Al-Jazeera Perfumes 2022 EDP

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Patchouli

by Olivier Cresp

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Al-Jazeera Perfumes Patchouli is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Olivier Cresp. Patchouli opens with Cumin and Honey, settles into a heart of Patchouli, Nutmeg, and Vanilla, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, and Praline. Al-Jazeera Perfumes's Patchouli carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a divisive affair. If you're after a smooth, sweet patchouli, you might find the cumin and its dry earthiness a bit jarring. It’s got quality, but it's certainly not a crowd-pleaser for everyone.
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  • Warm
  • Edgy
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Bold
Patchouli Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

The rich, warm, and somewhat challenging notes of cumin and patchouli make this better suited for evenings and cooler weather. It's too distinct and potentially polarising for a typical office environment, but works well for a date or a formal event.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opens with a surprising kick of cumin, blended with the syrupy sweetness of honey. This quickly gives way to the heart of the fragrance, where an earthy, almost dry patchouli dominates, softened by creamy vanilla and a hint of spicy nutmeg. The base settles into a warm, sensual embrace of musk, smooth sandalwood, and a touch of gourmand praline, adding a comforting, sweet depth to the earthiness.

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