La Closerie des Parfums Exploration Patchouli – Patchouli enhanced by spices

La Closerie Exploration Patchouli: patchouli enhanced by spices

The woody line of the maison

Exploration Patchouli is the woody line of La Closerie des Parfums, maison founded in 2019. A line that pairs the dark and earthy matter of patchouli — emblem of 1970s perfumery, made cult by Aromatics Elixir and so many others — with spices that energise it: Sichuan pepper, cinnamon. A contemporary reading of patchouli, freed from its hippie connotations and reaffirmed in its original nobility.

The Patchouli creations

The Exploration Patchouli brings together Patchouli Sichuan, Patchouli Cannelle and Patchouli Poivre — three compositions that demonstrate the writing principle of the maison: dark patchouli highlighted by a precise spice.

A modern reading of patchouli

Patchouli has known many lives in perfumery: 19th-century apothecary, beatnik counter-culture of the 1970s, return of contemporary fougères. La Closerie inscribes itself in this last reading by treating patchouli as noble matter and not as cliché. The associations with Sichuan pepper or cinnamon energise the matter and inscribe it in a contemporary writing, far from connoted readings of the past.

Who is Exploration Patchouli for, and when to wear it?

Exploration Patchouli speaks to lovers of dark and noble woody perfumery, who seek deep, characterful trails. Creations sit in the woody, oriental and aromatic families, and shine in autumn and winter. If you enjoy Exploration Patchouli, you will also want to explore the Atelier des Ors Collection Noire, the Caron Les Passionnés and Tiziana Terenzi — three other dense woody signatures at Soleil d'Or.

How to choose your La Closerie des Parfums fragrance?

Hesitating between Patchouli Sichuan and Patchouli Cannelle is natural — niche perfumery is an intimate matter. Our discovery box lets you test at home before committing to a full bottle. For an in-person experience, our boutique at 22 rue de la Clef in Lille (France) welcomes you for a guided trial with our team.

Exploration Patchouli by La Closerie at Soleil d'Or, Lille-based perfumery since 1953

At Soleil d'Or, an independent Lille-based perfumery founded in 1953, Apolline and Victorine Maes (fourth generation of the family) and their team welcome you to discover the entire exploration patchouli by la closerie, with expert guidance and guided trials.

Free shipping & in-store pickup

We offer free shipping over €60 in mainland France, and we ship across Europe and worldwide. Live in Lille or the metropolitan area? Free in-store pickup at 22 rue de la Clef is the fastest and most economical option. Full conditions on our shipping policy page.