Heretic Parfum 2025 EDT

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Dirty Patchouli

Name: Dirty Patchouli Eau de Toilette
Brand: Heretic Parfum

Heretic Parfum Dirty Patchouli is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2025, created by Douglas Little. Dirty Patchouli opens with Mandarin and Geranium, settles into a heart of Resins, Patchouli, and Elemi, and dries down to a base of Vanilla, Labdanum, and Styrax. Heretic Parfum's Dirty Patchouli carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a divisive beast, truly. Expect a battle between syrupy sweetness and earthy patchouli, with geranium throwing an unexpected curveball. Some will rave about its unique charm, others will find it utterly unwearable. Approach with caution and a clear expectation of what you're getting into, because 'Dirty Patchouli' doesn't play nice for everyone.

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Bold
Mysterious
Warm
Edgy
Sensual

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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Topas listed

Geranium52%

Mandarin48%

Heartas listed

Patchouli41%

Resins32%

Elemi27%

Baseas listed

Labdanum39%

Styrax32%

Vanilla30%

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

Also Works:

Spring Summer Winter

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Best Occasions

Best For:

Date

Also Works:

Casual

Given its strong, resinous character and the mentions of it being potentially cloying or thick, this fragrance is best suited for evening wear, particularly for dates where its sensual and mysterious aura can shine. It's likely too potent for an office environment, but could work casually in small doses during cooler weather.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
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

Ethics and formulation

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Cruelty-free Brand-stated Heretic Parfum says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim

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About

Dirty Patchouli opens with a surprisingly bright citrus pop of mandarin, quickly joined by a distinct, almost medicinal geranium. This floral-herbal introduction then gives way to the star, a rich, resinous patchouli that deepens to an amber-woody heart. As it settles, a sweet, creamy vanilla emerges, softening the earthiness and bringing a balsamic warmth that lingers on the skin, occasionally veering into a boozy, honeyed territory.

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