Pachuli Kozha

PATCHOULI 'SKIN' as the translation from Turkish denotes. Opens with a prickly, herbal bite of davana and mixed florals that evokes for me hair standing on end. Conveying a touch with a jolt of electricity, davana continues and transitions to the black pepper & earthy, dark & gothic patchouli heart, and patchouli is the real star of the show in this beauty. The skin warms, as patchouli deepens into the drydown taking on additional earthy, woody, incense, honey & leathery tones. Seekers and collectors of patchouli scents will not be disappointed. Contrast to Amber Absolute Tom Ford: These are different, but there are similarities with deep, rich & sweet woody incense. Pachuli Kozha has a more forward patchouli, while Amber Absolute has the more forward amber and in this aspect is more similar to scents like Ambre Sultan Serge Lutens. Both have outstanding performance. Contrast to Noir Patchouli Histoires de Parfums: These are different, and Pachuli Kozha doesn't have the soapy quality present in Noir Patchouli (especially in the opening of NP), but they both have that same rich, dark & gothic patchouli with a bite in the drydown. Noir Patchouli's bite is bigger after the soapiness fades, while Pachuli Kozha is sweeter with a near-honey facet. Contrast to 1740 Histoires de Parfums: These are different, and 1740 again has the same rich, dark & gothic patchouli with a bite in the drydown. 1740 has a bigger bite again and is closer to Noir Patchouli than Pachuli Kozha IMO, although it also doesn't have the soapy aspect of patchouli present in Noir Patchouli HdP. Contrast to L'Eau d'Issey Noir Ambre Issey Miyake: These are different, but there are some similarities with rich, dark & sweet incensed leather. L'Eau d'Issey Nuit Ambre is more leather forward, while Pachuli Kozha is more patchouli forward. Rougly equivalent performance, or slightly better for Pachuli Kozha. Contrast to Bentley for Men Intense: These are different, but there is a similar rich, dark & sweet vibe. Bentley for Men has a more forward rum note, while Pachuli Kozha is spicier with a more forward patchouli. Although both have excellent performance, PK outperforms. Overall: Has an amazingly good scent profile, longevity is great, with moderate projection, however, projection increases after the skin heats it up as it's an oily extrait de parfum. it's a love for me. Enjoy!

Winter fragrances are like duvets. There are some duvets which are just too thin: a single layer of synthetic filling, which allows the cold to penetrate and renders them useless as winter protectors. At the opposite extreme, there are luxurious multi-layered creations, plump with the lightest, loftiest and most sought-after quality down. These not only keep out the cold but they provide a total immersion in sensations of luxury and ease. Nishane's Pachuli Kozha is the olfactory equivalent of a 18-tog, 100% white Icelandic eider down duvet: warm, deep, long-lasting and guaranteeing an excellent return on the initial investment in terms of a great sense of wellbeing. After an initial tussle between spicy and fragrant notes, this fragrance enters a stately dry down : the honey burns off and great wafts of patchouli and incense layer the air. I don't get any off-putting animalic or leather notes, just that deeply comforting aftermath of winter warmth, like air in the corridors of the Sultan's palace after he has completed his public audience for the day and retired to the pleasures of the harem. One word of warning: a little goes a long way. I was delighted to hear my partner say this fragrance was a "like," but then heard that, as with the famous duvet, it can envelop a wide area in a short time. I must remember next time to rein in my pursuit of total immersion in the interests of domestic harmony!

I haven't been high on the house of Nishane like I was when I first discovered them six or seven years years ago. They have some great fragrances but I got bored and sold B612 and Ani, and I go nose blind to Hacivat very quickly so I sold that one as well. FYF is is a great release but I never picked up a full bottle; same with Zenne, and I've never bothered any of the X fragrances. The only one I kept and still wear to this day is Sultan Vetiver. A friend sent me a decant of Patchouli Kozha and it's got my blood flowing. I've never been able to try Tom Ford Amber Absolute but if it smells like this, it's a winner. Really great fragrance that I don't think is for beginners. The opening I pick up mugwort and chamomile mixed with the patchouli right away. It's very herbal, medicinal, and slightly camphoric. The herbal opening reminds me a of something I can't recall, but it might be HDP Ambre 114 or maybe even Jubilation. It also reminds me some of Laudauno Nero in the heart. Beyond that it starts getting into animalic honey territory with some nice smoke and an tannic leather. Very interesting, and in true Nishane fashion, extremely potent. Smells like a wealthy adventurer -------------------------------------------------------- Scent 85/100 Performance 93/100

Ok I LOVE this!!! I love the opening (unlike many people!), I love the middle, and I love the drydown. I would wear it to work, for a special event (ha, like we have any of those anymore, thanks to Covid!), or just around the house to make me happy. I am not the biggest fan of leather, but this has just the perfect amount. I also get a decent amount of frankincense from it. To me, it smells rich, earthy, and perfectly sweetened. I don't find it harsh at all, and in fact I keep looking around to see who smells so good, since I can smell it in the air around me (and I'm constantly delighted to discover it's ME causing that amazing smell!!!). I only bought a tiny sample vial of this, but I can definitely see a full bottle in my future! If you enjoy sweet and earthy scents, I highly recommend you get your nose on this! I am female, and I find this totally unisex, possibly leaning toward the feminine side (because of the sweetness). I have tried this on a chilly day (about -2C outside, but room temp inside), and I think that might be the perfect temperature range for this--it could be too much on a hot or humid day.

یک عطر جذاب و پیچیده از نیشانه ترکیب چند فضای مختلف که با زیبایی و کیفیت بسیار خوب چیدمان شده و در عین حال شخصیت مستقل‌ای داره در شروع فضای شیرین و صَمغی که رگه های اسپایسی باریک و ظریف‌ای توش جربان داره؛به مشام می‌رسه به مرور پچولی شیرین با همراهی نِت های هربال وارد صحنه میشن پچولی خشن و تند و تیز نیست کاملا صیقلی و نرم کار شده و حتی در این بُرهه به مدد بابونه،حس صابونی هم پیدا می‌کنه چرم خیلی جالب کار شده چرم سبز و کلاسیک که از نیمه های عطر پیداش میشه.انیمالیک نیست و با شیرینی عسلی عطر خیلی خوب جفت شده شیرینی عطر تا دقیقه‌ی 80 هست و کم رنگ میشه در انتها به بوی چرم و پچولی سبز،کلاسیک با ته مایه های خزه ای می‌رسیم که پویایی و خطی نبودن عطر رو از ابتدا تا انتها شاهد هستیم رگه های دودی عطر بیشتر در شروع هستند و اون هم کاملا نرم و بدون اغراق که با ورود نُت های دیگه از دایره خارج میشه ************** scent:9/10 longevity:9/10 sillage:9/10 purchase value:4/10 ******** overall:7.7/10