Our take
What does Patchouli Blanc smell like?
Reminiscence launched Patchouli Blanc in 2015, with the composition credited to Fabrice Pellegrin. The house is best known for its original Patchouli, dark and earthy. This one goes the other way. Aldehydes open on a clean, almost soapy effect, lifted by a hint of star anise. Hawthorn follows with an almondy floral note, while sandalwood adds a creamy softness. Patchouli comes last. It has lost its damp-cellar side and reads more like a pale wood with the soil brushed off. Musk and amber wrap it in a soft veil that stays close to the skin. Classifications vary between woody amber and chypre. Its status is unclear: some sites list it as discontinued, while others still sell it under the Dolce Riviera line.
When to wear it
A daytime patchouli for the office or weekends, in spring or autumn. Three sprays.
It belongs to the Oriental / Amber, Woody family. Patchouli Blanc is one of 23 creations by Reminiscence in our encyclopedia.
