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Absolus Allegoria Patchouli Ardent
Guerlain Absolus Allegoria Patchouli Ardent is the concentrated end of the Allegoria range, and the Absolus in the name means a much denser fragrance than the eau de toilette line it grew out of.
Fig opens it, green and milky at once, with pink pepper and black pepper adding a dry prickle. Fig is an unusual partner for patchouli and the pairing is what makes this worth attention.
Rose and cedarwood sit in the heart with patchouli running through them. The rose is not there to be romantic; it adds a jammy richness that gives the patchouli something to push against, and the cedarwood keeps everything dry.
Leather and musk finish it, warm and slightly animalic, drawing the earthiness of the patchouli into something closer to skin.
How Patchouli Ardent wears
Cooler weather and evenings suit it, and it is a deliberate fragrance rather than a background one. At 125ml it is a serious bottle, so it rewards knowing you like patchouli before you commit.
Guerlain Absolus Allegoria Patchouli Ardent Eau de Parfum, 125ml, launched in 2020 by Guerlain, the Paris house founded in 1828.
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