Nobile 1942 2009 EDP

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Patchouli Nobile

by Marie Duchêne

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Nobile 1942 Patchouli Nobile is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2009, created by Marie Duchêne. Patchouli Nobile opens with Lemon, Pepper, and Incense, settles into a heart of Patchouli, Guaiac Wood, Jasmine, and Labdanum, and dries down to a base of Amber, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Oakmoss. Nobile 1942's Patchouli Nobile carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

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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Patchouli Nobile Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
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.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

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 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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