The 7 Virtues 2018 EDP

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Patchouli Citrus

by Julie Pluchet

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The 7 Virtues Patchouli Citrus is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Julie Pluchet. Patchouli Citrus opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, Pepper, and Peach, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Geranium, and Peony, and dries down to a base of Amber, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Patchouli. The 7 Virtues's Patchouli Citrus carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a proper mixed bag, love it or hate it. Some find it a bright, uplifting floral-citrus; others get an overwhelmingly sweet, old-fashioned scent that just doesn't quite hit the mark. Not for the faint-hearted or those expecting a true patchouli bomb.
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  • Energetic
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Patchouli Citrus 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 Summer
Also Works:
Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate longevity and sillage make it versatile enough for casual wear and dates, but the sweetness can be a bit much for formal settings or the office. Some find it uplifting, making it suitable for day-to-day use, particularly in spring.

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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Moss

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

Ethics and formulation

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About

Opens with a lively, albeit sometimes artificial, burst of bergamot and mandarin, quickly joined by a sweet peach note. This fruity introduction soon gives way to a dominant floral heart of jasmine, geranium, and peony, which can lean heavily sweet for some. The base attempts to ground it with soft amber, cedar, and a subtle, often elusive patchouli, finishing with a mossy undertone.

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