In Greek mythology, the Hesperides were nymphs whose garden was planted with trees bearing golden apples: citrus fruits. A scent with sparkling, green freshness: the fruit aromas are reinforced with spicy notes and provide a new refined vivacity and a Machiavellian elegance.
The brand was founded in 1961 by three singular personalities united by a strong aesthetic alchemy: Christiane Montadre-Gautrot, Yves Coueslant and Desmond Knox-Leet. Fed with a common passion for drawing, they start creating motifs for fabrics and wallpapers, and decide to open their first shop with two entrances (like a diptych) in Paris, Boulevard Saint Germain.