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Patchouli Memory by Ex Nihilo — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Ex Nihilo· 2023

Patchouli Memory

Name: Patchouli Memory by Ex Nihilo
Brand: Ex Nihilo
Rating: 8.2 (3 reviews)

8.23Typically ~$250

Bergamot at first spray; akigalawood® is what stays on skin. Best in fall, made for dates.

Perfumer: Jordi Fernández

Scent profile

Top notes

BergamotClary sagePink pepper

Heart notes

JasmineNutmegYlang-ylang

Base notes

Akigalawood®CedarwoodCistusPatchouli

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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A fall fragrance that works day and night — at its best for date nights.

FallNightDate nights

When

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89%

Spring

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Summer

69%

Fall

100%

Day

84%

Night

100%

Where

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Casual

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Date

100%

Club

68%

Formal

83%

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