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Normandie Jean Patou, that first saw the light of day in 1935, is classified as a feminine fragrance, belonging to the chypre and floral families. It was created by perfumer Henri Alméras. In eau de toilette — and that's all it takes to fall in love.
The longevity is high — this one will stay with you for the long haul. Country of origin — France, and that already says something about the quality. A rich, layered composition that reveals itself differently depending on your mood and the time of day.
The fragrance is highly persistent and lasts on the skin for up to 8–10 hours, gradually revealing its notes and allowing you to enjoy the full bouquet throughout the day
The scent is clearly present near you, but it does not fill the entire space
The perfume has a rich aroma that will help you stand out from the crowd and create a memorable image
A light and elegant fragrance with harmonious richness—the perfect balance between the depth of eau de parfum and the freshness of cologne
Perfumes for the fall and winter seasons often contain notes of vanilla, spices, ambergris, wood, and other warm accords, creating a feeling of comfort and warmth during the cold months
The note pyramid of Normandie evolves as a continuous scent journey, where layers reveal themselves smoothly and sequentially. The creative approach of Jean Patou comes through in the way notes appear and fade. No excess details, only what works, and the structure feels complete all the way through. Eau de toilette sets the right density and pace of development.
The olfactory framework is driven by these accords: Balsamic, Floral, Musc and Wood forming a compact and readable structure. Secondary accord layers such as Powdery and Spicy expand the olfactory volume in the background. The gender direction is feminine, which sharpens how the fragrance is perceived.
At the opening of the pyramid you detect delicate floral top notes: Neroli and ylang-ylang.
At the core of development you detect Clove, Iris, Jasmine, Orange blossom, Rose and Styrax carrying a opulent floral direction.
At the note-group layer the composition is built around Floral, Whiteflower, Spicy and Balsamic. The palette also extends to Wood, Earthy / Mossy, Gourmet and Musk.
Taken together Normandie sounds complete from start to finish — the start forms character, the middle layer carries the identity, and the final phase leaves a stable imprint. These are the scent structures best experienced on skin.
| Gender | Female |
| Brand | Jean Patou |
| Segment | Luxury perfumery |
| Country | France |
| Website | http://www.jeanpatou.com |
| Year of production | 1935 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Concentration | Eau de toilette |
| License holder | LVMH |
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