Patchouli Paris is Guerlain’s newest release and an interesting new member to their overtly expensive luxury lineup - does it belong? I’m not so sure. To clarify, it’s a very nice patchouli scent - but for the price, and from a house such as Guerlain, I expected a whole lot more. The patchouli is as you might expect, notably earthy and bitter, yet maintaining a soft creamy nature which highlights those chocolatey facets associated with the material. Very gentle touches of ambergris, Iris and aldehydes give the scent some lift, making it appear cleaner and more palatable. It’s a very simple scent, and if you’re looking for a good patchouli and nothing else - this could be a contender, although you could likely find better for less money. I like it, but I’m not impressed with it.
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2 years ago
Patchouli Paris, from Guerlain was released in 2024. The perfumer behind this creation is Delphine Jelk. It has the top notes of Aldehydes, middle notes of Iris, and base notes of Ambergris, Patchouli, and Vanilla.
Patchouli Paris is Guerlain’s newest release and an interesting new member to their overtly expensive luxury lineup - does it belong? I’m not so sure. To clarify, it’s a very nice patchouli scent - but for the price, and from a house such as Guerlain, I expected a whole lot more. The patchouli is as you might expect, notably earthy and bitter, yet maintaining a soft creamy nature which highlights those chocolatey facets associated with the material. Very gentle touches of ambergris, Iris and aldehydes give the scent some lift, making it appear cleaner and more palatable. It’s a very simple scent, and if you’re looking for a good patchouli and nothing else - this could be a contender, although you could likely find better for less money. I like it, but I’m not impressed with it.