Houbigant 2023 Edp

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Patchouli Sauvage

by Antoine Lie , Luca Maffei

Houbigant Patchouli Sauvage is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Antoine Lie and Luca Maffei. The fragrance opens with Bergamot and Grapefruit, settles into a heart of Labdanum, Dried Fruits, and Patchouli, and dries down to a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Cedar, and Amber.

Our verdict on Patchouli Sauvage: Acquired

This isn't your grandad's dusty patchouli. Patchouli Sauvage manages to be both refined and quietly commanding, a woody-amber ode to elegance. It's a classy scent that proves patchouli can be perfectly polite, but make no mistake, it still projects with serious staying power.
  • Confident
  • Elegant
  • Warm
  • Classic
  • Sophisticated
Patchouli Sauvage Eau de Parfum bottle

ScentArt

Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 28%
Floral 3%
Fruity 10%
Green 4%
Sweet 18%
Warm 10%
Woody 25%
Earthy 22%
Animalic 3%
Fresh 16%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its significant projection and longevity mean this isn't for a claustrophobic office, though careful application for cooler weather could work. The elegant woody-amber profile and polite patchouli make it ideal for formal events and sophisticated dates; it's a bit too refined for active casual wear.

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About

Patchouli Sauvage opens with a bright, albeit fleeting, zest of bergamot and grapefruit before settling into its sophisticated core. The star, patchouli, is beautifully blended with a smooth, almost powdery labdanum and subtle sweetness from dried fruits, creating a rich texture. As it dries down, a warm, woody base of cedar, sandalwood, and amber emerges, softened by creamy tonka bean, leaving a lasting impression of elegant depth.