Montblanc 2024 EDP

M ££ Acquired

Patchouli Ink

by Fabrice Pellegrin

Share
Card A shareable image of this fragrance - its verdict, notes and profile. Save or copy it to post anywhere.

Montblanc Patchouli Ink is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Fabrice Pellegrin. Patchouli Ink opens with Bergamot, settles into a heart of Ink, and dries down to a base of Patchouli and Vanilla. Montblanc's Patchouli Ink carries an Acquired verdict, an elemental-led wear.

A divisive blend that some adore for its dark, creamy sophistication and others dismiss as sour or metallic. You'll either get gothic elegance or burnt tyres with old lady vibes. Proceed with caution; it's not a safe blind buy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Edgy
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
£59.40 at Perfume Click 125ml Check price on → Check prices ↓
Patchouli Ink Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot100%
Heartas listed
Ink100%
Baseas listed
Patchouli60%
Vanilla40%

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.

ScentArt

ScentArt Explorer What is ScentArt?

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
Also Works:
Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

This potent, dark, and formal scent is best suited for evening wear and formal events. Its strong character and varying longevity, from 'skin scent in 20 minutes' to '12 hours on skin', make it less ideal for casual or office settings.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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

Opens with a fleeting hint of bergamot, quickly plunging into the dark, earthy depths of patchouli. A distinct, slightly metallic ink note weaves through, lending an intriguing, almost gothic atmosphere. The dry-down settles into a smooth vanilla, softening the edges of the intense patchouli and inky core.

Similar

Compare & Pair

Layer

Wear two at once. See what layers well with Patchouli Ink Eau de Parfum - the blends worth trying, and how each one scores.

Complement

Round out the rotation. See what complements Patchouli Ink Eau de Parfum - fragrances that pair with it, worn side by side.

Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 6 October

ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.

Drawn from community reviews and editor-reviewed before publishing on . See our methodology and disclosure policy.