Jeanne Arthes 2010 EDP

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Arthes Essential Patchouli Sumatra

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Jeanne Arthes Arthes Essential Patchouli Sumatra is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2010. Jeanne Arthes's Arthes Essential Patchouli Sumatra carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

If you live for patchouli, you'll love this. Deep, earthy, and surprisingly refined for the price, it's a solid, if linear, take on the classic note. Don't overspray, though, or you'll regret it.
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  • Earthy
  • Warm
  • Classic
  • Confident
  • Sensual
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Arthes Essential Patchouli Sumatra Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Allas listed
Patchouli100%

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 Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate longevity means it won't overwhelm an office, but its strong, sensual patchouli profile makes it ideal for dates and evenings. While not for formal events, its unique character suits casual autumn wear.

About

This scent is a deep dive into pure patchouli. From the first spritz, you're hit with an intense, earthy aroma, often described as damp soil or even a touch medicinal, before it settles into a warmer, more resinous character. Hints of sweet amber and a subtle, almost chocolatey depth emerge as it dries down, creating a smooth, velvety finish that's rich and comforting, without ever becoming cloying. It's a straightforward, unadulterated ode to patchouli.

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