The Perfume Library

Oriental Sans Souci

6.6

Le Jardin Retrouvé · 2018

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Le Jardin Retrouvé Oriental Sans Souci is a unisex oriental floral that opens with citrus and basil, turns sweet through rose, jasmine and vanilla, and settles on patchouli and oakmoss. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and nights out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Feminine and masculine votes are close, and it also reads as classic. Bergamot, lemon and basil give it a fresh, spicy opening. In the heart, rose absolute, jasmine, neroli and ylang-ylang build a floral body, with vanilla adding sweetness. The base of patchouli, tonka bean, ambergris and oakmoss leaves it woody and warm.

Eau des Délices

6.2

Le Jardin Retrouvé · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Le Jardin Retrouvé Eau des Délices is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent that suits summer and spring days. Most voters pick summer and spring, with leisure and daily wear leading and some choosing the office. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays light and close to the skin. Character votes are split between masculine, classic and feminine. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange, Italian lemon and Brazilian orange in a bright citrus layer, while vervain and petitgrain add a green edge. The heart of neroli, orange blossom, lavender and clary sage turns floral and lightly spicy. Patchouli, vetiver, moss and musk leave a calm, earthy base. Givenchy Eau de Givenchy (2018) and Lorenzo Villoresi Acqua di Colonia have a close profile.

Mousse Arashiyama

7.2

Le Jardin Retrouvé · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Le Jardin Retrouvé Mousse Arashiyama is a fresh, green unisex fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens with bergamot, frankincense and mastic absolute, where citrus brightness meets a dry, resinous edge. In the heart, aquatic notes and fig bring a soft, fruity and watery feel. The base of Virginia cedar, oakmoss and vetiver settles it onto a woody, mossy ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads evenly between masculine and feminine. Olfactive Studio Autoportrait and Parfums de Marly Sedley have a close profile.

Cuir de Russie (2016)

7.5

Le Jardin Retrouvé · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Le Jardin Retrouvé Cuir de Russie is a fresh, powdery unisex scent that sets ylang-ylang, French violet and patchouli against a leathery backdrop. The floral side comes from ylang-ylang and French violet, with cinnamon adding a spicy warmth. Spanish styrax and Indonesian patchouli build a woody, leathery base, while Spanish prickly pear keeps it green and fresh and the powdery feel softens the edges. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it sees use for leisure, business and daily wear. More voters call it masculine than feminine, but the feminine share is sizeable, so it sits comfortably on either side.

Sandalwood Sacré

7.3

Le Jardin Retrouvé · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Le Jardin Retrouvé Sandalwood Sacré is a unisex fragrance that opens with lemon and aldehydes, moves through a floral heart of jasmine and ylang-ylang, and settles into sandalwood and oakmoss, fresh yet powdery and woody. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Voters lean towards fall and spring, and towards leisure and daily wear; most read it as feminine, though a fair number also find it classic. Lemon and aldehydes give it a bright, fresh start. In the heart, jasmine, ylang-ylang and geranium build a floral, green backdrop. The base brings woody, resinous depth from sandalwood, labdanum, patchouli and oakmoss, with tonka bean adding sweetness and civet a faintly animal warmth.

Verveine d'Été

7.2

Le Jardin Retrouvé · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Le Jardin Retrouvé Verveine d'Été is a fresh, green unisex scent led by vervain, Italian lemon and Italian bergamot. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it leaves a light trace close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is chosen mainly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it doesn't lean clearly either way. The citrus accord dominates throughout: lemon and bergamot give a fruity brightness, while vervain carries the green side. Egyptian basil and Chinese eucalyptus cool the air, and oakmoss with Haitian vetiver set the sweetness on a woody base.

Citron Boboli

6.7

Le Jardin Retrouvé · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Le Jardin Retrouvé Citron Boboli is a unisex fragrance that opens with a fresh, green citrus of orange, lime and lemon, then spices it with cinnamon and clove leaf. Petitgrain and galbanum give the citrus a green, slightly bitter edge at the start. In the heart, cinnamon, clove leaf, geranium and black pepper add a spicy warmth, and in the base vanilla and musk soften the scent and sweeten it a little. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, with leisure, daily wear and business named most often. Votes for a feminine and a masculine character are close. Boadicea the Victorious Energizer and Trussardi Alba sui Navigli have a similar profile.

Bois Tabac Virginia

7.1

Le Jardin Retrouvé · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Le Jardin Retrouvé Bois Tabac Virginia is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green opening on a woody, resinous and earthy base. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though feminine and classic both get a fair share. The top notes of lavender, geranium and sage open fresh and aromatic. The heart of petitgrain, vetiver, cistus, cedar and ylang-ylang moves it into floral and green territory. The base of frankincense, ambergris, sandalwood and patchouli leaves a warm, resinous, earthy finish.

Osmanthe Liu Yuan

7.0

Le Jardin Retrouvé · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Le Jardin Retrouvé Osmanthe Liu Yuan is a fresh, floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer and sits easily in daily, leisure and office wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business use lead the occasions. Votes on character put feminine and modern first, though a fair share call it masculine. It opens with blackcurrant, green notes and mandarin orange, and jasmine, osmanthus and iris form a floral heart. The base holds patchouli, musk, peach, apricot and leather. A fresh, green start gives way to something fruity, sweet and lightly spicy, with a leathery edge staying in the background.

Rose Trocadéro

6.8

Le Jardin Retrouvé · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Le Jardin Retrouvé Rose Trocadéro is a fresh, green unisex rose that leans towards spring and summer days. Rose, rose absolute and green rose form the core, while geranium and Provençal lavender add a green, herbal freshness to the floral heart. Honey brings sweetness, clove adds a spicy edge, and musk softens everything into a powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick it for leisure, daytime and the office, with evening and night out further behind. It reads mostly feminine, though some voters call it classic or modern. Serge Lutens Sa majesté la rose and Harry Lehmann Rose de France have a close profile.

Violette Kew

6.3

Le Jardin Retrouvé · 2024

Floral · Green · Sweet

Le Jardin Retrouvé Violette Kew is a unisex scent that sets a floral, green character over a sweet, spicy and woody base. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Voters call it feminine and classic most often, though a fair number find it masculine or modern. No clear season or occasion stands out. It opens with Indian cardamom and violet leaf absolute, and the violet leaf carries through the heart, giving a green, slightly powdery feel. In the base, cumin and Australian sandalwood take over: spice and woody warmth, a creamy, resinous softness and a faint animal edge.

Jasmin Majorelle

6.4

Le Jardin Retrouvé · 2018

Citrus · Floral · Green

Le Jardin Retrouvé Jasmin Majorelle is a unisex scent that opens with citrus and turns floral, best suited to spring and fall and to leisure or evening wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer and winter are not far behind. It is unisex, yet most voters read it as feminine. It opens with Italian lemon, coriander and sage, which give a fresh, green, lightly spicy start. In the heart, jasmine, ylang-ylang and neroli form a floral core. In the base, iris and white musk settle it into something powdery and creamy. Jardin de France Rêve de Chèvrefeuille and Caudalie Eau des Vignes have a close profile.

Tubéreuse Trianon

7.0

Le Jardin Retrouvé · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Le Jardin Retrouvé Tubéreuse Trianon is a fresh, floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, with a creamy softness easing its sweetness. The top is petitgrain, rhubarb and coriander, giving a citrusy, green freshness. The heart is mostly floral: tuberose, jasmine, ylang-ylang, neroli and lily of the valley, with clove adding a spicy edge. In the base, Peru balsam, coconut and raspberry sweeten it into a fruity, creamy finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear are the most common occasions. It reads as unisex. Jean Patou Adieu Sagesse and Van Cleef & Arpels California Rêverie have a close profile.

Le Jardin Retrouvé · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

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