Christian Lacroix 2008 EDP

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C'est la Fete Patchouli

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Christian Lacroix C'est la Fete Patchouli is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2008. C'est la Fete Patchouli opens with Bergamot and Lemon, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Heliotrope, and Elemi, and dries down to a base of Virginia Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Tonka Bean. Christian Lacroix's C'est la Fete Patchouli carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A truly polarising patchouli that smells either like musty money or a high-end niche gem. Intense and rich, it demands confidence but rewards with a unique, deeply sensual drydown.
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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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate longevity and sillage mean it's not overpowering for closer encounters, while its deep, sophisticated character makes it well-suited for evenings and cooler weather. The divisive nature of the patchouli note suggests it's best reserved for situations where a 'statement' scent is welcomed.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Opening with a sharp, almost medicinal blast of citrusy bergamot, this scent quickly deepens into a potent, earthy patchouli heart. Hints of jasmine and the subtly almond-like heliotrope weave through, softened by elemi's resinous warmth. The drydown reveals a creamy, balsamic blend of tonka bean and sandalwood, underscored by dry cedar, creating a complex, dark, and smoky finish.

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