Real Patchouly

This was a blind buy I made on a whim because I'm always on the hunt for the perfect patchouli scent. Well, all I can say is that I'll have to keep searching because this isn't the "one" BUT this is actually surprisingly very good. It took a month of spritzes and sprays for this to grow on me. It morphs into something different minute by minute so it takes a while for it to reach its full expression. Its name is deceiving because there's nothing really "real" about this patchouli. It doesn't have the traditional musky-earthy, wet soil note we usually attribute to a patchouli scent. This won't conjure up images of neon green VW buses with flowers and peace signs and nature-loving dancing hippies at Woodstock. Nope. The patchouli here is combined with so many other notes that this becomes the sort of scent you imagine a barber shop quartet from the 1920's would wear. It has "that" kind of vibe. And there's nothing wrong with that; I rather like it. There's a strong blast of cedar that is very prominent early on and I could swear I smell clove for a long time although clove isn't listed as an ingredient but there's a note here that reminds me of these little round Necco clove wafer candies I loved as a little girl. That scent is so distinct and I know I smell it. It might be the caraway. The patchouli and tobacco make its introduction after about five minutes in and you also get a hint of the eucalyptus. After about a half hour it all settles down into a sweet boozy tobacco vanilla amber fusion. This is very, very refined and elegant. It is mature and from another time. I'm rather smitten with it now and it will be beautiful to wear in the colder months ahead. Perfect for men and women.

Review of the EDP version, which is better than EDT: At first the mint note was too strong for my nose, it overpowered everything, but I was intrigued enough to keep smelling it and after a few days the mintiness subsided and patchouli came in full glory with a perfect amount of sweetness. Like ShannonIk said, it's linear but complicated, from time to time I get different smelling whiffs, different nuances, this is my first perfume that does that and it's a lovely experience. Patchouli is wet, dark green, earthy and damp, it creates an atmosphere of a real small patchouli plant deep in the misty woods, hiding under a fern like a precious treasure, only to be discovered and enjoyed. The accompanying sweet vanilla is spot on and of a very mild aroma, seamlessly blended in the background. Great and unique smell, photorealistic, has addictive quality. It's really a Real Patchouly, I'm amazed how real it smells :) Edit: Better than Jovoy Psychedelique Edit again: I've got also the EDT version, and it's a bit different, more tender, softer and a tad sweeter, more feminine leaning, has that typical Bois 1920 signature aroma, the patchouli is subdued, not so raw and good like edp, but also great 10/10

I get a very forward pine/fir incense smell that is quite pleasing, rounded with a sweetness of vanilla, amber, sandalwood and sweet spices. This is interesting considering that incense isn't even in the notes profile. I was really looking for a patchouli note but I don't find it to be the most forward smell like most others. I smell just like an incense cone that I burned in the past which I loved for a homey, pine smell in my house but I am not sure I want this as a signature scent. Its pleasant, but nothing I expect to garner compliments except maybe from those who are reminded of pleasant camping trips as I walk by them. Edit= My review was based on a sample that might not have been pure or real. I've read a number of reviews and I see some truth in all of them. Boring?- yes, but only in the fact that its fairly patchouli forward which is what most people want. Strong?- yes! Be careful with this stuff! I don't at all get when people say this is a light, skin-scent. Amber and Labdanum?- I'd agree with that. Its not PURE patchouli. It has a creamy, vanillaness to it. Thick and resinous might be a descriptor for the scent labdanum. I'm keeping it!

I am speaking from my own experience of this brand... I became aware that bois 1920 had repackaged and reformulated their line, changing from edt to edp concentration. I have an edt formulation and decided to get a back up of it, I found one and purchased it. Unfortunately, when I opened the package I discovered that the juice was a different colour to the one I had previously, upon checking the sticker on the bottom of the bottle I was horrified to discover that the bottle was, in fact, the reformulated edp. Let me be clear, there was an EDP bottle in an EDT box. That is illegal. Upon contacting the brand I was brushed off citing that they couldn't be held responsible since I'd bought it from a third party seller (amazon). Then, I was offered a "special discount" on a purchase from their site. Never denying that they had put edp bottles in edt boxes. I can not trust the packaging to match the product inside. I will never trust this brand again. I suggest you think twice before you buy any of their fragrances. I never will again.

I went to one of favorite stores where they carry higher quality fragrance's. They showed me Bois, after trying it. I found the aroma from Bois very herbal, sweeter, mysterious, seductive having a animalistic quality. Patchouli as a note has been introduced in fragrances as a sweeter note maybe that's why I found myself gravitating toward Bois...a real patucchli aroma. Longevity and Silage is excellent lasting over 8hrs Finally thoughts Bois has created a juice that's definitely worth having as part of personal collection. I wholeheartedly agree 100% with those who find it LUXURIOUS AND SEXY. What's key that makes this juice ABOUSOTLEY SEXY is Amber and Benzion with a hint of woodsy base from sandalwood. There's nothing else that could be added to enhance the fragrance, it's 99% perfect. I'm very happy that I bought it thou it was slightly more than what I wanted to spend but I have no regrets. 8.5/10