The masculine patchouli fragrance from Reminiscence. Much more than a simple perfume, Patchouli by Reminiscence is the symbol of an entire generation. It took full flight in the 1970s and was quickly associated with the hippie movement.
Released in 2000, Patchouli Homme follows the great success of Patchouli, the house of Reminiscence’s first fragrance released in 1970. As the essential masculine counterpart to Patchouli, Patchouli Homme is just as powerful and magical as the feminine version. A symbol of the hippie generation, Patchouli is also one of Reminiscence’s greatest fragrances. True to its history, Patchouli Homme is a seductive, intense, virile perfume, a true olfactory delight. With Patchouli Homme, patchouli still has bright years ahead of it...
Patchouli Homme Reminiscence, Francis Camail modernizes patchouli
It is perfumer Francis Camail who was chosen by the house of Reminiscence to create Patchouli Homme. Francis Camail began his career at IFF (International Flavors & Fragrances), then went on to work for Symrise, then for Robertet. Talented and imaginative, Francis Camail had already composed perfumes for Reminiscence such as Musc et Rem. Francis Camail is also responsible for great successes such as Giorgio by Beverly Hills and Ivoire by Balmain.
Patchouli, the star of the Patchouli Homme perfume
Patchouli is an aromatic plant that grows in Malaysia, China and also India. Patchouli gives off a woody, earthy, damp, camphoraceous, even dusty odor. Patchouli made its appearance in the mid-19th century. At that time, cashmere shawls, which came from India, were wrapped in patchouli leaves to fight off moths. This powerful scent attracted the Parisian courtesans who took up this perfume, then regarded as the perfume of vice. Patchouli then became the emblem of the hippies during the 1970s, and of the Flower Power movement. It was associated with a new definition of love, sensuality and sexual freedom. Today, patchouli is a luxurious raw material. Patchouli Homme opens with the freshness of citrus, such as Mandarin and Limetta blended with Geranium. Then, the heart of Patchouli Homme swells with patchouli, paired with Virginia cedarwood. The latter is a large conifer that can reach 30m in height. Native to the eastern coast of the mountainous regions of North America. Its foliage is evergreen and its fruits resemble juniper berries. Also called red wood, cedarwood was used in the 18th century for the production of pencils. Cedar is widely used in functional perfumery, that is, for air fresheners or soap-making. In perfumery, cedar essence is obtained by steam distillation of the tree’s waste and bark. Virginia cedarwood gives off very woody and dry tonalities. Finally, the base is creamy and ultra sensual thanks to the presence of Benzoin, Tolu balsam and Tonka bean, leaving a most virile sillage. The bottle of Patchouli Homme echoes the look of its predecessor. Rectangular, understated and with clean lines, the bottle conveys the timelessness of patchouli.