AldehydesOpens with
TuberoseHeartTuberoseDries down to
Also asEau de Toilette · 2021 →
Jean-Paul GuerlainThe nose · 89 fragrances · also made Samsara Extrait (1989)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
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Jardins de Bagatelle
The vibrant energy of a sun-drenched garden where citrus zest dances over an array of blooming flowers, grounded by the subtle earthiness of woody notes.
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Jardins de BagatellePremium · $100–250
55%Similar accords, often for lessMadame Rochas · RochasMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 24 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Jardins de Bagatelle by Guerlain was launched in 1983 and crafted by Jean-Paul Guerlain. This floral masterpiece opens with a bright citrus-aromatic accord of aldehydes, lemon, and bergamot, which cuts through the richness of its white florals like a sunbeam piercing through dense foliage. The heart is a lush blend of jasmine, tuberose, gardenia, and ylang-ylang, creating an opulent floral bouquet that feels both lasting and fresh. Underneath this is a woody base of vetiver, cedar, and patchouli, which grounds the composition with earthy warmth.
Apply Jardins de Bagatelle to your pulse points and let it develop on your skin for at least 20 minutes before stepping out. The aldehydes and citrus notes are fleeting but essential, so a generous application ensures they have time to interact with the florals beneath.
Fig. 01 — Jardins de Bagatelle, Guerlain
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Jean-Paul Guerlain
The last GuerlainJean-Paul Guerlain is the fourth and final generation of Guerlain family perfumers, a lineage that spans nearly two centuries of French fragrance history.
“You get deaf, you get blind, but you don’t lose your sense of smell.”
Jean-Paul Guerlain · Wallpaper*, December 2008
The Jardins de Bagatelle line
3 fragrances, compared side by side
Designer Guerlain
More from the house · founded 1828 · France
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The originalJardins de BagatelleGuerlain · Premium · $100–250Rochas · 1960Madame RochasShares 6 of its 24 notes$40–100★ 4.08 (2,232)60%Match
Rochas · 1984Lumiere OriginalShares 6 of its 20 notes$40–100★ 4.14 (341)54%Match
Rochas · 1984Lumiere (2000)Shares 6 of its 16 notes$40–100★ 3.73 (301)
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Adds fruity, powdery and sweet; shares two accords.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 36%, disliked or hated by 16%.