Guerlain Patchouli Paris, hour by hour

How it opens, settles and lingers on skin.

Powdery iris on a cashmere coat, patchouli and vanilla underneath.

Main accordspatchouli, woody, earthy, iris, vanilla

Patchouli Paris by Guerlain, bottle pictured with its key notes: Aldehydes, Iris and Patchouli
  1. First spray0–15 min

    • Aldehydes
  2. Heart15 min – 2 h

  3. Dry-down2 h – 7–12 h

Lasts
7–12 h
Long lasting
Sillage
Strong, 3 of 4
When to wear

SeasonAutumn

Time of dayEvening

What wearers say

Votes from fragrance communities, most-voted answers first.

  • Longevity

    Most voted: 55%Long lasting

  • Sillage

    Most voted: 42%Strong

  • Season

    Most voted: 48%Autumn

  • Time of day

    Most voted: 42%Evening

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Longevity

  • Very weak1%
  • Weak4%
  • Moderate22%
  • Long lasting (Most voted)55%
  • Eternal18%

Sillage

  • Intimate12%
  • Moderate38%
  • Strong (Most voted)42%
  • Enormous8%

Season

  • Spring15%
  • Summer8%
  • Autumn (Most voted)48%
  • Winter29%

Time of day

  • Daytime30%
  • Office6%
  • Evening (Most voted)42%
  • Night out22%

Which size is right for you?

Every size is decanted from the same original bottle.

  • 3ml

    To discover it

    Price: Now €17.64Was €27.90SAVE 37%
    • Per ml: €5.88/ml
    • ≈60 sprays
    • 20 days of wear
  • 30ml

    To keep it

    • ≈600 sprays
    • 200 days of wear

Loved by 50,000+

Why scent lovers try it with us before they buy the bottle.

10ML decants in glass vials and a travel atomiser

10ML vs a blind buy

What a decant gives you that a bottle bought unsmelled can’t.

Why 10ML?
Blind buy
Authentic original perfume
Yes
Yes
Smell it on your skin before you buy
Yes
No
Try several scents for one bottle’s price
Yes
No
Travel-ready atomiser
Yes
No
No full bottle wasted if it’s not for you
Yes
No

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Guerlain Patchouli Paris in plain words

What it smells like, how it wears and who it suits.

What it smells like

A soft aldehyde sparkle opens it, clean and bright. Iris follows in the middle, then patchouli settles in with vanilla, giving a smooth, warm base where the patchouli has a softer edge.

How it wears

The perfume community reports long-lasting wear, with projection split between strong and moderate, so it is present without being loud.

When to wear it

Wearers pick it for autumn and winter, most often in the evening, though it is comfortable by day as well.

Who it suits

Suits someone who likes patchouli with a softer, more polished edge, and who prefers warmth and vanilla to anything raw or dark.

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Sizes and price per ml

At 10ML, Guerlain Patchouli Paris comes as 3ml for €17.64 (€5.88/ml), 10ml for €50.31 (€5.03/ml) and 30ml for €124.20 (€4.14/ml).

Frequently asked questions

What does Guerlain Patchouli Paris smell like?

Guerlain Patchouli Paris opens with Aldehydes. The heart brings Iris. It dries down to Ambergris, Patchouli and Vanilla. Shoppers on fragrance communities describe its main accords as patchouli, woody, earthy, iris and vanilla.

Is Guerlain Patchouli Paris long lasting?

Shoppers on fragrance communities most often rate its longevity as long lasting (55% of votes), and 73% rate it long lasting or eternal. They most often rate its sillage as strong (42% of votes). How long it lasts on you also depends on your skin and how much you apply.

Is Guerlain Patchouli Paris good for summer?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rate it mainly for autumn; summer takes only 8% of season votes.

Is Guerlain Patchouli Paris good for winter?

Shoppers on fragrance communities favour other seasons, but winter still takes 29% of season votes.

Is Guerlain Patchouli Paris for day or night?

Shoppers on fragrance communities mostly wear it after dark: 64% of time-of-day votes are for evenings and nights out, 36% for daytime or the office.

Can I wear Guerlain Patchouli Paris to the office?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rarely pick it for the office: only 6% of time-of-day votes go to the office.

Who makes Guerlain Patchouli Paris?

Patchouli Paris is made by Guerlain. It was launched in 2024. The concentration is Eau de Parfum.

How many wears is a 10ml decant of Guerlain Patchouli Paris?

A 10ml decant of Guerlain Patchouli Paris holds about 200 sprays, roughly 67 days of wear. The 3ml decant holds about 60 sprays, around 20 days. The 30ml decant holds about 600 sprays, around 200 days.

Which other Guerlain perfumes can I try?

Besides Guerlain Patchouli Paris, 10ML has Shalimar Eau de Parfum, Mon Guerlain and La Petite Robe Noire from Guerlain, each decanted from the original bottle.

Is this Guerlain Patchouli Paris decant the original perfume?

Yes. Every Guerlain Patchouli Paris decant is filled by hand from an original Guerlain bottle, with nothing added or diluted, so it opens, dries down and lasts on your skin the way the bottle does. We sell only authentic originals.

Is Guerlain Patchouli Paris sweet?

Softly. Vanilla gives the base a gentle sweetness, but the aldehydes and iris keep it clean and powdery rather than sugary.

Can women and men wear Guerlain Patchouli Paris?

Yes. Patchouli, iris and vanilla suit men and women alike, and the soft, polished feel makes it easy to wear.

Where can I buy Guerlain Patchouli Paris as a decant?

At 10ML: Guerlain Patchouli Paris comes as a 3ml, 10ml and 30ml decant, filled by hand from an original bottle. The 10ml decant costs €50.31 (€5.03/ml), and 10ML ships across the EU.

What is a decant?

A small amount of a perfume, taken from its original bottle and put into a travel atomiser. You get the real fragrance in a size that lets you live with it for days before you decide on the full bottle.

How does the money-back guarantee work?

If a scent isn’t right for you, get in touch within 30 days of it arriving and we’ll arrange a refund. Terms apply. See our refund policy.