Description Patchouli Memory is Ex Nihilo's 2023 modern take on patchouli, composed by perfumer Jordi Fernández. Bergamot, clary sage and pink pepper open bright and punchy, before ylang-ylang, nutmeg and jasmine soften the transition into a warm, woody patchouli base lifted by akigalawood, labdanum, cedarwood and vanilla. Reviewers describe the drydown as "clean", airy and wood-anchored rather than heavy or earthy. Scent Character Woody: 37% Fresh: 18% Warm Spicy: 18% Floral: 18% Sweet: 9% Translation: a bright, modern patchouli built on warm woods and amber, not a heavy old-school patchouli. Fragrance Pyramid Top Notes: Bergamot, Clary Sage, Pink Pepper Heart Notes: Ylang-Ylang, Nutmeg, Jasmine Base Notes: Patchouli, Akigalawood, Labdanum, Cedarwood, Vanilla Performance Longevity: Very good. Some wearers report it still detectable on skin after 24 hours, though community ratings average a more moderate 7/10. Sillage: Moderate and steady, described as "green, earthy" in the opening, then settling close to skin. Projection: Punchy and vibrant for the first half hour, then anchored and close. Best Occasions & Season Everyday wear Spring, fall, and winter Unisex Concentration & Provenance Concentration: Eau de Parfum Perfumer: Jordi Fernández House: Ex Nihilo, founded 2013 in Paris Launched: 2023 Try Before You Commit A 1mL sample is $16.99, a low-commitment way to try this modern patchouli before choosing a larger size. (1mL samples ship in a 2mL vial, filled halfway.) 100% Authentic Every bottle is verified authentic. Venba has filled 200,000+ orders with a 4.9-star Trustpilot rating, free U.S. shipping on orders over $100, and hassle-free returns. FAQ Is Patchouli Memory for men or women? Unisex. Is this a heavy, old-school patchouli? No. Reviewers specifically call it a "clean" patchouli, airy and wood-anchored rather than earthy or overpowering. How long does it last? Very well: some wearers report noticing it on skin a full day later. How is the 1mL sample packaged? It ships in a 2mL vial filled halfway, Venba's standard fill for 1mL sizes.