XVII Patchouli Secret
Perfumer: Philippe Bousseton
Votes lean masculine
15 ratings
From your scent profile
RPL Maison XVII Patchouli Secret is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, green opening against an earthy, smoky and leathery body.
Skunky's take: Comes alive when it gets cold; fall and winter are its seasons.
How does it perform?
From 15 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.
Blind buy risk
80% 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
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Green
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Earthy
- Smoky
Fresh
Citrus
Green
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Earthy
SmokyWhat does XVII Patchouli Secret smell like?
Black pepper and bergamot give a spicy, citrusy lift at the start. In the heart, tobacco and violet leaf come forward. The base is built on patchouli, leather and oakmoss, a woody and earthy foundation, with a touch of sweetness softening its edges.
Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so that reading is tentative. It suits anyone, man or woman, who likes green and smoky scents. Zara Intense Vibrant Leather and Chopard Noble Vetiver have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Black pepper
- Bergamot
First hours
- Tobacco
- Violet leaf
Towards evening
- Patchouli
- Leather
- Oakmoss
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 47%Autumn
- 24%Winter
- 24%Spring
- 6%Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Summer- Casual26%
- Evening26%
- Nighttime17%
- Daytime13%
- Office13%
- Sport4%
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Last updated: October 26, 2026