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Nobile 1942· 2011· Estratto

Patchouli

Typically ~$180

Fresh notes at first spray; patchouli is what stays on skin. Best in fall, made for dates.

CitrusSpicyFresh

Perfumer: Marie Duchêne

Scent profile

Top notes

Fresh notes Lemon Frankincense White pepper

Heart notes

Patchouli Cistus Gaiac wood Jasmine

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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

FallNightDate nights

When

Winter

91%

Spring

77%

Summer

66%

Fall

100%

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95%

Night

100%

Where

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85%

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97%

Date

100%

Club

69%

Formal

92%

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Sport

54%