Jardin Clos is a gorgeous new find of mine from Diptyque. If you like hyacinth and lilac fragrances, then I would urge you to go out and try it. Happily my husband managed to get a few samples of Diptyque when he was in Liberty's on Friday. Having tried a few different Diptyques, this is the first floral fragrance of their which has appealed to me.
Top notes include water melon and white lilac. What really makes this stand out for me is the hyacinth - a note which I love, and this is the first time I've tried it in a perfume. The base notes include oakmoss, which again is a favourite for me, and cedar, which is only slightly perceptible. Jardin Clos is going to be seeing me into spring.
My French language skills are a bit patchy, particularly when it comes to perfume names. You may recall my confusion about Jardin Sur Le Nil. Equally, I've been a bit confused by Annick Goutal's 'Monkeys'. 'Who wants to smell of monkeys?', I thought. Doh - That's 'singes'. Songes means dreams.
If you love hyacinths as much as MyPerfumeLife, then Bas de Soie by Serge Lutens is another hyacinth to try. Or check out Vogue magazine's Spring Scent selection for some other ideas.
10 Lovely comments:
I love hyacinths - definitely one to try.
I haven't forgotten abou the guest post, by the way....will get it to you next week!
Lovely - really looking forward to reading your guest post.
Spring is definitely in the air - everyone is talking about hyacinths. :) I want a perfume that smells of hyacinths as well!
I need this! Thanks for posting!
Hyacinths...heaven.
Adrienne
Hi Adrienne,
Hyacinths are heaven - completely agree. Hope you love this one!
Hi Ines!
Both of these are great. Will be interested to hear your comments if you get a chance to give them a try.
Watermelon? I wonder how that's interpreted in a perfume. Must try.
Wondering how Jardin Clos translates to English. Literally means closed garden but maybe translates as private, secret or hidden garden?
This sounds very interesting!
Hi Bloody Frida - will be really interestd to know if you like this one. Let me know once you've had a chance to try it.
Hi Princess Glee - if you get a chance to smell this, would love to know what you think. Have been trying to find out what Jardin Clos means specifically (hence the delay in responding). Think it means walled garden - which does kind of give the 'secret garden' impression that you mentioned. Lovely name.
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