The Perfume Library

Patchouli (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Réminiscence · 1970

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Toilette

Réminiscence Patchouli Eau de Toilette is a sweet, earthy unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with cedarwood and patchouli, and vetiver and sandalwood in the heart keep that woody footing. Vanilla, tonka bean and white musk sweeten the base, while a smoky shade lies over the sweet, spicy and resinous accords. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is favoured for evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits between the two. Réminiscence Le Patchouli (Eau de Toilette Intense) and Réminiscence L'Incroyable Patchouli have a close profile.

Tonka

7.9

Réminiscence · 2013

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Réminiscence Tonka is a sweet, gourmand unisex fragrance built around tonka bean, vanilla and honey; it has been discontinued. It opens with aniseed, bergamot and clove, which bring both freshness and spice. In the heart, jasmine sambac, honey and almond soften it into a creamy sweetness. White musk, vanilla and tonka bean dominate the base, and the scent settles into a powdery, woody warmth. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and leisure wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Xerjoff Naxos and Dior Fève Délicieuse have a close profile.

Vanille

7.7

Réminiscence · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Réminiscence Vanille is a sweet, gourmand vanilla scent that leans towards fall and winter and reads as feminine; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring further back and summer the least chosen. It isn't tied to one setting: leisure, daytime, evening and business are named in similar measure. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and most voters find it feminine. It opens with bergamot and osmanthus, then moves to Bourbon vanilla, jasmine and heliotrope in the heart. In the base, white musk, tonka bean, benzoin and praliné carry it into a powdery, creamy sweetness, with the floral and spicy accords wrapped around that vanilla core.

Macaron d'Amour / Dragée

7.7

Réminiscence · 2012

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Réminiscence Macaron d'Amour / Dragée is a feminine gourmand that opens with citrus and settles into a sweet, powdery, creamy warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and winter, followed by spring, with summer well behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also gets chosen for evenings. It reads as feminine. Mandarin orange, cardamom and petitgrain give a bright, lightly spiced opening. In the heart, almond blossom, dragée and orange blossom form a sugared floral. White musk, tonka bean and vanilla leave a soft, creamy sweetness at the base.

Histoire d'Orgeat / Héliotrope / Do Ré

7.3

Réminiscence · 2008

Floral · Green · Fruity

Réminiscence Histoire d'Orgeat / Héliotrope / Do Ré wraps heliotrope and almond in the creamy sweetness of vanilla and tonka bean, a floral, gourmand scent for women. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. It reads feminine, with some voters calling it modern and others classic. It opens with the green note of fig leaf. Towards the heart, heliotrope and almond come forward, turning the scent powdery and creamy. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean and benzoin soften the sweetness while patchouli adds a woody depth. Lalique Satine (Eau de Parfum) and Detaille Sofia have a close profile.

Bois Étoilé / Oud

7.8

Réminiscence · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Réminiscence Bois Étoilé / Oud is a spicy, smoky oud scent for fall and winter evenings, described as unisex. Most voters pick fall and winter, and lean towards evening and nights out. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it wears comfortably on either side. It opens with rose and pink pepper, and cardamom and saffron deepen the heart with spice. The base gathers amber, patchouli and oud, leaving a resinous, earthy, smoky woodiness under the floral sweetness. Tom Ford Oud Fleur and Tom Ford Oud Wood (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Fleur de Délice / Guimauve / Mi Fa

7.4

Réminiscence · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Réminiscence Fleur de Délice / Guimauve / Mi Fa is a feminine scent that lays a gourmand sweetness over a floral and fruity frame. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Most read it as feminine, while some call it modern. It opens with bergamot, mint and rosemary, then turns floral at the heart with neroli, jasmine and petitgrain. The base of tonka bean, vanilla and white musk settles into a powdery, creamy, sweet finish.

Le Patchouli Élixir / Inoubliable Elixir Patchouli (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Réminiscence · 2007

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Réminiscence Le Patchouli Élixir / Inoubliable Elixir Patchouli Eau de Parfum is a sweet, earthy patchouli that suits fall and winter evenings best. Cedarwood and patchouli open woody and slightly smoky, and sandalwood and vetiver carry that earthy feel into the heart. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean, tolu balm and labdanum sweeten it, while white musk softens the edges. The overall impression is spicy, powdery and resinous. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it reads comfortably on either.

Musc

7.3

Réminiscence · 1970

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Réminiscence Musc is a powdery, creamy musk that opens fresh and floral and dries down sweet and gourmand; it is classed as unisex, has been discontinued, and leans towards easy daytime wear. The opening is led by white blossoms and ylang-ylang. In the heart, almond and powdery notes soften things, and the base of white musk, coumarin and amber builds a sweet, creamy bed. The overall impression is fresh, floral, lightly spicy and gourmand. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter not far behind. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen settings. Nearly half of voters find it feminine, while others call it classic or modern. Its profile is close to Profumum Roma Soavissima and Thameen Peregrina.

Patchouli Homme / Patchouli pour Homme

7.9

Réminiscence · 2000

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Réminiscence Patchouli Homme / Patchouli pour Homme is a sweet, woody men's scent that suits fall and winter days; it has been discontinued. Most voters wear it in fall and winter, with spring not far behind; summer is rarely chosen. It leans towards night outs and evenings, and also fits leisure and daily wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, and some find it classic. It opens with the brightness of key lime and Italian mandarin orange. Towards the heart, geranium, cedar and patchouli make it earthy and woody. In the base, white musk, tonka bean, labdanum and Siam benzoin settle it into a sweet, resinous, powdery, spicy warmth. Réminiscence Le Patchouli and Histoires de Parfums Ambre 114 have a close profile.

Ambre (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Réminiscence · 1970

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Réminiscence Ambre Eau de Toilette is a sweet, spicy and resinous amber scent, described as unisex, that suits the evenings of cooler seasons best; it has been discontinued. Clove and geranium open on a spicy, floral note. The heart sets patchouli, cedarwood and sandalwood on a woody footing. At the base, vanilla, musk, amber and benzoin bring sweetness and a powdery, resinous warmth, with an animal edge that adds depth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend fall and winter, with evening, daily wear and nights out leading the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, while some call it masculine or classic. Réminiscence Souffle Ambré and Les Perles D'Orient Ambre have a close profile.

Vanille Santal

7.3

Réminiscence · 2020

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Réminiscence Vanille Santal is a gourmand fragrance for women that pairs the sweetness of caramel and vanilla with the creamy woodiness of Indian sandalwood; it has been discontinued. It opens with spices and caramel, the spice taking the edge off the sugar right away. In the heart, cashmere wood and Indian sandalwood build a woody, creamy base. Vanilla weighs heaviest in the dry-down, and white musk carries it to a soft, powdery finish. The overall impression is sweet, oriental and warm. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer stays in the background. It leans towards leisure, evening and daytime wear, and voters mostly read it as feminine. Réminiscence Tonka and Giardini di Toscana Bianco Latte have a close profile.

Noir de Réminiscence

7.3

Réminiscence · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

Réminiscence Noir de Réminiscence is a men's fragrance with a green, fresh opening over a smoky, resinous and woody body; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it scores highest for evenings and nights out. Voters mostly read it as masculine. It opens fresh and green with galbanum, eucalyptus and bergamot, then moves into a woody heart of cedarwood, patchouli and rose. The base settles on frankincense, sandalwood and Bourbon vanilla, leaving a spicy, earthy and lightly sweet resinous finish. Etro Shaal Nur and Marc Gebauer Berserker have a close profile.

L'Incroyable Patchouli

8.0

Réminiscence · 2010

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Réminiscence L'Incroyable Patchouli is a sweet, woody and resinous scent built around patchouli, vanilla and sandalwood; it dates from 2010, is classed as a women's perfume and has been discontinued. Patchouli and vanilla form the backbone: an earthy, smoky base with the gourmand sweetness of tonka bean laid over it. Sandalwood, cedar and vetiver give it a woody frame, while labdanum adds resinous warmth. A spicy, oriental tone stays in the background throughout. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Its character is split, with masculine and feminine votes close together. Réminiscence Patchouli and Jean Couturier Patchouli have a close profile.

Réminiscence

7.8

Réminiscence · 2010

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Réminiscence Réminiscence is a floral, sweet women's perfume weighed down by spice, resin and wood; it suits autumn and winter evenings, and it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, star anise and pink pepper, a bright, lightly spicy start. In the heart, jasmine and hawthorn carry the floral side while nutmeg adds warmth. The base of patchouli, Virginia cedar, labdanum, vanilla and Indian sandalwood turns it into a sweet, powdery, resinous oriental. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions, though some also vote for daytime and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters find it feminine. Moresque Contessa and Bvlgari Jasmin Noir L'Essence have a close profile.

Dolce Riviera / Patchouli Blanc

7.3

Réminiscence · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Réminiscence Dolce Riviera / Patchouli Blanc is a fresh, powdery women's fragrance that opens with aldehydes and star anise and settles into patchouli, sandalwood and white musk. The top pairs aldehydes with star anise for a fresh, lightly spiced start. Hawthorn and sandalwood in the heart add a soft floral, woody layer. In the base, patchouli, sandalwood and white musk come forward, and the scent turns sweeter, earthy and powdery. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as feminine.

Patchouli L'Eau / Eau de Patchouli

7.5

Réminiscence · 2009

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Réminiscence Patchouli L'Eau / Eau de Patchouli is a woody fragrance for women in which patchouli and sandalwood sit on a sweet, spicy, resinous base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. More voters call it feminine, though a good number read it as masculine. Virginia cedar and patchouli open it, with sandalwood and labdanum in the heart. In the base, tonka bean, Bourbon vanilla, benzoin and tolu balm sweeten it into a warm, resinous finish, softened by white musk. The overall impression is earthy, slightly smoky and powdery.

Rem Coco

7.2

Réminiscence · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Réminiscence Rem Coco is a fresh, sweet women's fragrance that sets coconut nectar and coconut milk against seawater; it has been discontinued. The top pairs calone with coconut nectar, while the heart brings fig, seawater and coconut milk. Vanilla and white musk in the base soften it into a creamy, lightly gourmand sweetness. Overall it reads fresh, aquatic and floral, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Voters mostly call its character feminine, with modern next. Sãlum Cocoyster and Phaedon Sable & Soleil have a close profile.

Si Do

6.6

Réminiscence · 2008

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Réminiscence Si Do is a powdery, floral women's fragrance that pairs bright citrus with a fruity, gourmand sweetness; it has been discontinued. It opens with Italian lemon, Sicilian bergamot and orange in a bright citrus layer. In the heart, clove and ylang-ylang add a spicy, floral note, while Iris tingitana and cedarwood lay down a dry, powdery base. In the drydown, vanilla, musk, peach and pear soften it into something sweet. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure, work and daily wear. Its character reads clearly feminine.

Sol La

6.4

Réminiscence · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Réminiscence Sol La is a fresh, citrusy women's scent that suits spring and summer and relaxed, everyday moments; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Close to half of voters call it feminine, and it reads as both modern and classic. It opens with Sicilian bergamot, French lavender, orange and pine over fresh, citrus and green accords. In the heart, ylang-ylang adds a soft floral touch, and in the base Bourbon vanilla sweetens it toward a powdery, gourmand tone while Indonesian patchouli grounds it lightly. Trussardi District of Nolo and Fresh Sugar have a close profile.

Rose Tentation / Patchouli N' Roses

7.0

Réminiscence · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Réminiscence Rose Tentation / Patchouli N' Roses is a floral fragrance for women that opens with lychee and rose and settles onto patchouli and vanilla. Lychee and rose lead at the top, while damask rose and Rosa centifolia deepen the floral heart. The base brings patchouli, vanilla and cedarwood, so the scent turns sweeter and rests on a woody, earthy footing. Fresh, spicy and powdery touches stay in the background around the rose. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it suits evenings, leisure time and nights out. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, and some call it classic. Caron N'Aimez que Moi (Eau de Parfum) and Heidi Klum Shine Rose have a close profile.

White Tubereuse (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Réminiscence · 2014

Floral · Green · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Réminiscence White Tubereuse Eau de Parfum is a floral, spicy scent for women that leans towards fall and winter, evenings and leisure time; it has been discontinued. Tuberose and ylang-ylang form a floral core, while cinnamon and spices add a warm, sweet edge. Green and powdery touches soften it, with woods and musk staying in the background. Oriental and animal shades never dominate but run through the whole scent. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer chosen least. It suits evenings and leisure best, and also gets votes for daily and business wear. Nishane Rosa Turca and Dorin Un Air de Damas Tubéreuse have a close profile.

Rem Homme (1996)

7.0

Réminiscence · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Réminiscence Rem Homme is a fresh, floral and aquatic men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with jasmine, rose, lilac and marine notes, while the citrus and green accords keep it bright. Fenugreek and patchouli add a spicy touch in the heart, and tonka bean, white musk and vanilla soften the base and sweeten it slightly. A synthetic edge runs through the accords. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and business the most chosen settings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters find it masculine, though a fair number read it as feminine. Nino Amaddeo For Zoé and Mine Perfume Lab Alleria have a close profile.

Oud Glacial

7.2

Réminiscence · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Réminiscence Oud Glacial is a fresh, floral unisex scent built on almond, saffron and mint at the top and oud with patchouli in the base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Voters split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably in between. It opens cool and spicy with almond, saffron and mint, while violet, rose and lily of the valley add a green, floral softness in the heart. In the dry-down patchouli, cypriol, musk and oud take over, settling the fresh character onto a woody base. Its profile is close to Sphinx Wood Of Gods and Byredo Super Cedar.