Nobile 1942 2009 Edp

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Patchouli Nobile

by Marie Duchêne

Nobile 1942 Patchouli Nobile is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2009, created by Marie Duchêne. The fragrance opens with Incense, Lemon, and Pepper, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Labdanum, Patchouli, and Guaiac Wood, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Amber, Tonka Bean, and Sandalwood.

Our verdict on Patchouli Nobile: Acquired

Patchouli Nobile is a love-it-or-hate-it patchouli powerhouse. Fans laud its sophisticated, earthy warmth, while detractors find it too old-fashioned or just plain funky. It's a proper statement scent for those who dare to dabble in the darker side of woody-amber fragrances.
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  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
Patchouli Nobile Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 8%
Floral 6%
Fruity 1%
Green 3%
Sweet 16%
Warm 25%
Woody 29%
Earthy 28%
Animalic 5%
Fresh 8%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Woody
100%
Amber
71%
Warm Spicy
64%
Patchouli
61%
Balsamic
55%

Notes

Top Notes

Incense 37% Pepper 33% Lemon 29%

Heart Notes

Patchouli 32% Labdanum 26% Guaiac Wood 22% Jasmine 19%

Base Notes

Sandalwood 22% Tonka Bean 21% Cedar 21% Oakmoss 21% Amber 15%

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

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
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection and long-lasting nature, coupled with its dominant woody-amber accords, make it too commanding for everyday office wear. However, these same characteristics, especially its rich and sensual profile, lend themselves perfectly to date nights and formal events, though it's also robust enough for cooler-weather casual excursions.

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Opens with a sharp, peppery kick, quickly softened by a swirl of smoky incense and a vanishing whisper of lemon. The heart unfolds into a rich tapestry of deep, earthy patchouli, its edges smoothed by resinous labdanum and subtle guaiac wood. As it settles, a warm base of amber, creamy sandalwood, and ancient oakmoss emerges, leaving a lasting, sophisticated trail of woody warmth with a hint of sweet tonka bean.

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