Molinard 2015 EDP

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Vanille Patchouli

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Molinard Vanille Patchouli is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015. Vanille Patchouli opens with Sandalwood and Patchouli, settles into a heart of Vanilla and Benzoin, and dries down to a base of Musk. Molinard's Vanille Patchouli carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a proper chameleon; some find it a gorgeous chocolate-vanilla gourmand, others get hit with pure, unadulterated patchouli or even root beer. It's affordable, it's long-lasting, and the crowd is utterly split, so test it out first.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Cozy
  • Warm
  • Sensual
  • Relaxed
  • Mysterious
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Vanille Patchouli Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Patchouli62%
Sandalwood38%
Heartas listed
Vanilla58%
Benzoin42%
Baseas listed
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
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:
Office

Its blend of gourmand and earthy notes makes it highly versatile for casual and date wear, particularly in colder weather. While some find it office-appropriate with light application due to its nuanced sillage, its strong character might be too much for formal settings or sports.

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

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • 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

Imagine a rich, sweet vanilla swirling around a warm, earthy patchouli, backed by creamy sandalwood and a balsamic benzoin hum. It's often described as a chocolatey delight, sometimes with a powdery vanilla softness, or even an unexpected herbal, camphoric twist. The musk anchors this complex dance, leading to a cosy, intimate dry down.

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