Edible
Spicy
Woody
Top Noteslemon
Heartpink pepperschinus molle
Base Notesambercedarwoodmuskpatchoulisandalwoodvanilla
Tags
#sexy
Style
for her
unisex
Nosy Be... sounds like a motto for an inquisitive perfume lover. It is, however, the name of a tiny island north of Madagascar. It's an island specializing in the production of patchouli, ylang-ylang and other magical fragrance materials for the perfume industry.
Patchouli Nosy Be is a tribute to the tropical humid shade loving plant that when distilled lends an ambery, dark, leathery and almost chocolate aroma - patchouli.
Naturally, it's the precious patchouli from Nosy Be in the perfume in the company of dense vanilla, dusty schinus molle and dry sandalwood.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
A dark wool jacket still carrying the chill of outdoors, then the warmth of a crowded room: this fragrance suits an unhurried, tactile presence. Dusty spice and earthy patchouli give it gravity, while vanilla softens the impression as conversation draws closer.
How to wear
Its dense vanilla and dark woods are especially suited to cool weather, when their warmth feels balanced rather than heavy. Begin with one or two sprays on skin; warmth should bring the softer vanilla into focus around the dry patchouli. Apply more sparingly in hot weather or close quarters.
Who it’s for
For those who enjoy patchouli’s earthy, woody depth but prefer it softened by vanilla rather than brightened into a fresh composition. Its chocolate-like shading will appeal to lovers of restrained gourmands who still want texture, dryness and spice.
Release year
2014
The nose
Jacques Flori. The French perfumer’s work spans niche and luxury perfumery, with a particular affinity for richly textured woods, spices and ambery compositions. In Patchouli Nosy Be, he places the island’s distinctive patchouli at the center, framing its dark, dry-woody character with vanilla and sandalwood rather than disguising its earthy identity.
Collaborators
Gian Luca Perris shaped the ingredient-led creative direction, working with supplier Robertet on the Nosy Be patchouli project. Robertet contributed the locally cultivated material whose shaded growing conditions and distinctive dry-woody character informed the fragrance’s concept.
Perris Monte Carlo’s story
Perris Monte Carlo treats luxury as craftsmanship rather than display. Its perfumes focus on distinctive raw materials and their origins, combining traditional expertise with modern extraction methods and compositions designed to reveal the character of the central essence.
Patchouli Nosy Be’s concept
The fragrance takes its inspiration from patchouli grown on Nosy Be, an island off Madagascar, beneath the protective shade of fragrant trees. The local material’s bitter-chocolate and sandalwood nuances became the starting point for a composition that celebrates patchouli as dark, woody and softly gourmand.
Extra info
Nosy Be is a real island off Madagascar, not an invented perfume name. The chocolate impression is part of the featured patchouli’s character, rather than proof of a cacao ingredient. Gian Luca Perris has also suggested layering the fragrance with other house creations, including Oud Imperial and Ylang Ylang Nosy Be.
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Top Noteslemon
Heartpink pepperschinus molle
Base Notesambercedarwoodmuskpatchoulisandalwoodvanilla
Tags
#sexy
Style
for her
unisex
Nosy Be... sounds like a motto for an inquisitive perfume lover. It is, however, the name of a tiny island north of Madagascar. It's an island specializing in the production of patchouli, ylang-ylang and other magical fragrance materials for the perfume industry.
Patchouli Nosy Be is a tribute to the tropical humid shade loving plant that when distilled lends an ambery, dark, leathery and almost chocolate aroma - patchouli.
Naturally, it's the precious patchouli from Nosy Be in the perfume in the company of dense vanilla, dusty schinus molle and dry sandalwood.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
A dark wool jacket still carrying the chill of outdoors, then the warmth of a crowded room: this fragrance suits an unhurried, tactile presence. Dusty spice and earthy patchouli give it gravity, while vanilla softens the impression as conversation draws closer.
How to wear
Its dense vanilla and dark woods are especially suited to cool weather, when their warmth feels balanced rather than heavy. Begin with one or two sprays on skin; warmth should bring the softer vanilla into focus around the dry patchouli. Apply more sparingly in hot weather or close quarters.
Who it’s for
For those who enjoy patchouli’s earthy, woody depth but prefer it softened by vanilla rather than brightened into a fresh composition. Its chocolate-like shading will appeal to lovers of restrained gourmands who still want texture, dryness and spice.
Release year
2014
The nose
Jacques Flori. The French perfumer’s work spans niche and luxury perfumery, with a particular affinity for richly textured woods, spices and ambery compositions. In Patchouli Nosy Be, he places the island’s distinctive patchouli at the center, framing its dark, dry-woody character with vanilla and sandalwood rather than disguising its earthy identity.
Collaborators
Gian Luca Perris shaped the ingredient-led creative direction, working with supplier Robertet on the Nosy Be patchouli project. Robertet contributed the locally cultivated material whose shaded growing conditions and distinctive dry-woody character informed the fragrance’s concept.
Perris Monte Carlo’s story
Perris Monte Carlo treats luxury as craftsmanship rather than display. Its perfumes focus on distinctive raw materials and their origins, combining traditional expertise with modern extraction methods and compositions designed to reveal the character of the central essence.
Patchouli Nosy Be’s concept
The fragrance takes its inspiration from patchouli grown on Nosy Be, an island off Madagascar, beneath the protective shade of fragrant trees. The local material’s bitter-chocolate and sandalwood nuances became the starting point for a composition that celebrates patchouli as dark, woody and softly gourmand.
Extra info
Nosy Be is a real island off Madagascar, not an invented perfume name. The chocolate impression is part of the featured patchouli’s character, rather than proof of a cacao ingredient. Gian Luca Perris has also suggested layering the fragrance with other house creations, including Oud Imperial and Ylang Ylang Nosy Be.
Featured in edits and sample packs
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