Ambrette arrives and dims the house lights slightly as she enters, causing everyone to move in a bit closer. Making things a bit more intimate. But the night is still young and the laughter continues. As soon as I sprayed it,I could see why I disliked it,that very sharp opening of bergamot and coriander,while fleshy patchouli and floral sharpness was easy to detect through it.still I'm not fond of the opening part and it smells somehow like cheap-smelling handmade perfume oils which were popular in past where I live,but... use of the content you supply does not violate these Terms of Use and will not cause injury to any person or entity. White Patchouli is a rather cool scent without much sweetness, but it never turns sour, bitter or scratchy on me. Everything works together beautifully. It feels sensual and glamorous in a serious, grown-up way.

This is quality, refined and sophisticated. I'm just not sure it's me. It's 75% spicy, and 25% white florals IMO. Summary : Aquatic Patchouli, Fresh and Clean with a lot of Floral Ideal for everyday scent of Patchouli lover. White Patchouli is without a doubt one of the best Patchouli fragrances that I have encountered on the market. It smells Rich, Bold, Sexy and quite unisex to my nose. Some people say it smells very feminine, but I think that its bold enough to be worn by both Men and Women. To me this is very clean and earthy, it's nice but doesn't have enough of the qualities I usually gravitate towards in a scent for me to want to buy a bottle and smell like this.

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I have never considered myself a fan of Tom Ford. For the longest time it has seemed to me like a case of the emperor's new clothes. I guess I don't need to say I was primed to dislike everything about this fragrance, even expecting to, when I came across this at a perfume shop. Is this a good time to mention I dislike patchouli? Opening part is very loud and harsh for me but when it calms down,I can wear it and tolerate it but I can't like it I found this 100ml for an insanely good price, and I knew the bottle was legit... so I had to. I figured I could resell or swap. Here patchouli is paired with white florals and spices,and I find the whole composition kind of wiered,I find bergamot and peony fresh here but there is also something heavy and old,something like dead florals or something rotten..it's also sweet with a hint of strange sourness,maybe it's not doing well with my chemistry..I also find it feminine and masculine the same time,sexy and without any sexuality the same time and modern and old fashioned the same time In fact, it's really quite nice and better than some of the other fragrances I have tried, lately - but, because of the dominant notes (which are not really my favourites), probably not something I would bother buying.

Star rating: 5 stars–outstanding/potential classic, 4 stars–very good, 3 stars–adequate, 2 stars–disappointing, 1 star–poor.I bought a 5ml decant of this just to test it out since i don't usually do patchouli centered scents very often. I just ran out of my beloved Orchid Soleil and since i can't be bothered selling a kidney to replace it right now id instead give this quirky little number a try since its slightly more affordable and not yet discontinued. After a short moment the Patchouli changes on my skin. It's still earthy and aromatic, it's not the sterilized sparkling patch you find in most mainstream fruitchoulis. But it's very smooth and polished, like sleek dark woods. Hail to the mighty ambrette seed, sexual fluidity and open defiance. Shout out to the girl working in a mans world and killing it. To the elegant gentleman that dares to wear this,yea I'm talking to you pal, you've stolen my heart.

But yeah, i would go as far as saying this is more centered around the rose, with incense and patchouli playing supporting roles. This is completely sugarless,so gourmand lovers just keep that in mind. But that opening; its a bit of a slap isn't it? I kind of like the weird mix of spicy and fresh. Beautiful Ms. Rose flits about. I think she is the hostess along with her handsome lover, Mr. Patch. But this couple enjoys their guests and they do their best to make them all shine at this beautiful gala. Although White Patchouli is a modern bright woods composition with a few of hints of oriental resins and spices, it is related to classical patchouli rich fragrances like Jean Couturier Coriandre and its more recent incarnation, Agent Provocateur. It only takes a delicate touch of patchouli to transform a pretty floral into a seductive blossom, and if the quantity is increased even more, the result is heady and striking. In the opening accords of White Patchouli, this aspect is presented beautifully. The patchouli begins to shimmer right under the sweet orange and coriander. As the rose notes begin to reveal their soft, honeyed warmth, the woody darkness of patchouli lends them a rich, velvety character. Smoky incense plays up the exotic aura of White Patchouli, leading one to expect a smoldering drydown. This is wried after a few time, this scent reminds me another 2 fragrance I own from the same house, POTL & Superstition frederic malle. For some reason this makes me imagine sterile white futuristic film sets of the 80s, with the same music at the start of Stranger Things, I don't know why, i just get a real 80s/ futuristic film vibe . And in my minds eye, the colours of this scent are silver, off white , mossy green and gold.

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This has a strong, polarizing opening where the dank, dark patch really takes the center stage and makes the fragrance feel weirdly musty and harsh. But that's not really what this perfume is all about. Let me start that this is NOT what I expected it to be. Because in WP the patchouli has very little to do with real patchouli. It is, on the contrary, a white floral monster! It is very very huge on the peony, rose and other white flowers - not mentioned but i am sure there is plenty of Magnolia, a note that I do not particularly favour - i do not even detect the initial bergamot opening (as written in the notes). Then add the fact that I swoon over Coromandel (=very prominent, sharp patchouli) and then, somebody reviewed it as clean, sexy, very Prada like - a once upon a time staple in my collection (Prada Amber: patchouli & amber based). I did not enjoy much. it is really about skin chemistry, so you must test it before buying; on the good side, it had a tremendous lasting power - on my skin-eating perfume - so dab a tiny bit as it will last forever.

Just make sure to not overspray,give it enough time to settle down and don't wear it in hot summer days I'm not getting a great deal of creamy, powdery, floral, spicy or sweet notes, it just smells botanic and fresh. I never imagined I would so much as like an unapologetically patchouli fragrance, not to mention be unable to stop smelling my wrist once I had sprayed it on myself. White Patchouli is different from pretty much any other patchouli fragrance I've smelled. It is not at all oily, damp, dirty or even earthy-smelling as one might expect from this note. It is instead a crisp, dry and sligtly floral patchouli with a hint of citrus. What this brings to mind is fresh laundry and a breath of winter air, rather than anything earthy. Something about it always comes across cold, which is something that sets it apart. It really feels light. If you want a precise and detailed review of the ingredients and the composition then I suggest you take a look at Aaron Terence Hughes' review of it on YouTube.

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After a couple hours White Patchouli looses the strange ointment edge from coriander, and a non-indolic jasmine with "golden" rose step forward, becoming a quite beautiful, rather unisex floral as it is balanced with the rich patchouli/sandalwood base and a sweet note that reminds me to hop (the herb it is used to aromatize beer). It has a remarkable tenacity but on the other hand, stays quite close to the skin. I will give it a chance, however, as I don't like the opening of Giorgio much, either (in a totally different way), but it then becomes gorgeous on my skin.