The Creation:: With Un Jardin sous la Mer Eau de Toilette, Hermès perfumer Christine Nagel ventures out into the beyond with an invitation to discover a surprising garden. An escape to the faraway Polynesian island of Taha'a: an unspoiled land where mountains and reefs, plants and corals converse in perfect harmony. The Olfactory Notes:
Un Jardin sous la Mer is a floral and musky eau de toilette that combines a radiant tiare flower with the enveloping character of the tamanu nut and mineral notes that evoke the coral reef. The Object:: Designed by Fred Rawyler, the bottle is inspired by the lines of horse-drawn carriage lanterns. Its graduated shades of blue reflect the azure sky and the crystalline waters of the lagoon around Taha'a. The box features watercolor illustrations by artist Aino-Maija Metsola, depicting the vibrant life and colors of the coral reef. The Hermès Detail:
For each Parfum-Jardin, the House invites an artist to illustrate the box, giving them carte blanche to create a poetic expression of the garden through drawing. "Drawing is everything at Hermès, and everything starts with a drawing", comments Pierre-Alexis Dumas, artistic director at Hermès. The Ethics:: The bottle can be replenished using the 6.8 oz. refill (sold separately). The Parfums-Jardins Collection:
Size Reference for Hermes Eau de Toilette, 3.4 oz.
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