Guerlain 2024 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Patchouli Ardent

by Thierry Wasser

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Guerlain Patchouli Ardent is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Thierry Wasser. Patchouli Ardent settles into a heart of Musk, Leather, Patchouli, and Rose. Guerlain's Patchouli Ardent carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Divisive, potent, and polarising, this isn't the patchouli bomb its name suggests. Expect a sophisticated, somewhat challenging blend of rose and leather with patchouli as a supporting act. It's a love-it-or-hate-it beast that demands attention.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Mysterious
  • Luxurious
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Patchouli Ardent 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

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its exceptional longevity and strong projection make it less suitable for the office. This fragrance shines in formal settings and on dates due to its sophisticated, sensual, and luxurious character, though some find it too powerful for everyday wear.

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

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

A complex interplay of earthy patchouli, deep leather, and romantic rose creates a rich, oriental tapestry. Hints of musk add a sensual warmth, while the woody undertones provide a solid, grounded base. This scent is bold and smooth, a well-blended composition that defies simple categorisation, leaning into an elegant, slightly animalic depth.

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Where to buy

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