart completely.
A fragrance that evokes a humid, spiced jungle. The ginger note wraps around the spices, creating an oriental natural scent. It’s surprising how well the essences blend. It has a damp aroma, which may not appeal to everyone, but the citrus touch makes it sparkling. It’s unisex and suitable for daytime, wearing well in any season. It’s a pity it has weak longevity and a soft sillage, requiring reapplication to leave a trail. Nevertheless, it’s a classy and distinctive perfume. Very Indian. It’s the one I like least in the Jardin series (the dampness bothers me), but it’s the result Ellena wanted to capture. Exotic.
Reviewing Coppola and The Godfather is like saying they aren’t masterpieces. No one agrees with me, least of all myself. It opens with a super-citrus burst that lasts mere seconds before turning rancid and spicy. While others smell a humid jungle with flowers, I detect plasticine or clay school supplies mixed with ginger and mango. I know it doesn’t contain mango, but that’s how it smells to me. Although I’m not a fan of Hermès’ Jardin line, this is the one I tolerate best, even if I still don’t like it entirely. The whole range feels strange to me, and while I admire its unisex nature, I’d say it’s more of a women’s fragrance.
Un Jardin Après La Mousson is unexpected. While you might expect something light like its sisters, this has extreme longevity and a trail that lasts for hours in bursts. It clings to the skin like a tick. It evokes a wet garden, even one in the rain, with lush green nature. Amidst this lasting freshness, well-balanced spicy notes add beauty to this jewel by Jean C. Ellena. They capture that living nature, from the Alps to the jungles of India. The ethereal cardamom, pepper, and Asian ginger revolutionise the scent, alongside green stalks that renew nature. Ground coriander evokes a concentrated citrus. It is the best in the series: the one that lasts longest, evokes memories, and comforts. It makes you feel as though you are walking barefoot in a jungle with droplets on the leaves and sun on your face, a delightful fresh warmth from Hermès.
The first thing was a surprise: this is melon! The scent shouted loud and clear before disappearing. What remained was an undefined blend of aromas, like an abstract painting. As I leaned in to identify something familiar, I noticed an unpleasant note and stepped back to smell it as a whole. Curiously, while walking by a river and an abandoned mill, those scents emerged from my skin, were inside and outside at the same time. I’m not sure if I like it; it’s more an interesting and enriching olfactory experience.
What a pity! Jean Claude Ellena’s colognes are delicious but last very little. They should be called ‘eau de cologne’ rather than ‘perfumes’ to be honest with the public. Of course, their sales would drop, and that is what prevents them from doing so.
Undeclared and extremely prominent melon note!
Cardamom, pepper, ginger, vetiver? My nose only detects a mirage of young melon transforming into a salty mango or guava with an aquatic, sweet, and slimy texture. It resembles Calyx by Clinique or Play-Doh, but softer and more transparent. I simply do not like it.
Cardamom? Pepper? Ginger? Vetiver? All I can detect is a mirage of young melon evolving into a salty mango or guava, with an aquatic texture and that sour, slimy sweetness. It reminds me of Calyx Clinique and Play-Doh modelling clay, but in a soft, translucent version. I simply didn’t like it.
I love it! Spiced, I can feel the ginger so much on my skin! The longevity is more or…
It is one of my favourite scents; I know nothing like it. For me, that is a plus; I get bored walking down the street with everyone smelling the same. People have told me it smells not elegant, like a cologne, but I think it is an uncommon, cheerful, and original scent. It is fruity and herbal. It lasts very little on the skin.
It smells of rain and ginger. I am surprised they define it simply as ‘melon’, because I perceive that complexity of spices, florals, and watery notes. That mixture creates the illusion of fruit, but it is very subtle. I see many colours in this scent; it is unique and has personality. I understand it is not easy, but I certainly want to be in that garden.
It smells of rain and ginger. I am surprised they summarise it as “smells like melon”; I perceive that complexity of spices, flowers and aquatic notes that creates the olfactory illusion of fruit, but it is very subtle. I see many colours in this scent, it is unique and has personality. I understand it is not easy, but undoubtedly I want to be in that garden.
I first tried it in autumn and was wrapped in a pepper scent that brought back memories of my grandparents’ patio, with its huge pepper plant. Once it settles, cardamom, coriander, and ginger emerge, which many mistake for melon or bubblegum. The dry down is watery, with ginger, vetiver, and pepper. It feels wet, as if it has just rained heavily. It is evocative, melancholic, yet light thanks to the spices and water. I see it as unisex, though the spices and vetiver mark it as masculine. It is best appreciated on humid summer days, creating a bubble of wet spices, though it also works well in spring or autumn if it is warm. It is not easy to wear due to its spicy and special nature. I use it when I have no commitments to enjoy it alone, but it is one of my first loves and my entry into the Jean-Claude Ellena fan club. Pleasant: 9/10 Interesting: 9/10 Versatile: 5/10 Original: 10/10
The first time I tried this eau de cologne was in autumn. It enveloped me in a strong pepper scent that took me back to my grandparents’ garden with its huge pepper plant. As it settled, cardamom, coriander and ginger emerged, which I suppose is what many identify as melon or melon gum. The dry down is aquatic ginger with vetiver and a little pepper. My impression is that, unlike the other Jardins, this one is wet from a torrential rain just before. It is evocative, a bit melancholic, heavy and light at the same time. I see it as unisex, although the spices and vetiver can make it seem masculine. It is appreciated better on humid and hot summer days, when its sillage envelops me in a bubble of wet spices, though it also serves in spring and autumn if it is warm. It is not easy due to the spiciness, but it is one of my first loves and my entry into the Jean-Claude Ellena fan club. Pleasant: 9/10, Interesting: 9/10, Versatile: 5/10, Original: 10/10.
It brings to mind a rainy afternoon in the garden, with a cup of spiced tea in hand. It smells of cardamom, wet grass, and spices; occasionally a hint of melone comes through, but the cardamom takes the lead. Very lovely.
A fresh and brief opening that evolves to remind me of a ginger infusion with a little milk to soften it. The pepper is quite noticeable. It’s unusual but comforting. I understand that aroma some associate with cantaloupe melon, but if I hadn’t read the notes, I wouldn’t have linked it. I don’t smell any plasticine at all. Nor does it especially evoke the atmosphere after a storm (at least not to those accustomed to smelling it). I also own a Jardin sur le Nil, which doesn’t smell like what its name suggests either. It lasts a bit longer than it seems, certainly up close. It’s a very intimate fragrance.
A delicious and refined lemon tea, perfect for a rainy afternoon. It starts with very marked citrus of freshly cut lemons, and as it dries, it blends with spices; I note a slight touch of wet woods even though it’s not listed in the notes. It’s a scent for any moment and season, but on grey days it’s magical. To be an EDT, the longevity is exceptional: on skin I catch it from a distance at 8 to 10 hours, and on clothes it persists up to 24 hours, it’s wonderful. I’d buy it again when it runs out, I’m so happy with the purchase that I want the whole Un Jardin line because the concept is incredible.
I tried it for that post-rain petrichor scent with spiced tea, total peace. At Selfridges they didn’t have it and the assistant doubted the stock, so I went to another chemist and, seeing only one left, I didn’t hesitate for a second. I bought it blind because here we come to play. Result: a total hit. At home, opening it, a green opening intoxicated me. It doesn’t smell of rain, that’s marketing, but rather of a medicinal herbal tonic that lifts the mood. For me, it’s like a Moroccan mint and lemon balm tea, an aromatic bouquet and a haven of peace. I understand the comment about melon, but it’s not an obvious fruit; I suspect it’s a tonic ginger note that, as it dries, reveals the pepper and other spices. Inspired by India, it has that delicious and healing Ayurvedic tea vibe. The best part is the perfect balance: nothing strident, no harsh herbs, no aggressive spices, no opened melon. Other herbal perfumes from big brands smell like insecticide or air freshener, but this, thanks to the quality and delicate composition of Jean-Claude Ellena, is impeccable. It’s enigmatic, all-rounder, and suitable for any occasion, like carrying a kitten in your bag or a soothing wild garden.
At first, that marine and fresh note brings to mind the very end of a storm, with rain and wind. Then a citrus settles in, lasting the entire dry-down and heart stage; I sense it more as a soft ginger, like cotton fabric. In the middle, I had a slight tickle in my nose that made me put it aside for a while, nothing serious, I suppose it was the pepper. To close, that floral reminded me of leaves floating in street puddles after the rain, white and natural, nothing of plasticine smell. Definitely for spring and summer, and with a little breeze it becomes even more pleasant.
Of the five I own from this collection (I’m still missing Sur la Lagune and Cythére), this is the one I enjoy the least, not because it’s poorly made or smells bad; on the contrary, it’s a jewel by Jean-Claude Ellena at Hermès, the third in the Gardens line. I have issues with spices, and here there are three: coriander, black pepper, and cardamom. With the last one, I have a love-hate relationship; either I adore it depending on how it’s blended or the dosage, or I detest it almost always. Like all in the collection, it has an aquatic side, but this is the one that focuses most on that. The inspiration is a garden in India after the monsoon, and those spices play a big role: they ‘dirty’ the water note, giving it that murky touch of leaves and debris the wind carries and deposits in fountains and gardens, contaminating the water. The ginger feels spicier than usual due to the pepper, yet it has a duality between citrus and cleanliness that seals the deal. The floral notes, mainly the ginger lily or ‘butterfly’ (as we call it here, being the national flower), complete the picture. In short, Jardin après le Mousson is fresh, slightly aquatic, and spicy; it evokes that garden in India after the storm, where smells of stagnant water, wet earth, and a handful of wind-blown spices mix, that garden where animals stroll peacefully (as in the box illustration) when the calm arrives.