Description
“The White Fragrance. Elegant and modern, Patchouli Blanc transports the very first Reminiscence perfume, Patchouli, into an original and innovative olfactory territory. This musky woody oriental fragrance leaves a warm, sensual and infinitely feminine fragrant trail on the skin. This ethereal start unfolds into a floral heart of Hawthorn with tender, powdery accents. Then comes sandalwood, supported by musks, and blending with white woody notes to harmonise the amber base characteristic of Patchouli Blanc. Subtly evoked, like a nod to the original Reminiscence perfume, Patchouli surrenders its darkest facets to infuse the fragrance with its luminous heart.” – a note from the brand.
Patchouli Blanc was launched in 2015.
sportfarmsteroid – :
If the original Reminiscence Patchouli it’s the ‘dark chocolate’ scent, this Patchouli Blanc would be the ‘white chocolate’ one, as simply as that. But in this case, as other reviewers said below, the main note is accompained by white flowers, aldehydics and some podwery notes.
It’s really nice, well balanced and more femenine than masculine, however, staying power is quite poor and projection notablly subtle… it’s compensated by a relativelly low price? maybe. In all it’s made out of quality ingredients and that means a good score in my book.
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Si el Reminiscence Patchouli original es el aroma del “chocolate negro”, este Patchouli Blanc sería el del “chocolate blanco”, tan simple como eso. Pero en este caso, como otros críticos dicen más abajo, la nota principal es acompañada por flores blancas, aldehídos y algunas notas atalcadas.
Es realmente agradable, bien equilibrado y más femenino que masculino, sin embargo, el poder de permanencia es bastante pobre y la proyección notablemente sutil … ¿se compensa con un precio relativamente bajo? tal vez. Para simplificar, está hecho con ingredientes de calidad y eso implica un buen producto a mi entender.
7,5/10
pdm – :
it’s a weird patchouli scent
the patchouli is there for sure
but i can say this one is more powdery and musky
very powdery
old-fashioned
performance is good
but a light scent
passadelikos – :
This is a very soapy, old fashioned scent – great for autumn but still somewhat suffocating for people like me who are migraine-prone. Very retro-ish so if you’re into that, then this scent would be perfect for you! 🙂
eec885Negeltzex – :
Reminiscence Patchouli Blanc
A really soft powdery patchouli, stripped back from its harsh hippie tendencies. Elegant and mild, soft and clean. A bit old fashioned from the aldehydes rather than hippy. Feels like second skin. A lot lighter and airier than I expected.
The bottle’s spray mechanism produces a fine mist, which explains why it smells light and airy, rather than a dense, heavy patchouli and powder. Since it’s so light, I feel I have to plant my nose onto my wrist, sniffing the heck out of it! Really, really subtle. I’d have to go a bit crazy with the sprayer, I reckon!
A blast of star anise when first sprayed, reminding me of mum’s cooking. Slowly, aldehydes unravel itself. Then it comes to its heart stage of patchouli, powder and musk where change in scent is minimal. Dry down is a fluffy, powdery, amber, sandalwood musk. I think I get some vanilla but maybe I am simply imagining it because I’d like it to be there.
A very slight hint of Coromandel, by no means similar but the patchouli I get here in Patchouli Blanc bears similarity to the patchouli in Coromandel. A dialled down, minty facet of patchouli is here.
Very well done perfume! A patchouli scent I can wear anywhere! Really effortless and classy.
*For those new to Reminiscence, the bottle is really interesting, rather than a rectangular shape depicted in pictures online – it actually concaves in! This adds a bit of ‘edge’ to what would otherwise be a boring bottle. I appreciate Reminiscence for being cool like that 🙂
kyrepa – :
Classic, very feminine and sophisticated scent.
This is similar to Teint De Neige, to my nose. Sweet and classy. Very longlasting.
Highly recommended.
Xeroxhdtdt – :
Ordered a sample of this based on the notes. The thing is, I thought I didn’t like patchouli, but this patchouli I simply adore. The opening is sparkly, which is a completely new experience for me, must be the aldehydes? Dries down to a warm and cozy ambery-feeling scent that doesn’t have a massive projection, which in my opinion adds to the versatility.
Wore it to the office, and got loads of compliments and inquiries. Some other reviewers have complained about the longevity, but I did not have any issues with it. Definitely getting a full bottle after I’m done with the sample, as this one will probably be my autumn 2016 go-to scent. So good.
xorex – :
This is casual chic at its best, a bright, cozy patchouli that feels right for any occasion. Good projection and longevity. I am a man, I wear it like cashmere and I love it!
januszek – :
I normally steer clear of any musky fragrances but this one is a winner for me. Its not a dirty suffocating musk. On the first spritz the patch is immediately evident then the musk and powdery notes. I think its the star anise that really brings it altogether beautifully. The amber adds some resinous sweetness and the sandalwood grounds everything. The aldehydes provide a bit of sparkle. These notes create a very sexy modern fragrance. Its your skin but much better. I love how the powdery notes give that feel of feminine softness. Another resounding success for Remininscence. This fragrance would be easy to wear in all weathers and for all occasions. Moderate sillage but long longevity.
PyJIuK – :
I’m so surprised of myself! I never wear patchouli scents, i just never like them.. they always seem to me overwhelming and too sharp, but this beauty is a must have! It is the first patchouli fragrance i totally love and just had to buy! It is very sensual, sexy and mysterious! It’s very feminine, well balanced and actually soft in a way. I love it!
zalata777 – :
This one is too sweet for me (the white musk?), I’ll pass.
Xeroxownqg – :
Wow, just wow. A powdery, sweet patchouli! It is beautiful!
The aldehydes at the start are the ones from Fleurs de Rocaille, so not for the faint of heart. If you don’t like aldeydes, Patchouli Blanc probably isn’t for you. This perfumes proofs on what you are missing out, if you dismiss aldehydes like a lot of people seem to do nowadays.
Aldehydes and patchouli, soft and tender and a little sharp right from the start. While the aldehydes fly away, the powdery notes emerge. The smell totally Reminscence, like in their Gourmands, Musk and Amber. A delight to smell! A lot of musk and sandelwood make it even softer. A soft and gourmandy patchouli, the total opposite on their other patchoulis. No head shop, no earth, no dark chocolate, no goth (all of which I love in patchouli, don’t get me wrong). But patchouli from start to finish.
I love it! It could easily go by the name “Ti Do”. I want a full bottle!!!
The downside is the perfume’s weakness. It’s gone after just some hours (3-4 hours on me) and I am usually detecting perfumes even after most people would have reapplied them.