The Patchouli

There are scents you never forget because they hold an entire éra within them. Warm, enveloping, and deeply earthy, this perfume was born in the seventies and quickly became a recognizable signature among a thousand. Wearing it is to surrender to the bohemian spirit of a generation that dreamed of travel, freedom, and audacity: a fragrance that moves through time without losing even a hint of its character.

An icon of perfumery born in the 1970s

Against the grain of its time, the house decided to place patchouli right at the heart of the composition and make of it an authentic signature. Woody, ambered, and enveloping, this intense eau de toilette quickly became an emblematic creation by Réminiscence. Associated with cedar, patchouli unfolds a warm, deep, immediately recognizable aroma that has managed to seduce both women and men across several generations.

A mixed, universal fragrance, whose authority has been recognized by the industry’s most expert voices:

«In my opinion, Le Patchouli de Réminiscence is daring, iconic, and timeless.» — Annabelle Guy, Perfume Development Director at ROBERTET.

Patchouli, the star material of the composition

The perfume rests on an association of warm ingredients in which patchouli reigns as master. Derived from the leaves of the tropical plant, which are harvested, dried, and distilled, its essential oil stands out as a true olfactory cornerstone from the very first notes. It is accompanied by sandalwood and cedar wood, enhanced at the heart by vetiver. At the base, vanilla, white musks, and tonka bean build a sensual, addictive foundation that is both timeless and modern.

Top notes

• Patchouli essential oil
• Cedar wood

Heart notes

• Sandalwood
• Vetiver

Base notes

• Vanilla
• Tonka bean
• White musk
• Labdanum
• Tolu balsam

Olfactory family: ambered and woody.

Sillage and longevity

Patchouli is famous in perfumery for its excellent lasting power. Once vaporized on pulse points, the fragrance remains present on the skin for many hours, transforming over time: the rough, earthy effect of the opening evolves into a softer, slightly sweeter warmth. Warm and opulent, it is a perfume that especially shines in autumn and winter, both for evenings and for those who adopt it as a daily signature.

How to use

Spray the fragrance onto pulse points, where the heat of the skin releases and prolongs its sillage.

• On the wrists
• On the neck
• On the inside of the elbows

The art of layering

Its deep character makes it an ideal base to combine with other creations from the house and to personalize the sillage:

• With a musk perfume, it gains sensual depth.
• With a vanilla-amber base, its base notes unfold with a brighter softness.
• With a spicy, woody composition, it is enriched without betraying its distinctive depth.

Ingredients

Alcohol Denat., Aqua (Water), Parfum (Fragrance), Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Beta-Caryophyllene, Coumarin, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Pinene, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Santalol, Vanillin, Linalyl Acetate, Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Oil, Farnesol, Linalool, Geraniol, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Isoeugenol, Citral, Eugenol, Terpineol.