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Borneo 1834

Name: Borneo 1834 Eau de Parfum (EDP)
Brand: Serge Lutens

Serge Lutens · Eau de Parfum (EDP) · 2005

Woody · Woody Nicheunisex

≈ $165 · 50ml · approx. retail

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A dry, earthy patchouli laced with bitter cacao and labdanum, named for the 1834 arrival of patchouli in Paris hidden in rolls of silk. Camphorous and resolutely unsweet.

Patchouli Woody Earthy Amber

The scent

Top notes

The opening · first 15 minutes

Cardamom Galbanum

Heart notes

The core · the next few hours

Patchouli White Flowers Cocoa

Base notes

The dry-down · what lingers

Patchouli Labdanum Sandalwood Amber

Best for

FallWinterEveningDaily

Perfumer

Christopher Sheldrake

20 in collection

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Dupes & cheaper alternatives

Cheaper clones and alternatives that share the same notes and accords — savings are flagged.

Maremma

Tiziana Terenzi · Woody

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Shafran

Neesh Perfumes · Woody

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B683

Marc-Antoine Barrois · Woody

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Noir Patchouli

Histoires de Parfums · Woody

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Mortal Skin

Stéphane Humbert Lucas 777 · Woody

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White Aoud

Montale · Woody

≈ $87save ~$78

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