La Collection Couturier Parfumeur Patchouli Imperial
“La Collection Couturier Parfumeur Patchouli Imperial by Dior is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men”
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Well loved by wearers — a woody, patchouli composition with a warm spicy undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear, leaning masculine.
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Launched in 2011 by Dior and crafted by François Demachy, La Collection Couturier Parfumeur Patchouli Imperial is a potent celebration of patchouli. This Oriental Woody fragrance lifts the earthy core note with sophisticated accords like warm spices, balsamic richness, and subtle powdery undertones. The composition offers a refined reveal, balancing herbal notes with an unexpected animalistic effect, reflecting Dior's legacy since the New Look revolution in 1947.
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How It Wears
Application Tips
Given its strong sillage and long-lasting nature, one or two sprays is sufficient. The fragrance projects confidently from the start but takes an hour to fully settle into the skin, making it ideal for evening wear or special occasions.
François Demachy
Founding perfumer · 238 fragrances · b. 1949 · French
“I grew up in Grasse. The raw materials of perfumery are my mother tongue.”
François Demachy is the in-house perfumer-creator at Christian Dior, a title that places him among the most influential noses in the world. Born in Cannes and raised in Grasse — the historic capital of perfumery — he carries the craft in his blood. Before joining Dior in 2006, he spent two decades at Chanel. At Dior, Demachy has reimagined the house's olfactory heritage while pushing it forward, creating Sauvage (now the world's best-selling men's fragrance), Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet, and the prestigious La Collection Privée series.
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The story behind the bottle.
The quiet power of a well-curated leather-bound library, where patchouli whispers through the pages and warm spices linger in the air.
Fig. 01 — La Collection Couturier Parfumeur Patchouli Imperial, Dior
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