Jean Lowe Matière
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2022 | Year | 2012 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Essence de Patchouli
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Which Should You Buy?
A divisive yet distinctive rose and oud combo. Some find it a masterpiece, others get rubber and burnt incense. Expect a heady floral opening that settles into a dark, earthy, and sometimes sweet dry-down. It's affordable, but recent rebrands might mean a different scent profile.
A divisive take on patchouli, this one. Some find it a clean, refined, and exquisite woody-floral-musk. Others? A dusty, chocolatey, powdery concoction that misses the mark entirely. You'll either adore its unique spin or wonder what all the fuss is about.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 2% | 2% |
| Floral | 52% | 48% |
| Fruity | 1% | 0% |
| Green | 9% | 7% |
| Sweet | 16% | 18% |
| Warm | 6% | 5% |
| Woody | 14% | 14% |
| Earthy | 17% | 18% |
| Animalic | 11% | 6% |
| Fresh | 8% | 7% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its potent projection and long-lasting nature, coupled with its intense floral and oud accords, might be too much for a conservative office environment. However, many find its elegant and grounding qualities suitable for office wear, alongside date nights and formal events. It's too rich and opulent for sport.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and spring.
Occasions
Given its strong projection and good longevity, it might be a bit much for a formal office setting. However, its refined and elegant profile makes it suitable for evenings out, dates, and semi-formal events. Its unique character also allows for casual wear when you want to make a statement.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Patchouli, Warm Spicy accords and Rose, Patchouli notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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