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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 olfactive 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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A good Reminiscence fragrance. It’s patchouli mixed 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 restrained, pleasant trail. Perhaps its weak point is the longevity and trail, which might not satisfy the more demanding. As is usual, good value for money because it doesn’t use the typical plastics found in generics. If you like soft patchouli, it’s a good option.
Strong and unpleasant scent in my opinion. I detest it. It’s not soft at all, believe me, it’s the exact opposite.
Strong smell and, in my opinion, unpleasant. I detest it. It is by no means soft; believe me, it’s the exact opposite.
A classic patchouli: intense yet not heavy. Very long-lasting; I could smell it all day and all night. It’s a beautiful scent.
Ideal for winter and personal use. It lasts quite a while and has an earthy profile, like chocolate with coffee.
It brings back childhood scents and happy memories. I think my father or a relative used to wear it. It’s not for grandpas, but for people aged 27 and above: earthy and marked. It’s not for overusing, but the value for money and longevity are superb. 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 type, like a lumberjack. XD
Is this the perfume you’re looking for? Sometimes they change the name but it’s the same scent (or perhaps a different edition). I own it and it’s unisex, but not for every occasion. I’d never wear it in the morning during summer; it’s more suited to autumn or winter evenings because it’s warm and enveloping. Recommended to try before buying.
A brutal, dark fragrance with a strong alcoholic presence. Definitely unisex, though the notes don’t quite match what the website claims. To me, it’s a hybrid between A*Men and Gucci Guilty Absolute.
The lovely caramel-coloured bottle already hints at the sensation. A classy fragrance, it smells natural, nothing chemical. Well-mixed elements, homogeneous. Patchouli, wood (sandalwood and cedar?), a slight sweet touch which will be 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 blotting paper. For solitary walks in autumn, winter. Dates with lifelong friends, couples with a good nose… 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?
Addicted to patchouli, I had to try it. I got it through an exchange and it hasn’t disappointed. It’s unisex, with a patchouli that transports you to an enchanted forest, where the tips of your boots lift up damp earth and moss. The opening is an intense slap of resinous patchouli and a bit hippie. After a while it settles on the skin with sweetness and earthiness, that chocolatey, woody patchouli that I adore. It has a vintage personality; my partner hasn’t liked it at all, but to me it’s addictive. On my skin it reminds me of Tabu by Dana (much spicier, less sweet and animalic) and Lord of Misrule by Lush (sweeter, marked vanilla and almost edible). The trail is high and lasts at least 12 hours. Excellent value for money. I really like the bottle and the dark colour of the liquid. Scent 9/10, Longevity 10/10, Sillage 10/10, Value 9/10, Versatility 5/10, Packaging 8/10. Would I buy again? Yes.
I agree that it’s unisex given its notes. I like patchouli; for example, I love Gentleman by Givenchy, but in this Reminiscence, it feels very intense, and I don’t like its opening with that labdanum. It’s true that it fades quickly and the patchouli starts to dominate for many hours, with vanilla, sandalwood, and tonka bean gradually joining in the background. In the dry-down, it’s a sweet, soft oriental. It’s a high-quality fragrance; in terms of patchouli, surely one of the best, and it lasts a long time with evident projection for the first 2–3 hours. It deserves to be tried for going against the grain, for its Reminiscence quality, its price, and moreover, the bottle is a masterpiece, all made with very good taste. Those who like it will certainly be fully satisfied because, in addition, you can get it now for 50 euros for 200ml. Personally, I prefer the men’s version. Au revoir!
A lovely perfume; in my opinion, absolutely unisex, warm and earthy, but in no way outdated (despite it clearly speaking of other eras) nor 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, becoming friendlier over time even to those not familiar 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 is perceived, 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 seasons, it has the flavour and depth of an oriental mystery. Or an infinite regression to the seventies, reimagining that carefree youth, peace and love, or… Much more could come to mind; try this fragrance and let your imagination know no limits.
As a patchouli addict, I had to try it and it hasn’t disappointed. It’s unisex and takes you to an enchanted forest, as if your boots were lifting up damp 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 to me. On my skin, it smells a lot like Tabu by Dana (though this is sweeter and less animalic) and reminds me of Lord of Misrule, but without that almost edible vanilla touch that Lush has. The trail is high and lasts more than 12 hours. Excellent quality/price, I love the bottle and the dark liquid. Scent: 9/10 Longevity: 10/10 Trail: 10/10 Quality/Price: 9/10 Versatility: 5/10 Packaging: 8/10 Would I buy it again? Yes
I was looking for something sensual and special, but instead found a very vintage scent. It’s a punch of patchouli, but don’t expect it to be warm, creamy, or sweet; there’s none of that. To me, it smells aged, a musty patchouli as if it has 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. It projects well and has a generous trail. If you enjoy it, it’s worth the price. I believe it’s totally unisex and best suited for low temperatures, winter or autumn. Scent: 1/10, Trail: 9/10, Longevity: 8/10.
I was looking for something sensual and special, but I stumbled upon a vintage patchouli that smells aged and a bit musty, 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
In my opinion, it’s not so 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’s Dark Aoud). Unlike the latter, Reminiscence becomes sweeter and more feminine as it dries. For a perfume from the 70s, it doesn’t smell like that era at all. Perhaps they’ve updated it to avoid losing relevance.
I can appreciate it, but it’s not for me. It smells very masculine, opening with cognac and then becoming very earthy, like damp soil with spices and a hint of incense, presumably due to the 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 simply isn’t for me. It’s very masculine, opening with cognac notes before turning earthy with wet soil, spices, and hints of incense, likely from the labdanum and sandalwood. I’d consider it more of a home fragrance or something 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 understand its ‘femme’ label; nothing about it. The opening is boozy and brief. Sometimes it reminds me of whisky, other times of Port. The dry-down is its best card; in my case, it accelerates my heartbeat, not due to nostalgia or memories, but from 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 surely get defeated on quality/price. Essential to try it first and give it time.
I hadn’t tried it before. A mysterious perfume, difficult to come across, which makes it exclusive if you dare. I still don’t understand its ‘femme’ label. The opening is boozy and brief, sometimes reminding me of whisky, other times of Port. The dry down is its best asset; in my case, it accelerates my heartbeats without evoking regressions or memories, I suppose due to a strange attraction. The beauty of the bottle suggests there’s only good perfume inside. Without discussion: it doesn’t resemble any current commercial perfume. I don’t know if it has rivals in the niche, but if there are, they’ll probably be defeated on value for money. Essential to try before and give it a chance over time.
I don’t know why they market it as feminine; it suits me brilliantly and smells far more masculine and unisex. Besides, anyone who doesn’t realise it’s identical to Profumum Roma’s Patchouly is missing out. Setting quality aside, for patchouli lovers this is a real cracker, utterly addictive.
The best combination I’ve tried: a wild, intense patchouli rounded out by other notes. It comes out very boozy, I think due to the tolu and myrtle mixed with the alcohol. Within 5–10 minutes it fades, leaving a perfect medium resinous and balsamic phase. After an hour, the base notes emerge, led by a beautiful vanilla (finally!), none of that plastic vanilla that makes me gag. The patchouli remains, surrounded by vanilla, with woods and musk (which I don’t detect) adding up for a sweeter finish where the resinous aspect is just a memory. After my last purchases, I thought I had turned into a Gargamel: redemption! A beautiful aroma, moderate-to-long lasting. The trail is aggressive. As for gender? Only for the tough ones. In my opinion, like most, it’s unisex but leans masculine. If you like patchouli and can handle the faces from detractors (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 one. I’ll stick with the ‘feminine’.
I don’t know why they market it as a women’s scent; it turns me on and smells much more masculine than feminine. Now, I’m not taking away from its quality, but the Patchouly by Profumum Roma is identical to it, which is strange! What a wonderful perfume for those who love patchouli; it’s addictive in itself.
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, a slap of patchouli, I’d say a hook for the whole nose; for me it’s also resinous, balsamic, forest-like, with a camphoraceous touch and wet earth, like walking through a patchouli plantation after rain and smelling the damp earth. Unlike others, I don’t find it vintage; I suppose as with everything, 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.
A new addiction, though I feared it might be too hippie (though I’m not sure what hippies actually smell like). I was pleasantly surprised by the reasonable price. Why launch it ‘pour femme’? It smells totally unisex. To me, it’s a slap of patchouli: resinous, balsamic, woody, with a hint of alicorn and wet earth, like walking through a plantation after rain. It doesn’t feel vintage to me; they must have reformulated it. On my skin it’s eternal; use it with moderation or people will smell you from space.
It’s not my favourite scent but I admit it’s a good fragrance. It has great projection and trail, a very potent opening, and I wouldn’t recommend buying it blindly or gifting it if you don’t know it’s your type of aroma. The patchouli is very well integrated with balsam of Peru and French labdanum, in addition to vanilla and tonka bean; the whole ensemble gives it its characteristic balsamic sensation. I perceive the notes of sandalwood and cedar 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 fall on light garments, especially.
This perfume arrived by accident, as a gift from two fragrance enthusiasts in an exchange, which made me doubt 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 characterised by the putrid sweetness of decaying wood. It’s not a bad smell, simply not something you imagine anyone wanting to emanate. It’s the smell released by the earth of a damp, cold forest while walking on half-decomposed leaves touched by autumnal sun. The smell of putrefaction disappears quickly until it reaches a seventies-style earthy, resinous patchouli, sweetened by vanilla and tonka. As time passes, it becomes sweeter, but never loses the patchouli base. Regarding performance, it’s atomic: it projects throughout its duration, which is as long as it takes you to decide when to take a shower. I’ve loved it as an olfactory experience: going from a medieval forest to a Rolling Stones party without messing up your hair has great merit. It’s a genderless scent, but you need certain personality to walk through life smelling like this, because it may offend noses that prefer peony waters or trendy perfumes, and it will certainly 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 me to introspection and reflection. Pleasant: 8/10, Interesting: 9/10, Versatile: 2/10, Original: 8/10.
Rich in the sense of richness and variety. It has a dark, edible point, like an appetising worm or a berry you don’t know if is poisonous and you devour it like Russian roulette: if I die, let me die. There’s autumnal earth, a rough camphor, chocolate sweetness, and a tipsy syrup. For me, what predominates most is the last facet, with a medicinal balsamic note that maintains the alcoholic sensation even after drying, which in my opinion has great charm, as I’m used to liquor sensations fading after application.
It’s an ode to patchouli. The entire fragrance design is built around the declared patchouli. The opening is potent, with a well-worked alcohol that gives a slightly tipsy push and emphasises that typical camphoraceous sensation of the main note. Then it softens, smoothing 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 starring role which maintains an earthy sensation. The base has a woody nuance but only as support. Perhaps it’s not for all current tastes, but it’s terribly attractive for those who know how to wear it. It has excellent projection and longevity. Advisable for fresh seasons and yes, it’s unisex. I don’t think it’s for mass appeal or youth, nor does it fit the current context where image prevails over character. This patchouli forces you to be yourself and not to ‘want to be’, it helps you identify and enjoy the process, to intelligently individualise. It’s a product for personal enjoyment and a good 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 edge. It’s not the earthy patchouli I expected, much to my regret.
First things first, 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 bookcase in autumn. I just received it and the scent took me back: I saw myself as a little girl climbing my parents’ bookcase. I bought 30ml because there were both positive and negative reviews, and I was scared to buy a larger size blindly. What surprised me wasn’t the scent: it was the colour. It left my wrist brown, so DO NOT apply it to light-coloured clothes or you will stain them. That’s the only negative because the smell is incredible. It smells of 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 whether you like those deep forest vibes. For me, it’s perfect and I’d wear it all year, moderating the sprays because it’s potent, although 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 envelops you in a dense, earthy, resinous cloud that transports you to the 70s or 80s with a bohemian, sensual air. The opening can be overwhelming if you’re not used to it; I didn’t like it at first. The patchouli here isn’t softened; it’s raw, green, and damp. 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 finishes enveloping. It has a powerful projection and lasts over eight 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 nail on the head.
I absolutely love patchouli in perfumes and I admit this one smells good, with a nice trail and longevity, but… I prefer a more natural patchouli. Here, it feels heavily adorned, sweetened, and vanilla-infused. What a pity! I tested it with my husband and it overwhelmed both of us.
Hooray! It starts with a very strong, direct whiff of pure patchouli oil, but it gradually sweetens and takes on a chocolatey note. To me, the first hour reminds me of Davidoff’s Zino, with an identical quality base. After a few hours, it settles into a clean, elegant vanilla patchouli. It’s not for everyone; you need to tough out the raw patchouli at first, but once you’ve paid the toll, it’s a delightful, non-intrusive classic. It lasts forever. P.S.: Classic, clean, and elegant.