Jovoy Paris Psychedelique EDP

Description

Psychédélique is Jovoy's homage to the 1970s, the decade that turned patchouli into the scent of the counterculture. Composed by Jacques Flori and released in 2011.

It does not hedge. This is a big dose of dank, earthy, dusty patchouli, with citrus at the opening and geranium, rose and cistus around it. After about an hour vanilla and amber arrive and sweeten the edges, but patchouli remains the subject throughout. Reviewers treat it as a reference point for the material.

Scent Character

• Sweet: 31% (vanilla, amber)
• Floral: 25% (rose, geranium)
• Earthy & Resinous: 25% (Indonesian patchouli, cistus)
• Fresh: 12% (citrus)
• Woody: 6%

Translation: dark, dusty patchouli softened by rose and vanilla. Earthy and retro rather than modern and clean.

Fragrance Pyramid

• Top: Citrus Fruits
• Heart: Indonesian Patchouli, Geranium, Cistus, Rose
• Base: Amber, Vanilla, Musk

Performance

Longevity: Outstanding. Reviewers routinely report 12 hours and beyond on skin, and the drydown holds its character rather than collapsing into generic sweetness.

Sillage: Very strong, described by more than one wearer as off the charts. Apply sparingly; one spray goes a long way.

Best Occasions & Season

Built for fall and winter, and for evenings and nights out. Its weight and projection make it a poor choice for a shared office.

Concentration & Provenance

Eau de Parfum, 2.5 oz / 75 ml. Shipped from the United States.

Try Before You Commit

Decants start at $3.99 for 1 mL, with 5 mL and 10 mL also poured. Patchouli this concentrated is polarising, and at 12+ hours a mistake is a long one: sample first.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much patchouli is too much?
If you already know you dislike patchouli, this will not convert you. It is the loudest expression of the note in the catalogue. If you love it, this is frequently called a reference.

Does it contain oud?
No. The earthy depth is Indonesian patchouli and cistus. There is no agarwood in this composition.

Is it dated?
Deliberately. It is built as a 1970s homage, and the retro character is the point rather than an accident.