Spicy
Woody
Top Notesbergamotjuniperlavenderrhubarb
Heartblack pepperclary sageincensepimento peppersaffron
Base Notesambercashmerancedarwoodlabdanummuskpatchoulisandalwoodstoraxvirginia cedarwood
Tags
#animalic
Style
unisex
It is the energy of myth and the elegance of the garden that inspire a refined and vigorous essence.
Bergamot and juniper berries become full-bodied on a carpet of incense, fading into the persistent fascination of oriental wood.
The presence of a marble Hercules in the garden of the perfumer’s house, triumph of courage and immortality, elevates to myth the creations of Agatho and the Giardinodiercole becomes a perfume.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
An unhurried evening after the bustle has subsided: a wool jacket still on, conversation at close quarters. Pepper and juniper lend an alert, bracing edge, while incense and animalic woods give the presence weight without turning it sweet.
How to wear
Cool autumn and winter weather suits its incense and woody warmth. Start with one or two sprays on skin beneath clothing, allowing the aromatic opening to soften into the base. In heated rooms or milder weather, apply lightly so the pepper and animalic character remain measured.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to dry aromatic woods, peppery spice and incense rather than sugary warmth. Its combination of juniper, lavender and a subtly animalic base will appeal to wearers who enjoy a brisk opening followed by a darker, more textured character.
Release year
2019 (or 2017)
The nose
Maurizio Cerizza, the Italian perfumer credited with Giardinodiercole, brings together aromatic brightness and a substantial woody foundation. Here, juniper and lavender meet pepper, incense and textured woods, balancing the fragrance’s vigorous character with refinement.
Agatho’s story
Agatho connects Pompeian perfume culture with contemporary fragrance design rather than claiming an unbroken lineage from antiquity. Its emphasis on fine raw materials extends to the presentation, with handcrafted caps made using Capodimonte porcelain techniques.
Giardinodiercole’s concept
Part of Agatho’s Pompei Collection, Giardinodiercole takes its inspiration from Pompeii’s House of the Garden of Hercules, a site associated with flower cultivation and perfume production. The brand imagines an ancient perfumer working under Hercules’ symbolic presence, linking aromatic craft with courage and immortality. This is a creative interpretation of the setting, not a reconstruction of an ancient formula.
Extra info
The garden behind the fragrance’s name owes its own name to a marble Hercules statuette found there. Giardinodiercole’s presentation includes a fine porcelain cap and a silk-lined wooden box, extending Agatho’s interest in craftsmanship beyond the scent.
Featured in edits and sample packs
Juniper Jackpot
Top Notesbergamotjuniperlavenderrhubarb
Heartblack pepperclary sageincensepimento peppersaffron
Base Notesambercashmerancedarwoodlabdanummuskpatchoulisandalwoodstoraxvirginia cedarwood
Tags
#animalic
Style
unisex
It is the energy of myth and the elegance of the garden that inspire a refined and vigorous essence.
Bergamot and juniper berries become full-bodied on a carpet of incense, fading into the persistent fascination of oriental wood.
The presence of a marble Hercules in the garden of the perfumer’s house, triumph of courage and immortality, elevates to myth the creations of Agatho and the Giardinodiercole becomes a perfume.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
An unhurried evening after the bustle has subsided: a wool jacket still on, conversation at close quarters. Pepper and juniper lend an alert, bracing edge, while incense and animalic woods give the presence weight without turning it sweet.
How to wear
Cool autumn and winter weather suits its incense and woody warmth. Start with one or two sprays on skin beneath clothing, allowing the aromatic opening to soften into the base. In heated rooms or milder weather, apply lightly so the pepper and animalic character remain measured.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to dry aromatic woods, peppery spice and incense rather than sugary warmth. Its combination of juniper, lavender and a subtly animalic base will appeal to wearers who enjoy a brisk opening followed by a darker, more textured character.
Release year
2019 (or 2017)
The nose
Maurizio Cerizza, the Italian perfumer credited with Giardinodiercole, brings together aromatic brightness and a substantial woody foundation. Here, juniper and lavender meet pepper, incense and textured woods, balancing the fragrance’s vigorous character with refinement.
Agatho’s story
Agatho connects Pompeian perfume culture with contemporary fragrance design rather than claiming an unbroken lineage from antiquity. Its emphasis on fine raw materials extends to the presentation, with handcrafted caps made using Capodimonte porcelain techniques.
Giardinodiercole’s concept
Part of Agatho’s Pompei Collection, Giardinodiercole takes its inspiration from Pompeii’s House of the Garden of Hercules, a site associated with flower cultivation and perfume production. The brand imagines an ancient perfumer working under Hercules’ symbolic presence, linking aromatic craft with courage and immortality. This is a creative interpretation of the setting, not a reconstruction of an ancient formula.
Extra info
The garden behind the fragrance’s name owes its own name to a marble Hercules statuette found there. Giardinodiercole’s presentation includes a fine porcelain cap and a silk-lined wooden box, extending Agatho’s interest in craftsmanship beyond the scent.
Featured in edits and sample packs
Juniper Jackpot