TRIBUTE
Un Jardin sur le Toit by Hermès captures the essence of a secret garden hidden at the heart of Paris, atop the Hermès building at 24, rue du Faubourg-Saint-Honoré. Created by perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena in 2011, this eau de toilette celebrates this urban oasis of joy and festivity, paying homage to a unique slice of nature within the bustling city.
 
BLEND
This fragrance bursts with the crispness of a crunchy apple tree and the juiciness of a ripe pear, encapsulating the vibrant, fruity, and vegetal scents of a rooftop garden in Paris. Un Jardin sur le Toit brings to life the lively spirit of this hidden garden through its fresh and uplifting notes.
 
MOTIVATION
Un Jardin sur le Toit is part of Hermès' Parfums-Jardins collection, which explores the soul of various locations through the perfumer's lens, guided by Hermès’ annual thematic choices. This fragrance invites wearers on an olfactory stroll, offering moments of freshness, reverie, and escape, reflecting the garden's lush tranquility amidst urban surroundings.
 
PERFUMING TECHNIQUE
The bottle, designed by Fred Rawyler, takes inspiration from the vintage carriage lanterns, featuring vibrant, biting green glass that reflects the lively energy of the rooftop garden. The packaging, illustrated by Philippe Dumas, features a view of the garden with the cityscape beyond, enhancing the fragrance experience by uniting visual art with scent. This eau de toilette offers a unique way to wear a piece of Parisian paradise, evoking a sense of freshness and escapism with every spray.