Eau de Patou
(vintage) is situated somewhere between a traditional Eau de Cologne (consisting
essentially in an accord of top-notes) and a fully developed Chypre.
Of the commonly
used citrus oils, bergamot stands out for its naturally high concentration of
linalool and linalyl acetate, which idea is here extrapolated to give the
fragrance heft. Eau de Patou thus seamlessly blends a classical hesperidic top
with a slightly terpy, aromatic heart redolent of lavender and peppered
greenery.
Helping offset
some of the fragrance’s sharpness is a perfectly synched floral complement that’s
initially suggestive of honeysuckle and jasmine and perhaps rose, but fairly
quickly looses its sweetness as the (real) oakmoss begins to assert its earthy
self. Meanwhile, lurking deep in the base is touch of dirty civet that acts as a fantastic fixative, giving Eau de Patou good
longevity by eaux standards.
[N.B. Review is
based on the above shown presentation]
Nose: Jean
Kerleo.
House: Jean
Patou
Release date:
1976
Notes (per Fragrantica): orange,
sicilian citruses, honeysuckle, pepper, tunisian orange blossom, ylang-ylang, nasturcia, amber, musk, civet oakmoss.
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