Patou pour Homme by Jean Patou
Men 1980
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Description
Jean Patou's Patou pour Homme is an oriental fougère fragrance for men, launched in 1980. The nose behind this composition is Jean Kerleo. The top notes are rosemary, lavender, basil, black pepper, allspice, and tarragon; the heart notes are patchouli, vetiver, geranium, fir, and cedar; the base notes are leather, musk (civet), vanilla, tonka bean, sandalwood, and labdanum.
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Key notes
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Top
clary sage
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Heart
patchouli
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Base
leather
Community
232 votes
- Positive 93%
- Negative 4.7%
- Neutral 2.2%
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In the collection
Leading answer I want it
891 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Love it
232 votes
Season
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175 votes
Time of day
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92 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Patou pour Homme
Jean Patou’s Patou pour Homme is an oriental fougère fragrance for men, launched in 1980. The nose behind this composition is Jean Kerleo. The top notes are rosemary, lavender, basil, black pepper, allspice, and tarragon; the heart notes are patchouli, vetiver, geranium, fir, and cedar; the base notes are leather, musk (civet), vanilla, tonka bean, sandalwood, and labdanum.
Green, herbal and fougère Flowers Woods and mosses Musk, amber and animalic Spices Resins and balsams
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Longevity
Leading answer Very long-lasting
101 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
137 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally masculine
42 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Very expensive
41 votes
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Cosmoloid
Exquisite, excellent, and unique.
FanDeDuneVintage
Thanks to a decant gifted to me, I finally get to try this discontinued gem, one of the greats of the eighties that’s nearly impossible to find. It smells incredible—very classic: animalic, oily (almost buttery), with a warm, strong leather blended with patchouli, lavender, and vetiver, plus a smoky vanilla that ties it all together perfectly. I also detect a hint of cinnamon, even though it’s not listed. It reminds me of Halston Z-14, but more intense, dense, and powdery. I believe it may have inspired Jean-Pascal Pour Homme, that hit from the French-Colombian brand. Patou Pour Homme has that high-end quality, with a natural scent and well-chosen notes; it’s superbly crafted and showcases Jean Patou’s great level. The dry-down is pure delight, with medium-to-high projection and amazing longevity. It’s a masterpiece, a delicious and enveloping fragrance with the beauty and dignity of its era. It’s worth its weight in gold. If you love legendary ‘powerhouses’ and manage to grab a bottle, you’re getting a treasure. It’s a must-have, almost iconic. I don’t know what else to say—I’m absolutely ecstatic. Rating: 10.