Houbigant 2023 EDP

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Patchouli Sauvage

by Antoine Lie , Luca Maffei

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Houbigant Patchouli Sauvage is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Antoine Lie and Luca Maffei. Patchouli Sauvage opens with Bergamot and Grapefruit, settles into a heart of Patchouli, Labdanum, and Dried Fruits, and dries down to a base of Amber, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Vetiver. Houbigant's Patchouli Sauvage carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Elegant
  • Warm
  • Classic
  • Sophisticated
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Patchouli Sauvage 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
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

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:
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.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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

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.

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