Essential Parfums 2023 EDP

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Patchouli Mania

by Fabrice Pellegrin

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Essential Parfums Patchouli Mania is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Fabrice Pellegrin. Patchouli Mania opens with Davana, Coriander, and Hazelnut, settles into a heart of Clearwood, Cacao Pod, and Tea, and dries down to a base of Cetalox, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Essential Parfums's Patchouli Mania carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Warm
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
$105.50 at Amazon US 3.4 fl oz (100 ml) · plus sales tax Check prices ↓
Patchouli Mania 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

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.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT., PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER), LINALOOL, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, COUMARIN, BENZYL BENZOATE, BENZYL CINNAMATE, TOCOPHEROL, EUGENOL, LIMONENE, GERANIOL, FARNESOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL.

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Opens with a distinctive nutty hazelnut paired with a sharp, green coriander that quickly gives way to a refined heart of tea and dark, unsweetened cacao. The base grounds it in a smooth, elegant patchouli accented by vetiver, leaving a woody, slightly earthy, yet clean trail. It’s far from the 'dirty hippie' patchouli, offering a modern, polished take on the classic note.

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