Patchouli

I could have sworn this Floris Patchouli started its life in 2013 as a unisex fragrance. They must have run the numbers afterwards and decided not more than 10 women anywhere would buy it, so why scare off thousands of men. Why indeed? Even I didn't buy one until a few minutes ago. I held out with I don't know how many cylindrical vials over the years. But tonight i slathered some across my neck and wrists and said, "no more... I'm buying one, hang the consequences. " It's that good. Dark and brooding and rich and long lasting. Six hours at least on my skin. I've never smelled any coconut in it, and am really surprised it's listed. Absolutely not a 1960's patchouli/Flash Oils/hippie fragrance either, and not a reeking, patchouli/leather/date night whatever bomb either. Not like I don't love both those kinds of patchouli fragrances but I wear this when I don't want to be noticed. Or I wear it for me, when I want a good strong patchouli woody scent without all the social connotations.

This is a coconut bomb!!.. starts off extremely rum-boozy to the extent of being sickening.. but settles in to a great fragrance. It's a projection and longevity beast!! If you spray it in the morning people will still smell it at night.. and you will still smell it on your clothes days later. I can see this being a very polarising fragrance. Personally I love it. I bought a bottle around Christmas in the sale, and then recently saw it was being discontinued and was on clearance on the Floris website for £39 so I quickly bought a back up bottle. I've only had positive comments from this scent, and infact two girls at work always make a big deal when I wear it.. saying it's their favourite mens fragrance. There's still some floating around on eBay.. but I imagine this will be very hard to get in the coming years.

I love this! On my husband, and on me too! He smells divine in it, and I smell very interesting, but we both can't stop sniffing each other. Very lovely soft patchouli for me, and a bit stronger and deeper on him, but the wood smell is the best part. Lovely coconut, and some nice resins., and on me the rose comes quite strongly from time to time. Really lovely. Very smooth and enjoyable, and lasts very well. We love it.

I quite simply can't get enough of this scent. I wear it more as an aftershave and like to drowse myself in it too. It does turn heads when you walk into a room, it also seems to attract the ladies, which is not a bad thing either. Personally I feel rather sophisticated whenever I wear this. Wish that Floris would have this on a Sale, just so I can stock up on this.

Reminds me of Givenchy Gentleman which is a compliment. Intially not sure but it`s class shows after 10 minutes my Mrs liked it on me so winner : )