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Jean Patou Vacances

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Vacances Jean Patou arrived in 1936 — and it was immediately clear this one was here to stay. This is a feminine fragrance rooted in the green and floral families. Perfumer Henri Alméras is the author behind this composition. Offered in perfume extract concentration.

France is where this fragrance comes from — and it shows. A rich, layered composition that reveals itself differently depending on your mood and the time of day.

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The composition of Vacances is built as a cohesive olfactory arc, where layers reveal themselves smoothly and sequentially. The style of Jean Patou is evident in the pacing of the notes and the overall aesthetic. Nothing here feels random, and the composition keeps a clear direction. Perfume extract sets a balanced rhythm of unfolding.

The accord profile is built around these accords: Floral and Musc with each one in a clear role. The profile is feminine, which makes the scent profile easier to read.

In the first seconds you sense dry woody opening notes: Hawthorn and Hyacinth. Exactly these 2 notes form a sense of noble depth that is impossible to miss.

When the opening settles you notice Galbanum, Lilac and Mimosa holding a harmonious floral direction. At drydown level the composition is fixed through musk, reinforcing a silky musky trail.

From the group perspective the profile is anchored in Wood, Floral, Green and Musk. The framework further includes Whiteflower and Earthy / Mossy. At family level the scent maps to Floral and Green.

Taken together Vacances sounds complete from start to finish — the start forms character, the middle layer carries the identity, and the base secures the trail. This is the type of composition best judged through real development.

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Gender Female
Brand Jean Patou
Segment Luxury perfumery
Country France
Website http://www.jeanpatou.com
Year of production 1936
Status Discontinued
Concentration Perfume extract
License holder LVMH

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Hawthorn
Hyacinth
Galbanum
Lilac
Mimosa
musk

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