Patchouli Antique

Please note this additional review is for Honore-Payan: Patchouli 1854. The perfume is not included in the fragrantica inventory atm. Having said that, I own both Patchouli Antique and Patchouli 1854. Both are beautiful but 1854 has taken the top slot for best in house. If you enjoy Antique, I recommend visiting the Honore-Payan website to research 1854. Patchouli 1854 – Center-Stage Solo Performance. Patchouli 1854 reveals the complex character of this solo star. Confident in his natural DNA, there is no need for a chorus of accompanying notes to complete the ensemble. His mystique is showcased for everyone to experience – bold but subtle, tender but deep, gentry but earthy, refined but rugged. He was not born into privilege rather endured the trials of life to obtain glory – meet Patchouli 1854. Patchouli 1854 has come at the end of a long search which began some time ago for me. I first encountered patchouli while sampling the offerings of NICOLAÏ PARFUMEUR-CREATEUR. Patricia de Nicolaï’s work is beautiful and Patchouli Intense is a much loved all-time favorite of mine. However, with every artistic expression, Patchouli Intense reveals the artist’s interpretation of patchouli, whereas Patchouli 1854 allows you to discover his intrinsic value – not an idealistic representation, but truly who he is. It’s oddly comforting to finally pierce the veneer to discover the natural beauty he holds. If I were to compare Patchouli Intense to Patchouli 1854, I would say Patchouli Intense by Nicolaï is walking through a blooming manicured garden early spring at first light as frost dusts the ground – your senses awakened to the announcement of new life and a new season while the dark spices of winter linger closely by, whereas Patchouli 1854 is walking through a virgin forest late on a fall evening after a soaking rain – hints of summer still persist but leaves cover the ground, the damp humid air fills with the aromas of earth, wood, and vegetation. It’s raw, natural, and enchanting. Patchouli 1854 is a treasure.

Thank you to Honoré Payan! Patchouli Original is a beautiful timeless vintage scent with exceptional quality. The opening burst of earthy chocolaty patchouli is wonderful and the dry-down is alluring. This was my first introduction to the house and I am grateful. Patchouli Original stays true to the name. Also, I ordered the 100ml Patchouli 1854 which is a different perfume from Honoré Payan. According to the site, Patchouli 1854 is "Our most concentrated patchouli. With this patchouli, we decided to return to the original formula created by Mr. Honoré Payan in 1854.This patchouli is aged in a tank for 2 months. Result a patchouli where the scents are more powerful and more concentrated." I was very pleased with the Original and excited to receive 1854. Patchouli 1854 list for € 45.00 and after the additional € 33.90 for shipping to the United States, the total cost was €78.90 EUR or $94.19 USD. Hopefully, Fragrantica will update the current Honoré Payan inventory to include Patchouli 1854.

Did you know that the house of Honore Payan was behind Les Nereides creations? They were producing all of Les Nereides fragrances until 2013 when they got into legal action against each other. It was all about Patchouli Antique which was commercialized by Honore Payan since 1977 under that name, but Les Nereides found it unfair when HP tried to trademark "Patchouli Antique" after their split. Now you know why the change of name... We are talking about a series of fragrances created over 100 years ago by Honore Payan! That's talking about perfume history! Other original Honore Payan fragrances can be bought from their official website at 35 euros per 100 ml including the original Opoponax!

I'm placing my review here, despite having the Nereides branded bottle; I detect no vanilla, amber, or oakmoss as is listed on the Nereides 2019 version of Patchouli Antique on this site. My bottle looks nearly identical to the one pictured here. This is a true dirty pure patch, oscillating between the odor of a wet, ancient basement and a delightful chocolate aroma. Soily, rich, and herbal-- I just love it. Worth every penny (yet I only spent about $40 USD.) Get the Honore Payan version, it's what I plan to do next time I need some of this. Plus, they have some other inviting offerings on their website that look delicious.

If you want the best Patchouli , here it is. Forget the tacky black and gold bottle and the stupid advertising about sexiness and glamour à la Tom Ford or à la Killian. You will just have the best quality and it's 38€ for a 100ml bottle. All they variation you will find on the Honoré Payan's site are good, the Patchouli 1854 is the most intense but i love the Patchouli Ambre as it's the closer of the original version of Les Néréïdes / Réminiscence's Patchouli. A super rich balsamic, ambry and gourmand patchouli sometimes reminiscent of a delicious mix of cocoa and caramel.