KIORI

I bought a bottle of KIORI outside NYC a few months ago, before the fragrantica review came out. I've been following the brand for a while because a friend of mine knows the perfumer. I personally think KIORI is heavenly, incredibly sensual and I literally get a ton of compliments when I wear it. I seriously mean a ton! I get the whole patchouli overload thing but the trick is to apply a tiny amount. Just a dab or two suffices for the day. Upon application it is sweet, rich and luscious but it really matures and becomes quite captivating a few hours later. I don't detect floral notes in there so I'm curious about that but there is a lightness that weaves throughout and emerges randomly during the day. I personally think it's a winner!

I was also dying to try this based on the natural oils, the longevity of scent, and the promise of a spicy patchouli note. It comes in a little roller ball which makes application easy. The scent first comes off as a very sweet patchouli...the vanilla adds the nice gentle sweetness. I didn't pick up any florals at the start or at any point . As time passes, the spice really kicks in. Almost too spicy for me, but it tempers the earthiness of the patchouli and has a nice pleasant roundness to it. It seems to last forever and I only rolled a bit on my wrist and throat. . On a side note, my 16 year old son told me to step away from him because I stunk...my husband hates it too. I like patchouli, but normally buried deep within a fragrance. This is definitely a patch bomb, but in a good way!