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Patchouli
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Reminiscence Patchouli is an oriental woody fragrance for women. This composition, created by perfumer Jean Carles, was launched in 1970. Its olfactory structure unfolds with a top note of citrus and spices that introduces a floral and woody heart, culminating in an intense and earthy base dominated by patchouli, which lends it its distinctive and timeless character.
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Strong and unpleasant smell in my opinion. I hate it. It’s not soft at all, believe me, it’s the exact opposite.
Good fragrance from Reminiscence. It’s patchouli blended with sandalwood, balsamic notes, and a light touch of tonka bean and vanilla to sweeten just enough. These are the most detectable notes and of good quality. It’s soft and very well-balanced, with decent longevity and a pleasant, moderate sillage. Perhaps its weak point is the longevity and sillage, which might not satisfy the most demanding noses. As is usually the case, great value for money since they don’t use the typical cheap plastics found in generics. If you like soft patchouli, this is a good option.
Strong smell and, in my opinion, unpleasant. I hate it. It’s not soft at all, believe me, it’s the exact opposite.
Good fragrance from Reminiscence. It’s patchouli blended with sandalwood, balsamic notes, and a light touch of tonka bean and vanilla to sweeten just enough. These are the most detectable notes and of good quality. It’s soft and very balanced, with decent longevity and a pleasant, moderate sillage. Perhaps its weak point is longevity and sillage, which might not satisfy the most demanding noses. As is usually the case, great price for avoiding the typical plastics found in dupes. If you like soft patchouli, it’s a good option.
A classic patchouli: intense but not heavy. Very long-lasting, I could smell it all day and all night. It’s a beautiful scent.
Perfect for winter and personal use. Lasts a long time and has an earthy profile, like chocolate with coffee.
It brings back childhood scents and happy memories. I think my dad or a relative used to wear it. It’s not for grandpas, but for people 27 and up: earthy and bold. Don’t overuse it, but the quality-to-price ratio and longevity are super good. It brightens my day with good memories, which is what these wonders are for. Probably not everyone will like it, so watch your quantities; this is for the alpha male, lumberjack type. XD
Is this the perfume you’re looking for? Sometimes they change the name but it’s the same scent (or maybe it’s a different edition). I have it and it’s unisex, but not for everyday wear. I’d never wear it in the morning during summer; it’s better for autumn or winter evenings because it’s warm and enveloping. Recommended to test before buying.
Brutal fragrance, dark with a strong alcoholic presence. Definitely unisex, though the notes don’t match what the website says. To me, it’s a hybrid between A*Men and Gucci Guilty Absolute.
The beautiful caramel-brown bottle already hints at the sensation. A classy fragrance, smells natural, nothing chemical. Well-mixed elements, homogeneous. Patchouli, wood (sandalwood and cedar?), a slight sweet touch which is likely the tonka bean and a vanilla hint. Rum or liquor and something chocolatey in the opening…mmm Try it on skin; in my case, it differs notably from blotter paper. For solitary walks in autumn, winter. Dates with lifelong friends, couples with good noses… A mysterious fragrance, strange at times, individualistic, fleeing the crowd, like so many other perfumes, without as much marketing or fanfare as the most successful ones… The bottle, I repeat, is beautiful. Edit:…For women?
As a patchouli addict, I had to try it, and it didn’t disappoint. It’s unisex and takes you to an enchanted forest, as if your boots were kicking up wet moss. It starts with a slap of resinous, hippie patchouli, but then it settles on the skin with sweetness and earthiness, that chocolatey patchouli I love so much. It has a vintage touch; my partner didn’t like it at all, but it’s addictive for me. On my skin, it smells a lot like Dana’s Tabu (though this is sweeter and less animalistic) and reminds me of Lord of Misrule, but without that almost edible vanilla touch Lush has. The trail is high and lasts over 12 hours. Excellent value for money, I love the bottle and the dark liquid. Scent 9/10 Longevity 10/10 Trail 10/10 Value 9/10 Versatility 5/10 Packaging 8/10 Would I buy again? Yes.
Beautiful perfume; in my opinion, absolutely unisex, warm and earthy, but in no way outdated (despite clearly speaking of other eras) or cryptic. Quite far from current trends, it makes you discover something new with every spray, something dark at first, slightly fresh and distant, lordly and refined. And therefore elegant, more friendly over time even to those unfamiliar with this note, thanks to a touch of vanilla and tonka that make the patchouli brighter, adding a wonderful sweet tone. The longer it settles on the skin, the more oriental it feels, with a dry-down that smells wonderfully like forest honey, simply beautiful. Longevity and trail are in the medium range; on my skin, it lasts 5-6 hours, pure pleasure. Ideal for autumn and winter, it has the flavor and depth of an oriental mystery. Or an infinite regression to the seventies, reimagining that carefree youth, peace and love, or… Much more can come to mind, try this fragrance and let your imagination know no limits.
I agree it’s unisex given its notes. I like patchouli; for example, I love Givenchy’s Gentleman, but in this Reminiscence, it feels very intense, and I don’t like the opening with that labdanum. It’s true that it fades quickly and the patchouli dominates for many hours, while vanilla, sandalwood, and tonka beans gradually join in the background. The dry-down is a soft, sweet oriental. It’s a high-quality fragrance; in terms of patchouli, it’s surely among the best, and it lasts a long time with obvious projection during the first 2-3 hours. It deserves to be tried for going against the grain, for Reminiscence’s quality, its price, and besides, the bottle is a masterpiece, all made with great taste. Those who like it will certainly be fully satisfied because, in addition, you can get 200ml for 50 euros right now. Personally, I prefer the men’s version. Au revoir!
Addicted to patchouli, I had to try it. Got it through an exchange and it didn’t disappoint. It’s unisex, featuring a patchouli that transports you to an enchanted forest where your boot tips kick up damp earth and moss. The opening is an intense hit of resinous patchouli, a bit hippie. After a while, it settles on the skin with sweetness and earthiness—that chocolatey, woody patchouli I adore. It has a vintage personality; my partner hated it, but I find it addictive. On my skin, it reminds me of the patchouli in Dana’s Tabu (much spicier, less sweet and animalic) and Lush’s Lord of Misrule (sweeter, marked vanilla, almost edible). The trail is strong and lasts at least 12 hours. Excellent quality-to-price ratio. I love the bottle and the dark liquid color. Scent 9/10, Longevity 10/10, Sillage 10/10, Value 9/10, Versatility 5/10, Packaging 8/10. Would I buy again? Yes.
I was looking for something sensual and special, but I stumbled upon a vintage patchouli that smells aged and a bit rancid, as if it had gone bad over the years. None of the warmth, creaminess, or sweetness they promise; for me, it’s unpleasant. If you were expecting something like Angel Muse by Mugler, forget it; it has nothing to do with it. It projects heavily and leaves a wide trail. If you like this style, it’s worth it for the price. It’s unisex and better for cold weather, autumn, or winter. Scent: 1/10 Trail: 9/10 Longevity: 8/10
I was looking for something sensual and special, but I found a very vintage scent. It’s a hit of patchouli, but don’t expect it to be warm, creamy, or sweet; none of that. To me, it smells aged, a rancid patchouli, as if it had deteriorated over the years. I didn’t like it; it’s unpleasant. It has nothing to do with Mugler’s Angel Muse, for better or worse. Note that it has a strong sillage. If you like it, it’s worth the price. I think it’s totally unisex and best for low temperatures, winter or autumn. Scent: 1/10, Sillage: 9/10, Longevity: 8/10.
In my opinion, it’s not that feminine, at least at first. It opens medicinal and boozy, seeming to have oud or at least reminding me of fragrances with oud (I think of Montale Dark Aoud). Unlike the latter, Reminiscence becomes sweeter and more feminine as it dries. For a 70s perfume, it doesn’t smell like that era at all. Maybe they updated it to stay relevant.
I can appreciate it, but it’s not for me. It smells very masculine, opening with cognac and then becoming very earthy, like wet soil with spices and a hint of incense, presumably from labdanum and sandalwood. I see it more as a home perfume, especially for meditation, rather than for a woman.
I can smell it, but it’s not for me. It smells very masculine, opening with cognac and then becoming very earthy—wet earth with spices and a touch of incense, probably due to labdanum and sandalwood. I see it more as a home fragrance, for meditation, rather than for a woman.
I hadn’t tried it before. A mysterious perfume, hard to cross paths with, which makes it exclusive if you dare. I still don’t get its ‘femme’ label; forget it. The opening is boozy and brief. Sometimes it reminds me of whiskey, other times of Port. The dry-down is its best card; in my case, it accelerates my heartbeat without it being nostalgia or memories, but rather a strange attraction. The bottle screams that only good perfume is inside. No discussion: it doesn’t resemble any current commercial scent. I don’t know if it has rivals in the niche, but if it does, they will surely be defeated on quality/price. Must try before buying and give it time.
I hadn’t tried it before. A mysterious perfume, hard to come across, which makes it exclusive if you dare. I still don’t get its ‘femme’ label. The opening is boozy and brief, sometimes reminding me of whisky, other times of Port. The dry-down is its best card; in my case, it accelerates my heartbeat without evoking regressions or memories, I suppose due to a strange allure. The bottle’s beauty suggests there’s only good perfume inside. No debate: it doesn’t resemble any current commercial perfume. I don’t know if it has rivals in the niche, but if it does, they’ll probably be defeated on quality-to-price. A must-try before committing and giving it time.
Best combination I’ve ever tried: a wild, intense patchouli rounded out by other notes. The opening is boozy, likely due to the toluidine and myrrh mixing with the alcohol. It fades in 5-10 minutes, leaving a perfect resinous, balsamic heart. After an hour, the base notes emerge, led by a gorgeous vanilla (finally!), nothing like that plastic vanilla I hate. The patchouli lingers, surrounded by vanilla, with woods and musk (which I don’t really smell) adding up for a sweeter finish where the resin is just a memory. After my last few purchases, I thought I had turned into a Gargamel: Redemption! Beautiful aroma, moderate-to-long longevity. Aggressive trail. Is it feminine? Only for the tough ones. In my opinion, like most, it’s unisex but leans masculine. If you love patchouli and can handle the detractors’ faces (I always laugh 😂), use it and smell like a hippie… but with a yacht! Edit: I found a ‘pour homme’ version in France, and in my opinion, it doesn’t even come close to this. I’ll stick with the ‘feminine’ one.
I don’t know why they market it as feminine; it turns me on and smells more masculine than feminine to me. And don’t get me wrong, the quality is great, but it’s identical to the Patchouly by Profumum Roma—what a coincidence! What a delicious perfume for anyone who loves patchouli; it’s addictive, plain and simple.
I don’t get why they market it as feminine; it works amazingly on me and smells more like a masculine unisex scent. Plus, anyone who doesn’t realize it’s identical to Profumum Roma’s Patchouly is missing out. Setting quality aside, for patchouli lovers, this is a total hit—maximally addictive.
It’s not my favorite scent, but I admit it’s a good fragrance. It has great projection and sillage, a very potent opening, and I wouldn’t recommend buying it blindly or gifting it if you don’t know it’s their type of aroma. The patchouli is well-integrated with balsam of Peru and French labdanum, plus vanilla and tonka bean; the whole ensemble gives it its characteristic balsamic sensation. I perceive the sandalwood and cedar notes very strongly. In my house, we have the version with the star bottle, which was beautiful. Be careful with clothes because it stains, so don’t let it drop on light-colored garments, especially.
Another new addiction, and that with the fear in my body that it might be too hippie, well, I don’t even know what hippies smell like. When it seemed like nothing could surprise me so pleasantly and at such a reasonable price. No idea why they launched it ‘pour femme’; it’s absolutely unisex. As a review, precisely a woman, Taurus, slapped with patchouli, I’d say a hook for the whole nose; for me, it’s also resinous, balsamic, foresty, with a boozy touch and wet earth, like walking through a patchouli plantation after rain and smelling the damp soil. Unlike others, I don’t find it vintage; I suppose, like everything else, they’ve reformulated and adapted it to new times. Longevity on my skin is eternal; I recommend using it moderately if we don’t want people to smell us from space.
New addiction, though I was afraid it might be too hippie (though I have no idea what hippies smell like). I was pleasantly surprised by the reasonable price. Why launch it as ‘pour femme’? It smells totally unisex. To me, it’s a hit of patchouli: resinous, balsamic, woody, with a hint of green and wet earth, like walking through a plantation after rain. It doesn’t seem vintage to me; they must have reformulated it. On my skin, it’s eternal; use it sparingly or people will smell you from space.
Rich in the sense of richness and variety. It has a dark, edible point, like an appetizing earthworm or a berry you don’t know if it’s poisonous, and you take it to your mouth like Russian roulette: if I die, let me die. There’s autumnal earth, rough camphor, chocolate sweetness, and boozy syrup. For me, what predominates most is the last facet, with a medicinal balsamic quality that keeps the alcoholic sensation even when dry, which I think has a lot of charm, as I’m used to liquor sensations fading after application.
This perfume arrived by accident, as a gift from two fragrance enthusiasts in an exchange, which made me wonder if it was too bad or too good. After many tests, I think it stands above those judgments; it’s not easy. Its opening is characterized by a putrid sweetness of decaying wood. It’s not a bad smell, simply not something you imagine anyone would want to emanate. It’s the scent released by the soil of a damp, cold forest while walking on half-decomposed leaves touched by autumn sun. The putrefaction scent fades quickly until it reaches a 70s-style earthy, resinous patchouli, sweetened by vanilla and tonka. As time passes, it gets sweeter, but never loses the patchouli base. Regarding performance, it’s atomic: it projects throughout its entire duration, which is as long as it takes you to decide when to take a shower. I loved it as an olfactory experience: going from a medieval forest to a Rolling Stones party without messing up your hair has merit. It’s a genderless scent, but you need a certain personality to walk through life smelling like this, because it can offend noses that prefer peony waters or trendy perfumes, and it will definitely make someone label you a hippie. However, I think it’s suitable for winter night outings. Personally, I use it at home when I’m alone, as it invites introspection and reflection. Pleasant: 8/10, Interesting: 9/10, Versatile: 2/10, Original: 8/10.
It’s an ode to patchouli. The entire fragrance design is built to kickstart that declared patchouli. The opening is potent, with well-blended alcohol giving a boozy boost that emphasizes the typical camphoraceous feeling of the main note. Then it softens, smoothing out the edges thanks to the balsamic, sweet (not sugary), and slightly creamy properties of balsam of Peru and the vanilla/tonka bean combo, without taking away the patchouli’s spotlight, which maintains an earthy sensation. The base has a woody nuance but only as support. Maybe it’s not for everyone’s current taste, but it’s terribly attractive to those who know how to wear it. It has excellent projection and longevity. Recommended for cooler seasons and yes, it’s unisex. I don’t think it’s for mass appeal or youth, nor fits the current context where image trumps character. This patchouli forces you to BE, not to ‘want to be’; it helps you identify and enjoy the process, to individualize yourself intelligently. It’s a product for personal enjoyment and a great promoter for feeling good with yourself. When I can, I’ll get a bottle.
I had high expectations because I love patchouli, but I didn’t like it. It comes across as too intense with a slightly dirty undertone. It’s not the earthy patchouli I was hoping for, much to my regret.
First off, a disclaimer: I’m not a professional, just someone who has loved scents since childhood and associates smells with strange things. Patchouli smells to me like the pages of a 60s book read in the 90s—sweaty and hidden in an old bookshelf in autumn. I just received it, and the scent took me back: I saw myself as a little girl climbing my parents’ bookshelf. I bought 30ml because there were mixed reviews, and I was scared to buy a larger size blindly. What surprised me wasn’t the scent: it was the stain. It left my wrist brown, so DO NOT put this on light-colored clothes or you’ll stain them. That’s the only negative because the smell is incredible. It smells like rain, old paper, cedar, and natural vanilla that enhances everything without competing. I understand not everyone will like it; it’s uncommon. I love patchouli, but this is the first time I’ve smelled this type. It’s curious, strange—the scent of a forest creature pretending to be human. I see it as unisex, perfect for men and women. It doesn’t smell vintage; it’s unique for any age; what matters is if those deep forest vibes appeal to you. For me, it’s perfect, and I’d wear it all year moderating the sprays because it’s potent, though I think it shines more in autumn and winter. I think I’ve found my signature fragrance.
This perfume is an ode to patchouli in all its glory. From the first spray, it wraps you in a dense, earthy, resinous cloud that transports you to the 70s-80s with a bohemian, sensual vibe. The opening can be overwhelming if you’re not used to it; at first, I didn’t like it. The patchouli here isn’t softened; it’s raw, green, and wet. But give it time. As it settles, it rounds out with vanilla, tonka bean, and balsam of Peru, becoming warm, sweet, and addictive. It starts wild and ends enveloping. It has powerful projection and lasts over 8 hours. It’s not for everyone or every occasion, but I wear it when I feel like it (without over-spraying). I recommend testing before buying. It’s not a clean or modern patchouli; it’s deep and dark. If you’re looking for that, you’ve hit the jackpot.
I love patchouli in perfumes and I admit this one smells good, with great sillage and longevity, but… I prefer a more natural patchouli. Here, it feels heavily adorned, sweetened, and vanilla-heavy. What a pity! I tested it with my husband and it overwhelmed both of us.
Holy cow! Starts off smelling like pure patchouli oil—very strong and direct—but it gradually sweetens and gets a chocolatey vibe. To me, the first hour reminds me of Davidoff’s Zino, with that identical quality base. After a few hours, it settles into a clean, elegant vanilla patchouli. It’s not for everyone; you have to tough out the raw patchouli at first, but once you pay the toll, it’s a delightful, non-offensive scent. Lasts forever and is super classic. P.S.: Classic, clean, and elegant.