Spicy
Vintage/old school
Woody
Notesamberambergrisbergamotcedarwoodcinnamonclovesfrankincensemuskmyrrhpatchoulisandalwoodvanilla
Tags
#powdery
Style
unisex
The main character here — patchouli — is given the star treatment with surround sound spices: cinnamon and clove. Patchouli’s comforting woodiness is deepened with rose, frankincense and myrrh, turning this eau de parfum into a callback to the ancients. Enveloping ambergris and musk softens Patchouli Cannelle into a cocoon.
Parfumer: Émilie Bouge
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
An unhurried conversation as the afternoon light fades: cinnamon and clove lend warmth, while powdery patchouli and resinous incense give the fragrance a composed, slightly old-fashioned presence. Its softened woody character suits a setting where people settle in rather than pass through.
How to wear
Start with one or two sprays on skin in cool or mild weather, allowing the cinnamon and resins to settle into the softer musky base. The woody, balsamic profile is well suited to autumn and winter; in warmer conditions, apply sparingly to keep its enveloping sweetness restrained.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to woody patchouli, dry spices and the ceremonial character of incense and myrrh. Its powdery softness and rose accents will appeal to lovers of vintage-styled perfumery who prefer warmth and texture to bright freshness or overtly sugary sweetness.
Release year
2021
The nose
Émilie Bouge. For Patchouli Cannelle, she balances the antique resonance of incense and myrrh with modern musks, vanilla and woods. Her approach makes cinnamon the connecting thread: it deepens the woody materials, complements the balsamic sweetness and brings spice to the bergamot opening.
La Closerie’s story
La Closerie des Parfums builds its compositions around a dialogue between a principal perfume material and a spice, each revealing another side of the other. Founded by Valérie Madrid, the house connects French perfumery with imagined journeys, drawing on Parisian enclosed gardens and Bordeaux’s history of wine and spice trading.
Patchouli Cannelle’s concept
Introduced alongside Patchouli Baie Rose and Iris Baie Rose, Patchouli Cannelle extended the house’s material-and-spice explorations into patchouli and iris. Bouge imagined a sensual, timeless composition whose myrrh–incense accord evokes ancient Egyptian kyphi, without attempting to reconstruct its formula. Modern musks, vanilla and woods provide the counterpoint.
Extra info
Cannelle is French for cinnamon, and Bouge identifies it as the composition’s central connecting ingredient rather than a decorative accent. She emphasizes its potency: only a small amount is needed to link the woods, balsams, vanilla and citrus.
Notesamberambergrisbergamotcedarwoodcinnamonclovesfrankincensemuskmyrrhpatchoulisandalwoodvanilla
Tags
#powdery
Style
unisex
The main character here — patchouli — is given the star treatment with surround sound spices: cinnamon and clove. Patchouli’s comforting woodiness is deepened with rose, frankincense and myrrh, turning this eau de parfum into a callback to the ancients. Enveloping ambergris and musk softens Patchouli Cannelle into a cocoon.
Parfumer: Émilie Bouge
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
An unhurried conversation as the afternoon light fades: cinnamon and clove lend warmth, while powdery patchouli and resinous incense give the fragrance a composed, slightly old-fashioned presence. Its softened woody character suits a setting where people settle in rather than pass through.
How to wear
Start with one or two sprays on skin in cool or mild weather, allowing the cinnamon and resins to settle into the softer musky base. The woody, balsamic profile is well suited to autumn and winter; in warmer conditions, apply sparingly to keep its enveloping sweetness restrained.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to woody patchouli, dry spices and the ceremonial character of incense and myrrh. Its powdery softness and rose accents will appeal to lovers of vintage-styled perfumery who prefer warmth and texture to bright freshness or overtly sugary sweetness.
Release year
2021
The nose
Émilie Bouge. For Patchouli Cannelle, she balances the antique resonance of incense and myrrh with modern musks, vanilla and woods. Her approach makes cinnamon the connecting thread: it deepens the woody materials, complements the balsamic sweetness and brings spice to the bergamot opening.
La Closerie’s story
La Closerie des Parfums builds its compositions around a dialogue between a principal perfume material and a spice, each revealing another side of the other. Founded by Valérie Madrid, the house connects French perfumery with imagined journeys, drawing on Parisian enclosed gardens and Bordeaux’s history of wine and spice trading.
Patchouli Cannelle’s concept
Introduced alongside Patchouli Baie Rose and Iris Baie Rose, Patchouli Cannelle extended the house’s material-and-spice explorations into patchouli and iris. Bouge imagined a sensual, timeless composition whose myrrh–incense accord evokes ancient Egyptian kyphi, without attempting to reconstruct its formula. Modern musks, vanilla and woods provide the counterpoint.
Extra info
Cannelle is French for cinnamon, and Bouge identifies it as the composition’s central connecting ingredient rather than a decorative accent. She emphasizes its potency: only a small amount is needed to link the woods, balsams, vanilla and citrus.