19 community ratings

Il y avait un Jardin… I

2025UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.5/ 10

Community score
19 ratings

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Henry Jacques Il y avait un Jardin… I is a unisex scent that pairs bright citrus with a green, spicy edge.

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Skunky's take: A candidate for the summer vacation bag.

How does it perform?

From 18 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

4.9 /10

A short but sweet date; a travel size in your bag is a good idea.

Sillage

4.8 /10

Whispers to close friends, never shouts at a crowd.

Bottle

7.4 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

79% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Spicy
Woody
Resinous

What does Il y avait un Jardin… I smell like?

It opens with rosemary, bergamot, bitter orange and lemon; in the heart, orange blossom, lemon petitgrain, rosewood and lavender carry that freshness into a floral, green tone. The base of benzoin, sandalwood and cistus leaves a resinous, woody warmth.

Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and light. Most voters place it in leisure and daily wear, with some choosing it for sport and work. Nicolaï Cologne Sologne and Comme des Garçons Series 4: Cologne - Citrico have a close profile.