Tibetan Mountain Temple

Oh my, this one is heavenly. It's not heavenly in the spritual sence the name implies, but just... delicious. It started, for me, with those crisp little ginger snap cookies that can be had for almost nothing from the dollar store... not much to them, but they are so... crisp, and perfect. So, ginger snaps, and then almost immediately, Djarum clove cigarettes. The ones I smoked in high school, because they crackled and the paper was black and they smelled good. The next phase is the one that varies a ton, for me. On its own, the clove cigarette- ginger snap thing mellows and sticks around with a bit of chai, for about 2 hours, until the show is over completely. Layered with Nemat's vanilla musk, it becomes a bakery full of all things spicy such as carrot cake, pumpkin roll with yummy cream cheese goo (I swear, a bit of vanilla causes both pumpkin and cream cheese goo to be present, vivid as day)my huband mentioned date bread, and so on. With egyptian musk, the whole thing is soaped up and the tea element shines, like sitting wrapped in a towel apres shower with a steaming cup of chai. To think, this magic tiny tin set me back a whole $11 is just unreal. This is definitely love.

This is truly one of my all-time favorite fragrances and I'm so sad that it's so hard to find now! I wish I had bought 10 bottles because I miss this one so much. It's the coziest, most delicious spice perfume I've ever smelled. I wore it when I played Desdemona in Othello- it was perfect for her holy, innocent but enchanting character- and my director asked me if I was wearing Opium when he got a whiff of it. To me, it smells like a heavy, intoxicating incense, or like a stroll through a spice market with only the most delicious spices, cinnamon, ground ginger, black pepper, cardamom. Interesting that some reviewers felt it had a "cold" element to it, because I felt that too, although that may have just been the imagery of a remote temple in the Himalayas. It's close and cozy and draws those who like scents closer because they just want to keep smelling. I felt like I was anointing myself every time I sprayed it. Unfortunately, I did get complaints from those with sensitive noses when I wore this, so I was sure not to wear it unless I knew I would be around those that could tolerate scents, but I loved this fragrance and it was my signature throughout my 20's.

This I LOVE. Sorry, I just love it. I go through bottles of it, but mainly just to wear at home by myself. It does smell an awful lot like chai tea, but it does also have a slight cedar/vetiver scent that is pure --- not fake smelling, and is balanced with a tiny bit of citrus. These compliment the "chai" spice, and make it *sigh* so much fun to wear. It is very sweet. I think the only real issue with this perfume is the name. The manufacturer must have been reaching for something earthy and exotic to sell consumers on the fact that this is spicy. However, this will appeal to those who like sweet scents and a little bit of earthy woods, with some spice up front. The smell is romantic, and instantly transports you to a late summer, early fall night. It's sweetness balanced with the woodsy gives it a cozy feel, while the spice gives it an assertive sass appeal. Love. I love that Pacifica is a more natural-based type scents. These are also more blendable with other scents, if there is something more you want to express about yourself by using two or three scents, perfumes from natural essences are the way to build your own personalized mark.

Here's how this breaks down on me: the first minute or 2, I get smoky, incense and spices with some sweetness from the cloves. For the next 15, straight up gingerbread, with 10 minutes or so of sweet vanilla at the end, if I practically stuff my wrist into my nostril. That being said, those 27 minutes are glorious! It smells different than I thought, sweeter. I'm surprised by how much I love it. And love it, I do! I do have the solid, and I'm hoping that's the excuse for the instant disappearing act. I plan to buy the spray in hopes of prolonging the experience. Update: I recently went for the spray version as well. I don't love it nearly as much as the solid. it seems a bit more incense-heavey, less sweet. I wasn't looking for gingerbread sweetness originally, but that turned out to be my favorite part, and the spray lacks that. Something to note, if you are looking into this scent.

I think that this smells like a mountain temple in the summer. There are flowers blooming somewhere, their smell carried on a warm breeze. The incense is coming from inside the temple and you are touring the orchard. The orange smell is that of the tree fruit and some fallen fruit, not juicy. The warmth from the vetiver is an embrace, a touch, the holding of hands with the person next to you. The total smell is comforting, exotic (not in the floral or fruity sense), and olden-days spiritual. Great for every room, amazing on some people's skin. On a few people it smells like Christmas or almost stale and needs either an addition of something floral or something aromatic/aquatic. It is a scent that I love and return to over and over. I have to layer it on myself, often with a men's aquatic scent or jasmine/lavender or iris. This makes it more feminine on me.

Ok, this is going to sound weird, but this scent reminds me of antiques for some reason. My parents were antiques dealers when I was a kid and I used to go around with them buying and selling, so I "played" with a lot of old objects and this feels like some old incense burner that a hippy bought and stored potpurri in for years, and I love it - old wood, incense, orange peels, etc. There's a sourness in antique wood that makes me swoon when I smell it, and I think the citrus, patchouli, vetiver, and incense activate that deep-rooted sense memory for me when I wear this. It's insanely nostalgic and definitively esoteric vis a vis my love for it. I get why some people dislike it, it's not a sophisticated product with the highest potency or quality of ingredients, but it's thoroughly enjoyable, at least for me, and it works with my chemistry.

You really never know what you've got 'til it's gone, do you? This was my signature scent when I was in college. I didn't know much about perfume at all and didn't really even wear perfume much until this one. I bought it from Whole Foods on a whim -- back then that was the only place I ever saw Pacifica products, and it was only those solid perfumes. It's hard to describe the scent without my nostalgia goggles on, but I remember the top note being spicy orange, and it would mellow out into smoke, incense, and moss. It reminded me, in a good way, of a Renaissance festival, where you'd find incense-scented candles and hot cider for sale, and a wood fire heating a forge where a blacksmith gives demonstrations.

Starts out with a potent peppery ginger kick. That eye opening ginger eventually develops into this warm and spicy chai tea scent. Not foody tea, but earthy. Towards the end the ginger becomes very crisp and clean and less spicy, and it mingles nicely with the final smooth musky incense/patchouli notes. I love the development of this scent. It really changes as it wears through the day. From invigorating to soothing. It becomes a peaceful scent. This is the longest lasting Pacifica scent I have tried. The sillage is gentle but satisfying. For a different effect, I really like layering this with Mexican Cocoa, smells like a ginger dark chocolate bar - yum!

WHY would they ever discontinue this?? It's so good. It smells a lot like Tom Ford's Tobacco Vanille, but better!! Spicier. Like the BEST Chai tea latte ever Lol I couldn't believe I found this at Marshall's for only $8. I love Pacifica so I blind bought it. After smelling it, I quickly rushed back to the store. Unfortunately, I've never seen it again other than by ridiculously overpriced resellers online. Therefore, I safeguard what I have left in my bottle while crossing fingers in hopes that they have the good sense to bring this fragrance back. If you ever find this fragrance, consider yourself lucky. It's a rare gem!

When I first took a sniff of this in the tin (I have the solid version), I instantly thought Chai tea as well. However once worn the scent does change a bit. It IS spicy and smoky and very relaxing, makes me think of a romantic camping trip, cuddling by the campfire. There is definitely a lot of spice going on, ginger, allspice, and cloves with a hint of orange peel. As the fragrance wears on the spices become less obvious and the vetiver, patchouli, and musk become more prominent, but not in an obnoxious way. This fragrance seems to have more staying power than other Pacifica types I have tried so far.

perhaps the best straight-forward incense fragrance i've ever encountered. she was discontinued and i've been trying to replicate my experience of discovering tibetan mountain temple ever since, with no luck. sure taught me not to take a good thing for granted ! bring her back pacifica ! (and spanish amber too. and persian rose, while we're at it). EDIT: yearrrrs later. lvnea solid perfume 'amber forest' has filled the void tibetan mountain temple left. so if you're reading this reviews in longing, give it a try !

Very warm snappy ginger, and zesty orange blast. The ginger does not wear like baked goods on me , it`s very fresh and spicy, and in combo with the orange, refreshing. Incense has not over powered,it`s of the merest smolder. The patchouli is just enough to give on a cool herbal uplifting touch. First spritz , and an hour or so , it`s lively , through the dry down it`s down to earth, aromatic and comforting. I had been gifted this by a most kind Fragrantican , and it has found a home here - a winter must, and love!

I was wearing this when my 22 y/o daughter said I smelled of a bookstore with candles and incense burning and people drinking teas. Interesting, maybe Tibetan Mountain Temples have libraries. I really like this little perfume. I smell the ginger and orange and light patchouli. It last a long time on me and the dry down is pure Yum. The Pacifica bottles are cute and my group of three hold their own next to other bigger bottles of perfume. I will repurchase this one

I am an incense addict and thus I am drawn to perfume with notes of it. Sadly, in most perfume, an 'incense' note means a talcum accord, a baby powder-esque smell. Not here. I know Shalimar is a smoky concoction done very well, but for those looking for a less expensive Bohemian sort of perfume, you have found it in Pacifica. It smells like a heady spice-infused incense shop, or as its nonironically dubbed- a traditional Buddhist temple.

I'd like to get it back but I'm not gonna pay 200$ USD for an old bottle on ebay ... this one was sooo great. I gave half of a bottle to my mom because she was a total fan of Tibet and loved scents with patchouli. I regret not buying a couple of bottles in extra. It was easy to wear, a bit mysterious and spicy because of the incense and the ginger. Well balanced. Haven't found something similar yet. At the price tag that was ridiculous.

This comes across to me as much lighter and friendlier than a lot of these reviews suggest. Whenever I smell it, it reminds me of something you'd wear to a live screening of Punk'd back in the day (in other words, amusingly pretentious, veering toward hipster, and lucky if she doesn't hit your car on the way out of the show.) It's possible I'm over thinking this one, but I love its 'can barely pin it down' complexity.

Slightly burnt gingerbread, with a cup of lapsang souchong tea nearby. Stays very close, but lasts for hours and hours. I enjoyed wearing this lovely and distinctive scent once, but it is not something that I would want to smell like on a regular basis. Edit: I kept wearing this each time I went to Whole Foods, so I finally bought one. It doesn't count as a perfume purchase if you buy it with grocery money, right?

Tibetan Mountain Temple is the perfect combination of intoxicating and relaxing. It's sensual and alluring, but not overtly sexy. Wearing it makes me feel as though I've spent a long, languorous day drinking exotic tea and burning incense. Heavy on the clove and ginger, not floral in the least, and it lingers long enough to envelop my skin with warm spiciness. Definitely a favorite.

Beautiful, deep, mysterious. There is a simple elegance to this scent. Immediately you get the ginger and I also get a bit of clove. Very uplifting and intriguing, it brings a sense of comfort and peace. When a cool winter wind blows you can smell this warming scent lingering on your skin. I get a image of a warm fire gathering or caravanserai. A fragrance love to treasure...

I adore this fragrance. I get so many compliments on Tibetan Mountain Temple. It reminds me of my 'hippie' days at Appalachian State University. Amazing sillage and longevity. I must admit, I love super spicy, incensy fragrances...this one takes care of both amply. I have already bought many bottles just in case it is discontinued...and I will continue to stock up.

I bought the solid perfume and while I like it a lot, I think I'd prefer the spray. It's incensey alright, but not too serious about it. It's a fun fragrance but unfortunately the lasting power and sillage are bare minimum on me. I really like it though!

Pacifica claim vetiver and Indonesian patchouli are the base of this Tibetan mountain temple. It's a headfake. What we have got here is black tea, cinnamon bark, ground clove, ginger, and black peppercorn. In other words, a rather nice Masala chai.

Oh how I love this fragrance. It's spicy, warm and different from many of the choices out there right now. The ginger, incense and patchouli give this a very bohemian vibe. I hope they will keep this offering for quite awhile.

Love, love this. I searched a long time to find a perfume that is a little spicy a little sweet and a little masculine. I wear this every day.

This sample I liked--I'd love to see it in a body cream but that's not offered. It's incense/patchouli but not overwhelming, just nice.

notes of tea and cookies. warm and spicy and very pleasant. I could eat this stuff. (not really, but you know...)

LOVE this scent. Slightly minty, incense-y, warm and cool. Love it summer, spring, fall and winter. :)

I smell like a sexy gingerbread house. 10/10. Why they would discontinue this I have no idea.

this smells amazing on its own or when sprayed on top of les fleurs de france: lavande.

In a word, this scent is cozy. I was amazed at how it changed over time. Just lovely.

Smells a lot like Serge Lutens Arabie! I agree with Trax. Pure Christmas!

Warm and spicy. Perfect for Christmas!

I am reviewing the perfume spray. I get why people say it smells like chai but I am not as convinced, at least with the spray. I think is equal parts clove and citrus and some ginger at first then you get subtle smokiness throughout as it dries down. I don't get why cloves is not listed as an ingredient here or on the Pacifica website - there is such a strong whiff upon spraying it! When I first bought this scent I smelled something familiar that I could not put my finger on...then I remembered! A few years ago, my Chinese mom visited the Asian store to pick up some special dried orange peel (a sort of medicinal snack that helps sore throats). This perfume smells EXACTLY like the peel, which come to think of it, had a spicy clove scent as well. It also smells like a yoga studio I visit. The natural cleaner they use on the floors smells exactly like this - and that is a compliment because the aroma adds to the atmosphere. I feel relaxed and contemplative. I do like the scent but now my conflict is that I am used to smelling it around me, not on me. Even if you don't have my issue, I think some people will find this challenging to wear - to me this is not a common every day sort of scent.

Climbing to the Ascending Himalayan mountians of Kaliash your destination to reseach the ancient rituals of long ago holy men who Worshiped the Hindu Lord Shiva and he Beloved wife Parvati and when you almost reached the top you see the golden glow of the sunset and your greated by the Sadhu with there long locks chanting a alien language you never heard before. you here beautiful ringing of bells allround you almost set you in a trance. The intoxicating scent of incense floating to the mountians. the colors all around you and you see the most beautiful stature of the Lord Shiva with his black eyes Glazing at you. This perfume gives me that vibe.

I was very surprised that the notes do not include clove or cinnamon - that's much of what my nose tells me: it smells pleasantly like a nice comforting chai tea at first, with a bit of ginger to liven it up (and when I compare it to tea, I don't mean tea notes in perfume - I mean an actual cup of tea). The pachouli and incense develop after awhile, which I really appreciate: they don't jump out and hit you in the face when first applying. It has good lasting power, but stays very close to the skin. definitely a fall/winter scent for me, but one of my favorites.

A crude, albeit favorable comparison, I liken it to an emulsion of cinnamon and monkey balm. Even though there is no menthol or cinnamon in the notes, it does deliver a smiliar accord. If you're not familiar with monkey balm (properly named White Monkey Holding Peach Balm), it's a Thai muscle linament very similar to clove-heavy tiger balm, only white instead of orange, and sweeter. This for me is deeply transcendental. I will sleep tonight and inhale deeply.

Camping fires and Cola. That's what I get from this, sounds like a weird mix but for some reason it works. A week out bush, smelling of eucalyptus fire smoke and sipping on a cola. Dries down to a lovely sweet, creamy, slightly incense fragrance which lasts about 6 hours and wears close to the skin. Delightful couldn't stop smelling the trail on my arm. I love it!!

Smells like a roomspray I once had for Christmas. Oranges, ginger and cloves. That is what I get from this. Pure christmas, no temple or incense associations for me.. It is strong, first Pacifica I have tried that borders on an edp feel ;) Stays and stays. Too much roomspray for me, so even if it is beautiful I won't be purchasing..

This is identical to a chai tea latte on me. It's nice and all, but not what I expected from something named "Tibetan Mountain Temple", and not really what I wanted. I'm not into foody scents personally, and I don't get any of the orange to balance out the downtown vegan coffee shop smell.

the solid version of this perfume is long lasting and projects the scent, which surprised me for a solid perfume. It's one of my most complimented scents. Note: i cannot compare this to the spray version for i've only tried the solid

Lots of spices like the sort you would put in pie. Chai tea is also a good description. It doesn't have a lot of incense but the spices are very strong. Delicious and warm for colder months... Very gourmand sweet spices.

A really enjoyable orange-ginger-clove scent. Quite warm, incensey and spicy. I'm not sure if I would wear this scent on me (perhaps I might prefer it in a candle or other home scent), but I do really like it.

If I could just switch the patchouli with tobacco, I'd be set. Wonderful orange notes, great woody floor boards complimented with violet breeze that keeps it cool, light and energetic.

Very very very strong ... smells like mass at a Polish Catholic church

Not expecting much with any Pacifica fragrance. Out of the scents I purchased, Tibetan Mountain Temple is the only Pacifica scent I can (sorta) tolerate wearing. In my opinion, Pacifica fragrances are just not sophisticated or complex enough...but that's my taste, my experience. As I mentioned in other reviews about Pacifica perfumes, I get NONE of what is marketed regarding their scents. Maybe it is just me. With this fragrance, the Pacifica marketers cite "vetiver, smoky resin, burning incense, subtle but deep patchouli, ginger and orange zest." HUH??? Perhaps it is just me but I get very little-to-none of this when I smell and wear Tibetan Mountain Temple. To be completely fair, unlike other Pacifica perfumes I have tried, this scent does smell rather nice out of the bottle. Immediately, I get an overwhelming scent of orange-lemon citrus fruit & ginger fragrance followed by a bit of a resin aroma..but that's about it. Nowhere do I smell patchouli or burning incense, vetiver (?) or any grasses, etc. About 15-20 minutes into the scent, I DID smell a bit like a Christmas fir tree or a Scotch Pine. However, this is not a complex scent with various upper, middle and lower notes...no. To me, it is overwhelmingly citrus-y & sappy sweet followed by...nothing. Just more citrus. There's very little silage, no staying power. Actually started to feel a bit sticky and unclean to me...kinda sappy. An okay Pacifica scent...the only one so far that I can barely tolerate. Would never buy it again. Just not for me.

I had the solid perfume when I was younger, so I can’t speak to the spray version. Thought it smelled like a chai latte, but without any sweetness. Not bad. The tin design was gorgeous though.

I really wanted to like this perfume after reading reviews, but it's not for me. I like the spicyness, but the ginger note is very prominent and overpowering and I don't like ginger. If you do, you'll probably enjoy this though. It lasts longer than some of the other Pacifica perfumes I've tried.

I agree with everyone else saying that this smells nothing like a Tibetan temple. No rich incense, no meditation inspiring woods. It's a benign chai-like perfume that makes Starbucks Chai Latte smell like a fiery, pungent brew.

I'm not into this at all. I was expecting smoky incense, but all I got was intense gingerbread. I would love fresh ginger, but the dry powdered ginger is way too strong, weird, and Christmas for my taste.

I have this perfume in a solid form. It smells like spices, cinnamon, pumpkin, cookies, food... Not the smell I'd wanna wear on my body.