Le Jardin de Monsieur Li opens up with a sparking tart citrus and bursts on to the stage front and center, supported by what seems to be sweet tropical fruits, and some greenery accords. Overall, first stage is pleasant and unique enough that I believe can distinguish itself in this citrus genre. Progression of the scent is linear with a more dominant tart grapefruit accord enveloping the whole sweet aroma around itself. Projection is mild and I hoped it would have been slightly louder for this type of aroma, I do believe the people within arm length proximity would immediately notice this fine/elegant aroma.
To say that this scent leans any gender would be a mistake, I would consider this scent unisex and believe it would work with most skin types. I highly recommend that you try this one for yourself. To me, it would be a worthy buy and can I would use it regularly for any occasion (its very versatile). Those who are not fans of sour or tart fragrances, may find themselves looking elsewhere in the Jardin collection for a scent that would be more appropriate to their taste.
Via Hermes
"I remembered the smell of ponds, the smell of jasmine, the smell of wet stones, of plum trees, kumquats and giant bamboos. It was all there, and in the ponds there were even carp steadily working towards their hundredth birthday."
Jean-Claude Ellena
Le Jardin de Monsieur Li describes a Chinese garden somewhere between reality and imagination. A place for meditation where strolling is allied to thought, and every step sets the imagination free.
The EDT bottle retails $97 and $135 for 50ml and 100ml respectively in US
DISCLOSURE: The above opinion is based on the sample provided by Sephora
Image source: Hermes