Swiss Arabian Patchouli 01

The name suggests a dark, dirty patchouli, but Patchouli 01 by Swiss Arabian is the opposite, a bright modern fougère built on a smooth patchouli base. Released in 2026 as a unisex Extrait de Parfum composed by Kevin Mathys, it pairs crisp citrus and aromatic herbs with a soft incense-and-woods foundation. Aromatica carries the Patchouli 01 price in Bangladesh across all four decant sizes, which is the smart way to test a release this unexpected before buying.

Fragrance Notes

Top: Lavender, Grapefruit, Pink Pepper, Cardamom, Bergamot, Blackcurrant, Aquatic Notes

Heart: Mint, Pineapple, Geranium, Lily of the Valley, Orange Blossom, Elemi

Base: Patchouli, Tonka, Cashmere Wood, Olibanum, Vanilla, Oak, Labdanum

Full note breakdown on Swiss Arabian.

The Scent

The opening is fresh and aromatic, with lavender, grapefruit and pink pepper lit by cardamom and a cool watery accord, so it reads crisp and clean rather than earthy. A few wearers pick up a strong, almost pure mint in the first minutes, which adds a sharp brightness on top. As it develops, a green, slightly fruity heart of pineapple, geranium and lily of the valley keeps the freshness going with a cool, airy quality. This is far from a soil-and-earth patchouli, and that contrast is the whole idea behind it. The base is where the patchouli finally shows, but it is smooth and refined, blended with tonka, cashmere wood, olibanum and a touch of vanilla for a soft, faintly incense-like warmth. Opinions split a little, since some find it leans so fresh and green that the patchouli barely registers, while others get more of that earthy facet in the dry-down. A faint orange note appears in the heart alongside the patchouli. As an extrait it feels rich for how bright it stays, which is the unusual part. It reads like a polished niche designer rather than a typical Arabian patchouli. The fresh top and the smooth patchouli base give it a clear, modern arc. The mint and the cool aquatic touch keep the opening crisp longer than most fougeres manage, which is part of why it reads so fresh for an extrait. As it settles, the lavender and geranium hand off to a soft, resinous patchouli that never turns dirty or heavy.

The tonka and vanilla in the base add a quiet sweetness that rounds the woods without making it a gourmand. It is a polished, easy-to-wear take that suits people who want a fresh scent with a little more depth than a basic aquatic.

When to Wear

It works best in spring and summer and through the workweek, suiting office days, casual wear and warm afternoons thanks to its crisp, fresh character. It sits with the rest of the Aromatic Herbs and Fougère family at Aromatica.

Who Is It For

It is for someone who wants a fresh, modern fougère with a smooth woody base, and who likes the idea of patchouli without the heavy, earthy version.

If you like Patchouli 01, Tobacco 01 is its sibling in the Swiss Arabian numbered line and is worth exploring. Browse the full Swiss Arabian collection at Aromatica. Swiss Arabian Incense 01 belongs to that same numbered line, trading the fresh citrus opening here for a frankincense-and-fig base instead.

Available as an authentic decant in Bangladesh at Aromatica in 3ml, 5ml, 9ml, and 15ml.