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Jardin de France

Sources d'Origine - Métal Absolu

Perfumer: Justine Baligand-Brivet

2016UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.2/ 10
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Jardin de France Sources d'Origine - Métal Absolu is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, leisure time and the office.

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Skunky's take: Like opening a window: the room feels lighter at once.

How does it perform?

From 47 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.5 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
7.0 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
7.6 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

74% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Thai lemon grass
Madagascan ginger

Heart notesfirst few hours

Matcha
Aldehydes

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Floral
  4. Green
  5. Synthetic
  6. Spicy
  7. Woody
  8. Powdery

What does Sources d'Origine - Métal Absolu smell like?

It opens with Thai lemon grass and Madagascan ginger, then moves into matcha and aldehydes in the heart, giving it a clean, slightly synthetic brightness. The base of Java vetiver, Virginia cedar and amber sets down a woody, powdery floor, while spicy and floral touches stay in the background.

Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, then autumn, and winter rarely gets chosen. It is worn from daytime through the evening. The votes split between masculine and feminine rather than settling on one. Tom Ford Lavender Palm and Caron Vétiver Infini have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Thai lemon grass
    • Madagascan ginger
  2. First hours

    • Matcha
    • Aldehydes
  3. Towards evening

    • Java vetiver
    • Virginia cedar
    • Amber

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 35%
    Spring
  • 32%
    Summer
  • 26%
    Autumn
  • 8%
    Winter
  • Casual
    27%
  • Office
    19%
  • Daytime
    18%
  • Evening
    16%
  • Nighttime
    12%
  • Sport
    9%

Least picked for nights out.

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