Tauer Perfumes Patch Absolue EDP

Description

Patch Absolue is Andy Tauer's 2026 reworking of his 2017 Patch Flash (originally released under the Tauerville label), rebuilt at a much higher concentration with 40% natural patchouli oils. It opens on a bright, boozy spice hit of cinnamon and clove before settling into patchouli's controlled depth, warmed by creamy benzoin and a slow-burning amber glow. Tauer's own description calls it “a quiet, resinous glow that stays close and persistent”. This treats patchouli not as a supporting note but as the whole story.

Scent Character

No accord-percentage breakdown is available yet for this newly launched (2026) scent, but the shape is clear from its pyramid and Tauer's own copy: a boozy-spiced opening (cinnamon, clove) over a patchouli-dominant heart and base, at a striking 40% natural patchouli concentration. Translation: patchouli-forward and resinous rather than fresh or green, dense, textured, and built around depth rather than lift.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Spices, Boozy Notes, Clove and Cinnamon

Heart: Benzoin

Base: Patchouli, Amber, Sandalwood and Vanilla

Performance

• Longevity: Tauer's own copy describes the patchouli glow as “close and persistent,” and the 40% natural-oil concentration points to solid all-day wear.
• Sillage: Tauer describes it as staying close to the skin rather than filling a room, a quiet, persistent glow rather than loud projection.
• Projection: Noticeable in the first hour from the boozy-spice opening, then settles close to skin.

Best Occasions & Season

• Fall, Winter and Spring
• Evening, night-out and leisure wear
• Unisex

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Eau de Parfum, built with 40% natural patchouli oils
Perfumer: Andy Tauer
House: Tauer Perfumes, independent Swiss niche house founded 2005 in Zürich
Year: 2026, a higher-concentration reworking of 2017's Patch Flash, originally released under the Tauerville label

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FAQ

Is Patch Absolue the same as Patch Flash?
It's a reworking of it. Tauer describes Patch Absolue as taking 2017's Patch Flash (Tauerville label) and rebuilding it at a much higher, 40% natural-patchouli concentration.

Is it unisex?
Yes. Fragrantica lists it as a fragrance for both women and men.

Does it smell like classic dirty patchouli?
No. It's a refined, resinous take on patchouli rather than a raw, earthy one, warmed by benzoin, amber and sandalwood.

What's the longevity like?
As a fresh 2026 release, reviews are still limited, Tauer's own copy and the 40% patchouli concentration both point to a persistent, long-lasting scent that stays close to the skin.