Carbone
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2024 | Year | 2024 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Patchouli Ardent
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Which Should You Buy?
A divisive beast, Carbone is far from a crowd-pleaser but a guaranteed statement-maker. This is Quentin Bisch at his most audacious, a powerful musky rose with a challenging cumin twist. Love it or hate it, you won't forget it.
This isn't your grandma's patchouli. Guerlain's Patchouli Ardent is a divisive beast, a luxurious and assertive rose-leather-patchouli bomb that people either adore for its sophistication or recoil from its intensity. Definitely not a blind buy.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 1% |
| Floral | 16% | 23% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 1% | 1% |
| Sweet | 15% | 13% |
| Warm | 11% | 6% |
| Woody | 23% | 19% |
| Earthy | 17% | 33% |
| Animalic | 35% | 35% |
| Fresh | 5% | 4% |
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its immense sillage and longevity make it unsuitable for office wear, as it's often described as an "atomic bomb" of scent. However, its sophisticated and sensual profile, with notes of rose, suede, and warm spices, makes it perfect for date nights and formal events where you want to command attention. It's too intense for casual or sport settings.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its potent projection and long-lasting nature make it unsuitable for the office or casual wear. This fragrance shines on dates or formal events where its luxurious, sophisticated aroma can make a grand statement without overwhelming anyone.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Patchouli, Leather, Rose accords and Patchouli, Rose notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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