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Bourbon Patchouli by Heretic — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Bourbon Patchouli by Heretic

Heretic· 2003

Bourbon Patchouli

7.7575Typically ~$185

Opens on italian saffron, settles into a tuscan leather-leathery base.

LeatherySweetSpicyWoodySmoky

Perfumer: Paolo Terenzi

Scent profile

Top notes

Italian saffron Orange Jasmine Grim

Heart notes

Ambergris Lily of the valley Magnolia Ylang-ylang

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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When to wear it

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FallNightDate nights

When

Winter

94%

Spring

73%

Summer

57%

Fall

100%

Day

78%

Night

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Where

Office

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Casual

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Date

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Club

68%

Formal

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Sport

32%