1000

Jean Patou 1000 is a deeply layered, dark chypre with a richly integrated blend of woody, earthy, powdery, and floral accords. It opens with sharp herbal and green notes—tarragon, angelica, and coriander—paired with bergamot and a plush, honeyed rose, creating an initial impression that is both assertive and complex. Over time, the scent evolves into a velvety, mossy base of oakmoss, vetiver, patchouli, and sandalwood, underscored with a warm, slightly animalic civet and musk. Violet and iris add a soft, powdery sweetness that balances the dryness, while a radiant amber and sandalwood warmth emerges in the dry-down. It is a perfume of dramatic contrast—striking, intense, and emotionally resonant. The fragrance lingers for hours, with a strong, magnetic sillage that carries a distinct presence in the air, more so in cooler seasons like autumn and winter. It walks the line between opulent restraint and sensual turbulence, evoking vintage elegance and luxurious darkness.