Reminiscence has two patchouli fragrances: Patchouli and Elixir de Patchouli. Patchouli was introduced in 1970 and is still available today. Elixir de Patchouli was launched in 2007 and is a more intense version of the original Patchouli fragrance. Both fragrances contain patchouli from the island of Java and essential oils of Virginia Cedar, Australian sandalwood, and Haitian vetiver.
Patchouli Reminiscence
- Top and Heart Notes: Woody (Essential Oil Virginia Cedar, Essential Oil Javanese Patchouli, Essential Oil Haitian Vetiver, Essential Oil Australian Sandalwood)
- Base Notes: French labdanum, tonka bean, white musk, and tolu balsam
According to reviews, Patchouli Reminiscence is a woody, camphory, green, earthy, mossy, and mildewy fragrance. It is described as a hippie patchouli, with a strong and dark scent that smells like patchouli oil. It has good lasting power and sillage.
Elixir de Patchouli
- Top Notes: Virginian cedar and Australian sandalwood
- Heart Notes: Amber, Bourbon vanilla, Tonka from Venezuela, Java patchouli, benzoin
- Base Notes: Labdanum, sandalwood, tolu balm, white musk
Elixir de Patchouli is a stronger and more intense version of the original Patchouli fragrance. It is described as a smooth and expensive scent, with a strong, golden, amber-y labdanum entwined with the soft, warm, earthy-resinous patchouli. It has a bit of vanilla sweetness to it, but is mostly a warm, rich, golden, resinous scent.
In summary, both Patchouli Reminiscence and Elixir de Patchouli contain patchouli from the island of Java and essential oils of Virginia Cedar, Australian sandalwood, and Haitian vetiver. Patchouli Reminiscence has French labdanum, tonka bean, white musk, and tolu balsam in its base notes, while Elixir de Patchouli has labdanum, sandalwood, tolu balm, and white musk in its base notes. Reviews describe Patchouli Reminiscence as a strong and dark scent that smells like patchouli oil, while Elixir de Patchouli is described as a smooth and expensive scent with a strong, golden, amber-y labdanum entwined with the soft, warm, earthy-resinous patchouli.
