Ellena vs. Nagel, Or How A Change Of Perfumer Affected The Jardin Collection

My first dip into niche fragrances happened in the early 2000s. Store shelves weren't yet lined up in rows of flankers with identical bottles. The uniform packaging instantly caught my eye. It was the design that first drew my attention to Hermes' Jardin Collection bottles. The white boxes, minimal "decoration," and uniform bottles of this brand strongly contrasted with other brands' colorful perf...