Molinard 1998 EDT

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Les Orientaux: Vanille Patchouli

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Molinard Les Orientaux: Vanille Patchouli is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1998. Les Orientaux: Vanille Patchouli opens with Sandalwood and Patchouli, settles into a heart of Vanilla and Benzoin, and dries down to a base of Clean Musk. Molinard's Les Orientaux: Vanille Patchouli carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A warm, comforting hug in a bottle, Molinard Vanille Patchouli is a surprisingly easy-wearing vanilla-forward scent, though don't expect a patchouli powerhouse here. It's affordable, versatile, and generally loved.
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  • Cozy
  • Warm
  • Sensual
  • Relaxed
  • Classic
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Les Orientaux: Vanille Patchouli Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Patchouli59%
Sandalwood41%
Heartas listed
Vanilla66%
Benzoin34%
Baseas listed
Clean Musk100%

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:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate sillage and long-lasting nature make it suitable for many settings without being overpowering. The warm, comforting vanilla and patchouli accord makes it particularly good for dates and casual wear, though its subtle elegance can work for some formal events.

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

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

Opens with a soft, inviting blend of creamy sandalwood and a surprisingly understated patchouli, which quickly ushers in the star of the show: a delectable, slightly spiced vanilla. This isn't a sickly sweet vanilla; it's balanced by hints of resinous benzoin and a clean musk in the drydown, giving it a cozy, almost caramel-like warmth. It settles into a smooth, elegant skin scent that’s comforting and sophisticated.

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