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Un Jardin Sur Le Toit fragrance
Hermès

Un Jardin Sur Le Toit

EDT Unisex · 2011 · by Jean-Claude Ellena
6.2 /10

Un Jardin Sur Le Toit scores 5/10 for longevity and performs best in Extreme Heat conditions.

Best in Extreme Heat 5/10 longevity
From USD 120–200From EUR 110–184From GBP 95–158From PKR 25,000–40,000From AED 450–750From INR 9,960–16,600From SAR 450–750
5 Longevity
4 Sillage
8 Versatility
6 Value
8.2 Climate Avg

Fragrance Notes

Green Fruity Fresh Aromatic
Fragrance Note PyramidTOP NOTES0–30 min1Apple2PearHEART NOTES30–120 min1Rose2Green Grass3RosemaryMagnoliaBASE NOTES2h+1Compost No…
Top Notes — first impression, 0–30 min

Heart Notes — the core, 30 min – 2 hrs

Base Notes — the foundation, 2 hrs+
Accord ProfileGreenFruityFreshAromaticFloralACCORDPROFILE

Occasions & Seasons

Best For
Daily Casual Office Daytime
Seasons
Spring Summer

Climate Performance

Avg 8.2 / 10
Extreme Heat
9/10
Excellent
45°C and above
Riyadh, Jacobabad, Kuwait City, Phoenix
Hot & Humid
9/10
Excellent
Around 35°C with high humidity
Dubai, Karachi, Mumbai, Miami
Warm & Dry
9/10
Excellent
Around 30°C with low humidity
Lahore, Delhi, Muscat, Los Angeles
Mild
8/10
Excellent
Around 20°C
Islamabad, Bangalore, London, San Francisco
Cold
6/10
Good
Below 10°C
Murree, Shimla, Moscow, New York

Expert Analysis

What Makes It Unique

Part of the 'Garden' series, this scent captures the joyful and unexpected aroma of a secret rooftop garden in Paris after the rain, with fresh fruit and green notes.

Pakistan & GCC Perspective

Its airy, green, and fresh profile is perfectly suited for the hot and humid climates of Pakistan and the GCC, offering a crisp, uplifting experience.

How It Compares

A distinctly naturalistic and impressionistic green fragrance that evokes a specific scene, unlike more generic fresh scents.

The Controversy

Like many Ellena creations, it's sometimes criticized for its ethereal nature and moderate longevity.

Hermès Un Jardin Sur Le Toit: What You Need to Know

Some fragrances become dominant because they deserve to be. Un Jardin Sur Le Toit by Hermès is that kind of fragrance — an EDT whose Green, Fruity, Fresh, Aromatic, Floral character, engineered by Jean-Claude Ellena and launched in 2011, has earned its standing through consistent performance rather than marketing alone. This review provides the data to evaluate it properly: scores, climate results and pricing, not adjectives.

Part of the 'Garden' series, this scent captures the joyful and unexpected aroma of a secret rooftop garden in Paris after the rain, with fresh fruit and green notes.

How Un Jardin Sur Le Toit Smells: Notes & Development

Un Jardin Sur Le Toit opens with Apple and Pear — the first impression as it hits the skin. Give it twenty or thirty minutes and the middle act arrives: Rose, Green Grass, Rosemary and Magnolia. The final act — the part that outlasts the working day — is Compost Notes.

Strip it back to the bones and the profile reads Green, Fruity, Fresh, Aromatic, Floral — easy to place and easy to wear.

How It Performs: The Numbers

Longevity (5/10): Un Jardin Sur Le Toit delivers moderate longevity for EDT. On most skin types expect 3–5 hours. Layering with an unscented moisturiser before application improves staying power on drier skin types.

Sillage (4/10): Un Jardin Sur Le Toit projects in a close, intimate register. Application to pulse points — wrists, neck, and behind the ears — maximises projection without overwhelming the room.

Versatility (8/10): Un Jardin Sur Le Toit is a genuine all-rounder — at ease at a wedding, a boardroom meeting, or a late-night dinner. From casual daytime to formal evening, it adapts without feeling out of place.

Value (6/10): Pricing at around $120 feels appropriate for what you get — neither a bargain nor an overreach.

Un Jardin Sur Le Toit Across Five Climate Zones

Of the five climate zones we score, Un Jardin Sur Le Toit does best in extreme heat (Riyadh, Phoenix) at 9/10 — it keeps its shape there instead of turning sharp or fading fast.

Its airy, green, and fresh profile is perfectly suited for the hot and humid climates of Pakistan and the GCC, offering a crisp, uplifting experience.

Its average across all five zones is 8.2/10 — broad enough to wear most of the year without second-guessing the weather.

To see how it ranks against every other fragrance for your conditions, run the Climate Matcher.

When to Wear Un Jardin Sur Le Toit

Un Jardin Sur Le Toit is best suited to Daily, Casual, Office, Daytime. The intimate projection makes it particularly suited to close encounters — dates, small gatherings, and one-on-one settings where a lighter touch is the right call.

Seasonally, Un Jardin Sur Le Toit performs best in Spring, Summer. Its climate scores confirm this seasonal guidance — the fragrance handles temperature transitions with composure.

A distinctly naturalistic and impressionistic green fragrance that evokes a specific scene, unlike more generic fresh scents.

Price & Value

Internationally, Un Jardin Sur Le Toit sits at $120–$200. That puts it in the premium designer bracket — a meaningful spend, but well short of niche-exclusive pricing.

Regional pricing: PKR 25,000–40,000 in Pakistan, AED 450–750 in the UAE. The currency switcher at the top of this page converts every price on the site — EUR, GBP, SAR and more — using current rates.

Where to buy: Internationally: Hermès Boutiques, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue. GCC/UAE: Hermès Boutiques, Sephora, Faces. Pakistan: Scentsation, Online Retailers, Select Boutiques.

Verdict

Un Jardin Sur Le Toit earns its place in the conversation through consistent performance, a clear identity, and data that backs the reputation.

An overall 6.2/10 puts Un Jardin Sur Le Toit in solid-but-situational territory: strong where it is strong, ordinary elsewhere. Match it to the right season and occasion and it pays off.

Like many Ellena creations, it's sometimes criticized for its ethereal nature and moderate longevity.

Still deciding? Put it head-to-head against anything else in the database — scores, notes and prices side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Un Jardin Sur Le Toit last?

Un Jardin Sur Le Toit has a longevity score of 5/10. On average skin, expect 3–5 hours. Performance can vary with skin type, application method, and ambient temperature — heat accelerates diffusion while dry skin absorbs fragrance faster.

Is Un Jardin Sur Le Toit worth the price?

At around $120, Un Jardin Sur Le Toit by Hermès is fairly priced for what it delivers. Its performance scores, climate range, and composition quality make it a considered purchase — evaluate your priorities against the alternatives before committing.

What does Un Jardin Sur Le Toit smell like?

Un Jardin Sur Le Toit is characterised by Green, Fruity, Fresh, Aromatic, Floral accords. Opening with Apple and Pear, the heart revolves around Rose and Green Grass, settling into a base of Compost Notes.

Is Un Jardin Sur Le Toit good for hot or humid weather?

Un Jardin Sur Le Toit performs exceptionally in hot and humid conditions (score: 9/10). It maintains its character without turning sharp or sour — a genuine recommendation anywhere summers are serious, from the Gulf to Southeast Asia to the American South.

Is Un Jardin Sur Le Toit for men or women?

Un Jardin Sur Le Toit is marketed as a Unisex fragrance. In practice, its character is better defined by its composition than by any marketing category.