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Les Absolus d’Orient Patchouli Ardent by Guerlain

Men Women 2020

Brand
Guerlain
Perfumer
Thierry Wasser

Description

Les Absolus d'Orient Patchouli Ardent by Guerlain is a woody floral musky fragrance for men and women. This creation was launched in 2020 under the olfactory direction of Thierry Wasser. The olfactory pyramid unfolds with top notes of fig, pink pepper and black pepper; a heart composed of patchouli, Turkish rose and cedar; and a base of leather and musk.

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Quick summary

When to wear it (votes)

  • Winter 35%
  • Spring 20%
  • Summer 11%
  • Autumn 34%
  • Day 37%
  • Night 63%

Key notes

Community

805 votes

  • Positive 81%
  • Negative 9.7%
  • Neutral 8.8%
positive reviews 805 community votes
LongevityLong-lasting SillageStrong Best momentWinter CharacterUnisex

The olfactory pyramid

A guide to the opening, heart and lasting trail of the fragrance.

The community speaks

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In the collection

Leading answer I want it

2,475 votes

Season

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Leading answer Winter

1,006 votes

Time of day

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Leading answer Night

520 votes

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Fragrance profile

About Les Absolus d’Orient Patchouli Ardent

Main accord woody Year 2020 Gender Men · Women Perfumer Thierry Wasser

Les Absolus d’Orient Patchouli Ardent by Guerlain is a woody floral musky fragrance for men and women. This creation was launched in 2020 under the olfactory direction of Thierry Wasser. The olfactory pyramid unfolds with top notes of fig, pink pepper and black pepper; a heart composed of patchouli, Turkish rose and cedar; and a base of leather and musk.

Spices Woods and mosses Musk, amber and animalic

How it wears

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Longevity

Leading answer Long-lasting

495 votes

Sillage

Leading answer Strong

502 votes

Character

Leading answer Balanced

464 votes

Value perception

Leading answer Fair price

389 votes

Have you worn Les Absolus d’Orient Patchouli Ardent?

Tell us how it opens, how it settles on your skin, how long it lasts and when you wear it.

  1. The first spray is an absolute bomb: black pepper at full strength, identical to Jesús Del Pozo’s Arabian Nights Private Collection Woman. Although the notes don’t list oud, I swear you can smell it, and since I hate it, the opening isn’t to my taste. After 10-15 minutes, it settles into a beautiful rose on leather; the dry down is muted patchouli and rose. The longevity is eternal and the projection is excellent. Ideal for daytime outdoor outings or nights in airy venues. In the dry down, after two hours, it’s perfect for intimate encounters. It’s unisex and will earn you compliments, but you need to get used to the scent; a sample on the wrist doesn’t give you any idea of how fantastic it is. I don’t know how anyone calls it ‘grandma’s smell’; it’s exceptional, modern, and has zero vintage vibes.

    • Patchouli
    • Sillage
    • Leather
    • Black pepper

  2. The first spray is a bomb: black pepper at full volume, identical to Jesús Del Pozo’s Arabian Nights Private Collection Woman. Although oud isn’t listed on the notes, I swear I smell it, and since I hate it, I don’t like it at first. After 10-15 minutes, it settles into a beautiful rose over leather; the dry down is attenuated patchouli and rose. The longevity is eternal and the projection excellent. Ideal for daytime outdoor outings or nights in airy venues. In the dry down, after two hours, it’s perfect for intimate encounters. It’s unisex and you’ll receive compliments, but you need to get used to the scent; a sample on the wrist doesn’t give you an idea of how fantastic it is. I don’t know how anyone calls it a granny smell; it’s exceptional, modern, and has zero vintage vibes.

    • Patchouli
    • Sillage
    • Leather
    • Black pepper

  3. Hombre_Perfumado

    Quality and projection are top-notch. It opens with a spicy, red fruit note, I believe fig. Then it explodes into leather and rose, absolutely fascinating. It smells like an undeclared ingredient, perhaps oud, or a fusion of notes. It’s a dirty, animalic accord with a brutally realistic rose, drying down to patchouli. Definitely one of my favourites from Les Absolus d’Orient, right up there with Cuir Intense.

    • Patchouli
    • Sillage
    • Leather
    • Animalic

  4. Hombre_Perfumado

    The quality and projection are top-notch. It starts with a spicy touch and red fruits, I think fig. Then it explodes into leather and rose, fascinating. It smells like an undeclared note, perhaps oud, or a fusion of notes. It’s a dirty, animalic accord with a brutally realistic rose, closing with patchouli. Definitely one of my favourites from Les Absolus d’Orient, alongside Cuir Intense.

    • Patchouli
    • Sillage
    • Leather
    • Animalic

  5. Gemasevilla

    This is pure glory! It requires patience, but the performance is well worth it. It leaves an enveloping trail with brutal projection. A fine, balsamic, slightly sweet patchouli, beautifully integrated. When you pass, people turn around; I’ve been asked about it several times on the street.

    • Patchouli
    • Sillage
    • Sweet

  6. Gemasevilla

    This is pure glory! It requires patience, but the performance is worth it. It leaves an enveloping trail with brutal projection. A fine, balsamic, slightly sweet patchouli, very well integrated. When you pass, people turn around; I’ve been asked several times on the street.

    • Patchouli
    • Sillage
    • Sweet