Obvious 2020 EDP

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Un Patchouli

by Amélie Bourgeois , Anne-Sophie Behaghel

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Obvious Un Patchouli is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Amélie Bourgeois and Anne-Sophie Behaghel. Un Patchouli opens with Tonka Bean, settles into a heart of Virginia Cedarwood, Sandalwood, and Patchouli, and dries down to a base of Cade and Tolu Balsam. Obvious's Un Patchouli carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A modern, surprisingly divisive take on patchouli that's either a smooth, elegant woody dream or a muddled, overly sweet disappointment. You'll either love its refined earthiness or find it too
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Un 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:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

With moderate longevity and sillage, it's versatile enough for most settings. Its smooth, woody character makes it suitable for casual wear and dates, but its refined nature also allows for some formal use without being overpowering.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Un Patchouli opens with a surprisingly soft, almost nutty tonka bean, swiftly introducing a refined, damp patchouli that's smoothed rather than earthy. Virginia cedarwood and sandalwood emerge, blending with the balsamic sweetness of tolu balsam, creating a warm, woody core. The dry down settles into a subtle, lingering embrace of cade and a mellowed patchouli, hinting at late summer evenings and refined forest floors.

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