Splendida Patchouli Tentation

My signature sent was the white Narciso for many years, until it has been discontinued.. I just couldn't find it anymore, so I thought to myself, it is time to go with the flow and move on. I was on a hunt for a new scent, something that fits my personality just as well is it did. I could not find anything for a year or two, until I found L'été Dernier by Galimard, which came the closest to become my signature scent, I wore it constantly, every day for several months now. I just love it, can't get enough of it and it will be in my collection forever. (Also similar vibes) Ok end of my sentimental story that no-one cares about :D. But this one... (sigh) this is iiiiiiitttt. I just cannot stay away from that white fluffy musky sensual DNA. I must say I tried it 2 times previously. First when I still had my Narciso, so it was not very exciting for me back then, I just noted the similarities. Second time was a disappointment, because I sprayed too close to the skin and too heavily on one area, so it became too earthy and suffocating. After I washed it off, it was nice and reminded me of the Narciso, but I thought I don't want to wait for hours to get that result. Yesterday I went to a store and made another attempt. Now I was careful, I sprayed cautiously and I got the desired result. Finally..it is such a relief for me, because this works just as magical on my skin as Narciso worked, and I couldn't be happier. Very little differences. This is buttery, a little bit sweet, fluffy, creamy, a little bit bright as well from the fruity nuances, and earthy, balsamic at the base. Like you would be laying on a bunch of fluffy white pillows, probably in a sexy nude dress. It fits very well my clean minimalistic style. Projects and lasting power is good as well. For me this is heavenly. I don't miss anything and would add nothing to it so for me - 10/10. Bottle is very elegant.

I tried this on today in a store and OMG, I love it! To my nose, it’s a sweet lovely patchouli, very comforting and calming. Cosy and addictive. Just a bit peachy with an elegant musky undertone. Unfortunately, my husband doesn’t like it at all. He said that the opening was way too strong, and now after a few hours (where to me it’s even more comforting and I can’t stop smelling it) he said that it smells like the incense in a church (and definitely not in a good way). I don’t know why we smell two totally different things, because I was already ready to buy a full bottle (or.. start saving for it, at least) as I could easily see this as my new signature fragrance. It just feels so.. me. But now Im afraid that other people will smell what my husband smells and be repulsed by it, so I guess I won’t add it to my collection. At least for now. Next time I find it in a store I’ll try it again and see if it stills smells the same to me. And to my husband. (And in that case I might have to look for a third opinion to see what other people smell). EDIT: I tried in store again, and my husband really liked this time (he said it was different from the first time - but to my nose it was the same). So... I got it! It arrived yesterday and I'm already wearing it even though it's summer and I think this will perform better in the cold. It can be a little bit "scratchy" the first couple of minutes after spraying, but then it turns into such a gorgeous smell. Very comforting and addicting! I think this will become my new signature scent and I also think it will be great for layering. LOVE IT!

This opens with a spicy, earthy patchouli that also reminds me a lot of black pepper. Don't let the name and the opening fool you though, after a while musk takes over the scent and the patchouli turns into a supporting note. I definitely agree that this is similar to Narciso EDP (white cube), it has the same kind of creamy, milky, sensual white musk. They are not dupes, but I think if you love Narciso and patch this is a pretty safe bet. I love both and I love this too. In comparison, Patchouli Tentation is more powdery and dry due to the iris, and while the patch isn't as strong and earthy as the first blast suggests, it's noticeable all through the development of the scent. The peach is a very, very light addition that I can only smell when I sniff my skin directly. It's fresh and dewy, not extremely fruity, it just adds a tiny lift of sweetness and airiness to the otherwise rather dense scent. The perfume is a perfect match for the opaque white bottle, it feels very clean and polished, but not light and transparent. Like a luxurious thick cream that dries to a more powdery texture on the skin. It's a very versatile scent that would work for most occasions, except maybe summer holidays. I do not find this similar to Bottega Veneta and scents in that vein, no plummy leather here, and also not to the NR For Her line (tall bottles).

I ordered a sample of this solely based on two things on this page....the notes/NR references & the review of VIXXIIX, that was a fun read, great descriptions.(sorry, I missed letters, dyslexic, 2 posts before mine:) Just after one spray, no question, I will have a fb of that bewitching potion. Oh and I want to hold that bottle. I really appreciate the feel of weighty & well designed glass, heavy even empty. As soon as I picked up that solid white NR cube, same feeling. So many similarities yet each their own personality. Cool, chill yet spontaneous, a little aloof yet people always seen drawn to your orbit. That’s the character this brings to mind. Would look fabulous on anyone’s dresser. (Don’t think I could say that about many recent releases out there, to each their own) Excellent dry down too, really smooth, absolutely lovely on me. I would totally call a fragrance friend to pop over and sniff me right now lol. I’ll mist my hair brush in the morning for sure. I will be trying more from this collection. Patchouli plays well on my skin, it’s one note I’m always drawn to, and this must be the smoothest blend yet. It’s decadent, rich, almost flowing. I took my time writing this, watching the snow fall, curled up on my favourite chair, perfect. Heading out, skirt with a long jacket, boots, smooth stride, perfect. xo

Well, well, well... I did not expect to like this so much! This is a classy, smooth, feminine patchouli; prim and manicured, but not shy. I know nothing citrus is listed in the notes, but it has a lemon-y quality to it, which may be some degree of a rather enjoyable sharpness from the patchouli itself. The peach and orris keeps this patchouli from being heavy and earthy, and the musk smooths it down and rounds it out. I find the coy peach note to become more noticeable as this fully dries down on my skin. Really a work of art, this angelic patchouli brilliance. Dare I say... full bottle worthy? Take my money. I'd wear this year-round, no doubt. The sillage will be recognized by those around you, and lasting power is excellent. 10/10, hats off to Bvlgari! Edit: Although it has been down-voted severely, I see Bottega Veneta in the "reminds me of" section. I own BV, and yes, I can see where someone would find it similar. Patchouli Tentation and BV have patchouli in their blood, but they are two different personality types.

I blind bought this for a really good clearance price on a retail site and I lucked out because I LOVE it. I mean, I really like patchouli but I happen to love a lot of big white floral scents and aldehydes so it surprises me just how much I adore this scent. I can’t stop smelling myself. It has this light powder veil over the patchouli. And the patchouli evolves so much! It’s a little green at the opening which made me re-read the notes. I could have sworn there was a faint citrus at the very top but it’s probably how I’m reading the peach, which disappears pretty quickly. I haven’t really taken accurate note of the longevity yet. It lingers beautifully on my skin, longer on fabrics. I can’t wait to see how it performs in warmer weather. Hoping it’s a year round scent. Well, I’ll be able to test it out. I saw they had two bottles left at the same sale and I snatched them up!

It opens with a blast of peach, it smells very medicinal for the first 15 minutes or so. After that the orris comes in, making it powdery and soft. The drydown is a musk similar to Narciso Rodriguez musks, it even smells a bit like a more powdery version of Narciso by Narciso Rodriguez (white cube). The patchouli plays a supporting role, making it a little herbaceous. It is very potent, 2 sprays provide excellent projection and last about 6-8 hours. Perfect for the coming fall and winter. Definitely on the feminine end of the spectrum. It's a beautiful scent and affordable option if you're looking for something elegant for the colder weather. Unfortunately, it is a little too powdery for my taste and there are other orris scents I'd rather buy, so I don't think I will be buying a bottle.

I just have a small travel sample of this, but I've tested it a few times now. When the spray is still wet, I get the patchouli loud and clear, but once it dries it's seamlessly blended with orris root and a hint of white peach. Over time I get the white musk more and more from the base which enhances some soft soapy aspects of patchouli. I'm even getting a hint of white-honey-tea here. This is truly a beautiful, soft & powdery rendering of patchouli. I'm tempted to say this is a patchouli for people who don't like patchouli, but that would be a lie - it's still a patchouli scent after all, but I would call it a cleaned up, softened patchouli - maybe a patchouli for people who thought they didn't like patchouli (but I suggest testing it first nonetheless). Love it.

A classy, powdery patchouli that's likeable even for those who don't really like patchouli, like me. It fades in the drydown sufficiently for me and gives the powdery notes some unisex vibe and interest. And musk always helps IMO...First time I tried it in winter and I couldn't stop sniffing my wrist for hours. When I bought it at first I thought that I made a mistake because patchouli was much more pronounced. But I'm a sucker for a good powdery scent and it doesn't dissapoint. Eventually, it settles into powder-musk-patchouli blend. Great for me, because those are the notes that my dry skin doesn't simplu devour. I'd wear it anywhere, but not in the summer, I think that it isn't made for high temperatures.

I don't know where to start with this perfume it's absolutely gorgeous, I'm totally in love ! It's to me is very resinous.....sweet and gourmand , the orris root is very prominent, the peach is more of a candied apricot or apricot jam. And of course the patch, she's there and she makes this scent absolutely intoxicating for me , like I can't tell you how much I adore this , smells very expensive like a Kilian or mancera and it last for hours and hours on me anyway. Was $128 CAD and worth every penny . I can't stop smelling my wrist ....so sensual sexy and resinous, very impressive BVLGARI, also there are definitely more notes in this than listed, that's for 100% sure

Temptation that arises from a desire. Heartbreaking desire after a few moments, fleeting minutes in which the fragrance evaporates. This, because of its briefness and who loves this opening overture of patchouli, can not help but spray again and again, and again. The white of the bottle is as appropriate as ever, purest and majestic. My skin is in a cloud, tenderly the crystalline liquid and dense as honey settled. Then calmly evaporated. What remains is a sense of purity, Bvlgari does not disappoint those who seek silence, refinement and grace in the background notes of its elixirs that, alas, sometime last as long as a flutter of wings, like this one.

Patchouli through and through, but more as an accentuating feature. It’s mild-mannered and gentle, but also rich and voluptous. This is deffo a musk fragrance and a very good one at that. It’s warm, creamy and very feminine and has an air of grown up sensuality about it. It isn’t dry or particularly powdery on my skin, but it has an almost lactonic feel to it that is more about the texture than the actual scent profile. A true comfort scent. I see some comparing it to Narciso’s White Cube, but this isn’t nearly as sweet as that one, though it is the same kind of softer musk. I love it!

Gorgeous perfume, one of the best commercial perfumes for women in my humble opinion. Patchouli is combined with a fruity note on the top, iris in the heart and white musk at the bottom, creating a feminine, sensual, very persistent smell. I like it so much because I love iris and for me this perfume, thanks to its talc, reflects this aspect a lot. Feminine, sensual, very very persistent, I absolutely recommend it to all women / girls who want a perfume that makes them unforgettable and does not make them go unnoticed. I gave it to my mother who loves it so much

One breathtaking scent. I don't like patchouli in perfumes at all... Well, until now. This is such a beautiful perfume, so spicy, sweet and it lasts a long time... I could still smell it in my hair the next day and from the pillow I slept on... I highly recommend it to those who are not afraid of stronger spicy scents or those who are not afraid to try something new... I tried and I am impressed. And I know, why this patchouli is different. It is because of iris. Their combination does that spicy milky earthy smell, what I love so much.

This is absolutely stunning! It’s a delightful patchouli, slightly powdery, fluffy airy musk, soft suede, the peach is present but it is not ripe at all, its such a smooth perfume! So sophisticated and well done! I am so happy to add it to my wardrobe. It reminds me a lot of Bottega Venetta Sensuelle and NR Narciso with a hint of NR Poudree! It’s like a hybrid of them all but at the same time it is very much it’s own thing with it’s own identity! I absolutely will be wearing this all spring and will pull it out for fall! Just stunning!

This is a lovely, soft patch. It is very powdery on the dry down and mild. This isn't a typical strong patch scent on me, could do a bit heavier but it is just fine. It's a bit over priced, but I am going to enjoy my bottle that I bought blind. I do recommend this if you like patchouli. It doesn't disappoint. It has good longevity, about 6-8 hours on my skin. I don't understand the name though....tentation? " a method of making mechanical adjustment or the like by a succession of trials." Hmmmm? Weird name for a perfume.

Imagine your very well-off aunt who showed up at your family gathering looking almost too elegant to be approachable, but after a few conversations, you realize that she is still the same aunt that took you to the ice cream stand after school and bought you toys and gadgets your parents wouldn't buy you. This is what she would smell like. Rich, silky, grand but also very grounded and inviting. For people who wanted a more authentic experience with patchouli, that is definitely more prominent in the dry down.

Now, this is the patchouli and musk that i like. Soft, clean, and very fluffy like cloud-like. The whiffs that i get in the air when i move around is so delicious. This is very musky in the beginning but tones down eventually. The peach is unnoticeable, sometimes i smell it, other times not that much. It's like lurking here and there. The orris adds a powdery touch throughout. There's also a leathery aspect in it that reminds me of Bottega Veneta EDP in the base. Overall, it's a full bottle worthy.

The orris is what makes this perfume special. It brings a powdered, airy nature to the normally heavy and thick patchouli. The patch here is stripped of all the oily earthiness that turns people off and tendered to a soft wood tone. I don’t get a ton of the peach. I get some “peach fuzz lightness” in the opening but that’s about it. The musk blends with the overall fuzzy feel of the scent. Beautiful simple refined perfume in a gorgeous bottle. I am a fan of Bvlgari scents and this is no exception!

What you see is what you get: a patchouli and musk combo sprinkled with orris and peach. It’s like the plain white muslin dress Marie Antoinette introduced into fashion when the good times were still rolling. It’s refined simplicity, but even so how I wish it was a bit less expensive just for me (not anybody else).

First impression is totally different from the remains. If you didnt like it at the beginning, please wait until 20mins pass, it will become lovely, creamy, delightful. Im not a fan of patchouli neither of orris. Hmm but this mixture is wonderful. Keeps me thinking about it.. shouldnt have hesitated to buying it.

Beautiful soft patchouli fragrance. Not too glaring in any way and just decent enough to be high end without screaming out for attention. It is sophisticated because of its powdery dry down and unique enough to stand out in its own right. It can be worn either day or night in my view. Bottle looks great too.

This is a comfort scent. You could wear it to bed. It is an easy reach for a posh gym, golf/ tennis, or office. Not a patchouli bomb. Just pretty musk scent with a medicinal patchouli opening. Compared it to a few others and CM and CM Intense, and Jimmy Choo original have stronger patchouli than this one.

I second everything Encici said below. This is creamy, cozy deliciousness. I love patchouli and this starts off with a lovely patchouli along with creamy orris and fluffy musk. It is a comforting smell and I keep raising my arm to smell more. I have a decant and this goes on my full bottle wish list.

Absolutely love this fragrance. I love patchouli but some fragrances have it really strong and screechy, which takes your breath away. This perfume is beautifully blended and well rounded. Smokey and powdery, worthy of a bigger size bottle and a back up. Superb and stunning. 10/10 and then some! ❤️

WONDERFUL! a luxurious, elegant and extremely refined perfume! A radiant, luminous and enveloping patchouli, with "dusty" accents perhaps of peach ??. It is modern, with a veil of mystery. I fell in love with Patchouli Tempation! Sillage: 8./10 Longevity: 8.5/10 Scent: 8.5/10 Overall: 8.5/10

This is so underrated. Why nobody talks about this gem?! This is “that clean girl scent”, so simple but grown up. I dont usually like patchouly but this is amazing.This is not sweet or soapy, just clean and fluffy. It lasts long, price is ok. Very classy for date nigth or work.

Powdery and musky patchouli, feels like being wrapped in freshly laundered linen cloth. This is best for spring & autumn, can't be too hot or cold. Definitely lasts all day, sits closer to the skin instead of beaming up. If someone leans in close they'll definitely get a whiff.

Incredible fragrance to layer might be more for women standalone it can be an incredible base for layering with fragrances heavy on oud or smoky leather notes. The perfume lasts for me literally 5 days on a wool sweater and its a intoxicating smell still very warm and cozy.

Creamy, powdery, and musky, addictive smell. I think it is most closely like Narciso Poudre, I have the white cube and the pink, white cube is so strong it’s hard to wear. Splendida PT is soft and cozy, can’t stop smelling my wrists! Well done Bvlgari!

A beautiful, woodsy and unisex patchouli mixed with feminine, lip-stick orris. Perhaps most closely related to Coco Noir, but perhaps better termed as Coco Blanc with a signature Bulgari heart. This was a blind-buy but exceeds expectations.

I just received a full bottle and couldn’t like it more. I actually love it. Sexy gorgeous creamy patchouli. Bvlgari doesn’t stop to surprise as it screams Italian refinement and joyous elegance. Sexy patch ho lol

I'm inlove! I usually have a lot to say but this fragrance took my breath away (literally). I love it so much! It's everything you want in a men's perfume without smelling like a man if you know what I mean.

O.M.G. Heaven. I do not think this smells like the milky NR Cube. I have that one. Maybe if it was paired w/ a light tone of Chanel CCM. I am in LOVE. Best one I've bought in a while.

If it is similar to Reminisce Patchouli Blanc, I’m very interested. Hoping for something similar to that but longer lasting. This might be nice to layer with it, maybe.

Love this! When you first spray, let it dry down! This turns into a lovely powdery Patchouli! Great projection and long-lasting. Love it. Glad I got it!

Where are my patchouli lovers at? Super long lasting on me. I have 2 big bottles as back up. Need I say more? ;)

So I got to sample this on my right arm today. It was a late August day with a high temp of 80° F. The first thought that crossed my mind was this could be my wearable Tom Ford White Patchouli. White Patchouli, no matter which store I sample it from, registers as nail polish remover to me. Patchouli Tentation never did that. Patchouli Tentation is a dry, crisp patchouli. I'm probably going to be more helpful by listing everything it's not. It's not lakey like the essential oil. It's not a sweet oil like Kumba Made Tunisian Patchouli. It's not a dusty head shop like MFK Lumiere Noire. I love all of those and seemingly all patch frags from Angel to Jimmy Choo. Patchouli Tentation is a really straightforward dark green patchouli. I'm sniffing what's left on my arm and it's like I walked through a patchouli forest in the fall, the leaves gently brushing my skin. Owing to its dry, relatively clean quality I thought Patchouli Tentation might be the kind of perfume I'd like to spritz in my hair. It was a warm day and between my mall walk and the late summer sun Patchouli Tentation didn't perform as much more than a skin scent, though it's still on my skin 7 hours later. I do like it and believe a basic patch like this is quite versatile. I almost went back to buy it, but I couldn't justify $146 USD for a Like rather than a Love. But if Bvlgari does little jewels or spray pens of this at any stage, I'm in. I'd buy a Splendida sampler in a heartbeat. I look forward to reading what everyone else thinks. It's unisex so get out there and give it a try. Update: I scored Patchouli Tentation during a Macy's Black Friday special. The price was right at that point! After wearing it for several days in the winter, I can tell you that everything I said about the patchouli is still true. However, this is a far peachier perfume than I originally thought. It's peach and dry patchouli, parallel to how Jimmy Choo is pear and dry patchouli. Many have compared this perfume to Narciso, but I don't get nearly that much musk from Patchouli Tentation. There is just enough to hold the other notes together. And interestingly, I have picked up the orris too. Orris is not one of those notes that jumps out at me, but I can recognize it when I know it's there. It adds to the dry quality in this case. I'll end by tossing an idea out there - if you ever were interested in Gucci Rush, but found it to be just too much, you might like this grown-up combo of peach and patchouli!

Thank God this didn't remind me of Narciso Narciso in the white cube. I hate that perfume more than words can say. Disgusting musk in all of Narciso perfumes. Anyway, Patchouli Tentation is really nice. It starts off w/ a lovely peach note that lasts for quite a while in fact the peach is so strong for me I kept thinking why do so many think this perfume is a patchouli bomb? But the peach subsides a bit and a bit more to become a whisper. When that happens, the Patchouli takes over. This is a nice patchouli that to my nose smells very natural, but it has been rounded off and smoothed. There are no hippy dippy earthy child smells here. This is a sophisticated patchouli that has been fluffed up w/ a proper white musk (not cheap new musk's they use to much today) and a lovely powdery iris. The patchouli has slight chocolate earth nuances that give it a deep richness that is juxtaposed to the fluffy musk and powdery iris. It makes this an interesting play in contrasts. Light vs dark. A bit on the old school side and reminds me of the 70's a bit but in a good way. The way YSL Opium does. If you like a good patchouli but want something sophisticated and at a pretty good price point you can't go wrong w/ this beauty.

The scent of P.T is opulent, comfortable, autumnal, like a deep voice singing velvet jazz. This fragrance is a caress, a hug, a kashmir, a fire in the fireplace. The notes of this perfume are an abstract and sensual fantasy of chemical molecules that hardly remind me of natural aromas. P.T have a strong and hypnotic smoky woody note, which is continuously present and remains for so many hours in the skin, and days in fabric. It is clearly a synthetic molecule, delicious and mesmerizing, which for me has no reference in the natural world. Any description of the notes of this fragrance seems to me to be pure fantasy and an attempt by our brain to recognize an aroma, a suggestion. The same thing happens to me with another perfume that captivates me every time I wear it, Cuir Velours, by Naomi Goodsir, which presents an irresistible smoky molecule that covers any other possible note, but is so seductive that I surrender to its charm for hours of endless chemical ecstasy. I have a bottle of P.T, which I love and wear a lot this fall, alternating with my must-have signature Tyger Tyger. I also have the Splendida Tubereuse Mystique , which is not bad, but less addictive than the cozy Patchouli Tentation.

Summary: Gorgeous scent, unexpectedly elegant, beautiful patchouli. I dropped by the local Sephora to test two scents from another top brand, and sprayed two wrists with those. Meanwhile the sales assistant recommended a " new" scent. I reluctantly accepted a paper test while my eyes rolled frightenedly on the scent called Patchouli. I am apprehensive of this note normally. The only encounter I have with patchouli is Coco Mademoiselle, my sister s favourite, which I find elegant but sharp. I put the test paper away in my deep pocket, to not mix it with my other two target scents. Then I dared to smell patchouli. Yes it was sharp but, wait a minute, very elegant. Weird but it was " softly" sharp, classy, rich and elegant. I smelled it later and later again. It kept the elegance. If you are like me, who stays away from patchouli or dont know this note, please test Bvlgari Splendid Patchouli. This scent might be the most pleasant way of meeting this loud, sharp but elegant, wealth smelling note. Pleasantly surprised, well done Bvlgari. I probably buy this scent one day for occasions wear.

This is a nice one, for sure, but I'd say the name is a bit misleading :). There is patchouli in here and it is on the medicinal side, however it's not the main actor. I agree that this is a musky powder bomb. Musk is present during every stage, in the opening it is accompanied by peach and I also smell a lemon-y citrusy note, later orris comes through, it is creamy and slightly sweet. Then it dries down to a slightly spicy patch and musk base. The base feels very familiar, it reminds me of the Bvlgari Pour Femme my mom used to wear when I was a kid so in my mind this is "the Bvlgari accord". Longevity is good, around 8 hours and even longer on clothes. This is by far the most elegant and grown-up perfume in my wardrobe, feels comforting.

very white musk, powdery, gentle and refined patchouli. You get the note at first spray, but you feel it is well-behaved. Indeed, not green, not harsh, not prominent. it is really a classy, elegant one, not very sexy as you'd expect a patchouli perfume. Powdery and lady like. After 5 minutes the patchouli is almost non existent but you can smell a lot of iris and musk. I like it a lot. Considering if it's full bottle worthy. But should test it more, as I fear it has a very low longevity. Can somebody confirm about that? PS @Babieluv: this frag is widely available in EU; I tested in in Douglas (italy) but I also saw it in Sephora.

The only thing I don't like about this perfume is the price tag. I randomly chose a sample of this among a few others, and didn't expect to like it much, but boy I do! Definitely not a perfume I would usually gravitate towards. Elegant, simple but sophisticated, and that musky patchouli dry down! Edit: I do agree with people saying there's a bit of a Narciso vibe to this. Not sure about Bottega Veneta as I never tried anything from that house. Also edit: F the price tag, just ordered this in the biggest size! 3rd edit: Still loving this 2 months later, although I feel it's too feisty and bold for my vanilla ass!

This one is lots of patchouli and powdery orris. At first, I smelled a slightly bitter powder. But it got softer as it sat on my skin. Unfortunately, I think Bvlgari perfumes are a bit linear (although I only tried 2 perfumes from Bvlgari, lol). On my own skin (30 yo) I did not like this scent very much because of Orris, but I am sure I will like it very much on my mother (57) or someone who has a liiittle more mature aura than me. Also, white is the right choice for this bottle, definitely has a pure, white scent. This is a beautiful fall/winter fragrance, just not my cup of tea.

I usually don't like Patchouli notes in perfumes, but when I tried this, I had to “Wooo” it up. It's so fragrant, fresh and sweet, elegant and sexy. The bottle is also very nice. It was as if I was biting into succulent Peaches in a basket, sitting next to a window with a balcony with romantic white curtains, with poetic sunlight shining on the wall. What about my outfit at that time? It could be a loosely wrapped white towel, or it could be a stylish white suit. I love it, this is a sadly underrated scent. Rating: 8/10, beautiful and beautiful more

I love patchouli and orris and this is really undoubtedly beautiful to me, but it's the ultimate "boss lady" fragrance. It smells expensive and feels assertive and refined, but chilly and detached, lofty. When I smell this perfume I visualize a well put together, feminine and serious executive clacking down the halls of corporate HQ in high heels about to breezily give a company year-in-review presentation. That said, that is not my vibe, so despite enjoying this beautiful scent it's not something that would ever feel "right" on me, unfortunately.

In the area of stylish and sophisticated perfumes, this one is in the top 5! It smells exactly like a slightly bitter and very fine ladies face powder to me. The peach is felt very discreetly, without adding sweetness and a fruity note. Pretty good longevity without being overpowering and suffocating. It doesn't look like Tom Ford's White Patchouli to me, I wouldn't compare at all. Maybe at the beginning there are points of contact with Bottega Veneta, but then the perfume shows its own face. Very elegant!

Strong clash between powder and patchouli. I love patchouli but I don't like powdery perfumes. I expected more patchouli when I saw the name and ingredients. There's also something floral and something that smells ancient for me. Longevity is good, I smell it from my hair after the whole day. Sillage is nice average. Overall kinda interesting perfume but not for me.

This is NOT oriental patchouli, there are no flowers, but is a creamy, lactonic patchouli. Feminine, refined and delicate like a caress; not too sweet, but definitely there are some gourmand vibes. It could work for any season. Safe blind buy, safe office scent, although it could shine in a soiree. well done. (still my fav in the line is tubereuse mystique) 4/5