
Patchouli Nobile
“Patchouli Nobile by Nobile 1942 is a Woody Spicy fragrance for women and men”
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Warmly received so far — a woody, amber composition with a warm spicy undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Patchouli Nobile by Nobile 1942 is a Woody Spicy fragrance for women and men. Patchouli Nobile was launched in 2009. The nose behind this fragrance is Marie Duchêne. Top notes are Incense, White Pepper and Amalfi Lemon; middle notes are Patchouli, French labdanum, Guaiac Wood and Jasmine; base notes are Patchouli, Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar, Tonka Bean, oak moss and Amber. Man is two men; one is awake in darkness, the other asleep in light.Kahlil GibranIts character… PATCHOULI NOBILE is an elixir of youthful spirit, in other words, the capacity of astonishment, enthusiasm, fighting for ideals, risking for love, rebelling against conventions and swimming against the tide.The evocative magic of PATCHOULI NOBILE enfolds the soul and brings out the yearning for freedom and the courage to dare and go beyond. It is a fragrance incorporating the desire for renewal, change and interior revolution. PATCHOULI NOBILE is an infinite and boundless emotional journey of oportunity, open-mindedness and spirituality; a return to the origins, communion with nature, listening to one's often drowsy but always living primordial instinct. PATCHOULI NOBILE stimulates creativity and lateral thinking, it opens up new ways of addressing the limits of our inner nature and the reality that surrounds us. The mind weighs and measuresbut it is the spirit that reaches the heart of lifeand embraces the secret; and the seed of the spirit is deathless. The wind may blow and then cease,and the sea shall swell and then weary,but the heart of life is a sphere quiet and serene,and the star that shines therein is fixed for evermore. Kahlil Gibran
Composition & Character
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Opening
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The Soul
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How It Wears
A Signature Fragrance

Patchouli
Patchouli emanates from the leaves of Pogostemon cablin, a bush native to Southeast Asia. Its scent is deeply woody with hints of musty earth, warm spices, and a subtle sweetness that can be both comforting and complex. This versatile note has been a staple in perfumery for decades, often used to evoke feelings of nostalgia and grounding.

Sandalwood
Sandalwood, sourced from the heartwood of trees native to India and Indonesia, carries a rich, creamy aroma that is both smooth and slightly sweet. Its scent is often described as warm and woody, with a powdery undertone that adds depth and complexity to any composition.

Virginia Cedar
Virginia cedar, sourced from the eastern United States, carries a deep, resinous aroma with hints of sweetness and a subtle bitterness. This wood note is characterized by its dry, woody scent, which can evoke images of aged timber and forest floors underfoot.
Marie Duchêne
Founding perfumer · 1 fragrances · b. 1973 · French

Marie Duchêne knew from childhood that she wanted to be a perfumer. Born in 1973 and raised in the Reims region of France, she studied chemistry before entering ISIPCA in Versailles in 1994, then apprenticed with perfume houses in Grasse. In 2002 she founded her own fragrance creation company, MD Fragrances, and today she also serves as a Senior Perfumer at Givaudan, working with brands including Molinard, Nobile 1942, Le Galion, and Maison Tahité.
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