Mistral Patchouli

I own ten different bottles from the Atelier Cologne range, and although Mistral Patchouli might not be my favourite, it is the one that I wear the most. I am a massive patchouli fan yet in true Atelier style, the name is a slight misnomer. I can definitely smell patchouli, but it is soft, light and floating on the breeze. The most detectable note is anise which is made to sparkle with the pomelo and is sweetened with the benzoin. The vetiver sits quietly at the base adding stability and longevity and adds to the magical sense of earthiness and airy freshness. Fragrant Geranium sits resolutely at the heart, holding everything together. Although I liked this perfume right from the start, it took me a long time to love it because it reminded me so much of Annick Goutal's Mandragore (and Mandragore Poupre) which I have loved for a very long time. I found myself constantly comparing Mistral Patchouli to Mandragore. I have now lived with Mistral Patchouli long enough to appreciate it for having its own identity. Mandragore reminds me of ancient mushroom filled woodlands, of morning mists and of magical blood moons. Mistral Patchouli lifts me up out of the trees and carries me to the coast. It is the land meeting the sea, where wind touches water. I absolutely adore the name given to this perfume, ”Mistral Patchouli”. It rolls wonderfully off the tongue and evokes a sense of romantic adventure. The mistral is a strong wind that blows from southern France into the Gulf of Lion in the northern Mediterranean which is usually accompanied by clear, fresh weather, and it plays an important role in creating the climate of Provence. The name mistral comes from the Languedoc dialect of the Occitan and means "masterly". Masterly Patchouli? Yes, most definitely. I must also comment on the colour of the bottle label. I don't think I have seen a more beautiful shade of blue, it is a wonderful royal azure blue and makes my heart sing. Interestingly, I have just checked the Atelier website and Mistral Patchouli is now called Patchouli Riviera which is not as romantic to my mind. Also, the listed notes now omit star anise and now mention pink pepper. I am intrigued to learn whether it has been reformulated. Fragrantica lists black pepper in the original, which I must admit I have never detected. If Patchouli Riviera does not contain anise then it will be a very different fragrance from Mistral. I need to obtain a sample. Fortunately, if it has been reformulated, I have 250 mls still left of the original. Sometimes it is good to buy backup bottles.

This is my signature spring scent and in my top 3 of all Atelier Colognes fragrances (with Emeraude Agar for fall and Oud Saphir for winter). It sure helps that I am a huge anis aficionado, a love which started with the Anis de Flavigny bonbons in my mother's car and came to devotion when trying out Pastis, Ouzo, Raki and Absinth while travelling Europe as an adolescent. It smells a bit like a cold Pastis with a good squeeze of pomelo in it. I usually do not like perfumes which smell like food or beverages, but I am happy to make an exception for anis. The smell of anis evokes solitary travelling and discovering new places to me. I think it was the perfect choice for Atelier Cologne to choose Anis to evoke the French Mistral sea wind, which is a sharp, cutting wind instead of a gentle summer sea breeze. M.P. is not a sweet, licorice or Sambuca alike anis, but tart and sour. It reminds me of a spray of cold sea water on my face when sailing in late spring. Luckily the fragrance does not try to smell like the sea itself, as these sea scents usually smell very chemical. M.P. smells very natural. Rather than a perfectly photo-shopped image of the sea, M.P. evokes a man's confrontation with the sea with a few brush strokes in green and blue.

رویال عطر مرجع عطری برای خوشبو ها بویی که در اپنینگ عطر حس میشه، یه نعنا هندی لایت به همراه مرکبات ترش و آبدار هست. یه حس خیلی ضعیف شیرین کاکائویی در اوایل مانند لینستنت گرلن اکستریم هم اون دور دورا داره بالا و پایین میپره ولی در همون حد حس ضعیفه نه چیز بیشتر . چون ترکیب بادیان رومی و نعنا هندی و پوست کاکائو در اون عطر وجود داره و شاید 5 درصد منو یاد اون آکورد انداخت. حسی که از این عطر دارم بسیار خوشاینده. رایحه مرکباتی به نوعی خیلی شفاف در کنار نت های سبز و همچنین نعناع هندی قرار داره. بعد از 5 دقیقه سبز تر و تلخ تر میشه. رایحه پچولی در این عطر قوی نیست . بوی نمناکش، همچنین بوی خاکی مانند و تند و تیزش به کل مهار شده و یه بوی سبک رو ارائه میده . حتی حس کثیف مانندش هم بسیار بسیار ضعیفه. پس نمیشه متصور شد چون کسی از نعناع هندی بدش میاد پس نباید سراغ این عطر بره. نکته ای که باید در خصوص عطر اتلیر کلون مسترال پچولی عرض کنم اینه که در چارت نت های این ادکلن اثری از مرکبات نیست. در حالی که به واضح ترین شکل ممکن حس میشه ! آقای کریستوف کرواسل که به هراه همسرش متولیان برند اتلیر هست، هم این عطرو خیلی دوست داره و در روزهای گرم تابستانی استفاده اش میکنه . نظرم خودم هم بسیار مثبته . واقعا خوشبوست . و احتمال زیاد میخرمش اما فقط نسخه 200 میلی اش رو . چون خیلی به صرفه تر خواهد شد.

I have both mistral patchouli and patchouli riviera, both in 200mL bottles, and I bought my bf a 200mL bottle of mistral as well. This is how good it is considered in my household. It smells like a sweaty man in the kitchen, but in a good sexy way. It’s salty without the oceanic watery-ness, but dry, spicy, dirty, almost animalistic. It’s one of the sexiest simple fragrances I have for men, it gives that lustful sweat kind of vibe. You really need to apply this on your skin instead of on clothes to get the beauty of this. I personally prefer the old version, it’s stronger and dirtier (I cant think of a better word, but you know, the patchouli kind of dirty), and cheaper on the market. The new one is more citrusy and fresher, easier to wear but not as sexy. But regardless of which version, this is hands down the best creation from Atelier Cologne. Update: broke up with the bf I mentioned above, but buying a new bottle for the new guy. I NEED this on my man period. Glad the new guy also loves to work in the kitchen lmao. UPDATE: no longer buying perfumes for men or putting any of mine on them. They simply ain’t worth it ladies, keep the good things to yourselves.

I am really, really impressed with this fragrance. The opening is so clean and refreshing. It reminds me of crushed nettles and mint floating in a glass of lemonade water at an English garden party. I also like the way the patchouli has been "emasculated" here to make it light and breezy. I like a good robust patch - but the patch here is what it is - a "eunuch" patch, and may be a nice introduction to patch for folks who find it a bit too pungent. It is not often that you find a fragrance (even in the niche arena) that smells totally natural. I can't detect any synthetics here. And because it smells so delightfully light, natural and breezy I feel this is a perfect sea breezy scent for a scorching summer. I find some salty marine frags (like Creed Millesime Imperial for example) to have slightly metallic fishy vibe. This does not - the salty vibe here is derived from the star anise and I really like it.

I don't know what to think of the fragrance notes here, because Mistral Patchouli starts a bit sour with grapefruit or vetiver, a green spicy and herbal smell, slightly bitter and very refreshing! I really appreciate the anise, that gives the herbal freshness something extra, and the patchouli gives a solid base. I love patchouli in general, but in this perfume, the patchouli is so laid back that I hardly sense it. As I've said, the patchouli plays an earthy accent rather than the main role. The geranium comes out in the dry down, when the fragrance gets her soft herbal, greenish and slightly smoky character. MP is a really distinctive fragrance, very transparent, natural and refreshing but never bland or thin. This could be a creation of Jean-Claude Ellena. Pretty!

The notes of Mistral Patchouli are pretty exact; except for the burst of citrus in the opening. The citrus is followed by a dominating and very distinct scent of star anise. This cologne really shines in the dry down though. As the scents begin to mix and mingle on your skin you'll get that fresh green earthiness; somewhat herbal - but then the geranium and iris start to blend in. What you're left with is a smooth and sophisticated clean - and somewhat soapy herbal patchouli. To me, the patchouli is always present; and I find that the anise somewhat dissipates after awhile. This fragrance is truly unisex. I don't find it to be more masculine or feminine. This is a very elegant and rich smelling fragrance. Definitely worth a try for the price.

Very very nice! Thanks to a wonderful swap partner :) I'm really enjoying this!This is the first time I would have to say something patchouli is light and airy! Almost gauzy,in fact, with an aromatic vibe coming through...to me it "almost" takes on a lavender twist about ten minutes after spraying. There is an ever so slight masculine side to Mistral but it's treated so softly that it does not smother the other notes or make it too screechy, which is how overly masculine scents turn on me. The only negative is that it's not strong enough for me and I have some concerns regarding the sillage and longevity. I'm going to wear this to work tomorrow and ask my one and only perfume buddy if she notices it...(she loves patchouli as well!)Very nice!

I am one who does not go crazy over Patchouli. I do own a few Patchouli based fragrances and I tolerate them very well. Patchouli can be extremely strong and poignant. So that being said, I took the plunge and bought a bottle of Mistral Patchouli. I am very glad I did. In the initial spray I can smell the star anise, patchouli, geranium and iris (4 notes)and it stays like that ALL day. The patchouli does take over just a bit BUT it is not strong or poignant. Very nice fragrance from Atelier Cologne.

If you like patchouli, and I thought I didn't, but this one has such a great scent. The patchouli scent is well done and not overpowering the dominant star anise in this fragrance. Full bodied, deep, and warm. Nice and peppery with subtle floral nuances. There is a lot going on here, and it's all nice. Workable and refreshing for a man or a woman, but a more nighttime fragrance for my nostrils.

This is one of the most refreshing and still pretty powerful, fragrances for the summer. Mistral Patchouli by Atelier gives that minty feeling with its dominating star anise opening. Then the good stuff follows, pomelo, black pepper to give it a kick, with geranium, iris and incense, cleanest ever patchouli, benzoin, and Haitian vetiver in the base. Soooo good!

Oooooo! This is excellent. The overall effect of this fragrance is fresh, if you can believe that. I'm not getting as much of the anise as other reviewers, but the geranium is there in full force on my skin. Certainly the patchouli note is evident but not dirty or too earthy. Imagine a blooming geranium potted plant on the windowsill. That's what I smell.

...somewhere somebody writes in a review: 'I don’t think anybody would smell Mistral Patchouli and say', "ah, a patchouli fragrance, nice!"... well, that's exactly what did happen to me. The beautiful and hospitable lady at Skins Cosmetics (Laren - The Netherlands) is my witness. I bought it ... for now the 30ml version. Love it!

A winner of a fragrance in my book. I really like the blend of herbs and patchouli that really make this fragrance shine. Similar to Dior Eau Sauvage Parfum IMO. Full bottle worthy... Enjoy!

This fragrance is so unique and special. There is a perfection to this fragrance that I am reminded of every time I wear it. Thank you Atelier for another gorgeous release!

So I thought I knew patchouli (Aventus, CDNI, Montblanc Exceptionell, and countless others... those old hippies wearing patchouli oil) but that's not what I'm getting from this scent at all! Even in spite of so many reviews citing patchouli... I'm also not getting anything even remotely similar to star anise! (Like I've smelled in scents like CK Free) But I am sampling from a 15ml decant. Maybe the decanter mixed up scents? What I am getting is a cool, dusty, citrusy scent. Imagine an old library in the natural stone basement of a catholic church near the sea... Not totally unlike another scent I sampled recently, Guerlain Encense Mythique D'Orient, which is a green, mineraly ambergris scent. Very intriguing... I'm at a loss for whether it's my nose's fault, or if it's a different scent I'm sampling! Or maybe the other reviewers are more inclined to vote for notes based on the name of the scent, rather than what their noses experience? I don't know... What I do know is that this is quite nice and unique, and in spite of the notes and my expectations, this will end up with the summer/citrus scents in my collection. Update: So I checked with the decanter, who incidentally, I sent a sample of Encens Mythique to, and sure enough, he agrees, they're in the same ballpark. So, if you're expecting a strong patchouli like you've smelled elsewhere, or an extremely earthy star anise, you may be disappointed. However, if you like the idea of a dusty green citrusy scent akin to old books, this is one to check out. Update 2: Okay, as others have mentioned, the spice of the patchouli does make itself more apparent in the dry down, and it is a lovely dry down! But the patchouli is not very strong. Furthermore, unlike the reviewer below me, I'm getting good longevity and projection! About 6 hours and still going! There is also a slightly minty accord, which I believe is due to the anise, however it's not musky or earthy or warm like anise I've experienced before, but it is akin to cool black licorice.

On me, this opens like a fresh glass of lemonade and transitions into a lighter version of Terre D'Hermes. However, there is a sweet anise note that accompanies the opening and middle stages and lends that black licorice flavor to the fragrance. I'm not so sure I enjoy the anisic aspect of it. I sampled this on a test strip first--and the anise never appeared in the development of the fragrance--and I liked it. However on skin, the anise is immediately apparent and imo, muddles what is otherwise a nice, bright, fizzy citrus and woods. Without the anise, there is a clarity to the scent that is very uplifting. With the anise, this goes away. In Mistral's dry down, the patchouli maintains a low-key presence until it reaches the very end, whereupon it is the only note remaining. What results is an easy-going patchouli skin-scent.. I imagine this would be a good choice for the summer or spring, and something that could be worn anywhere, at any time, as it's pleasant and completely unoffensive....if you like the anise note. Nothing wild or groundbreaking, but overall Mistral Patchouli is an enjoyable experience that deserves a positive rating.

Mistral Patchouli is a very green, leafy rendition of patchouli. It opens quite dry and slightly spicy and quickly becomes very relaxed and green, mostly patchouli and geranium to my nose. It isn't quite fresh, but something about it is somewhat clean and almost minty - the anise doesn't stand out much to me at all, it smells more like fennel. There is a softening iris in the dry down which is very nice. Mistral Patchouli is very natural, with a foresty feeling to it that makes me think of fairies and elves. Distinctly unisex though,this scent is androgynous for sure. This would be very nice all year round, it's very versatile. My only complaint is the staying power isn't amazing, five hours tops. A definite like though. Also, if anyone knows the Naked Detox Sorrel Leaf and Peppermint shampoo & conditioner this smells just like it.

The opening starts off with lots of vetiver, fresh star anise and fresh and sour citrus notes. Then, the scent starts to become a bit spicier and a bit darker, with peppery notes and I also smell some rough resin notes at this point, with hints of patchouli. The drydown is a fresh vetiver with a bit of earthy patchouli in the base. Sillage is moderate to heavy, longevity is on the low end of moderate, about 4 hours on my skin. This scent is different from the Atelier Colognes I have tested before. This scent turns out as a vetiver on my skin, a fresh one, not a dry one. The patchouli is there as announced but the vetiver is the most prominent. To me, it is on the masculine end of unisex but I feel perfectly fine wearing it as a woman. This one goes on the want-list for me, a fresh scent for summer days.

Unusual grapefruit and licorice (anise) opening, but actually smells like oranges. Now I think orange and patchouli make a nice blend, but something is off. As much as I love the smell of grapefruit, licorice, and pepper, *individually*, I’m not sure they blend well together, or with patchouli. Now, if Atelier Cologne removed the pepper, which I think tries to dominate by wrestling with the licorice, I think it might work because grapefruit, licorice, and patchouli would flow together, not stagnate, as it does with the pepper. But as it is now, Mistral Patchouli seems to be a slightly confused, discordant blend. Definitely not the best from Atelier Cologne. UPDATE: When applied to fabric instead of skin, it seems to bring out the licorice better. Much better on fabric.