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Que Sais-Je?

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Jean Patou · Parfum / Extrait · 1925

Floral · Fruity Designerfeminine

≈ $180 · 100ml · approx. retail

One of a trio of fragrances (with Amour Amour and Adieu Sagesse) that Jean Patou launched in 1925, each aimed at a different hair color — Que Sais-Je? was created for brunettes. A fruity floral chypre opening on peach and orange blossom, warming into rose and carnation over honeyed patchouli. Revived in the Collection Héritage line; current market availability is uncertain.

Fruity Floral Honey Patchouli White Floral

The scent

Top notes

The opening · first 15 minutes

Peach Apple Orange Blossom

Heart notes

The core · the next few hours

Rose Carnation Jasmine

Base notes

The dry-down · what lingers

Honey Patchouli

Best for

FallSpecial Occasion

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