Tempo Eau de Parfum

Update: We are in the heart of Springtime here in Baltimore. This really pops in the warmer weather: 80' or less, this is still fine. It's not a heavy fragrance. I do pick out a powdery Iris with the violet, that others mention. I have since purchased two of the best solo patch frags; Classic Patchouli and Lorenzo Patchouli. They have taught me that Tempo has more Patch dominance than I first thought. But I like this better for the other nuances. This is not as sweet as Classic Patchouli. I'm very pleased with the fragrance. It's a very classy and sophisticated patchouli. The bitter herbal mate, is a very unique scent that makes a great accord with the patchouli used. Mate was originally used to make a drink by the South American Indians. Very groovy, seriously my #1 Patchouli fragrance. Patchouli is often a secondary note, here it is much more than that, but the patchouli doesn't dominate the fragrance either. There are 3 different kinds of fine patchouli essences used, so I'm proberbly smelling some variety of patch, I never smelled befor, but it's very refined and unique patch, slightly medecinal, chocolaty, earthy, nutty. There also seems to be a very fine balsamic note used. It actually reminded me of Diptyque's Benjoin Boheme, their Benzoin fragrance. Benzoin has a nice nutty quality. I think one of the 3 patchouli varieties used here in Tempo, has a nutty quality, and that's why in reminds me of Benzoin. I think this will become a Dyptique classic. The composition is brilliant, it's unique, because of the mate/ patch accord, it's slightly spicy, and has a rosy tone from the pink pepper. Tempo is simple, yet intriguing, complete fragrance that is very pleasing and wearable. The mate plays an important role, and it's what I like most about this fragrance, as it makes an accord with the patch. Mate is a very dry, earthy, slightly bitter tea. It goes really well with the refined earthy patchoulis used. Mate is medecinal also, so it blends well with the patch medecinal quality. Mate is a bit like nutmeg, but more aromatic. The pink pepper adds some zest, the bergamot, freshness. There's a really nice violet leaf note. A recent reviewer highlighted the violet, and I think he's right: The violet patch accord is the genius here. It beautifully balances the earthy patch, and makes it moist and watery! The pink pepper is a little spicy, but it's also rosy. So together with the violet leaf, there is a bright floral nuance; a peppery rose I could say. The Mate also ads to a soft spiciness, but it's not too spicy overall. Clary sage usually has a leathery quality, but this Clary sage, is more earthy, like regular sage, and has a lavender quality. The sage and mate are making an accord with the patch. In the drydown, you get more of a straight up patchouli dominating, but it's soft and nice. This is a light Oriental Patchouli fragrance, so it's great for Fall and Winter, but it's fresh and luminous enough to be enjoyed durring Spring, and cooler Summer days. The projection is softly moderate, longevity is good. The Perfumer Olivier Pescheux is a great perfumer, who has done a great job here, as well as other newer Diptyque fragrances. This is a unique patchouli fragrance. Even if you don't like patchouli dominant fragrances, you may very well like this. Rating: 9/10 God bless. John 3:16

I dreamt about this perfume even though i used to dislike it. I dont know if it stemmed from the fact i was excited for fall for once in my life or if it was a divine message. But the day after i went to the store and smelled it. I was shocked! How could something i disliked so much suddenly smell so amazing? About a month later i decided to purchase it. And indeed, it holds up to my dreams. I used to really think patchouli was gross (even though it was one of the smells i enjoyed most when i was younger) which made write off Tempo as a whole. I realized the issue isn’t patchouli itself, it is just perfumers not being good at their job (sorry). A natural patchouli doesnt have to smell crude and moldy and metallic, even though that is what most patchoulis on the market smell like. It all stems from the heavy handed use of all ingredients to create something overly loud and powerful instead of something refined and beautiful Tempo, although a straightforward fragrance, is full of layers that add to its refined wear. It is a patchouli first and foremost, and you wont be getting a different scent from it every day. It is not complex, yet shows you many facets. You start with a short lived camphor note that is more reminiscent of medicine than pine trees, but in the best way of course. Then, you get something slightly citrusy, never taking over and never being the star of the show, but brightening up the patchouli in a way that seems convincingly natural. It does not smell like bergamot + patchouli, it smells like the patchouli leaves already have citrus compounds on their own. Diptyque loves pink peppers, yet i am very anosmic to it. I havent found a perfume where i can detect a pink pepper note, so i cant say much on that. I dont know what clary sage smells like either... I believe the violet leaf note should be turned into violet because... it smells like violet and not the leaf. Theres nothing aquatic or fresh or vegetal or cucumbery going on in this perfume. Instead, it is soft, powdery, dreamy and mysterious. This is further backed up by the ingredient list that mentions alpha isomethyl ionone, which is basically a violet note. I think this is what makes me love Tempo as well, a powdery balsamic dreamy and airy patchouli ... The mate is most prevalent towards the drydown, and it does stay for a long time along with the violet. Mate adds this dry cocoa powder effect to patchouli which already has aspect that naturally. I always detected a bit of bitter earthy cocoa in yerba mate but that may just be me... The perfume ends up smelling like a very refined, dreamy patchouli that never goes dank or swamp like. It smells elegant, deep, vintage and edgy. It reminds me a lot of coco mademoiselle, even though they are veryyy different. It was my grandmothers favorite perfume and i think smelling it again at my aunts house after reminiscing her 10 years after her death triggered this intrigue in patchouli. So crazy how memories affect our perception on smells. I went from loving patchouli to hating it and now i want to get into it again

Tempo has to be appreciated for the vibe it gives off to the wearer. I tested this on a paper strip a while back and didn't think much of it. It wasn't until I got into patchouli fragrances that I fully understood what a beauty this fragrance is. I own Reminiscence Patchouli and Guerlain Heritage EDT and whilst both of those are excellent patch forward fragrances, they aren't perceived well by others. They just aren't modern enough and therefore, aren't very wearable for me in my late 20's except on certain occasions. I was intrigued by Tempo mainly as I was looking for a LIDGE alternative after hearing current formulations, EDT and EDP were extremely weak. I found that to be true and also found that whilst there are similarities to LIDG, Tempo is ultimately a more simplistic and modern take. I detect pink pepper in the opening followed by an immediate dose of patchouli. It's a highly refined patchouli note that gives off just the right amount of dusty and hay-like qualities with elements of cacao appearing here and there. After 30 minutes or so, the dustiness settles and transitions to a wetter and greener experience as the 'olfactive accident' appears - violet leaf. A brilliant addition to the fragrance. I thought to myself "who would have even thought to put violet leaf in this?". I guess nobody did- it was supposedly an "accident" but one I'm happy about. The patchouli and violet leaf complement each other very well. The violet leaf lifts the composition with an ozonic and wet quality. However, the earthy nature of patchouli ensures the fragrance is still well grounded and the violet leaf doesn't turn gasoline like. It does steer the fragrance into manly territory for me but in my case, that's a plus. It gives off the vibe of a casual man / gentleman who is most often caught in smart-casual attire. Think shirt and jeans with leather shoes or boots. It would also make an excellent signature or work scent for that reason. To clarify on differences / similarities with Guerlain LIDG EDT - the main difference is of course the absence of violet leaf. LIDG does have green elements from the tea and hibiscus however, LIDG has an old worldly feel probably due to a presence of Guerlainade in the heart. It's what reminds me too much of Heritage when I wear it and why I didn't get on with it. They are still very reminiscent of each other but the differences are quite distinct once you pick up on them. Performance is great for me. However, olfactory fatigue does set in after around 3 hours. This might be why people don't seem to be getting the performance they hoped. I can pick up a jacket that was sprayed with this a day, or even a couple of days after and I can smell it clearly again for the next 2-3 hours before going anosmic. I'm not sure anyone else could pick it up though so bare that in mind. Perfectly wearable in all conditions except high heat. Overall a solid 9/10 and one that will be in my collection as long as they continue to make it.

What a bold and beautifully crafted fragrance this is, it's both clean yet quite dirty, herbal and almost medicinal yet sweet and refined, the artistry and skill of Olivier Pescheux's role in creating this should definitely be praised. On my skin it's (as you can imagine) an overwhelmingly patuchouli centric scent with a lot of Maté and Clary sage just behind it, with the very edge of the fragrance being characterised by a slight peppery tinge and a soft violet leaf; the Patchouli in this is first and foremost a dry, dark an dirty patchouli, whilst still also smelling clean, ever so faintly chocolatey and powdery too. And the Maté as well, adds to the dark and dryness of the patchouli by amplifying those aspects whilst also providing an aromatic, herbal, and slightly medicinal nuance that gives the patchouli a fair bit of complexity even before the other notes are even mentioned. And of course we can't forget the smaller yet still important players of this scent which are the pink peppers, Sage, and Violet leaf, reiterating on the point earlier about the peppers, they do add a nice tinge and body at the end of each whiff you get of the scent, that adds an almost addicting quality ontop of the deliciously dirty patchouli. The Sage and Violet leaf add a much needed smoothness and accentuate+balance the aromatic and earthiness out really well, while providing a pleasant layer of complexity you wouldn't expect from a patchouli scent at face value. Performance wise I get around 9-10 hours which is excellent, and I get a firmly medium projection with it giving you a nice scent bubble and trail for multiple hours into the experience, in addition, this fragrance is perfect for all seasons outside of super hot days or humid days As it might become too suffocating or inappropriate. as for when to wear this, this could be dressed up or down, but due to its Elegant and bold nature I feel like dressing it up would do wonders for it; it leans slightly masculine in my opinion but a Lady could easily pull it off provided she enjoys it and rocks it confidently. In conclusion, its easily one of my favourite Patchouli fragrances and is deliciously dirty in a weird but good way, definitely on the more maturer side so people my age group (early 20s) might not be able to appreciate it, but with an open mind I feel like many will grow to love this scent. This only is beaten by Coromandel, T.I. Monkey Special and Le Lion for my favourite patchouli fragrance, but thats not to discredit this, as those 3 in my opinion are masterpieces in their own ways. Artistry done right and to a high quality, splendid wearing experience. A comfortable 8.2/10

Sillage sillage sillage! And what a beautiful sillage it is. This fragrance is so utterly clean and well blended. Olivier Pescheux has created a experience that I am grateful to wear. The clary sage comes through creating a cloud of herbaceous green, cool in nature, sexy, yet tranquil and confident. Patchouli is in nearly everything on the market, but when done well can be such an experience to be had. Here, it's been formulated in such a way that you get a gorgeous cloud that trails endlessly, leaving a steady stream of class veiled in the air. You get patchouli in the base, but also in the top and mid. It feels like each stage it goes through has its own specific experience and is blended to perfection, in my opinion. As it matures on the skin it's woods kick up as it becomes peppery, rounder and grounding. This is definitely a meditative scent to me. Very clean, transcendent, versatile, and a sparkling joy to wear. You've got to try it if you love patchouli forward fragrances.The longevity here is heavenly, and the dry down is superb. I enjoy this throughout the seasons, but I feel it really shines in spring🌱 fall🍁 and winter❄️. Less is more with this. I tend to be an over sprayer but have learned to not go overboard with Tempo. A friend of mine and I were going out one day and he asked if I could suggest anything for him to wear. I offered him a few things and he chose this. He gave one spritz to each each side of his neck. I could smell him potently wafting everywhere we went, all day and into the night. It definitely made me reconsider my typical 8-10 sprays with it. No wonder I would get so many concerned looks when I wore it.🤦🏻 I feel it might be best to not really exceed 2-3 sprays with this one. Four sprays might be pushing it. This is entirely unisex, though I can see how someone might think it leans more masculine. I tend to not worry about that kind of stuff. I have many male targeted fragrances and they all smell wonderful on me. This honestly doesn't seem masculine or feminine to me. Just simply down the middle with a really enjoyable experience to be had. Get yourself a decant and give it a try. You may fall in love. 💚