From the venerable house of Hermès, the Parfums-Jardins collection captures the soul of a place in a bottle. Launched in 2023, Un Jardin à Cythère is perfumer Christine Nagel's olfactory memory of the Greek island of Kythira, a sun-drenched garden that is neither green nor floral, but beautifully blond.

What does Hermes Un Jardin A Cythere EDT smell like?

An Eau de Toilette of surprising warmth and character, Un Jardin à Cythère is a woody citrus fragrance that paints a vivid landscape. It is an impressionistic portrait of an untamed garden, caressed by sun and wind, where notes of golden grasses, sturdy woods, and fresh nuts intertwine to create a scent of radiant, natural elegance.

  • Top Notes: The journey begins with the radiant energy of sun-drenched citrus, a bright and welcoming accord that evokes the golden light of the Mediterranean. This initial sparkle is enveloped by the crisp, aromatic scent of windswept grasses, reminiscent of a warm breeze sweeping across a wild, sun-baked landscape.
  • Middle Notes: At its heart, the fragrance reveals its most captivating character: the delicate, green creaminess of fresh pistachio. This is not a sweet gourmand note, but a tender, nutty aroma that blends seamlessly with the smooth, silver-leafed strength of olive wood, painting a picture of ancient groves standing resilient under the sun.
  • Base Notes: The composition settles into a dry, comforting base where the strength of the olive wood endures. This soft, blond wood accord provides a serene and stable foundation, leaving a trail of sophisticated, sun-warmed comfort that lingers on the skin like a cherished memory.