PatchouliOpens with
CedarHeart
AmbergrisDries down to
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Leather Patchouli
The intimate space of an old bookshop, where leather-bound volumes and earthy scents create a cozy atmosphere of reflection and discovery.
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Leather PatchouliPremium · $100–250
52%Similar accords, often for lessNuit d Issey Polaris · Issey MiyakeMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 11 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2018 by Pierre Montale for Montale, Leather Patchouli is a unisex fragrance that marries the earthy richness of patchouli with the rugged warmth of leather. The composition opens with bold notes of patchouli and agarwood (oud), creating an intense yet grounding aroma. As it settles, labdanum, cedar, sandalwood, ambergris, vanilla, and white musk blend seamlessly into a warm, balsamic base that exudes a deep, animalic character. The result is a fragrance that feels both lasting and modern, perfect for those who appreciate the complexity of nature’s raw materials.
Apply this fragrance in the morning for its full effect — it blooms slowly over time, with the patchouli and oud notes leading into a warm base that lasts throughout the day. Avoid layering with other strong fragrances as Leather Patchouli holds its own and builds beautifully on skin.
Fig. 01 — Leather Patchouli, Montale
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Pierre Montale
Oud from the Arabian courtPierre Montale's career took shape after a journey to the Kingdom of Arabia some twenty years ago, where confidential materials introduced through the Royal family inspired the olfactory universe behind the Montale perfume house, which he founded in Paris in 2003.
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 42%, disliked or hated by 17%.