M
Woody · 2013

Patchouli

Rating3.9 ★ 187 votes
GenderMen
Year2013
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 →
64
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 →
51
intimateenormous
Price value-
overpricedgreat value
Gender lean65
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
WoodyPatchouliAmberWarm SpicyPowderyBalsamicVanillaEarthy
Full accord breakdown

Main accords

top 8
Woody
Patchouli
Amber
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Balsamic
Vanilla
Earthy

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
4%
weak
4%
moderate
35%
long lasting
44%
eternal
12%
Sillage
intimate
9%
moderate
42%
strong
34%
enormous
15%
Season
spring
18%
summer
6%
fall
43%
winter
34%
Time of day
day
49%
night
51%
Gender
female
5%
more female
2%
unisex
44%
more male
25%
male
24%
Value
way overpriced
9%
overpriced
11%
ok
45%
good value
34%
great value
2%

Smells similar

by scent profile

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

Where it sits

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How its notes pair

SandalwoodPatchouliCedarAmberTonka BeanBenzoinMuskVanilla
topheartbase

Signature pair: Tonka Bean and Benzoin

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In plain words

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

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