1000

*sigh* Probably the greatest perfume of all time. I cannot comprehend it, and that is part of it's allure and intrigue. My 1985 vintage EDT opens with bitter and herbal notes which immediately put me in mind of gin and tonic, reminding me somewhat of Eau de Cartier. I detect lavender, even though it's not listed. This bitter, bracing opening is incredibly short-lived, and quickly gives way to a very soft, fuzzy, buttery, powdery heart where the standout notes (for me at least) are violet leaf, osmanthus, rose, and moss. But these notes don't come close to describing the overall effect of this perfume, and what it does. It consistently eludes all of my attempts at comprehension. And this is perhaps its genius - it's an exeptionally engaging perfume which reveals new facets in each wear. It is a goldilocks composition which is neither sweet nor bitter. It is simulaneously warm and cool. Its overall effect is smooth and shifting, like mother of pearl - iridescent. In fact, this word, 'iridescent' is an apt descriptor here: 'a lustrous rainbowlike play of color caused by differential refraction of light waves that tends to change as the angle of view changes'. There are a number of interesting etymological connotations here: the word is derived from Iris, the Greek goddess whose name means both the rainbow, and the halo of the moon. A messenger of the gods, she was said to travel on the rainbow, and is associated with communication, described as beng a link between the heavens and the earth. Like the Biblical Joseph, she is said to have worn a coat of many colours which created the rainbows she used to travel between heaven and earth. The iris plant derives its name from her, alledgedly on account of its many colours. Iridescent is the perfect word, then, because 1000 is the olfactory equivalent of mother of pearl, containing all the colours at once, but shifting so quickly that you cannot ever fully grasp them in your comprehension individually. Off white, to those not paying attention - but look closely, and you'll be treated to a kaledescopic lightshow. This is what this perfume does: it offers glimpses of its facets which change with weather, surface of application, time, and temperature. It's olfactory impression is abstract and pale, like a Monet. The overall effect is arresting, absorbing, and quite literally breathtaking. The quality of natural ingredients is so fine, I feel the soul of the plant essences with every rapturous inhalation. The cool of the morning, the burning glory of midday, the blazing energy of the sun channelled back upwards through sappy stem, and released in a sigh of fragrant ephemera - in a bottle. Its quality and artistry are absolutely unparalleled, and I say this as a vintage collector and amateur natural perfumer with a growing collection of rare ingredients and classic perfumes. I realise this all sounds very grandiose and indulgent, but this perfume is truly worthy of such praise. Oh how I long to sample the extrait! RIP 1000 - in shallow water, shrimps make fools of dragons. You were doomed to obsolecence in this age of debasement and vulgarity.

over the years i have slapped on puddles of 1000 (various places, not all of which are considered appropriate "pulse points"). i've always immediately fallen into the sort of trance that can only be described as an ecstasy of the sort that occurs when one's limbic system goes absolutely bananas - otherwise known as "falling in love". yes, that little escapade has happened to most of us at least once: there you are sitting across from someone you've known for decades and suddenly - thwap!! twanggggg! - the arrows of love bring down another one. and they try to tell us it is just chemicals. in the brain. well, let's consider that for a moment. one opens a bottle of highly concentrated chemical molecules, many of which swiftly fly up one's nose where the alchemy of our electro-chemical being turns the chemicals into impulses of positive or negative charge, which are immediately paraded in a line-up. good's good and bad's bad, and if one is lucky the scents will be labelled good. but even if they escape that necessary sidestep they can sweep into the limbic system and suddenly - whoaa! - mad love, mad, bad love with nobody to fix it onto. well, it will just have to be focused on the aromas emanating from one's scented bod. always i used to think that the edt was good. and it was. but definitely not as good as the edp. well, when you've graduated from the t to the p, it's just a matter of time to the extrait. and there it sat: a big hunk of burning love - let's not get carried away there! a big chunk of finely polished crystal containing an almost viscous syrup. off came the top, and what floated out right away? nothing. definitely a big splash was going to be required, along with some extra heat. duly anointed fifteen or so spots with liberal doses of 1000. thought of whom i considered to be extra hot, to help warm it up. well the aromas unfurled rather languidly around me until i was swaddled in a cloud of magic. it's a walk along the mill-stream through a great park and forest, the rain has let up and the sun is coming out, the hounds are baying, small animals are scurrying through the undergrowth, the gardener's burning the cuttings and from nowhere appears a glass of chateau margaux 1961. not a hint of this with the edt or the edp which are like a slam-bam-thank-you-ma'am by comparison. it was this experience that persuaded me not to waste any more time on them. life is too short. tomorrow is supposed to be the rapture which i will leave to those who may get their wish to be yanked out of their lives into the thin upper atmosphere by some old boy in a dress and a beard. no, *my* rapture consists of perfume, the real thing, unadulterated by diluants. my limbic system is so much better behaved since i put aside my child's edts, my teen's edps and picked up my woman's extraits. (c)2011 bluemlein

Comparison of vintage Extrait and EdT, both bottles c. 1985 I'm a very lucky guy today. I get to visit with an old friend that I haven't often called-on for fear of running-out their company and losing them forever. Ironic, isn't it. I've bemoaned the loss of Jean Patou from our lives more than once, so I'll spare you the wailing and gnashing of teeth this time and focus on the joy - no pun intended - that is Jean Patou's 1000. The openings of each perfume are starkly different in my vintage bottles. A lot of this is due to their age, but a lot of it isn't. The EdT is hot. Fuel-like notes of violet leaf and bracingly bitter bergamot feel as though they might ignite at any moment. The extrait is much richer, pliant, and smoother, which is no surprise for an extrait, but the difference must be noted. The extrait also focuses more on an osmanthus note that is a bit floral and a bit fruity. The heart sections of both are virtually the same, which is to say, completely stunning. Sheer, soft, hazy, and powdery aldehydes abound in both. No surprise, the EdT is "thinner" than the extrait; the texture is lighter, airier, and contains more space. Near equal emphasis is placed on rose, muguet, and jasmine. The extrait's texture is opulent and luscious, like velvet to the EdT's linen. Emphasis is more on the rose than jasmine and muguet. The EdT approaches its final dry down faster, as it should, with significant attention placed upon damp and woody oakmoss and a creamy sandalwood. Hours later than the EdT the extrait reaches the same life stage of damp and woody oakmoss and creamy sandalwood, but the patchouli note is dialed up a notch or two to provide more breadth and depth. The different textures both perfumes have carry-on into their final dry downs and skin scents as well. You have no idea how difficult it was to stay completely objective and clear to describe these two formats. Every inhale I took of either one was an experience that nearly made my eyes roll to the back of my head and my heart flutter. 1000 is a masterpiece in both formats, but, of course, the extrait is first amongst equals. The effort that went into its creation - the use of exquisite and expensive materials blended 1000 times before Kerleo felt he finally got it right - results in a feeling of luxury that is somehow effortless. Luxury can be pushy, heavy, and sometimes just a bit too much. Not 1000. It is luxury without limitations or ego; it's about you and it, not just about it. Like the best of old friends, their company helps you feel complete. It was a lovely visit with this old friend today, and I can't wait to see them again.

Patou 'Mille' for me, is one of the most extraordinary perfumes created during the course of the latter part of the 20th century and it came as no surprise to learn that it had taken over ten years to perfect this fragrant jewel. I remember it's launch in the early seventies and have remained a loyal and faithful devotee ever since. And Yes, this perfume was not designed for the mass market, the couturier was indeed famous for having created the costliest perfume in the world some forty years earlier, 'Joy' I'm sure '1000' was created as a homage to Jean Patou and modern counterpart to his 1930's flagship fragrance. Similarities are apparent in both presentation, design and the liberal use of rare elements in perfume manufacture. A tribute of great respect, I imagine ! The House of Patou was well established before this beauty made it's grand entrance. Pedigree alone will not assure the longevity of any contender in this industry of fashion, beauty and fickle fads, much to our collective chagrin with so many Old Time favorites either dying out due to the inaccessibility of essences, absolutes and raw materials or simply being unceremoniously dumped or discontinued.from waning interest ? '1000' is basically a niche fragrance composed primarily of rare, exotic and natural components categorized as Floral Chypre, tending more to the mossy, woody notes interwoven with facets of hidden floralcy. It's structure is so complex I was initially left bewildered after applying this gorgeous 'juice', there's just so much going on here. The eventual and complete dry down is astounding, I know of no other remotely similar. Patou 'Mille' in my opinion is Unique ! The Osmanthus seems to impart a slightly creamy green olive nuance with overtones of ripe Apricots, Grasse jasmine & rose as the primary floral heart notes ? Violette odorata concrete and angelica also add weight to this sweet but never cloying combination. I can only speculate on the other constituents within this phase of the dry down. The obvious trade off with this natural beauty is the necessity to re apply if using the lesser concentrations. The 'Parfum' is absolute luxury, liquid gold ! My fervent hope is for this exceptional perfume to endure, and Heaven forbid not suffer the same fate as has befallen so many other past iconic treasures from 'Patou' ! 'Caline'. . . was utterly sublime before 'Sublime' Long Live the House of "Patou" & To the Genius of Jean Kerleo !

I have always been fascinated by fragrances, and while growing up, my mother was managing a cosmetics store, and I remember having all of the most exclusive perfumes on display all around our house. In a beautiful velvet box, there was a special bottle that she opened only on rare occasions. I got one dab from the cork on my wrist from this pure perfume, and every time this intoxicating scent lasted for what seemed like forever. The fragrance was also something beyond all others, a perfect amalgamation of many exclusive components, where you could no longer feel one note being more dominant than the other. The perfume in the bottle was 1000 (Mille), by Jean Patou, which was launched in 1972. The nose behind 1000 is Jean Kerleo. I am no expert on writing reviews of perfumes, but my mother use to say that 1000 smells like a whorehouse, and this metaphor describes with great accuracy this decadent and demanding fragrance! This is not a perfume for those who look for a modern and easily accessible candy treat, but it is rather a timeless classic, for a mature and confident woman, comparable to a very sexy and provocative dress, where you are required to wear the fragrance, otherwise it will wear you! With the risk of sounding cliche, they don’t make perfumes like this anymore! Beyond having the perfect formulation of notes, the original 1000 contains only natural materials, out of which many today have been replaced by synthetic substitutes, if they haven’t been omitted entirely. Needless to say, the more contemporary formulations of 1000 are merely a bleak and watered out version of the original. Jean Patou sadly enough discontinued the whole fragrance line in 2020, so what is still left out there now, is all there is. After a recent conversation with my mother, she dug out a surprise from her treasure trove, and sent it to me, a sealed vintage bottle of the 1000 perfume, according to the batch number manufactured in September 1981. This baccarat crystal bottle and it’s content is worth a small fortune today, but this is one of my greatest YOLO moments, and from today, until the day I die, I will be able to smell like a salacious fille de joie, rather than a chaste flower girl. I gently broke the 40 year old baudruche, and drowned in nostalgia, and immense pleasure! I totally love it!

My bottle is from 2006-ish. Not sure if that is pre or post formulation, but I love this. I already told the story on my review of Roja Enslaved, but Roja Dove himself recommended this bottle for me at the Haute Parfumerie in Harrod's where I bought it, and where Jean Patou's creations were treated with the respect they deserve. The top notes are bright: I get osmanthus mainly with a touch of peachy apricot with rose underneath. There may be a bit of violet, but it's quiet. The rose and jasmine unfurl slowly - there may also be ylang ylang although it's unlisted - and it gets drier as it progresses, any fruit in the top gone within 5 minutes. It always reminded me of champagne. Maybe it's the aldehydes that are definitely there, but there's I swear it has the smell of a dry Veuve Clicquot. As time progresses, the floral becomes greener and cleaner, more a chypre - oakmoss, sandalwood and patchouli mix and mingle with the white florals and there is something else, woody and dry - probably the oak note. The oakmoss smells synthetic but I don't mind - it just adds a green-ness to the overall profile which is lovely as it moves down the pyramid. The patchouli too is mild. It has medium sillage and a lovely longevity of at least 12 hours on me. For most of its life it's osmanthus/jasmine/lily-of-the-valley (white florals) and oakmoss/patchouli/sandalwood/oak (chypre-y woods) on me - not much rose after the heartnotes and no geranium. Still, I adore it. I bought the body lotion as well, so it would last longer. "1000" (Roja pronounced it "mille", which is french - and italian - for 'one thousand') is feminine without being girly. It's the perfume of a grownup woman who knows her mind and wears what suits her, rather than to impress men, and yet always dresses impeccably. I always feel like a "mille" (ha!) bucks when I wear it, like I've doused myself in sparkling champagne. I'm gutted it's been discontinued as I prefer it to Joy. It's a timeless masterpiece. It deserves to be perennial. Grazie mille, "Mille". <3

I have a bottle of this in the EDP. Now I'm reviewing a vintage EDT that I had just picked up and comparing the two. The EDP is much more osmanthus and apricot centric with rose. It's almost as if the perfume is the smell of an apricot colored rose. You get this golden sunset hue from the EDP. Vintage style of course. You have to really love vintage chypre to love 1000. Personally I think this and Patou Sublime are the greatest chypre ever created. I still don't understand why mitsuko is given that title and I am a big fan of Guerlain. But for me mitsuko can't rival the beauty of sublime or 1,000. Now comparing the EDP to the EDT The EDT is much more violet centric and it's greener. It smells almost like black violets would smell such a thing existed in nature. I also get the apricot colored roses in the Osmanthus. But the violet really shines in the EDT vintage. Boy they just don't make fragrances like this anymore. I hope I've bought enough in my stockpile to be able to have and wear these types of fragrances for the rest of my life. I have newer fragrances and I wear them and I enjoy them to a degree. But it seems that I wear them more for others. The older I get the more I just want to stay home and wear these vintage beauties that the majority today just don't understand. It just is so wonderful to smell a true master fragrance that creates a mood an aura around a woman. Instead of all the cotton candy vanilla sugar nonsense that the market is flooded with nowadays. This smells like a time gone by when people dress for dinner they actually went out to dinner. Dinner and dancing. Romance was still alive. People didn't just exist They lived. This is probably one of the most beautiful perfumes that have ever been made or ever existed. The more I smell it the more I fall in love with it. A beautiful bouquet of apricot, deep red roses and the darkest purple violets that you will ever smell. Absolute perfection.

EDT I've reviewed this before, but felt I should add a few things. A list of notes, and performance, is not enough to describe how a certain perfume 'feels'. This is obvious enough. That's why people write reviews trying to explain it to others, or to themselves. In this particular instance, this is made more difficult by having the same page for various iterations of 1000. The EDT is very different to the EDP. I would not categorize the EDT as a floral (I wouldn't do that re the EDP, but that's another story). The EDT is, to my humble nose, a Chypre. Every spring it becomes my favourite cologne. I don't mean that it performs like a cologne, I mean it has the style of cologne the way it used to be (i.e. a Chypre cologne). It actually reminds me of colognes that my father would wear, and not made anymore because all these perfume houses are afraid people will describe them as old fashioned. To be more precise, colognes that 'break through' and provide a certain freshness (bitterness in fact from the Chypre structure). A favourite of my fathers was Chanel Pour Monsieur. It left a similar trail to this 1000 EDT. Obviously Chanel has citrus opening, whereas 1000 has something else (it's not the osmanthus that dominates-it's more of the geranium and I would even suggest a bit of mimosa?), but the 'feeling' in both is the same. The versions of Pour Monsieur that I owned over the years had lost that (the latest one is gradually morphing into a musk perfume). But this, the EDT 1000 is the one that remains unapologetic, and no wonder it's discontinued. All these Noses out there, you'd think there would be something similar, but I can't think of anything. Sadly I've noticed when they try to use oakmoss they don't know how to use it properly and it's either too little or too harsh.

There is very little I can add to the many reviews already listed. What I can say is that as a twenty-something (ok nearly 30, but still, in my head I will be forever 17!) this doesn't smell "old" to me. It smells classic. This is definitely wearable by a younger crowd, please don't feel it isn't for you because of some of the comments! This is definitely worth seeking out for a sample spray if nothing else. Very complex and rich it doesn't have the same feel as many modern perfumes...to me with many of the popular [not all I hasten to add!] modern scents it is like listening to a classical orchestral piece through a mobile phone...you feel there should be something MORE to it, something else there behind the shrieky treble, all you get is second violin, 3rd clarinet, there is no percussion, no bass!. With 1000 it is like listening to the same genre of music but through a really high end stereo if that makes sense and suddenly you see the composition in full, the piccolo and triangle at the top, double bass, euphonium, drums at the bottom. Everything is there and yet it works in harmony and symphony so you don't think "I am listening to cornets, and flutes, and cellos, and..."you just give yourself to the music. This is how 1000 feels to me. On my skin this somehow smells expensive, if such a thing can be true, well blended so it is hard to pick out single notes, more this is the sum of many notes not a bunch of single notes stood in line. I get a sort of honeyed musky mossy floral with animalic undertones - enough to say "I am a WOMAN"! without feeling a need to pull on a miniskirt and high heels! It is hard to explain. It makes me feel classy :) Oh and don't let price put you off, one or two sprays of edp lasts over 14 hours on me!

I just purchased a vintage EDT in pretty good shape. I've always loved 1000 the best out of the 3 most famous Patou's, Joy and Sublime being the other 2, but had only experienced it in it's most recent incarnation. That alone was enough to make me love it, but this vintage is something else! I'm not quite sure if the opening is a little off, which is quite possible, but it smells rather musty and indolic at first. It unfolds slowly. After 30 minutes it begins to take shape as a masterfully blended floral with a slight fruitiness that somewhat sweetens the fragrance. Far, far from cloying, sugary, or gourmand, the fruitiness doesn't scream so much as to support, especially the connection between apricot and osmanthus. Two sprites to my wrists provide a large amount of projection especially given it's status as an EDT. It really does become softer, slightly powdery, and much more feminine as it continues to dry down. It takes it's time, and the longevity is impressive, especially considering how many different modern EDPs I own that seem to come and go in under two hours! Yes, this is classic perfumery, with all that implies. Many younger people will undoubtedly find it hopelessly outdated. Yet there is no denying that this is a prime example of the beauty of French perfumery from an era when artistry was seemingly more important than profit margins. Now that Patou perfumes are no longer made (😢), I treasure it even more. I strongly suggest that younger perfumistas try to at least sample this, as well as Joy and Sublime. My love for Patou goes beyond those three, but they are good starting points for those interested in exploring the brand and gaining an appreciation for the art of classic French perfume.

The ad photo where the model appears to be in ecstasy is spot on. I probably have a similar (though not as lovely) look when I daub/spritz this beauty on. JP 1000 is quite feminine but, please men, do not be afraid to try this out. I think I would quite possibly pounce on a man wearing this. It is floral but oh-so sexy and animalistic. This fragrance is so well made and blended that pulling out the separate notes is difficult, for me. Yet this potion is magic in a bottle. The most prominent note, to my nose, is violets but this is a deep dark violet made more succulent with the help of roses. She seems prim & proper but she really isn't fooling anyone. She is unabashedly sexy to the max! She is not shy, but rather, is quite confident. She enjoys many carnal delights and she is skilled at them. Sexy. Sexy. Sexy! The first time I ever smelled 1000 was at a dance club where I met a young lady who was a friend of my friend. I gave her a hug and she smelled so incredible. She promptly opened her purse and pulled out a bottle of Jean Patou 1000, and liberally sprayed some on me. I remember this moment clearly on that wild and wonderful evening, almost like it was yesterday. It probably took me a decade before I finally purchased my own bottle, but I never forgot about beautiful Mille. Now, I own a spray bottle of EDT, a vintage 'Eau de 1000' with the brown tortoise cap (currently wearing), and a vintage bottle of '1000 de Jean Patou' in a Baccarat bottle, housed in a brown flocked box. While I don't have a "signature" fragrance, 1000 would probably be "The One" if I was forced to choose.

The opening accord for me has so much going on that it almost creates a bland effect- I think my nose just checks out. In the heart 1000 becomes vetiver heavy, with an incense/spicy note that I can't quite nail down. Coriander? Almost celeraic, in that very herbal spicy plane. Then a touch of geranium appears, and patchouli, supported by cedar. An almost apricotty suede note appears, osamanthus, and lightly floral iris. At this point 1000 is warm, mildly spicy, and very very beautiful. I'm getting peek a boo violet, as well, fading in and out, and rose begins to appear. Then oakmoss follows, and a green note, I believe it's the violet leaves, followed by bergamot, and eventually by an almost juicy orange note. In the dry down, I get vetiver, bergamot, a touch of rose, sweet violet, and the slightest hint of spice. Just perfect. The most remarkable thing about 1000 is the continuing evolution, with all phases (except that initial accord) showing up as warmly showcased soliflores, somehow combined to make a gradual appearance. 1000 is almost operatic, as each note is hit, one at a time, occasionally combining into wonderful accords. And yet, this is a casually elegant scent, and would be as at home on a mother chasing her kids around the yard as on the same person in a power suit. I do find the warmth comforting- the idea of this as a mother's scent keeps reoccurring. It is not mature, but there is something about it that speaks of safe harbour, understanding, and heart.

I wasn't going to buy a full bottle of this, I bought a small keep sake bottle 0.16. My husband does not like this one, he says it smells like old ladies but that is what I like about it. It is a classic. This type of perfume isn't made anymore. It smells like something my Grandmothers would've wore and I find as I age I crave more things from the past, the future holds nothing for me. I just sampled Joy Forever and while I understand what the perfumer was trying to do to attract a new crowd w/ that one, I still think they should've concentrated on who were the backbone of their brand, women who want classy, distinctive scents, not abstract, fabric softener fragrances. I was a fool not to sample this brand years ago. I had been wearing Opium as my signature for years and years, then I backed away from perfume. I got into collecting during the COVID lockdowns. I started w/ Henry Rose, then w/ naturals and now I am dabbling into Jean Patou and a couple of Guerlain's. This is all new to me and I have really enjoyed buying a big collection which I feel is almost complete. I keep smelling my small bottle of 1000 and sample and can't get over how much I love it. I have other fragrances my husband doesn't appreciate, he will just have to learn to live w/ a full size bottle of 1000 and I will wear it from time to time, it is so gorgeous.

I fret sometimes that the classic Patou scents will disappear forever, or be released like inferior revenants with the same name and a different fragrance (cough, cough Miss Dior; cough, cough, "Joy by Dior"), so I felt compelled to pick up a discounted tester bottle of 1000, or Mille en français, before it disappears forever. I'm so glad I did. I think I might enjoy this even more than Sublime, which is slightly more animalic and (to my nose anyway) not quite as deliciously leathery. I don't see a leather note in this, but I think I can smell it. Perhaps it's the oak in combination with some of the other notes, possibly osmanthus? Anyway, that is the mystery of a wonderful perfume--the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. This makes me think of a glamorous woman in a vintage leather jacket who is carrying a gigantic bouquet of flowers while tromping through oak leaves, perhaps in the Jardins du Luxembourg. Update: My perfume pen pal, Sarah, sent me a dabber of the vintage extrait, and it's a revelation--a million times better than the recent formulation I have. The vintage extrait, with the real oakmoss and labdanum, was pure perfection, but the nearly full reformulation of the EDP is still much more beautiful than anything the Louis Vuitton people have put out in an age. I'll miss the Patou house.

Glorious leathery floral chypre! I first smelled this one at the wrong time/wrong place and it felt "too much." Taking more time with it to appreciate its subtleties, I'm loving it. It starts of with an indolic but elegant jasmine-forward bouquet, not entirely unlike Joy, and then follows with a powdery heart of mimosa/cassie flower and ionones, which brings to mind violets and orris. That overall accord escapes the trappings of "play-doh" or "powder monster" by being lightened with some muguet-type aromachemicals, but "leather-ified" with patchouli, oakmoss, and what feels like the fruity/leathery contradiction that is osmanthus absolute. I see references below to Chanel's Cuir de Russie, and while it's not a "smell alike" to that, it definitely conjures floral leather that feels kind of halfway between Beaux's original CdR and the Polge reinterpretation from the 80s. It also feels kind of like a missing link between the Chanel and Cuir Ottoman with some hints of Guy LaRoche's J'ai Ose. It's more overtly floral than leather, but anyone comfortable wearing Cuir de Russie would, I imagine, feel comfortable wearing this in my opinion. Definitely a dusky, autumnal, night out type scent with its polite but palpable animal presence--civet is so well used here. Thoughts are from an 80's or 90's eau de toilette.

Love is in the air ... It was made for the most prestigious and richest woman in France? Well, it smells just like that... Delivery with the Rolls Royce? Well, it deserves such a delivery ... Garden full of divine flowers that doesn"t grow anymore , what is no longer grown is valuable to gardeners with big hats and their mistresses are watching them approvingly from their windows, holding the curtains in satin gloved hand ... The garden in which every flower with respect to each other gently nod, wishing good morning with moderate, decent dose of smiles ... The scent that fits the French lady who regularly visited the renowned opera with her husband , and all spruced up with glamorous hat and occasional fur collar, proudly displaying herself, because she was aware of her beauty, power and splendor that it had ensured that besides expensive clothes to throw on herself a few drops of "1000" the right perfume, and with good reason smiled from hers lodge ... The smell of "former" lady ... smell that I'd like to feel more often nowadays ... The fragrance that I will be wearing with pride, but not for the reasons that prove the glamor ... but because "1000" is one of the rare perfume that makes me a woman in the true sense of the word.

Received a very generous sample from the lovely Cl today. What a beautiful perfume!! Opens on my skin with about an equal measure of bergamot and tangerine and a gorgeous green note with just a faint hint of the oakmoss to come, then the heart notes start unfolding with a beautiful balance of osmanthus and rose and lots of violet. I'm not getting much of the jasmine, just a hint. And just enough civet to dirty things up just a little bit. It's greener than I expected too, which I love in a perfume. The green seems to keep the florals from being entirely too sweet. Later on it gets very mossy, it's about as mossy on my skin as Mitsouko. Right now this is very much like a slightly more floral Mitsouko, less the stronger peach note but with the stone fruits note of osmanthus. This one just unfolds and unfolds and unfolds and every facet of it is stunning. This review is for vintage EDT. Big love. edit: and unfolds some more. Right at this very moment, it smells very much like Silences. edit2: here towards the end it is just the tiniest bit warm. I'm glad this perfume is no warmer than it is, in my opinion it wouldn't have been near as beautiful. The greenness and coolness of it make it almost a little unearthly.

I have the most recent formulation of 1000, from right before it was discontinued. I'm sure the original formulation must smell drastically different, this profile is not really a chypre. No real moss, but the woody base smells great, especially the oak. I wish more perfumes utilized this note. A big, long lasting, powdery, woody multifloral. To my nose the florals are chiefly jasmine, ylang-ylang, rose, and orris. Bitter, dry, dusty, leathery. A real powder bomb, up there with Samsara. It smells fantastic, but it's one of those fumes I have to be in the mood for to truly love and appreciate. It's absolutely gorgeous in the colder months. Imagine a parallel universe: the ever-prim Chanel No. 5 EDT were formulated to suit the taste of the world's best female MMA fighter instead of a fashion-forward, conniving hussy. It would approximate this. Big boned and coarse, but refreshingly modest and candid. By the end of the day, you appreciate what she brings to the table. The guide book authors are on the money. This is a great option for men who want to smell floral, but do not want to register as effeminate. 1000 pulls off the impressive feat of being more floral and more butch than Habit Rouge.

EDP Funny how mistakes are made. The list of notes on here used to be correct, then it was changed and it is now wrong. The only problem is that given that this is discontinued and there is no Patou webpage for someone to look into, therefore for generations to come whenever someone looks into this page they will forever think that this is a floral perfume. It is in fact a Chypre. The EDP could be interpreted as a Floral-Chypre, but a Chypre nonetheless. Both EDP and EDT have more or less the same structure, but EDP is more perfum-y (i.e. no hard edges). EDT is sharper. There is bergamot at the top, and a lot of oakMOSS (this is the bit that is missing from the notes' list) in the base. As it mellows down it is still a green Chypre, but with the occasional whiff of something floral (but not something so specific so as to say that it is this flower or that). The EDT has more or less a similar structure, but it is intensely green with a lot of Galbanum in its heart. Personally I prefer the EDT iteration, because it makes it an ideal green cologne. One of very few perfumes that I will truly miss, once the back-up bottles have run out.

1.2 Edt Spray vintage bottle. For my 16th birthday I was picked up from high school in a 1972 white Rolls Royce Silver Cloud. That year Patou sent 1K bottles out to the paris elite in 1972 RR. So Patous 1000 and I have been destined to meet as a vintage enthuisiast. This is 70s richness in the olive green velvet furnature, burgundy curtains trimmed with deep burnished gold and your pet ocelot lounging on the back of the sofa waiting for you to relax with a dry martini from the drink cart. Ahhh those were the days. Patous 1000 is called 1000 because it took 1000 tries to get this formula to work. Its an analog fragrance marvelously displaying real Osmanthus, Mysore sandalwood, indonesian patchouli, oakmoss, vetiver, bulgarian rose, jasmine from grasse, rose de mai and a musky base to keep things soft and warm. A green chypre floral with a dry, woody undertone reminding one of their mothers leather handbag aroma and luxe rich times of days gone by. Luxury with soul. Thats 1000. If money had an aroma..it be this classic from Patou.

My most current obsessions are the houses of Patou, Balenciega & Caron. But since this is Patou, I will speak of that. Sublime was so sublime that it led me to 1000. That was so wonderful that I had to rediscover Joy. I learned that my old bottle of Joy was fake, or turned. I had just never liked it and now I understand why. 1000 is so well blended that I can only pick out a few notes, civet foremost. Which I adore. Sandalwood I realized I was picking up when I read it here. Sandalwood is such a lovely scent and yet it is so mellow and plays well with others, that I can't always pick it out. I have no idea what osmanthus smells like, but if this smells like it...I love it. This is a scent that I wear for myself. It is not a screamer, even the way that I apply it. It would be good for a first date or first time meeting his parents. It is self assured, classy and sexy. Sexy in a relaxed, sensual way, not as in trying to hard to be noticed in a nightclub. I think if a guy wore this I would follow him around like a lovesick puppy.

Update: While out sniffing at NM, finally, a saleslady who really gets quality and classics took me around the department showing me her favorites. I did not lead in saying how much I love fragrances but just 'let her go'. And she did really good. And we came to 1000 so I tried it again. This time I put it on my inner arm and on the back of my head/neck like I usually wear my fragrance and I really love this little gem. $190 though. In the drydown its true there is a bit of the Aramis 900 lightness or a subtle Aromatics Elixir - but, toned way down, only lightly floral and with a decent shot of muskiness 'funk' which is marvelous. I want this now! JG 120912. I was so excited to find this the other day and I tried it on without hesitation. It's got that musky, dried flower that I love, but for me, it lacked the depth and strength I crave. Perhaps this one is better reserved for a lovely lady, I just wish it worked on my skin, it's very beautiful indeed! JG 042312 Rating: 8/10 more like 10/10 on a beautiful lady!

This smells like money. They could have added another six 000s to the title. Florals on a sandalwood base. A bit powdery but, not dated. If I wore a Hermes scarf, lots of bling and sat on the Italian Riviera, this is the perfume that I would be wearing. It's not bombastic or obvious. It's understated and all class. If someone reached in to give you two kisses on the cheeks, this is what you want them to smell. I have the EDP. I'm going to have to try the EDT now. Most perfumes are aromachemical bombs. They just aren't produced like this anymore. It smells a bit vintage in structure, but entirely modern to me. It's modern because it's rare to find such floral perfumes now. The SA Designer box ingredients include: evernia furfacea (tree moss). Of the Jean Patou fragrances that I've tried, I like Joy EDP (for its heritage, composition and dry down), Joy Forever EDP (for everyday) and 1000 EDP (haven't tried the EDT yet). Buy this perfume over Chanel Cristalle while you can. This perfume is out of production.

In the early 80s this scent was very fashionable and trendy, a must for women tres chic (because the price was prohibitive). I was very very young and obviously do not understand anything about perfumes, I sniffed and I said "is not for me." Since then I've always snubbed, very foolishly. I was given an old bottle, I thought "What a lousy gift" but I gave it another chance, and it was pure magic: great! Finally, a true elegant scent is not cloying, durable, luxurious but not boring, multi-faceted and ever-changing, dusty in the right way. The core is a symphony that revolves around the iris and the rose with a remarkable openness of green notes and bergamot. The amber and musk remain on to dampen but not toxic acid notes of citrus and gelsonimo. A rare case of perfume well stratified, persistent, elegant, sumptuous, luxurious without being brash, maybe not very very original but impeccable and can hold a candle to the old Chanel No. 5 or old Guerlain's. Never more without it . Triple chapeau.

I love 1000. There are three significant versions of the edp. The 70s original where by now the oakmoss in the base has deepened. Its richer and to some extent, time has been very kind to it. But thats usually the story when they used a lot of natural essences back then. The P&G years. The opening is strong. Osmanthus dominant under the oakmoss. Its different in its development a bit stronger in tone than the finesse like 70s version The SA current is a more balanced lithe interpretation of 1000. Instead of the base driving 1000, the floral heart is center stage and afresh version of it. Its more luminescent. The SA version benefits from aging. So if its not strong on first try, give it a few weeks. Thats what happened to me. 20 years ago I struggled wearing Mille. My point being, mille does not show her beauty on first spray. This takes time.I hope Ive been helpful for those searching for their Mille. Get it now before the new owners Dior obliterates it.

I am wearing this for the first time today - the EDP version. It came in an adorable little coffret set along with the other 3 Patou powerhouses. This is perfumery at it's finest. Just a few drops on my wrists and I smell it wafting all around me. The slightly indolic jasmine is the most prominent note one. I have yet to experience the apricot/osthmanus notes, which I love, but I am not trying to break it down at this point. I am just enjoying it as a whole and really loving it. There is a warmth to this perfume and I just want to savor the experience. I can only imagine (or maybe I can't) how the original perfume in the jade green bottle must have smelled! These perfumes, even in EDP formulation, are meant for dabbing on the pulse points. I worry that a spray would dissipate the scent, but I may give it a try anyway! EDIT 11/2018 - I bought a FSB and it arrived today. So beautiful. I love it more than Joy, and I really love Joy!

I have the EDP, current formulation. My memories are stirred strongly with this woody, powdery, dried floral arrangement fragrance. It takes me straight into my mother’s 1970’s square, quilted travel makeup bag, as well as the backstage dressing room of our local theatre with its large mirrors surrounded by light bulbs, tables strewn with lipstick and rouge, left opened and abandoned in haste. I personally love it, however I don’t think it is for everyone and recommend trying it in store or buying a sample before committing to a whole bottle. I’d say that this EDP has been strongly reformulated based on the descriptions on Fragrantica from those who have vintage bottles. 1000 is still beautiful, but I’m not experiencing what they have described. I can’t see myself wearing this current version much in public, but will savour it when I have the leisure to curl up with a beautiful coffee table book. Nostalgia in an exquisite bottle.

This review is for the vintage EDP. Definitely a chypre, with oakmoss and labdanum prominent in the base, a bit of weathered patchouli and vetiver that creates a "dark-powder" effect with the other base-notes, musk with just a touch of skanky civet (agree with others on this), but the sandalwood... oh how the wood-tones play so interestingly with the violet! It is absolutely captivating and serene! The other florals (including the apricot-y osmanthus) are merely there as a sweet foil against the overall dryness of this elegant composition. The effect is similar to that of Champagne/Yvresse, exchanging violet candies for the spicy peaches. I cannot tell you how pleased I am with this blind buy of mine- and how highly-appreciative I am of the many spot-on reviews before mine that intrigued the hell out of me! G.O.R.G.E.O.U.S. EDIT (2May19): I see that a new page has been created for the vintage formula.

This is what I call perfume. I am wearing the vintage extrait today. When I sprayed it in the morning I was blown away by the amazing quality ingredients: radiant rose, sparkling osmanthus, beautiful jasmin, all the greenery, just the right amount of civet: a romantic, elegant garden in the morning sunshine. Wonderful sillage, two very small sprays gave me hours and hours of delightful wear. And now, about 7 hours later the luscious floral turned into a somewhat melancholy, sultry, almost austere chypre: slightly bitter and musky, but still absolutely beautiful. I could write a short story on the basis of this perfume, of a young, radiant, romantic girl turning into an adult, tragic woman, her illusions shattered on the path. However, someone vastly more talented than me has done it already, Monsieur Maupassant in Une Vie (The History of a Heart). What a hauntingly wonderful perfume this is!

1000 is breathtaking. The olfactory equivalent of a black velvet evening gown. I tried it based on Luca Turin's suggestion that it's a feminine that men could wear easily...but I'm not the guy who can do it. Do I love it? Absolutely. I also love black velvet evening gowns - but I have limited success wearing them. I suppose Turin's idea comes from the base notes of this, which after the intense, symphonic floral opening get darker, richer. Lots of Patchouli, resin, wood, civet, and always the impression of the best quality materials. It's not linear at all, but the top and middle notes blend notably - it's like there are only two stages instead of three - a suggestion of the intense opening for at least the first couple hours. Save this for an occasion where you want to be the most stunning person in the room - I promise it will garner you some positive attention.

I bought this fragrance because Angelica Huston wears it. I already own Joy and I got that because Jackie O wore it. So as you can tell I love going back in time with fragrance. Now I will tell you the difference between the two. 1000 is more of a party animal but still sophisticated. And Joy is the more down to earth and regal one out of the bunch. Neither one of them last long on my skin but they are for sure polar opposites. I would have to say that I like 1000 out of the two but am still in love with both. 1000 isn’t to aged where as Joy has an aged smell to it. 1000 is perfect for you if you like Chypre fragrances. Now I’m not a fan of Chypre because they are either hit or miss for me. But this one is perfect for me. All in all this fragrance is very unique and I’ve never smelt anything like it. If you like Cristalle by Chanel then you’ll love this.

2.5 Edp Review Current formulation by SA Designer Parfums France. The Current 1000 keeps its woody, dark floral, earthy vibe ...an idea like Vol de Nuit for Guerlain. It survives well, the elegant blending of the tweed and country club crowd.. The deep opulent vintage notes are dialed back due to regulations. A scratchier sandalwood comes into focus but then the elegant soapiness begins to smooth things down back to form. The EDP has more florals with powdery violets and soft leather..than the dryer edt. Longevity is 6 hrs and sillage is arms length. Definately worth checking out and not completely obliterated by reformulation. Nothing seems to come off as chemical or synthetic. Still a solid buy for chypre lovers. Patou fragrances are coming back to proper form with SA Designer Parfums. Blooms in the spring

I love this scent so much, it triggers something happy or peaceful in my memory. I haven't purchased any of the latest formulations because I remember testing the current edt and finding it lovely but very light and short-lived. I have both edt and edp in the screwtop bottles that used to come in white boxes with pastel green edges. There aren't many differences between the two concentrations but they are much more opulent and deeper than the current edt. I managed to get a small bottle of the pure vintage extrait and it is truly sublime. The top and heart notes are there led by a gorgeous violet, but the drydown is creamier, heavier in sandalwood, civet and musk, and it finally leaves the skin in a wisp of green/grey moss. Spectacular and worth the cash if you can find it.

The top notes are bright and lively. The middle notes are a such a mixture of florals that combine to make a heady, full scent with the base notes. It is hard to write an analysis of the notes for me here, because I am not familiar with osmanthus, and there is such a variety in harmony here...so, I will write an impression of the scent-It is floral, earthy, beautiful, strong, forceful, stable, pungent, powerful, intriguing, intuitive, forthright, beguiling, sultry, sexy, shadowy, noveau and historical. This perfume could easily be misinterpreted by and unsuited wearer. Itś quite a classic, yet risky to give as a gift. Itś fantastic and incredible..enjoy in small doses. Samples are available to purchase on the web, wich is a good way to go, it being so very pricey....

This was my first-ever Patou fragrance and far surpassed my expectations. In 1000, powdery and rosy florals meld perfectly with lactonic osmanthus and woody sandalwood. There is also soft, fleshy jasmine and a touch of patchouli. On the skin, this starts as wet petals and warms to something creamy, with a powder kiss on top. It dries down (and what a long, delicious drydown!) to a magical buttery-woody skinscent that feels alluring, indefinable, and rather intimate. The individual components are hard to detect, but their progression is remarkable. To me, this is the best of Patou. It is genderless and ageless, and works in most seasons. Despite being rather refined, 1000 seems to work in most occasions as well. This will never be in short supply in my collection.

Yeah, this stuff probably smelled like a part of the King's court. He knew which turns to find her from this elixir. I've never tried this before, and today I can't say that ever again. Boy, I bet this was good back in the day. I'm sure it is so watered down now, and it still smells divine. Rich, dripping in jewels and furs darling. Everything goes nowadays, so you can wear this with everything, or nothing at all. It's a total winner on me, and I am so happy that I found it! I have JOY, and always loved it. First off the bat, was the woody note, and I loved it, then that Chanel No 5 feel. I think if you love that, you are going to want to try this. Go ahead dall-ling....you will thank yourself for it. PS and btw, for some reason this evokes Studio 54 for me. 78

Impressive! At first try I wasn't like it much so I left it untouched for a few months. Today I pick it up without thinking much, and boom! The fragrance just blossoms and it hits me so hard. What a beautiful and classic scent it is! It makes me feel like a sophisticated lady. You can smell yourself when you move, yet it's not so loud. I want to make 1000 my signature scent if it's not expensive. Lol. So I reserve it for special occasions instead. Soft and a bit powdery and sometimes you can smell an incense from it. Very well blend. Joy is my Day and 1000 is my Night. It's soft yet stick to the skin like a good perfume should. If you like old school scent like Coco Chanel you'll also like this. (1000 is not as sharp as Chanel). Excellent work by Patou house.

Jean Patou 1000: Have literally just bought a 30ml edp of this perfume to try it out,as I absolutely love Chypre perfumes so much & this one really doesn't let the side down!! On My Skin this perfume deffo reminds me somewhat of Estee Lauders Knowning & Paloma Picasso only the Jean Patou seems to be more softer with like a soft Violet & powdery smell very much present!! Will wear this a few more times till I get the full feel of it,& see if I receive any compliments on it!! But yes so far I Really do like it & im glad I bought it to try it out for myself!! All in all a really good blind buy indeed!! The bottle & top oooozes pure class & sophistication very much from the distant past & is very stylish & expensive looking!!

I am not sure what it is about older fragrances that i really like, when compared to modern ones. I know fashions in fragrance have changed a fair amount decade to decade; I also have found that anything pre 90s that are seen as 'classics' are worth giving a bit of time to. I will go a vintage 'old-lady' scent any time over a modern one! I bought a small vintage bottle of 1000 on a blind buy when I found out when it was formulated in the 70s. I'm also a fan of Joy and Sublime so I had a level of trust in Patou that has not been misplaced in this perfume. This is a lovely scent. As I move my hands during the day this amazing fragrance wafts up at me. Will buy buying a larger bottle when I've used this one up!

This is another stunner from this house. I think I need to get to fragrance net and order now before they are sold out. I ordered samples of Joy, Sublime, and 1000 and I love all 3 of them. These fragrances are timeless classics that should be made! I am sensitive to chemicals in perfume as well and none of these have given me headaches at all. To me Joy is delicate, subtle, timeless, a woman of taste, style, but tenderness and fragility. 1000 reminds me of my Grandmother a woman who knew her own mind, was strong yet tender, always a rock for her family. Sublime is sexy, confident and bold yet warm and just wonderful to be around. I love these perfumes. I've got to go now and order before they are gone.

You're lying on the bed, shoulders bare, half asleep. You feel a soft touch, a male touch clearly, caressing your skin, tracing circles on your skin. He's a stranger, a sinful pleasure invades your sleep. You turn, you kiss him, open your eyes ... he's your husband ... That's 1000: a sinful pleasure at the beginning, turning (sinfully, of course) to a cozy, familiar, sweetness you're never tired of. Just too beautifully complicated to describe, a perfume you have to try, starting promising, offering a world of unfurling pleasures and settling down into a comfort smoothness. Wonderful, a true classic I always go back to. One of the few I keep buying, wearing and enjoying bottle after bottle.

Jean Patou "1000" is an elegant, classy fragrance. A woodsy, powdery, soapy, violet, rosy, earthy concoction on a bed of patchouli. Stunning and timeless. I'm on a Jean Patou kick right now because of the article on Fragrantica that stated the house of Jean Patou has stopped producing fragrances. These elegant Patou beauties are so memorable and irresistible, from Joy to Sira des Indes to Sublime and now "1000." You cannot get these sophisticated perfumes from "celebrity" houses or fly-by-nights. These are serious perfumes meant for a discerning audience. Pure elegance in a bottle. Aromatherapy for the soul. Merci Jean Patou pour cette création. Has enough sillage to fill up an entire room.

i own vintage joy and while i appreciate it's spot in history and think it smells special, honestly, i never could adopt it to wear. i got some vintage 1000 on ebay (in a green bottle amd nearly full) and have to say I think this is beautiful, unusual, heady and what Joy really should smell like. There's enough civet to add earthiness, enough floral, a bit of spice, a little soap, and nothing sweet. It,s interesting in that it's clearly related to Joy, but reformulated for 1970. It still smells vintage to me but unique in the way guerlain vol de nuit still stands up. I am pleasantly surprised by it and it's in my love pile. I enjoy it at night when it's cool outside.

First I have got to say that staying power is astounding. Not many fragrances these days have so good a staying power. In my experience, it's staying power is much better than Joy's. Ido remember it quite differrent from some twenty years ago, I remember it much sweeter and more floral and not animal at all. But my memory might be deceiving me. It is very powdery and sweet, but in a very balanced way. Very complex as well. Amazing fragrance, simply one of the best. I find it disturbing in a marvelous way. Cannot feel unhappy wearing this fragrance. This one should also be called Joy, because it is a most pleasurable experience. The scent of heaven.

Beautiful beautiful beautiful!!! This is the only word for it!!! Oh no, actually, there is more: Sublime! Heavenly! Superb!!! Such a glorious perfume. The osmanthus is gorgeous. So is the jasmine, and the rose. A beautiful leathery nuance too - soft and smooth and tender. Patchouli is rich and oily and herby - very sensual. Glorious powdery, earthy violet, and spicy geranium. It's all so romantic and full and rich and glowing! Fantastically long lasting, and has a very alluring sillage. Very many compliments. Always so much appreciated by everyone I know. Very womanly and appealing, and elegant.

This is a review of a vintage bottle of perfume, of the extract from the 80s. This is by far one of the best quality perfumes. Ever. The rose, the jasmin, the patchouli essences. Natural and gorgeous. Or it used to be. Not in production. The company was sold to LVMH. And even though I like and respect them, it, s a pity they bought the company, but stopped the production of the perfumes. Great and historically important perfumes like Joy, 1000, Sublime and many more. They owe the world that class and quality. If you could smell the vintage perfume I, m talking about, you would know what I mean.

I have the EDT. This is truly exceptional, and it's beyond me why something like this would be discontinued. Maybe it's the fact that I grew up on an island in the Med, but this one has a herbal dimension that reminds me of that. It is probably the osmanthus/geranium/moss 'spine' running through it that gives it that sharp edge. So, it comes across as a herbal, aromatic 'cologne-type' perfume in the best way possible. In the first 5-10 minutes it even has a medicinal quality. Performance is decent enough, about 6 hours, with sillage in the moderate level. There is oakmoss in the drydown.

Another one of my favourites - alas, as a perfume junkie I have so many. Floral, I detect iris, jasmine and oak moss. Sophisticated and elegant. I flew to Melbourne recently and had this stashed in my makeup bag, there was some pressure on the bag which caused this to release a spray into the bag. When I opened my suitcase, i was overwhelmed by the gorgeous fragrance. The make up bag is now like a saturated room fragrance, I keep it in the bathroom and the whole house now smells like Jean Patou 1000. In terms of sillage, it's pretty light, but incredibly, staying power is about 20 hours.

Have you ever bought a perfume that from day one you could not stop wearing,.Every time you wear it, it gets better and better? 1000 is that perfume for me. I put on a nightgown today that had such a hauntingly beautiful rose accord standing out among crisp fresh greeness. The scent of a living rose in a rain drenched garden in the spring, of dew-covered plant chutes after a heavy early spring shower. !000 is the kind of thing that makes you realize how you wasted your time. Wasted it on settling on cheap, chemical florals that you know now you will never use again.

Jean Patou 1000 is a very classy, ladylike, and feminine fragrance. It reminds me of the most beautiful flowers in a fresh tropical paradise. It's as though all the most desirable floral notes ever known to man were gathered to create this luxurious perfume. They say it's called 1000 because that's the number of flowers it takes to create an ounce of this perfume. 1000 is softer than Joy but is no less pretty nor desirable. It can be worn to the office or on special dates. You'll love the lasting power and feminine allure of this classic fragrance.