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Perfumer
Patchouli Imperial
feminine
Created by François Demachy
Patchouli Imperial by Dior is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Patchouli Imperial was launched in 2018. The nose behind this fragrance is François Demachy. Top notes are Bergamot and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Coriander, Cinnamon and Rose; base notes are Patchouli, Amber, Smoke, Benzoin, Cedar, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.
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Fragrance Notes
Best Season
100%
Win
51%
Spr
15%
Sum
97%
Fall
Day & Night
56%
Day
91%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
User Ratings
319 votes
4.13
Love it
15248%
Like it
9329%
OK
4113%
Dislike
3110%
Hate it
21%
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 39 community opinions from Reddit
7.5
/ 10 community score
Patchouli Imperial is highly regarded within the fragrance community as a luxurious, quality Dior creation that inspires passion among enthusiasts. However, its prohibitive price point ($450) drives many to seek dupes and alternatives, making it more aspirational than practical for average consumers.
Strengths
- Luxurious and distinctive patchouli fragrance loved by enthusiasts
- High-quality Dior craftsmanship and performance
- Impressive in collections and worth exploring for fragrance lovers
Weaknesses
- Extremely expensive at $450 for perfumed oil format
- Limited accessibility and availability for most consumers
- Inspires expensive rabbit hole behavior and clone/dupe seeking
Best for
Fragrance collectors and enthusiastsSpecial occasions and evening wearThose seeking luxury niche fragrances
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
