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Rose Patchouli

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NOU Rose Patchouli is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017. Rose Patchouli opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, Petitgrain, and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Tonka Bean, and Benzoin. NOU's Rose Patchouli carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

A divisive scent that some love as a Midnight Poison dupe, others find old-fashioned. This rose-patchouli combo leans mature, a bit gothic, but surprisingly versatile for day or night.
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Rose Patchouli 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With moderate longevity and sillage, it's present but not overwhelming, making it suitable for various settings. Its classic rose-patchouli character, often compared to an iconic scent, lends itself well to both elegant evening wear and more casual daytime use, though it might be a bit much for a sporty context.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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

Rose Patchouli opens with a bright, zesty burst of mandarin and bergamot, sharpened by a hint of pink pepper. This fresh start quickly gives way to the heart, where a jammy, dark rose takes centre stage, complemented by the green facets of geranium. The dry-down settles into an earthy, woody base of patchouli and sandalwood, softened by creamy tonka bean and a balsamic benzoin finish, creating a scent that's both floral and grounding.

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