Patchouli

'Erbolario Patchouli is a softer take on the classic patchouli vibe, like a warm, earthy walk through the woods after a rain. The first spray opens with a dry, herbal patchouli note—no sweetness here—which gives it an old-school, almost vintage charm. As it develops, there’s a subtle undercurrent of cedar and vetiver that adds a light woodiness, and a slight touch of amber for warmth. This one has a more intimate feel, so it’s perfect for day-to-day wear or laid-back evenings. It’s grounding and mellow, ideal for anyone who loves patchouli but doesn’t want it too heavy or overwhelming. As for longevity, it’s modest—around 4 to 6 hours, in my experience. The sillage is soft, creating a gentle scent bubble that’s noticeable but never overpowering, making it ideal for personal or close-quarter settings For me this is a perfectly unisex scent :)

I love this patchouli, a warm, enveloping scent of soft oriental. It captivates, lifts the mood, surrounds with good energy, calms, and brings joy. It stays with you for a long time, but subtly. Never have I liked any other patchouli so much. All notes are here in perfect harmony of warmth and richness of the East; there are no loud, overpowering heavy notes of leather, animalic, or smoky scents that can overwhelm me. It is a symphony of the most beautiful elements of oriental perfumes.Wonderful, simply delightful.

This is my signature fragrance. I was feeling sweaty after a day of excavating in Italy. Picked up a bottle just to make myself more presentable. Ended up loving it and my wife agreed upon my return. Available across the country in everyday pharmacies. An elevated Patchouli without pretension.

A beautiful, earthy, woody, enveloping, and warm oriental fragrance. It gives a sense of relaxation and comfort. I'd like to feel it longer...

If you love retro orientals such as vintage YSL Opium, Clinique Aromatics Elixir, CK Obsession, EL Youth-Dew and such, you will enjoy this one! I'm not saying that these scents are exceptionally similar, but they do share some of their DNA and overall concept, and they pack a similar punch! I'm not a big fan of the aforementioned fragrances, in fact a majority of them don't work for me at all, but L'Elbolario Patchouly somehow agrees with my skin. This is a very powerful combo of patchouli, rose, musk and vanilla; I would say that it's a mature, confident, attention-drawing scent. Since patchouli is the top note, the first impression is very herbal and even bitter, but it soon turns sweet/balsamic with the arrival of vanilla. Although this is advertised as unisex, I'd say that it's more on the feminine side. The packaging is absolutely ridiculous (seriously, whoever designed that box should be sacked!), but the scent itself is certainly worth investing in.