Guerlain Patchouli Paris, hour by hour

How it opens, settles and lingers on skin.

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

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.

  • Longevity100 votes

    Most voted: 55%Long lasting

    22%Moderate

  • Sillage100 votes

    Most voted: 42%Strong

    38%Moderate

  • Season100 votes

    Most voted: 48%Autumn

    29%Winter

  • Time of day100 votes

    Most voted: 42%Evening

    30%Daytime

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Longevity100 votes

  • Very weak1%1 vote
  • Weak4%4 votes
  • Moderate22%22 votes
  • Long lasting (Most voted)55%55 votes
  • Eternal18%18 votes

Sillage100 votes

  • Intimate12%12 votes
  • Moderate38%38 votes
  • Strong (Most voted)42%42 votes
  • Enormous8%8 votes

Season100 votes

  • Spring15%15 votes
  • Summer8%8 votes
  • Autumn (Most voted)48%48 votes
  • Winter29%29 votes

Time of day100 votes

  • Daytime30%30 votes
  • Office6%6 votes
  • Evening (Most voted)42%42 votes
  • Night out22%22 votes

Which size is right for you?

Every size is decanted from the same original bottle.

  • 3ml

    To discover it

    Price: Now €17.91Was €27.90SAVE 36%
    • Per ml: €5.97/ml
    • ≈60 sprays
    • 20 days of wear

At 3 sprays a day.

Loved by 50,000+

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

  • Hand-decanted from the original bottle

    Decanted by hand from authentic bottles, never diluted.

  • Wear it for days before you commit

    Live with it at work, at night and at the weekend before you buy a full bottle.

  • Just like the full bottle

    A fine-mist atomiser sprays like the original, so it opens, projects and lasts on your skin the way the full bottle does.

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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The house

More from Guerlain

Guerlain dates back to 1828, when Pierre-François-Pascal Guerlain began making scents in France, and the house has been polishing one warm, powdery signature ever since. Vanilla, iris and tonka bean run through the range, brightened by bergamot and settled on sandalwood. Start with Shalimar Eau de Parfum: sparkling citrus that sinks slowly into amber and vanilla. Mon Guerlain wraps lavender in a soft vanilla haze, while La Petite Robe Noire is dark cherry with a sugared edge. For something lighter, Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic is fresh and green. Thierry Wasser and Delphine Jelk are among the perfumers credited on the range here.

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.

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 at 3 sprays a day. The 3ml decant holds about 60 sprays, around 20 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.

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.