Ex Nihilo Patchouli Memory EDP

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.)

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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.