Jean Patou 1980 EDT

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Patou pour Homme

by Jean Kerléo

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Jean Patou Patou pour Homme is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1980, created by Jean Kerléo. Patou pour Homme opens with Lavender, Pepper, Allspice, and Clary Sage, settles into a heart of Fir, Cedar, Vetiver, and Patchouli, and dries down to a base of Leather, Sandalwood, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean. Jean Patou's Patou pour Homme carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

Patou Pour Homme is a truly legendary scent, a grand symphony of classic masculinity that's garnered a near-mythical status. Though ridiculously priced now, it's a benchmark for quality and complexity that still captivates.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
  • Luxurious
  • Warm
  • Bold
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Patou pour Homme Eau de Toilette 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 autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

While its longevity and strong projection might be too much for the office, its refined and luxurious character makes it perfect for dates and formal events. The rich, warm notes also lend themselves well to casual evening 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

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

An aromatic blast of lavender, pepper, and basil kicks things off, delivering a sharp, sophisticated introduction. This quickly settles into a rich, woody heart of fir, cedar, and vetiver, layered with an earthy patchouli. The drydown is pure luxury: a warm, animalic embrace of civet-tinged leather, creamy sandalwood, and sweet vanilla and tonka bean.

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