Patchouli Homme / Patchouli pour Homme by Réminiscence

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Collection Patchouli

Patchouli Homme
Patchouli pour Homme
Réminiscence 2000

7.9 / 10 166 Ratings

A popular perfume by Réminiscence for men, released in 2000. The scent is earthy-woody. The production was apparently discontinued.
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Main accords

Earthy

Woody

Spicy

Resinous

Oriental

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Italian mandarin orange

Key lime

Heart Notes

Patchouli

Cedar

Geranium

Base Notes

Labdanum

Siam benzoin

Tonka bean

White musk

Ratings

Scent

7.9166 Ratings

Longevity

7.3134 Ratings

Sillage

6.8134 Ratings

Bottle

7.1130 Ratings

Value for money

8.249 Ratings

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Interesting Facts

The fragrance was part of the collection Collection Patchouli.

Smells similar

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Reviews

9 in-depth fragrance descriptions

03/28/2012

8Scent 7.5Longevity 7.5Sillage

Apicius
1328 Reviews

Apicius

Once Upon A Time...

Patchouli Homme is a real firecracker with lots of silage. This perfume begins where we had ended up in the 1980's with those cheap patchouli oils.

It is indeed a long time ago, but once, it was quite cool to embalm your Palestinian scarf with a big load of patchouli oil before hitting the road to the next peace demonstration. This was dark and grave, mysterious and somehow rakish.

There is lots of this kind of patchouli vibe in Reminiscence's patchouli fragrance, although it appears quite a bit more grown up and serious than that historic teenager's impregnation agent. With those oils from the past, Patchouli Homme shares a certain opulence, weightiness and also sweetness. Even the beginning is opulent. Accompanied by well chosen citric notes I smell something like coffee – a strong and sweet mocha. Good idea!

Soon, the theme of this fragrance unveils itself. Patchouli comes out in a quite tart and earthy way, and it starts leading a dialog with some other warm, oriental notes. You can say about Patchouli Homme that it is neither cold, sallow, or even slimy like Neil Morris' Dark Earth, nor that it is overly sweet or ambratic.

Unfortunately, I tend to get headaches from Patchouli when it comes as solid as this one, so I will not go any further but this test. Patchouli Homme is well done, but it is by far too nostalgic for me. If at all, I would go for a more modern and contemporary approach to Patchouli: I like the way that Nasomatto explore the cool and herbal side of it in their Hindu Grass. However, Patchouli Homme is worth a recommendation for the friends of the 1970's and 80's.

A big Thank You to Zappergeck for sending me the sample!

03/05/2024

9Scent 4Longevity 4Sillage

Elysium
907 Reviews

Elysium

An Ancient Ritual Of Purification

Patchouli Homme by Reminiscence is not the first or the only perfume centred on this polarizing ancient plant. And it won’t be the last either. A plethora of brands, both designer and niche, have at least one piece in their catalogue, monothemed or inspired by patchouli. And with Reminiscence, we find at least a handful of them which range between different concentrations and blends with other protagonist ingredients. While maintaining an almost similar DNA, this men’s version, in my perception, differs from the original, which has sweeter and more chocolatey notes. This, however, leans more towards mineral, dusty, woody and dirty accords. Naturally, both focused on the note of patchouli, this version enhances all the strong and sharp facets of this unique raw ingredient, which gives a powerful sensation of a dusty and leathery accord. It lacks that touch of sweetness that helps define it as an amber perfume, distancing it from gourmand territory. If you want to risk a blind purchase, keep in mind this thin line that separates the two fragrances.

Patchouli Homme is a non-linear fragrance that crosses citrus, balsamic, earthy, powdery, and resinous accords. It reveals itself with an intense sour citrus accord, mainly lemony, with a dirty and bitter undertone. There are hints of minty and balmy nuances, not exactly those of the mint plant, but more bitter and spicy akin to mugwort and cardamom. Perhaps it is coming from the patchouli itself, which belongs to the mint family, and some oils have a minty-woody undertone. The lime fruits are cut into slices; you can taste the oil from the peels and the juice from the pulp, and they combine with the chopped minty things, as in a non-alcoholic Mojito. If you’re familiar with the original "Patchouli | Réminiscence", this opening is slightly unexpected and unsettling. It is not as rich, palatable, vigorous, overbearing, pressing, or irritating. Patchouli Homme is cool, relaxing and comfortable. You might expect a dense, opulent, full-bodied departure, but nothing so celestial and refreshing. It confuses me, luckily in a good way. The more I analyze it, the more my desire to know its evolution grows. Do not assume this as a citrus scent, because the zesty aspect vanishes quite soon.

As the initial harshness fades, the scent of patchouli leaves mixed with those of geranium intensifies and takes shape, following the gestures of a propitiatory rite. Slowly the dark and dusty patchouli emerges from a purifying cedar wood tub, the acidic drops flow and dry, evaporating, until aromatic and soothing oils and talcum powders completely cover it. Dusty iris root and earthy patchouli leaves alternate in an enchanting aroma, rich in sensuality and delicacy, powdery but always confined to the masculine sphere, never similar to baby powder or too flowery. You perceive something rough, dusty like soil, or chalky like concrete. The flowers present in the formula are never cheeky and give the perfume that virility worthy of the name it bears. Despite having undergone a process of refinement, modern patchouli still displays many earthy facets, while the sticky, sweet, oily and gourmand notes are absent and leave room for odours that recall the roots of plants just uprooted from mother earth, dirty with moist, fresh soil. In the central part, to my nose, I can feel the powdery nuances of the iris together with the filthy ones of the patchouli, which partially hide the drier and woodier aspects of the cedar. Since I love both accords, I miss that touch of pencil shavings a little, without detracting from the beauty of this elixir.

After a long hover flight, landing manoeuvres begin, which induces a new mutation. The dry-down appears moderately sweet, more balmy, and warmer than the opening while maintaining the filthy aspects. The presence of a good number of resins, balsams, and labdanum gives the perfume a special charm with a leathery slant. Sweet benzoin and powdery musk are present in a beautiful balance, never overwhelming the other participants. In the end, patchouli and tonka bean will remain, sharing a beautiful amber composition with a pleasant, powdery, semi-soapy flavour. To some extent, iris, vanilla, tonka, and resins blend sometimes remind me of Shalimar Eau de Toilette, which is a distinct perfume with just a few related vibes.

Patchouli Homme prefers the joys of autumn, the crisp breezes, the bright colours that change, the persistent smell of damp earth and the sweet melancholy of watching nature prepare to rest to face the freezing winter. Despite being recently reformulated, the performance is rewarding on clothes and paper strip. Alas, I cannot feel it on me for several hours, and the projection is not annoying or suffocating, but intimate and very close to the skin. You can wear it with no problems during the day, to go to the office, as well as for evening or night events. Perhaps it is my batch, and it does not scream. Ultimately, I bought it blindly since the tester was not available, relying on the original version and the stated notes. And I don’t regret the choice.

I’m basing my feelings on a bottle I’ve owned since March 2024. (BC G056, PD 2022-06).

-Elysium

P.S. I admit I'm a little confused about the performance. I had applied about ten sprays by late morning, and by the afternoon I no longer felt it. In the late afternoon, I went out on some errands and reapplied a handful of sprays on my clothes. Towards the evening, I met a friend I hadn't seen for years, and he unexpectedly said to me "Your perfume is so good, so delicate, what is it?" Maybe the scent isn't that faint, but I'm the one who becomes addicted to it in a short time.

01/28/2024

6Scent

LeSmelleur
95 Reviews

LeSmelleur

Foul patchouli

I find this fragrance quite foul. There's something off about it. The worst thing is the undertone that I would describe as mouldy. The amber is quite strong, maybe a bit overdone. Combined with patchouli sweetness, the end result is "ugh". Whether you like it or not, it is definitely a warm scent for cold weather. The bottle doesn’t fit the scent, it’s too light.

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09/18/2013

10Scent

FrauHolle
556 Reviews

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FrauHolle

Top Review 28

Eigenlob pour Homme.

First of all: It coromandels A LOT in this Rem. No idea why, because it doesn't really become chocolatey, but it does have a nice tonka bean note, yet it is by no means sticky sweet.
Blind tastings by female Parfumo testers led to the single-digit result: 'Hey dude, this is definitely not a men's fragrance!'
But it is. However, with some caveats, or rather, embellishments.
A rose is a rose... undeniable, but the bitterness, not to say the herbaceousness, perfectly patches up the overly floral aspect. One might think that a true master was at work here, knowing exactly how patchouli works best. Namely, with patience and rose, and tonka, and spit.

02/22/2014

8Scent

FabianO
1009 Reviews

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FabianO

Top Review 17

Beautifully sensual-dreamy men's patchouli

This is a classic, fine, soft Oriental pure!

A fragrance that you keep sniffing because it exudes such a cozy, calming atmosphere.

In the opening, it's spicy-fresh, with a hint of mandarin, immediately accompanied by fresh woody tones.

The patchouli, the core theme of the fragrance, comes through after a few minutes, hinted at by flattering, slightly smoky-sweet, subtly resinous notes.

The entire scent is very sensually designed, the transitions between phases are harmoniously crafted, the patchouli transforms through the subtle woody accompanying aromas towards a balsamic-vanilla aromatic spectrum, subtly creamy, while the smoke recedes more and more into the background.

Truly a fine Oriental, perfect for autumn and winter to warm oneself in its flattering sensuality.

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