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Eau d'Hadrien (EDT)

1980

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Versions Timeline

1980

Eau d'Hadrien EDT (Original Release)

2009

Eau d'Hadrien (2009)

2012

Eau d'Hadrien (2012)

Price Range
$70 – $150

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Annick GoutalFrancis Camail

"Eau d'Hadrien EDT is one of Goutal's most iconic fragrances and a benchmark citrus-aromatic composition inspired by Tuscany and Marguerite Yourcenar's Memoirs of Hadrian. It is built around a vivid, bitter-fresh lemon and grapefruit opening, paired with the dry green elegance of cypress. The scent is widely described as natural, airy, polished, and classically Mediterranean rather than sugary or modern-aromatic. Its character is minimalist but sophisticated, emphasizing clarity, brightness, and understated refinement over complexity. Though delicate in structure, it became the house's signature fragrance and remains one of the best-known citrus perfumes in niche perfumery. The EDT is especially associated with the more sparkling, brisk, and transparent expression of the Eau d'Hadrien idea."

Awards & Recognition

FiFi Award Hall of Fame 2008

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Spring
Summer

Ideal Weather

Sunny
Dry
Mild
Hot

Moods

Fresh
Elegant
Uplifting
Serene
Sophisticated

Occasions

Daily Use
Casual
Work
Travel
Vacation

Fun Facts

Eau d'Hadrien is closely associated with Annick Goutal herself and is often considered the signature fragrance of the house.

The fragrance won the FiFi Award Hall of Fame in 2008.

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Aromatic Profile

0m/4h
Top Notes
1x
CitrusFreshGreenWoodyPowdery

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–36m

sicilian lemon
citron
grapefruit
bergamot
Middle Notes

36m–1h 48m

green mandarin
juniper berries
Base Notes

1h 48m–4h

cypress
ylang-ylang
musk

Performance

Longevity
40%

Short (2-4h)

Sillage
40%

Moderate

Reviews Summary

“Reviews consistently describe the original EDT style of Eau d'Hadrien as a very natural, bitter-citrus composition with prominent lemon, citron, and grapefruit over a dry green cypress backdrop. Users praise its classy Mediterranean feel, realism, and timeless unisex elegance. The most common criticism is performance: many reviewers find it fleeting, with citrus fading quickly and the scent staying relatively soft after the opening. Overall sentiment is strongly positive for scent quality and refinement, while longevity is viewed as modest and cologne-like.”

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