Patchouli Mania
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2023 | Year | 2021 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
L'Heure Verte
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper grower, a sophisticated patchouli that manages to be both earthy and airy. Don't expect a typical heavy hitter; it's a subtle masterclass in making patchouli palatable, even for the naysayers.
Prepare for a proper love-it-or-hate-it experience with this one. Kilian's L'Heure Verte is a divisive, bold fragrance that some find intoxicatingly unique while others recoil from its intense, medicinal liquorice kick. Not a safe blind buy, but endlessly fascinating.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 0% |
| Floral | 1% | 1% |
| Fruity | 5% | 0% |
| Green | 10% | 35% |
| Sweet | 20% | 21% |
| Warm | 15% | 12% |
| Woody | 24% | 22% |
| Earthy | 29% | 21% |
| Animalic | 3% | 0% |
| Fresh | 7% | 14% |
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and smooth, clean patchouli accord make it suitable for office wear, being noticeable but not overwhelming. While it has an alluring quality for dates and casual outings, its earthy undertones might be less ideal for very formal events or active sport.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Given its strong projection and distinctive character, this isn't suitable for office wear. Its unique, alluring qualities make it a solid choice for dates, and it adapts well to both casual outings and more formal events where a statement scent is appreciated.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Aromatic, Patchouli accords and Vetiver, Patchouli notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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