ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →

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Price value54

overpricedgreat value

Gender lean73

femininemasculine

Accord radar

AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →

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Full accord breakdown

Main accords

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Woody

Warm Spicy

Patchouli

Fresh Spicy

Aromatic

Earthy

Oud

Balsamic

Community profile

community votes

Longevity

very weak

weak

moderate

long lasting

56%

eternal

26%

Sillage

intimate

moderate

39%

strong

46%

enormous

13%

Season

spring

24%

summer

10%

fall

34%

winter

33%

Time of day

day

44%

night

56%

Gender

female

unisex

25%

more male

33%

male

35%

Value

way overpriced

overpriced

14%

51%

good value

24%

great value

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by scent profile

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86% match

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Les Liquides Imaginaires

woodyoud

Similarity is based on note and accord overlap, not molecular analysis.

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How its notes pair

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In plain words

The main accords of Patchouli are woody and warm spicy. It opens with Palisander Rosewood and Nutmeg, reveals Patchouli and Cedar at its heart, and dries down to Agarwood (Oud) and Musk. It lasts long and projects strongly; people reach for it in autumn and winter, day or night.

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