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.

Hickory Smoke's bottle from Fragrancenet was a synthetic disaster, but mine from Fragrancenet was wonderful. Perhaps the other bottle had turned. I get pure powerful patchouli, with sweetness added to be feminine. I definitely pick out orange and jasmine. I am actually wearing this as I write. It's been on about three hours so it is mellow, dark and sweet and my husband loves it. I walk by, and he follows in my wake saying "what is it?" I do have to wait about 30 minutes for it to calm down enough for me to appreciate it, but it is worth it. I'd highly recommend this to women who love dark patchouli, woodsy orientals. Great sillage and longevity, too.

For some reason the bottle of this perfume reminds me of something Edgar Allen Poe would have laying around his disheveled apartment here in the Bronx. Anywhoo, the important stuff is inside the bottle- this IS a real Patchouli scent, and purely so. I smell orange peels, and a drip of chocolate. Its not a dirty Patchouli, it's light on my nose (meaning it doesn't sting my nose like my pure patchouli oil) And I can still have my sweet/ earthy fix at the same time while wearing this masterpiece. If you're a huge patchouli fan, then make your purchase of this gem, the price is extremely affordable for a fragrance so delectable.

I got a sample of this and can't believe how delicious and intriguing this is! After wearing the sample for days, I knew I had to get a bottle. I am now the proud owner. Soon it wasn't enough to just spray it on and enjoy it during the day. I had to put it on at night, and sometimes I even come downstairs in the middle of the night for another spray. (Don't they have support groups for this sort of thing??) This has great sillage and very long lasting power too. It smells of cocoa but not like a sweet chocolate bar. It's delicious cocoa, orange and patchouli. It's hypnotizing!

Just bought this blind as part of my ongoing love affair with patchouli. What a surprise. The first overwhelming smell on me was dark chocolate that fairly swiftly tones down to a wordy, earthy patchouli fragrance. Someone described it as dirty which I think is very apt. There is a sweet edge to it but on me the dominant note is 'undergrowth', damp soil, like sex on wet, earthy land. Very bold, don't get this unless you like to make a statement. The bottle also tells you all you need to know - it's black and very sexy.

I just got this wonderful gem in the mail today at work. Wow!! this is the best patchouli fragrance ever made. I sprayed some on my wrist and it delights my senses. All my co-workers were asking me what it was with just ONE spray. It is very, very strong so 1-2 sprays should be enough. The patchouli with the vanilla and nougat make this fragrance the perfect gourmand. This is a fragrance Stevie Nicks would have laying around in the "Gypsy" video. It reminds me of that.

Ok, got this in the mail today. If you love "dirty" patchouli, then this is for you. Strong! And I mean strong. Just a touch on the wrist is all you need. All I get is patchouli, as if I had concentrated patchouli oil. Now I LOVE patchouli, but to me this is just straight patchouli with a touch of smoke. Will be using this to layer with other scents. Don't smell the amber or anything else. But I do love this one.

Beast mode and unapologetic. I love it but it can be a bit much as I found out today at work. This is a 2 spray max scent.I gave it 4 and projected all day and got some strange looks. Sweet and spicy with that dirty patch note is quite something else. I have had 2 10ml decants for about 5 years.This is not an everyday scent but is 100% unisex.

Now THIS is patchouli! I see notes for perfumes saying they have patchouli in them but I don't smell it. Patchouli is so strong, earthy, heady in this perfume! I LOVE IT! It's the scent i remember so fondly from the 70's!

This is such a beautiful patchouli scent! Love it! I do agree with other reviewers that notice a chocolate note. I think this is a very unique fragrance. It is very strong and two sprays lasted 12+ hours.

So gorgeous!!!! OMG it's stunning. I love love love it!!!!! It's perfect!!!! Such a gorgeous sweet patchouli and nougat!!! Wonderful, wonderful, truly wonderful!!!! And so is the stunning bottle!!!!

The best patchouly whitch I have come a cross. Really dark with chocolate flavour. All listed notes are present and create together a great winter fragrance1

Totally unisex. The dry down is very similar to a*men.lasts on clothes for days. I enjoy it now and then. Price is right for what it is. 7.5/10

Not my favorite patchouli but this is a lovely comfort smell with candied orange peal and chocolate. A tad gourmand just enough for me. Try it.

for the second year in a row this has been my perfum for the Dec 24 eve, smells exactly like Christmas is suposed to smell, just brilliant

And tomorrow night,Christmas night,this will be my perfum just like the last two 24 Decembers night, this is the smell of Christmas