Patchouli Intense

I was expecting this to be a stronger version of molinard's patchouli which I love and I wasn't wrong about the strong part! but this is much sweeter. Molinards patchouli has an incense vibe to it, not in the traditional church incense way like CDG's Avignon more like the joss sticks they sell in those little shops you sometimes find tucked down a side street that sells bongs for wacky baki and poppers and things with peace signs and smileys on them lol.... whereas this is a lot like Angel minus the fruity/gourmand notes. Chocolate isn't listed as a note but I definitely get chocolate, dark sweet slightly bitter chocolate and tons of patchouli its smooth and smells slightly powdery. The dry down smells like ive dusted myself in a dark magical chocolate patchouli powder, its gorgeous and for the price an absolute steal. If you enjoy angel you will most probably like this. If nirmala is Angel minus the patchouli/chocolate this is the opposite...Angel minus the fruity notes...in fact if you layered the two you would have something very close to Angel..or maybe better! mmmm will have to try. As for silage/longevity 9/10 on me and I could still smell it on my scarf after it had been through the wash I don't own many fragrances that stay on my clothes after a 40 degree wash but the ones that do cost me 3 or 4 times more than this and I always take it as a sign of a good quality scent. Im very happy with it :)

Molinard's Patchouli Intense features a rich, spicy essence that adds breadth to the familiar and much-loved accord of patchouli. This is definitely woodsy, but there's at least a nod to gourmands with the nougat and vanilla, but the florals help with the balance, as well. At the low price point, this fragrance is a no-brainer for the patchouli-lover. For people who like a purely straightforward patchouli at everyday prices, I do recommend Molinard's Patchouli, but for someone who likes more than one note, this one hits on all cylinders. I spray only once, and longevity is not massive, but substantial enough, and sillage was not overpowering, which is a worry with many patchouli fragrances. Lush has a bath bomb called "Lord Of Misrule" that they introduced in Fall 13 that smells very much like this fragrance. I adore how I and my bathroom smell like this after I use that bathbomb, and I'm so pleased to now have found a perfume that smells so similar. This one is a total win, to me. With this price point, I always worry that a pleasing fragrance will tip at some point to a cheap sort of smell, but this one has not yet. Glad I have the bottle and didn't have to pimp out my puppy-dogs to obtain it. I'll wear this on days I'm in jeans with my western shirts with pearl-button snaps. Sort of Daisy Chainsaw, if you will.

I just purchased a back up bottle of this!! I have absolutely been engulfed today in the best patchouli scent that I own. It has had great longevity, I applied quite a bit this morning around seven and it is still very noticeable to me at 3 pm. I don't have to try and find the scent either, it sort of just wafts around me. I dont think this is what some people refer to as a dirty patchouli, this to me is more cozy and inviting and deeply sexy. I do not get that incense vibe that accompanies many patchouli scents. This to me is the perfect patchouli and if you are searching for a wearable patchouli that makes you feel calm and serine, yet enticing than this is a perfect choice. I love Habinata and quite a few more from Molinard, but this is creeping up the latter to being my absolute favorite. It is pricey, and it was a blind buy for me but it was also one of my best purchases. I ordered my back up today and if your interested Molinard.com has a buy one get one 50 % promotion. I doubt I need three full bottles, but I will definetely indulge myself in this scent whenever I want.

My first encounter with this perfume was at a local perfumery's closing down sale. It was a tester in a bin near the door, marked at $5. On a whim, I sprayed the back of my hand as I was leaving. Hours later I could still smell it strongly. I thought at the time it would layer well with some other perfumes I have. I went back to the store at the next available opportunity but it was already sold. Months later when compiling an online order I remembered it so I looked for it, found it and added it to my order. Now I use it just as I imagined I would. The first time I did I applied one full squirt to the back of my neck along with about 5 squirts of CK One Shock. 3 days and 2 showers later I was still faintly aware of its presence! (No other fragrances applied in between.) It is because of this strength I am not yet game enough to use it on its own. So even though I did not get the $5 tester my purchase will still be one of the most economical I ever make because of how little I need to use. I expect my 100ml bottle will last many years.

Being a Patch-head I searched out all 3 Molinard Patchouli fragrances, and this one seems to be my favorite of the bunch: Molinard's Patchouli - The simple "homme" patch. Molinard's Vanille Patchouli - Lots of Vanilla patch. Molinard's Patchouli Intense - Rich chocolately patch. Yes this patchouli is rich chocolately which I guess is derived from the combination of vanilla & nougat. This aspect I completely adore in this fragrance; however, it's not the only setting that this scent provides; I also get a weird orangy?, almost syrupy-sweet type of smell in the opening that is not very pleasant to me. I'm wondering if it's due to the orange & nougat scents combining? It almost has a sour-zest bit to it that is not pleasing for me. Thankfully, this portion doesn't last long at all. The mid is the best part for me - Rich dark true pure Patchouli! I love this part of the fragrance. The dry-down is pleasant enough.. a smooth vanillic patch. A Tricky fragrance that is a must try for fellow Patch-heads out there.