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.

Huh, this was such a weird experience. "Mistral Patchouli" opened with a large dose of anise, full of freshness, sparkling, extremely natural. I must admit that I am a sucker for anise in perfumes, so it was a no brainer that I loved the opening very much. The heart part brings surprises - patchouli becomes more apparent, "Mistral Patchouli" is very dirty and earthy patchouli scent, but you don't have to love patchouli to enjoy this. Geranium adds a surprising twist - the scent actually smells like CARROTS! Carrots that are just pulled out from soil - dirty, earthy carrots. My SO also agreed that it does actually smell like carrots. "Mistral Patchouli" is a beautiful scent, very unisex, fresh and beautiful. I would not like to smell like carrots though.

از همون لحظه که درپوش شیشه رو برمیداری و بو میکنی و بعد از اسپری قوی ترین بویی که تو فضا میپیچه بوی واضح دارابی هست که یکم شبیه بوی بالنگ هم هست و جالبه درصد کمی رایحه اش رو تو این کار قوی حس کردن این رایحه مرکباتی به مرور متعادل تر میشه و رایحه کنترل شده از پجولی و حضور پررنگ ولی ملایمی از گل شمعدونی رو کنارش حس میکنید که تو بطن کار وجود داره و یکم کلیت کار رو شیک تر میکنن ترکیبات کار باکیفیتن ولی خود عطر یجورایی انگار روی پوست نمیشینه وخودشو اونطور که باید نشون نمیده و بهتره روی یه لباس نخی نازک اسپری باشه تا یکم موندگاری داشته باشه کار نسبتا خوبیه برای روزها و شبهای گرم و معتدل سال و تو 1 ساعت اول بازخورد هم داره تا حدی

To my nose, this is what Diptique Tempo tried to accomplish, but fell short. Mistral Patchouli is not a performance beast, but certainly beats Tempo IMO. Longevity of MP is pretty good. For me this is a scent that within the hour of my sampling, I began shopping for a bottle 🙂, and happy to say I found it for $120 and 95% full!!😀 not sure what the heck I'm gonna do with 200ml, guess I'll spray excessively!!😄 what I like most is this isn't a scent you smell very often, I don't wanna say it's unique, but for my collection it's unique enough and the patchouli is excellent 👍

Very very clean patchouli, made to smell quite sweet and powdery with the additional of the floral notes and benzoin. It reminds me slightly of Diptyque Tempo, but that sweet fruity opening definitely is unique to it and the spice is clearly more present in Mistral Patchouli. I am almost reminded more of a peony accord rather than geranium as there is no off tartness here to disrupt the sweet leafy woodiness of the composition. Definitely an underrated AC offering and something worth looking into if you like patchouli.

this one is cold minty scent that is really good for hot summer days.remind me glass of cold mojito with alot of ice.not special but mid perfect.last 5 hours and sillage only 2 hours.7.5/10 این عطر دقیقا منو یاد یه موهیتو خنک با نعنای بسیار همراه با یه عالمه یخ در ظهر دم کرده تابستان میندازه. عطر خنک خوبیه ولی خیلی منحصر بفرد نیست و به نظرم 30 میلش کافیه. در ضمن ماندگاری و پخش جالبی نداره

The smell itself is lovely, but not for me, it radiates quite strongly and would give me a headache, tried it on my hand and happy I did so, having sprayed it at my neck i would have been in trouble. Definitely try before buying. A lot of Anise and Minty notes (i guess this is what Patchouli smells like) :P 8/10, even though I really cannot see wearing this often. :)

Sweetly Marie, I agree, notes are missing. And although not listed, I definitely smell grapefruit (listed in Parfumo), quite strong in the beginning. But I don't see any way to add this note. Update: hard to say it isn't the pomelo I smell, but definitely citrus. Looks like Parfumo is the only site that lists grapefruit instead of pomelo.

According to the Atelier website: Top notes : pomelo from Florida, black pepper from Madagascar, star anise from China Heart notes : iris from Morocco, incense from Somalia, geranium from Egypt Base notes : heart of Patchouli from Indonesia, benzoin from Laos, Haitian vetiver So why aren't ALL these notes listed here?

Sidereal, camphored star anise fumes. I have a difficult relationship with Mistral Patchouli, wearing it is so challenging. I know, unrequited love is a terrible thing but I love it, I'm stubborn like that. I absolutely want it.

To those who are interested, this is the SAME fragrance as before, only the name has changed to "Patchouli Riviera", according to Atelier Cologne, via email.

Light patchouli scent. Delicate, ladylike, office safe. For patchouli lovers it's a must have.

Patchouli is a tricky note for me; I don't dislike it, but it's definitely not one of those notes I can't get enough of and want to explore in every interpretation - it has to be done just so for me to appreciate it. So I was a little doubtful about Mistral Patchouli, even though I've at least liked almost every Atelier Cologne scent I've tried so far (and there have been many). But I needn't have worried: although I can believe it's there, this doesn't really smell like patchouli at all. It's a well-blended, comfortable composition, and the only note I can positively discern is star anise, which provides a nicely soft spicy feeling and a little sweetness to what's otherwise a rather fresh scent. It's on the masculine side of unisex, but only just, and not at all in that macho way that I dislike - if it wasn't an absurd way to describe a scent, I'd call this one "good-natured". It's well named, because it's like a natural breeze in fragrance form; it also reminds me a little of the spicier entries in Acqua Di Parma's Blu Mediterraneo line. Longevity and projection are good for a cologne as well. I don't think I need more of this now that my sample is gone, because this kind of fresh spiciness isn't what I'm personally drawn to in a perfume, however nice it is. But I do like it, a lot more than I thought I would!

If Maison Margiela put this out it would be called Pizzeria. It literally smells like this scratch and sniff book I had as a kid and it was the smell of the pizza. I guess I kinda like it, but I don’t want to smell like it.

This is what I expect patchouli-scented soap would smell like. It's the geranium. I can never smell much else when a fragrance has geranium--it just smells like soap to me.

Patchouli isnt a easy note for most to wear including myself but i do love it when its done right and so far on my fragrance journey i have had the pleasure of smelling a few some that were ok and others that were just scrubbers Atelier - Mistral Patchouli is one that i find to sit smack down in the middle its a safe scent that i dont believe will put anyone off when your strutting your stuff on the concrete runway so rest assured that all will be ok when diving into this Patchouli thanks to the fact that its a held just on the edge of the dark side (dirty) of what most perceive as Patchouli in their minds eye by a natural smelling licorice (anise) this contrast between the dirty and clean gives this scent its appeal Mistral Patchouli reminds me of a male or female that seen on the outside as clean cut and squeaky clean but deep down inside you know has rebel tendencies and the more you focus on one aspect of them you just find it harder and harder to ever see the other side so when wearing this scent you the wearer must decide which side of the spectrum you wanna focus on let your rebel side shine on to the next

Had high hopes but how this has failed. I get a nice dance of white florals, clean patchouli and a sense of tonka, nothing sweet though. It quickly goes into the mid after 5 to 10 minutes, where it it smells less like a dance of harmony and more of a frantic fight of those few notes. After 20 minutes the base is revealed as a raw, not dirty patchouli comes through. It is the only last standing note and slightly unpleasant. I get 30 minutes projection and 2 hour longevity, which alone would have killed a fragrance for me. I am sad and wanted to like this, this could only be worn by women having a emotional time in a white dress in a castle in my opinion. Reminds me of ophelia from Hamlet.

I don't like the minty Patchouli which is a bit dusty and earthy for my feeling in the base. The opening has anise and citrus in the background, quite nice, that shifts between feminine and masculine feeling. I wish it had more spearmint/citrus vibe to it. I have marked it for myself as "good to go if I get a bargain", but there are other frags from Atelier that I prefer more. Atelier Cologne gets my admiration and respect also that they have a generous discovery set and free shipping. Highly recommend!

On me, it smells just like a deodorant or shaving cream I've smelled before, I can't remember what. Early on I could smell the pomelo, anise, and something floral. Then it's a mishmash of fresh and aromatic with a spicy and incensey quality, quite masculine. Brittle and nose-singing. It's classic, I suppose, but I don't understand the appeal. I'd like it better if it was a deodorant.

This fragrance is missing many notes, according to the official website. Top notes : pomelo from Florida, black pepper from Madagascar, star anise from China Heart notes : iris from Morocco, incense from Somalia, geranium from Egypt Base notes : heart of Patchouli from Indonesia, benzoin from Laos, Haitian vetiver I'd love to see an updated vote on the main notes!

not so good i wouldnt buy this specially for over a hundred dollars , after 3 hours it will smell just like the cartier roadster and the opening is very womanly like to me , i could see like an older woman wearing this like 55 and up

First blast of sharp green citrus with a licorice twist at the end. It starts like a spicier version of Irish Spring but less soapy. After a couple minutes the florals start to warm up and so does the licorice note, getting sharper. After an hour the patchouli really projects and teeters on the side of headache and needing to wash off. It's getting more and more medicinal with every hour. Leans masculine to me and appropriate for cooler weather, day or night. 6+ hours later: Yeah I hate it. It's turned sharp and menthol-medicine and is still going strong. Why do the ones we hate perform so well?

A blind buy for me, and I am no patchouli lover... actually,I rarely like stuff with Patchouli, I wanted this because of the word Mistral ... it smells extremely natural, there is nothing parfumey here... the opening notes are the best ! The middle notes are beautiful too, the base I don't like much but what to do... spray on clothes and not on skin , and you solve the problem . In the beginning the anise is fresh and mixed with some citrus, but It isn't grapefruit. I wish it was, because I love grapefruit in perfumes, it's something non descriptive, just a mixture of citric flavor. The anise turns then minty. I adore mint in perfumes, as it has a cooling effect and it is a note that many perfumerers seem to avoid . Rest assure, no toothpaste is coming through , it is fresh mint like the tea. As the perfume develops, geranium joins in, green and fresh. And finally the earthy, dusty Patchouli shows up in the base, it isn't very strong or pungent luckily, because I do not like Patchouli. There is a slight carrot resemblance , and that must be the iris . If I spray it on clothes, the patch can actually be easily avoided . On skin, I just need to spray more to refresh the fantastic top and middle notes . Silage is quite strong in the beginning but it subsides , the lasting power is average to good .... If you own Mandragore Pourpre this is quite redundant. I personally have the Anick Goutal already, so probably I shouldn't have bought this .... they are very similar , although not identical . A unisex herbal non sweet scent that smells natural , interesting, and more complex than the pyramid of notes would suggest . So far Atelier Cologne has been a winning house for me. There is a clear tendency toward non parfumey, natural and fresh scents which I love ( except Gold Leather which is a complex powerbomb, the exception that underlines the rule )

For those of you who know me and my tastes Patchouli and I do not get a long, even a little. With that said I give you my impressions of "Masterly Patchouli": Mistral opens with a blast of sour sweet grapefruit squeezed over a natural oceanic salty anise flavor. A touch of vetiver keeping the entire fresh sea breeze and minty green geranium air grounded. The fragrance is 18% concentrated and compared to the original releases does much better in all wearer criticism fields. It's alluring and attractive while being fresh and different all at the same time. Where's the patchouli you ask...? Its in the form of leafy greens. Due to the "fractionated distillation process", the patchouli note is warmed and captured as an immediate essence rather then processed down to the earthy, chocolatey, and deep "patch" we all know and love (or HATE), so well. Scent comparison: I can not think of one similar scent. But if I could describe a mashup... picture Profumum Roma's Acqua di Sale, blended with Lolita lempicka Au masculine and Bleeker street all reformulated with the freshness of a Creed. Moral of the story, try this fragrance on your skin if you don't like patchouli. Stick to a sample stick if your not a fan of fresh or anise scents in general. IMO Mistral Patchouli is another fantastic and unique release from Atelier... bravo, yet again.

Just picked up a sample of this from Sephora and I must say I loved it a lot that's why I picked it up or had the sales lady make me a sample especially after she offered to make me a couple. It's very soft and fresh and I loved the whole patchouli vibe in it. I took it home and wore it and it started reminding me of another fragrance that I own and with a couple of more sprays and wears I finally figured out that it's like a lighter softer version of Mandragore Pourpre by Annick Goutal which I absolutely love and own. This is why I was very attracted to Atelier's Mistral Patchouli! It's excellent but it's a little light for me but I do love the fragrance/scent. I love my Annick Goutal Mandragore Pourpre and will continue wearing it and probably wont be purchasing this unfortunately because of their similarities but if I hadn't owned Mandragore Pourpre I would probably own this by now because I do love the scent I just wish it was a little more potent. I also noticed that it reminds some folks of the original Mandragore by Annick Goutal which I've never smelled so now I'd like to go try that out. If you can compare the two together do do that because you'll see the similarities! Similar notes too!

Atelier Cologne Mistral Patchouli is another oddball from the house, a misleading name that suggests that patchouli may be a star of the show but rather fits only vaguely in the background of it. The scent starts out dominated by anise and a bit of grapefruit, which gives way to the anise mostly. I get a little of the bright geranium but a decent bit of the powdery iris in the middle, and then finally some patchouli in the base, though the patchouli is barely there at all. What this comes off as is mostly anise and iris, a bitter sweetness mixed by the typical powder note. One youtube reviewer called it "herbal licorice" and I see a lot of validity in that it has some green aspects mixed in with the sweet/bitter balance of the anise. Definitely not for me but not wholly unpleasant, Mistral Patchouli strikes me as another offering from the house that is simply mediocre, neither something I especially want to wear, nor does it make me run for the hills. Performance is decent but not among the better in the line, so about average, and more consistent with the fresher fragrances in the line than, say, Rose Anonyme or Vanille Insensee. 5 out of 10

I really like this MP from Atelier. MP is fresh, polished, and easy going. The patchouli is present from start to finish, but it is light, pleasant, and smooth, not that dirty, earthy, dry patchouli that some of us recoil from. Despite the patchouli, the star anise is the most prominent note in MP. It complements the patch well and enhances its smell. It gives MP a very spicy character. Fragrantica does not list any citrus notes, an yet, MP has a citrus freshness in it, similar to grapefruit. Its fresh character makes MP wearable, in my opinion, during summer and warmer weeks of spring/fall--to me patchouli tends to be stuffy otherwise in warm temperature. The floral notes are quiet. They are well blended, which I like because it makes this fragrance unisex. MP smells elegant and refined. It has a good silage and duration. I'd say that Atelier is doing to the patchouli in MP the same thing it did to the vetiver in Vetiver Fatal. Atelier takes it up to a higher level of distinction and charm. I give MP an 8/10.

In my view, Mistral Patchouli is an exceptionally fresh fragrance. Like the mistral itself, it brings a welcome sense of coolness on a hot day (for those unfamiliar with the term, the mistral is a cold wind that blows through southern France). The very idea of pairing patchouli with star anise strikes me as genuinely original. My only reservation lies in the fact that I am not particularly fond of the latter note. That said, I fully appreciate the creativity of Jérôme Epinette. Despite its marine connotations, Mistral Patchouli is certainly not a typical aquatic scent. Another strong point is its versatility. To my nose, this is a true unisex fragrance, equally well-suited to both men and women. It will, however, perform far better in summer than in winter. The treatment of patchouli also deserves recognition. In the form presented by Atelier Cologne, it is unlikely to overwhelm or cause discomfort. For that reason alone, it is well worth testing. My rating: Worth getting to know. (5/7)

Atelier Cologne slowly is growing into one of my favourite brands. Mistral Patchouli is a must try for all patchouli lovers, and also for lovers of beautiful, unusual scents. Upon the first spray, it smells quite a lot like Patchouli Patch from Artisan Parfumeur. No wonder, three of its main four notes are identical to AP's creation. But what sets it apart of the lightness and freshness. While Patchouli Patch is for me an autumn/winter/early spring scent, I see Mistral Patchouli as a bright, summer scent. There are no citrus in the notes, but it has this slightly sharp, uplifting, sparking lemony freshness to it. Patchouli is obviously a dominant note, but it is accompanied by anis seed that is very much detectable. And then the floral notes create a gorgeous background for them. The only minus for me is the longevity- lasts about 2 hours and tends to keep very close to the skin.

Have you ever dries roses and smelled them years later? There's this "stink" "stank" "stunk" that is, to me, interesting and alluring. It's peppery and earthy and still something flowery about it. Now this scent has nothing to do with roses but that idea is here in this cologne. Truly mesmerizing, you do not have another like her. She's that one you don't know when to reach for exactly but you always want to. Starts out earthy and peppery patchouli, no powdery patchoulis here, this one you just crushed the leaves as you walked over a maze of it in the forest. Later we get into some Flores before a woody soapy dry down. Loving this start to finish. Right up my alley, the one across town from the mainstream bores. Getting a bottle.

I never thought that Patchouli could be so refreshing. I agree with those who have said this scent is for anybody who dislikes patchouly. The refreshing blast of citrus and probably vetiver are the most prominent notes initially.The combination of Iris, Anise and patchouli reminds me of Miracle Forever by Lancome and at some point it also reminds me of regular miracle by Lancome, but a tad more refined, elegant...and probably a little bit masculine. Incredible scent! I should get a full bottle of this beauty, however, the longevity is not great, and it is a skin scent. Anyway, I would love to have a full bottle of this classy fragrance. Thanks to Gypsy Parfumista for the generous sampler.