What does it smell like?
Main smell: woody and amber. It opens with cedar and patchouli, moves to patchouli and sandalwood and dries down to patchouli and sandalwood.
- Came out
- 1970
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
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 Patchouli EDT in detail
Patchouli EDT comes from Reminiscence. This one is the Eau de Toilette.
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. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. It lasts longer than Tom Ford Oud Wood. Base notes like patchouli and sandalwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
The style of Patchouli
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by amber and gourmand. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and amber smells and notes like patchouli and patchouli. Less obvious notes include tonka bean. Perfume fans rate it 4.01 out of 5.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Tom Ford Oud Wood.
Best season for Patchouli
The best time of year to wear it is fall and winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Other Reminiscence perfumes
The house has 24 perfumes here, led by Oud, Vanille and Rem Coco.
Other versions
There are 5 other versions of this perfume, released between 2000 and 2016.
Patchouli dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Tom Ford Oud Wood (7 shared notes), Mugler A*Men (6 shared notes), Yves Rocher So Elixir Bois Sensuel (6 shared notes) and Stephane Humbert Lucas 777 Taklamakan (5 shared notes).
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Questions people ask
Can men wear Patchouli?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did Patchouli come out?
It came out in 1970.
Can I wear it to work?
It is more of an evening scent, so it may feel too much for the office.
What is the difference between Patchouli EDT and Patchouli N' Roses?
The other one is the Eau de Parfum and lasts about 6 to 9 hours.