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Real Patchouly, Bois 1920 Woody · 2005

Real Patchouly

Rating4.1 ★ 483 votes
GenderUnisex
Year2005
Best for fallNighttime wearmoderate sillageLong Lasting
Collection

The pyramid

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Top / Heart / BaseThe three tiers of the pyramid: first impression, the character, and the long-lasting foundation.More in Learn →
8 notes
topfirst impression
heartthe character
basethe foundation

At a glance

community scores
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
69
fleetingeternal
Sillage / projection
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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 →
48
intimateenormous
Price value50
overpricedgreat value
Gender lean59
femininemasculine

Accord radar

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
top 8 · +2 more
WoodyPatchouliAmberWarm SpicyPowderyTobaccoBalsamicVanilla
Full accord breakdown

Main accords

top 10
Woody
Patchouli
Amber
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Tobacco
Balsamic
Vanilla
Earthy
Sweet

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
4%
weak
4%
moderate
28%
long lasting
37%
eternal
26%
Sillage
intimate
12%
moderate
43%
strong
33%
enormous
12%
Season
spring
16%
summer
9%
fall
39%
winter
36%
Time of day
day
41%
night
59%
Gender
female
4%
more female
4%
unisex
59%
more male
20%
male
13%
Value
way overpriced
7%
overpriced
9%
ok
64%
good value
19%
great value
1%

What people say

What people love
beautifulwelldonepatchouliscentthicklusciousdecadentrichpipetobaccowarm
What people criticise
dislikepatchoulithickheavyinitialherbalblastacquiredtasteearthydampnessfeel

Smells similar

by scent profile

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

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In plain words

The main accords of Real Patchouly are woody and patchouli. It opens with Cedar, reveals Patchouli and Sandalwood at its heart, and dries down to Amber and Tobacco. It lasts long and projects strongly; people reach for it in autumn and winter, day or night.

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