PatchouliOpens withPatchouliHeart
SandalwoodDries down to
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L'Artisan Parfumeur · Sold as unisex
Patchouli Patch
The quiet intensity of an afternoon spent in a library filled with old books, where the scent of patchouli mixes with powdery musk and woody notes.
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Patchouli PatchPremium · $100–250
47%Similar accords, often for lessSymphony Of Oud · AjmalBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 7 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
Main Accords
When to Wear
Who Wears It
The story behind the bottle.
Patchouli Patch by L'Artisan Parfumeur was launched in 2002 and is a woody-oriental fragrance created by perfumers Bertrand Duchaufour and Evelyne Boulanger. The composition opens with the earthy warmth of patchouli, balanced by aromatic spices like caraway and star anise, creating a tension between the grounding qualities of the base notes and the spicy, aromatic top notes. As it settles, osmanthus and iris add a subtle floral touch, while sandalwood, vetiver, and cedar provide a rich, woody foundation that reads as both powdery and earthy.
Patchouli Patch is best applied close to skin for its grounding warmth. The aromatic top notes fade within an hour but allow the rich base notes to develop fully over time. It’s ideal for cooler weather, where its earthy and spicy elements shine without becoming too heavy.
Fig. 01 — Patchouli Patch, L'Artisan Parfumeur
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Bertrand Duchaufour
The world traveler's noseBertrand Duchaufour is a perfumer-adventurer whose creations read like a travelogue of the senses. Trained at Roure (now Givaudan), his work draws deeply from his journeys through Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and sub-Saharan Africa.
“The art of perfumery must be at the same time, innovative, harmonius, and “sent bon”.”
Bertrand Duchaufour · CaFleureBon, October 2010
Co-created with Evelyne Boulanger
Designer L'Artisan Parfumeur
More from the house · founded 1976 · France
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 33%, disliked or hated by 18%.