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Anthologie by Lucien Ferrero

Ce n'est pas un Patchouly

Perfumer: Lucien Ferrero

2022UnisexModern

Votes lean masculine

8.7/ 10
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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.

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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.

Longevity
7.9 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
7.3 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
7.5 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
8.5 /10

Easily worth what it costs.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

95% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Heart notesfirst few hours

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Green
  4. Spicy
  5. Woody
  6. 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

  1. First minutes

    • Bergamot
    • Egyptian geranium
    • Peppermint
  2. First hours

    • Patchouli
    • Carrot
    • Maté absolute
  3. 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
  • Daytime
    38%
  • Office
    23%
  • Casual
    15%
  • Sport
    8%
  • Nighttime
    8%
  • Evening
    8%

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Last updated: October 26, 2026