Ce n'est pas un Patchouly
Perfumer: Lucien Ferrero
Votes lean masculine
20 ratings
From your scent profile
Anthologie by Lucien Ferrero Ce n'est pas un Patchouly is an earthy, woody unisex scent that opens patchouli with the freshness of bergamot, peppermint and lemon.
Skunky's take: The votes say daytime; the bottle to grab on your way to work.
How does it perform?
From 16 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Easily worth what it costs.
Blind buy risk
95% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Heart notesfirst few hours
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Green
- Spicy
- Woody
- Earthy
What does Ce n'est pas un Patchouly smell like?
Longevity and sillage are both rated as good, so it stays noticeable on skin through the day. The number of ratings is small, so this is a rough guide rather than a firm verdict. It sits comfortably on men and women alike, leaning neither way.
The top is a fresh citrus opening of bergamot, bitter orange, Italian lemon and peppermint. At the heart, patchouli joins carrot and nutmeg for a green, spicy, earthy feel. The base lays down gaiac wood and fir balsam absolute, with tonka bean and benzoin sweetening it slightly. Hermès Terre d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette) and Louis Vuitton Orage have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Bergamot
- Egyptian geranium
- Peppermint
First hours
- Patchouli
- Carrot
- Maté absolute
Towards evening
- Gaiac wood
- Fir balsam absolute
- Tonka bean absolute
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 38%Spring
- 31%Autumn
- 25%Summer
- 6%Winter
- Daytime38%
- Office23%
- Casual15%
- Sport8%
- Nighttime8%
- Evening8%
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
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Nobile 1942 · 2009
48% matchOrage
Louis Vuitton · 2018
48% matchVetiver Patchouli
Montale · 2019
48% matchMalachitgrau
Grauton Parfums · 2022
48% matchVetiver / Golden Vetiver
Daniel Josier · 2014
46% matchVétiver Extraordinaire
Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2002
46% matchTerre d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette)
Hermès · 2006
45% matchOriginal Vetiver
Creed · 2004
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Last updated: October 26, 2026













