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Le Labo Patchouli 24
Smoky birch, softened by vanilla
In Patchouli 24 the patchouli of the name is essential to the shock, the brand says, but hard to spot in the formula. What takes over in the first seconds is the smoky, leathery character of birch, and a touch of vanilla then softens these darker notes. The Eau de Parfum comes in 50 ml.
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How it unfolds
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A name that misdirects
Patchouli is in the name, yet the brand itself calls it not easy to detect. It says patchouli is essential to the shock this perfume gives, but it works inside the formula rather than in front of it. Anyone expecting a classic patchouli scent should know that now.
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Birch in the first seconds
Birch takes over within the first seconds, and its smoky, leathery character is what you notice. It is dark and dry, with the feel of smoke and worn leather rather than of flowers or fruit. This is the shock the brand talks about.
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Vanilla as a counterweight
A touch of vanilla then softens these darker notes. The brand says a touch, so expect a gentle, warm roundness rather than a sweet dessert effect. The brand frames the whole as a perfume for people who like to walk a tightrope, balanced between the dark notes and the soft one.
Wearing it
When, who and why
Keep it light
A smoky, leathery perfume is best applied lightly: one or two sprays on the chest or the back of the neck. It suits autumn, winter and the evening, and cooler days let the dark notes sit more comfortably. It is not a neutral office scent, so choose the moment.
Who it is for
People who enjoy dark, smoky, slightly leathery perfumes and want something with an edge. It suits wearers who like a scent to be a statement rather than a background, and who are curious about patchouli without needing it to lead. If you prefer fresh, light or sweet scents, this will feel too severe.
Why choose Le Labo Patchouli 24
The brand is candid about the surprise: patchouli is there, but birch leads. Three named materials make the idea easy to follow, and the vanilla is described as a touch, not a theme. This is a 50 ml Eau de Parfum.
At a glance
Questions
Frequently asked
Which concentration and size is Patchouli 24?
A 50 ml Eau de Parfum with three named materials: patchouli, birch and vanilla. The brand gives no top, heart and base.
Is it a patchouli perfume?
In name, yes, but the brand says patchouli is hard to spot in the formula. The smoky, leathery character of birch comes first and vanilla softens it.
When should I wear it?
In autumn and winter and in the evening, when smoky, leathery scents feel natural. Start with one or two sprays.
Is it sweet?
Not mainly. The brand describes a touch of vanilla softening the dark notes, so any sweetness is gentle and the overall tone is smoky.
The house
About Le Labo
Le Labo is a perfume house founded in New York in 2006 by two friends, Fabrice Penot and Eddie Roschi. Its manifesto puts craftsmanship first, and its names pair a raw material with a number, as in Santal 33, Thé Noir 29 and Rose 31. Each bottle is labelled with a place, a date and the perfume's name.
- Founded in New York City in 2006 by Fabrice Penot and Eddie Roschi
- The manifesto puts craftsmanship and hand work first
- Names pair a main raw material with a number, such as Santal 33
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