Description
In 1924 the legendary designer, JEAN PATOU was widely perceived as the world’s most innovate and successful fashion designer. When he launched his first fragrances in that same year his rationale was brilliantly simple. Patou adored women….all women and so as a homage to brunettes, blondes and redheads all over the world his first foray into fragrance matched scents to hair color and appealed to everyone. Ever since then, the House of JEAN PATOU has shaped the world of fine perfume with iconic scents such as JOY, SUBLIME and 1000 that have immortalized its reputation as a symbol of quality and prestige.
That reputation continues today with the new collection Jean Patou Collection Heritage with three fragrances Chaldee, Eau de Patou and Patou Pour Homme, reformulated by house perfumer, Thomas Fontaine to showcase the rebirth of the House and to satisfy the continuing demand by perfume aficionados around the world.Fragrance for men Patou Pour Homme was introduced in 1980 celebrating men’s elegance. This fragrance is truly masculine – authoritative and layered. Top notes provide us with a blend of bergamot, lemon, galbanum and pepper, which give way to lavender, jasmine, rose, tarragon and violet in the heart. Robustness and crudeness come from base notes of patchouli, olibanum and amber.
Collection Heritage Patou Pour Homme was launched in 2013.
Kirill333 – :
I wish that other particular favorites of mine: Mitsouko. Bandit, Chanel Russia Leather, Fracas… survived as nearly intact as this one under the censorship of European Union “sensitivity” proscriptions. This is beautifully balanced, rich and recognizable to a veteran as Jean Patou Pour Homme. It’s what I wear when I’m not wearing (Bond No.9) New York Nights, (Nicolai) Cuir Cuba, or(Tauer) Lonestar Memories.
Zumso – :
There isn’t much to write as the scent is almost non existing and not worthy of a review but I ought to say that Jean Patou is now dead for me until they come up with another masculine scent and fix this shambles.
Do not blind buy this.
I’m quite pissed that this is the first time I’m writing a review not because I’m mesmerised by the scent but to warn others about it. Well done Jean Patou – what a disappointment…
dofwka – :
When Jean Patou began the process of relaunching its historic catalog of classics, one of the most awaited was Patou Pour Homme. Some perfumes end up gaining a mythical status after they are discontinued, with their stocks being sold to gold weight as soon as they become scarce and Patou Pour Homme is one of them. So it is natural that his return to the market was desired and, I believe, feared as well. Would the Heritage Collection version be up to the height of the original?
Testing the perfume launched in the 80’s, it’s easy to see why it has become such a beloved creation. Patou Pour Homme is a complex, harmonic and rich perfume, a classic that does what the classics does best: play a melody that even if it is not new is harmonic and never gets boring. Despite being classified as an oriental fougere, its aroma is so rich that it gives edge to a spicy sand also chypre side, it all depends on how you interpret it. The opening has a spicy clove aroma amid a drier citrus. The civet, though present, is well balanced by the earthy scent of patchouli and the smell of rubbery leather, a leather that seems to depend heavily on the molecule isobutylquinoline. Although the oak moss is not declared in the notes, it is easy to see its earthy and moist presence mingling with patchouli, civet, leather and spices. The cooler and lighter fougere part is not so easy to be observed, with the freshness of the lavender and the herbaceous and sweet touch of the coumarine easily blending into the leather and patchouli aura.
As much as Patou Pour Homme is a beautiful perfume, a chypre leather that brings me to classics such as Bandit, Azuree and Aramis Pour Homme, is a perfume that relies heavily on elements that have been severely restricted by IFRA over time. Perhaps because of this, the current version launched at Heritage sounds less complex and more direct, with a more evident focus on the classical fougere structure. This is a new Patou Pour Homme, which shares with the classic the name and the basic idea. The scent of moss, the rubbery leather, and the spicy tones are all gone. In its place, we have a more brilliant citrus opening, something that smells like lemon and bergamot right away. As it begins to evolve, the new Patou Pour Homme gains the clean, herbaceous contour of the combination of lavender, sage and coumarin, a very classic and timeless fougere aura. Jasmine is used as in a classic fougere, giving a subtle and subtle sensual floral tone. The base has a less earthy patchouli, it is more musky and has a light leathery aroma, something that perhaps reminds a little bit of suede in its aroma.
Using the two of them one after the other it is clear that it is possible to appreciate the Heritage Collection version on its own merits, since if you see it as a re-release of the classic of the 80’s it disappoints the most faithful and loyal fans. Unfortunately, reviving a perfume with the same characteristics of the original Patou Pour Homme is not only a project without guarantee of sales success, is also an illegal project by the restrictions established by the current regulatory bodies.
vityaboy – :
I found at last my fragrance with Patou pour Homme.
It is absolutely masculine elegant and rich
Many people around felt in love with it too.
And believe me the effect on women is just amazing. My wife can’t stop smelling it.
It just smell different than the rest of the market and it is GREAT!!!
mchihachev – :
I had the chance to try the new creation and
1. it´s not as strong as the original
2. they don´t smell similar.
This is a vegetarian Patou. It´s just ok, but doesn´t resemble the original one. Where are all those animalic notes at? Sorry I forgot, IFRA and Greepeace.
domavoi – :
This reform’d version of the classic 1980 is a shame. Should have stayed with the original instead of this cheapy cheap stuff. If you want to smell like some rotted citrus, go for this. All I got from this reform was a sour citrus, bergamot, galbanum and lemon only. No tarragon, no jasmine nor leather detected, only a very sour composition, not worth any cost.
utyfs – :
Never smelt the original.
This is just terrible.
I don’t understand why they would have bothered to relaunch it and make something so putrid. On reading the notes of the original I can tell that this composition has nothing to do with it.
burns – :
deception ..quite almost nothing similar with the original , it became an “ordinary” barber shop cologne So long Patou pour Homme …
jua924Bessinepome – :
nothing to do with the original formula! this one has been re formulated and got a weird scent! rubbish marketing can’t fool us anymore!
svekarda – :
Stuff is expensive but for the price it sure doesn’t last long or give any sillage…did I mention its nothing like the original either!
Drossel – :
they stopped the whole line!!!! and now they reformulated and re launch a crappy version!!!!!! the whole thing sucks!
alione_joint – :
Rather pleasant but a bit strong when sprayed on skin.
The top notes are interesting on the blotter but they disappeared in something incongruous that is both aromatic and spicy, and woody, and dry and powdery…
It lacks a bit elegance. And I think the concentration should have been a little less intense to create a certain vibrancy.
I don’t know the original but this one reminds me of Xeryus… and Lacoste Original to some extent.
proffenixx – :
I’m trying it right now… I should wear it properly but right now I’m far from blown away by it.
I haven’t smelled the original, this one has an obvious old school feeling, it’s correct but it’s not that different that many other 80’s great frags that can be found quite cheap. If I had to choose between this one and Derby, i’d take the Guerlain anytime.
prostomed – :
My only hope is that this can come close to the original, and that Jean Patou can do for JPPH what Guerlain did for Derby….make a very competent rendition of a one of a kind fragrance. If this even comes in the vicinity of the original I believe it will be a success. I’m keeping my fingers crossed. Should it fail, ELd’O’s Je Suis un Homme is always an excellent alternative.
totif – :
Alright, I don’t normally make a post on a fragrance unless it’s a review, but let me just say something:
Of course Patou Pour Homme, at least the new stuff, isn’t gonna smell like the original. The original Patou Pour Homme is a unique, one-of-a-kind fragrance that I’d say is about 75% blending and artistry (Jean Kerleo is a genius) and the other 25% is the materials. So, not only does the new stuff not have certain materials, due to allergy restrictions and certain things not being available anymore, but also Kerleo isn’t the one doing it. However, if Monsieur Fontaine is smart enough, then he hopefully consulted Kerleo for his blessings for doing this. It takes some serious balls to remake Patou Pour Homme. Expectations are gonna be high…
…and, as such, I’ll expect this to not be as good as the original, but hopefully it will preserve the “spirit” of the original, maybe even adding some new notes and (GASP!) making Patou Pour Homme more “accessible”, so that even younger people can wear it.
It’s weird enough that I’m a twenty year-old babyfaced adolescent and yet Patou Pour Homme is my favorite fragrance. It is a fragrance that speaks of experience, wisdom, and, most importantly, another time. The original would not be “trendy” these days.
But Patou Pour Homme is being relaunched for a reason. The hype and cult following developed over time, and the folks at Patou listened. I’m sure they know that Patou Pour Homme is (was) a unique masterpiece that would need a SERIOUSLY talented nose to replicate accurately; I’m sure they did their best. And even if it ends up sucking, just remember – don’t think of it as a resurrection so much as a reincarnation.
I look forward to trying this!
sunami – :
……caution, this a completely different fragrance to the one we all know and love.
artemkorushev – :
Wow….the legend is re-introduce!! Never had any chance to smell the original one, it is so rare…it feels like a myth for me. Hopefully the greatness of the scent (many people say) will be preserved in the newer version, although we may start our hope as low as possible, so when we found it slaughtered (to meet the IFRA regulations), we ignore it, search for the vintage one and carry on with our lives. LOL!