Jean Patou
1000 and Collection Heritage Chaldée reveal different sides of Jean Patou. In 1000, citrus, greenery, and coriander lead to a rich floral heart and a base of moss, patchouli, vetiver, sandalwood, and amber. Chaldée joins orange blossom, bergamot, and flowers with opoponax, tonka, and vanilla.
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Jean Patou
1000 opens with bergamot, mandarin, green notes, and coriander. Do not judge it by the fresh start: geranium, jasmine, iris, violet root, lily of the valley, osmanthus, and rose form a much richer middle.
Amber, vetiver, oakmoss, musk, patchouli, sandalwood, and civet make the base dry, mossy, and deep. On skin, see how long the flowers remain and when woody and animalic facets appear.
Collection Heritage Chaldée starts with orange blossom and bergamot. Narcissus, jasmine, and rose continue the floral theme, while opoponax, tonka bean, and vanilla lead into a warm resinous-sweet base.
Compare them on different days. 1000 needs time for its path from greenery to flowers, moss, and woods; Chaldée is easier to follow from citrus and flowers into opoponax and vanilla.
The Jean Patou name cannot replace testing a particular bottle, especially with archival scents and reissues. Consider concentration and bottle condition, and choose by the development on your own skin.