Réminiscence 1970 EDT

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Patchouli

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Réminiscence Patchouli is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1970. Patchouli opens with Cedar and Patchouli, settles into a heart of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Labdanum, and Tolu Balsam, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean. Réminiscence's Patchouli carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This is *the* classic patchouli, a rich, dark, and often chocolatey concoction that's either worshipped or reviled. Expect a powerful, earthy statement, not a quiet whisper.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Classic
  • Warm
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Patchouli Eau de Toilette 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its dense, long-lasting aroma and significant projection make it too much for a typical office setting. This fragrance truly shines on a date or for cooler weather casual wear, adding an air of intrigue rather than being overtly formal.

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

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • 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

It smacks you with a dense, earthy patchouli right out of the gate, quickly blending into a warm, almost boozy, chocolate-like richness from the tolu balsam and tonka. The deep amber and woody core, laced with creamy vanilla and a hint of a unique 'musty attic' vibe, delivers a powerfully nostalgic and enveloping aroma. This one's an olfactive journey, not a simple sprint.

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