Etro 1989 EDP

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Patchouly

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Etro Patchouly is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1989. Patchouly opens with Bergamot, Orange, and Artemisia, settles into a heart of Sandalwood, Rose, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Patchouli, and Cypress. Etro's Patchouly carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This is for the hardcore patchouli lovers. It's a proper, unadulterated patchouli experience, but with enough nuances to keep it interesting. Definitely leans vintage, some will adore its depth, others might find it a bit too much.
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Patchouly 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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent and long-lasting nature makes it excellent for dates or evenings out where it can truly shine without overwhelming. It's too assertive for an office setting but can work for casual wear if applied lightly, and its sophisticated woody-oriental character suits more formal events.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • 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

Etro Patchouly opens with a sharp, green burst of artemisia and citrus, quickly ushering in the star of the show: a rich, earthy patchouli. This isn't your sweet, modern patchouli; it's deep, woody, and at times boasts a hint of camphor and damp soil, evolving into a warmer, slightly chocolatey drydown with amber and subtle vanilla. Sandalwood and a touch of mint round out this complex, multifaceted blend.

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