Reminiscence Eau de Patchouli
How it smells
The first thing you smell is clove and mandarin orange. The heart brings amber and cedar. On the skin it settles into benzoin. Overall it smells amber and woody.
- Came out
- 2009
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Eau de Patchouli notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Reminiscence Eau de Patchouli in detail
Eau de Patchouli comes from Reminiscence.
Other Reminiscence perfumes
The house has 24 perfumes here, led by Oud, Vanille and Rem Coco.
Eau de Patchouli price per bottle size
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Tom Ford Black Orchid.
For work or for evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its amber side feels cosy and rich after dark.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Prada Amber Pour Homme Intense and Philosophy Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere unisex.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. It lasts longer than Philosophy Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere unisex. Base notes like benzoin are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like Eau de Patchouli
The strongest accord is amber (100%), followed by woody and warm spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy amber and woody smells and notes like amber and benzoin. Less obvious notes include muguet and labdanum. Perfume fans rate it 4.13 out of 5.
Flankers and editions
There are 5 other versions of this perfume, released between 1970 and 2016.
Perfumes that smell like Eau de Patchouli
Similar picks to try: Tom Ford Black Orchid (6 shared notes), Prada Amber Pour Homme Intense (8 shared notes), Philosophy Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere unisex (6 shared notes) and Imaginary Authors Memoirs Of A Trespasser unisex (7 shared notes).
Questions people ask
When did Eau de Patchouli come out?
It came out in 2009.
What is the best season for Eau de Patchouli?
Winter and fall.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.