The bottle has the same label as the box. In this case, there two antique statues in what we assume is a garden, a plant vase and some branches of a tree, bearing some fruits, which look like apples. One of the most fascinating details about the brand are the symbols and the illustrations in the labels, which usually echo the main theme of the different perfumes. The box is exactly like any other Diptyque perfume box, thank God: white, with the oval label printed in black. I must admit I have a fixation for perfumes bottles with screw tops (and no spray pump): I know they’re not practical, but unscrewing the top and applying perfume with fingertips is much more romantic and sensual, don’t you agree? One small downside of this perfume is its bottle: I love the trademark thick rectangular glass bottle of Diptyque perfumes, so I am not digging this rounded version, nor the cheap-looking top. I tried all of them and I immediately fell in love with L’Eau des Hesperides because it totally smelled like mint, so fresh and original. In 2008 Diptyque, the Parisian parfumeur I have a passion for, launched three eaux fraîches to celebrate its 40th anniversary (the first fragrance – L’Eau – was created in 1968 by Norbert Bijaoui). The perspective of the painting is different and some details change: the snake is crawling on the ground and some golden apples have fallen off the tree. Fred Leighton, for example, portrayed the nymphs relaxing under the apple tree: one of them is playing a lyre, while another one is surrounded by the snake’s coils.Īlbert Herter gave a similar rendition of the myth, using a more impressionistic technique and aethereal colours. This legendary place has inspired many artists because it is a symbol of bliss, peace and happiness. The Garden of the Hesperides is the place where he steals immortality-giving golden apples (according to the Greek version, they actually are oranges) the garden is tended by three nymphs, the Hesperides – Aegle, Espere and Arethusa – also known as the Daughters of Evening, and by a dragon, Ladon.
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The demigod Hercules (or Heracles, if you prefer the Greek version) and its twelve labours were among my favourite narrations: this incredibly strong hero, who overcame all kinds of trials, was irresistible to my eyes and the places he visited were full of charm. One of my first passions were books dealing with Greek and Roman mythology, a topic I loved so much because it was an extremely fascinating way to escape a reality I perceived as ordinary and not exciting at all. Considering that beastly orange note, some people may love it, others may not, so I'd say this easily falls under the "try before you buy" category.Since I was a child, I’ve always loved reading. It's not the most long-lasting scent but it serves its purpose. This is a nice, unisex summer fragrance and I enjoy wearing it, the citrusy fresh feeling it gives me. Resprays are necessary to extend its life. Longevity is at least four or five hours but can go on to six.
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It's more beautiful and relaxed now, like being able to sit down and stretch your legs after a mad rush.Īfter that minty orange assault that lasts between one to two hours, projection eases into moderate territory and slowly works its way into a skin scent, jolted back to life only by heat. As its power wanes, I start to notice the fragrance's green and herbal facets, some hints of floral, too. If it weren't for this, L'Eau des Hesperides would probably have been downright sickening. Nearly just as strong is the mint, which works closely with the orange, balancing it out somehow.
It even borders on being cloying, to be honest, so don't overspray, more so because this note doesn't leave so easily. It's all at once zesty, sweet and bitter. Compared to another Diptyque release with a prominent citrusy orange opening, L'Eau de Tarocco, the orange here is much more pronounced, like it's on steroids. It's literally cool, refreshing, and quite strong at the start. L'Eau des Hesperides by Diptyque is an instant perk-me-up with its heady, minty orange opening salvo.
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