2017
501 praline, licorice, patchouli
Philippe RomanoThe nose · 15 fragrances · also made Azzaro Chrome Extreme (2020)Portrait →

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Bon Parfumeur  ·  Sold as unisex

501 praline, licorice, patchouli

The cozy corner of a Parisian chocolaterie where the scent of caramelized hazelnuts intertwines with the subtle hint of licorice, enveloping you in an intimate cocoon.

3.79428 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 7 accords ↓
sweetnuttywoodycaramelamberlactonic
501 praline, licorice, patchouli

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate17% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak4%
Weak20%
Moderate58%
Long lasting15%
Eternal2%
SillageModerate12% say strong or enormous
Intimate26%
Moderate61%
Strong10%
Enormous2%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Main Accords

When to Wear

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Who Wears It

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Masculine0%
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Unisex15%
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Feminine85%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 2017 by Bon Parfumeur and crafted by Philippe Romano, 501 praline, licorice, patchouli is a harmonious blend of sweet and woody notes. The fragrance opens with the bright zestiness of bergamot and yuzu, giving way to a heart that balances the warmth of caramel and praline against the earthy depth of patchouli and licorice. This composition creates an intriguing tension between its sweet and spicy elements, making it both comforting and enigmatic.

How to wear it

Apply this fragrance directly to pulse points for maximum warmth and longevity. The sweet notes are most noticeable initially but give way to a deeper woody base that develops over time. Ideal for evenings or cooler weather when you want a scent that feels both comforting and complex.

Fig. 01 — 501 praline, licorice, patchouli, Bon Parfumeur

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Philippe Romano portrait
03 · The nose

Philippe Romano

Twenty-three years at Robertet, eighteen more at Drom

Born on December 23, 1957, in Grasse to a perfumer father, Philippe Romano grew up around the orange trees of Spain before training at Robertet Grasse under his father's guidance.

15fragrances
1957born
Frenchnationality

Designer Bon Parfumeur

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Try it layered

With MDCI Parfums Vétyver Messager

Adds aromatic, citrus and vanilla; shares bergamot.

Suggested from accords and notes · not yet tried by wearers

06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

3.79/ 5 · 428 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 25%, disliked or hated by 13%.

Love25%
Like43%
OK18%
Dislike12%
Hate1%
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