Patchouli Nosy Be

I randomly received two samples from Perris Monte Carlo with a purchase, and I'm very impressed so far. Vanille de Tahiti is a high-quality grown-up vanilla scent, far from the basic vanilla I expected. Patchouli Nosy Be is perhaps even better. A balsamic chocolate-patchouli scent, it is a beautiful example of its genre. Patchouli can be a challenging note - I used to think I disliked it, but now it is one of my favourites, given its versatility. It is frequently paired with florals, most notably rose, adding an earthy edge. It is a core component of the modern chypre to which I'm partial, as well as contributing to the fruichoulis of the noughties. It is a multifaceted note - oscillating between being earthy, herbal, dirty, muddy, damp, dry, balsamic, mossy, woody - the list goes on. When it appears in its balsamic state, it is smooth and amber-esque and, curiously, resembles chocolate. The chocolate-patchouli accord was famously pioneered in Mugler's Angel, arguably the first true gourmand, and it has featured in many scents since (of varying quality). Here, it is a much simpler composition than the kitchen-sink-y Angel, but excellent. Apart from Cartier L'Heure VII (expensive and hard to find), this is the best chocolate-patchouli I've come across. PNB opens with earthy patchouli, initially slightly herbal and damp, with some discordant pink pepper evident at its opening. This subsides quickly, and it settles into a smooth, balsamic patchouli scent thanks to the sweet, good-quality vanilla note that follows. Leather-like labdanum rounds out the ambery base and complementing the balsamic patchouli-vanilla accord seamlessly. The chocolate note emerges after a little while, like high-quality raw cacao, dark and bitter-sweet. It marries beautifully with the patchouli-vanilla accord. Some soft woodiness is evident as it dries down, complementing the patchouli nicely. It becomes musky as it fades. Sillage is moderate and longevity is long-lasting. It is unisex despite its sweetness, and is a cold weather scent. I was very taken with Le Labo Patchouli 24, but PNB has surpassed it in my opinion thanks to the inclusion of its pitch-perfect cacao note (it is also a fraction of the price of P24). Sweet, smooth, earthy darkness. 4.5/5.

I’m starting this review with a bold statement: I think this scent is THE patchouli scent for the category of fragrance wearers who say patchouli is not for them! Or they find it too much if a fragrance has a strong patchouli note. I am not one of those people, I like or love patchouli most of the times.. and I love this as well! Superb scent!! Patchouli Nosy Be is a strong scent but not necessarily a strong patchouli scent, like I have expected judging it by the name: Patchouli Nosy Be. I find the patchouli note very well balanced with the cacao pod, vanilla, labdanum, pink pepper and woods: cedar plus sandalwood. It’s such an exquisite blend that nothing feels overwhelming or overpowering any other note. No note here fights against the others in the mix.. It is such an intriguing fragrance: it’s warm and sweet, earthy and powdery, woody and spicy, all in the same time. Simply put, it’s a spicy gourmand patchouli. Not sweet but not too earthy or musty. An amazing fragrance that instantly draws you in. I think it comes second to Ylang Ylang Nose By, my most favourite ylang ylang scent of all time, in my Perris Monte Carlo collection. If you're looking for something deep and complex that will get you complimented, this is a runner. Superb for the colder months! Very underrated and well priced for the super quality and the way it performs. It’s a niche brand that is sold for the same price or even less than the latest designer launches. Like I have already mentioned, it’s an intense scent that performs well. Goes straight to my to buy list! Cooler season type of perfume.

After seeing this in a few YouTube patchouli lists of favorite patchoulis, and diving deeper into reviews I felt I’d really love this one and so I went my usual route of a blind buy and my lucky streak continues. I found this to be an instant love. Upon spraying and the ensuing hour or two, this one doesn’t seem to know what it wants to do on my skin. I get whiffs of both a dank skanky patchouli, balanced with whiffs of an ultra clean and deep patchouli. When this one settles, it settles on my skin into a deep, rich, robust chocolate patchouli. Simply marvelous. An absolute instant love. To be fair, when this delivered, I was in the midst of a work day and so I didn’t pay extremely close attention to this fragrance’s attributes, though I’m not sure I’d be able to add something not yet said below. The interplay and bipolararity of super clean luxury and dank skank was quite pleasing to me. Even the skanky aspects of this just kept pulling me in more when they revealed themselves. The performance seemed to me quite well. Hours later I could still detect it. I don’t believe it was necessarily projecting strongly, and in reality I’m not sure I could comment on that unless I was surrounded by others who man comment on whether they can detect it, and a couple other by MCP that I received in the same order were certainly detectable by nose several hours later. For me this is a 5 star out of 5 for me.

Patchouli Nosy Be is a fragrance in which the final result is more than the sum of its components. Although the patchouli note and a less identifiable sweet note can indeed be detected throughout the entire life of the perfume, the mix of notes gives birth to a very original, soothing, comforting scent. Not dry, not cloying: just the right balance of evocative power (through the patchouli) and calming, crowd-pleasing notes (vanilla, cacao). The problem with associating patchouli with sweet notes, at least to my nose, is that it may end up smelling like Play Do (think of Profumum Roma Patchouly for example). Patchouli Nosy Be luckily does not make this mistake: it never smells plasticky or cheap, which is very good. I detect strong similarities with profumum roma patchouly though, even in terms of performance. I tried all the perfumes of the Perris Monte Carlo Black and Gold lines, and this is the one I like the most (second being AmbreGris). I sprayed it three times: 1 on each side of my neck and 1 on the wrist. Sillage and projection are moderate (not too soft but I do not think that, unless someone is sitting/walking right next to you, they will be able to smell you) and does not leave a big trail. It does project nonetheless, it is not a skin scent. All in all I think Patchouli Nosy Be is a special scent, very original and comforting, but not a beast to fill the room.

The fragrance exudes a dark, sexy energy. It is rich and long-lasting, with a sweet balsamic quality and a distinct, opulent patchouli note. It’s not something to for blind buy, but for the right conditions, it’s simply perfect. Smells very unique, for both women and men you would get noticed wearing this one. On warm wet days, the labdanum note became overly pronounced, giving it an unpleasantly masculine edge. When I first caught a whiff of it in a store, I was completely mesmerized. I found myself returning again and again. Each time, the fragrance unfolded differently, influenced by the weather. In dry and cold (warm too) weather, it worked beautifully on me. The scent is amazing.

This is a 24 hour fragrance. Hands down my favorite patchouli despite not smelling anything like I previously knew patchouli to smell. This is not that earthy, chocolate cake, heavy patchouli a la Shakedown Street that those of us who know the pleasures of seasoning our Fatty Egg Rolls with soy sauce from the spray bottle are so well acquainted with. This is the finest dry vanilla wood shavings patchouli IMO. It is well balanced. All the notes work well together. Get you some. And the extrait too. I have been been wearing this one for a minute now. I am just now noticing not tonka but something tonka adjacent. Probably the amber aspect of the labdanum, what ever it is it is delicious.

Damn! Another must have patchouli. I was hooked on first sample and the more I wear it the more I love it. I definitely see why Suma Oriental is voted as similar. I love that one too, and have the travel size. This one feels much more natural than SO to me, and has a stronger/clearer focus on the patchouli. There's a kind of plastic sweetness in Suma Oriental that this one does not have (not a knock on SO- I do love it). This is somehow effervescent- sparkly and not as dense as similar blends, but without losing any power. It's is very smooth and silky. Earthy sweet. Great performance. Strong love, and will have a place of honor in my large patchouli collection.

Markanın diğer patchouli parfümü gibi bu da çok başarılı. Bunun essence den farkı ise pudrali bir tarzı olması. PE patchouli ile belki bazı kişileri rahatsız edebilir ama Nosy Be pudrali havası ile rahatsızlık yaratmayacak şekilde yumuşamış. Kalıcılık ve koku dağılımı oldukça iyi. Eğer fazla kullanırsanız çevrenizi değil ama sizi bunaltabilir. Nemli ve sıcak yaz günleri dışında her mevsim için uygun. Bu markanın parfümleri genel olarak başarılı. Belki bu güzel parfümler biraz yumuşak olabilirdi. Ancak kalıcılığı ve özellikle koku dağılımı yumuşak bir tarzda yakalamak pek mümkün olmuyor.

A newly acquired favourite. It opens medium/strong but mellows out within 2-3 minutes. A delightful rich creamy patchouli. It develops into an inviting sweet accord very smoothly as it dries down. I almost sense a tobacco flower note (though it doesn't contain one). Superbly blended and isn't too heavy for daytime wear. For me, it becomes a skin scent within an hour. So velvety and beautiful, the more I wear it, the more I adore it. A refined, cozy, mature fragrance that can be enjoyed year-round.

I’ve had this from FOREVER. I’m wearing this today and am just now getting to write a review for it. This is one of them when i smelled it in store and purchased it, it was phenomenal. But somehow i fell out of love with it and it just sat. Wearing this today helps me to regain a new found appreciation for it. This has an, unaccountable, iris and cumin note(s) that adds to its intrigue. Maybe I’m wrong because i haven’t smelled ALL things patch, but this is as good i can imagine patch to get.

Dark, dense, opulent patchouli liqueur. Opens a bit musty and earthy but this eases to reveal a more balanced cocoa and vanilla facet. The dry down seductively showcases that chocolate cake thing patchouli can do without being sweet. Lives up to its name and delivers a heady patchouli experience without distracting elements. The first hour it projects heavily and lingers on for a long time. If you like a heavy patchouli this should certainly be a contender. I can see this layering nicely too.

I would not describe myself as a fan of patchouli but I like it as a background note. And that's not this fragrence. Here patchouli is forward in the composition and it's beautiful. I believe this is the most remarkable patchouli I have ever smelled. I can't identify all the different notes, I just know I love it. Rather linear on me, but because I love it that's okay. Great longevity, more than 6 hours before it turns to a skin scent with just one spray. I need this in my life, FB worthy.

A warm, slightly dry, and earthy patchouli with a soft cocoa-like nuance. Labdanum and a light touch of vanilla add smoothness and warmth without making it sweet. Very cozy, balanced, and consistent from start to finish. Truly unisex, though it develops a slight softness on my skin. You have to like patchouli — not a safe blind buy, but a beautiful and well-made scent.

Whiskied, woody, fruity, slightly animalic patchouli, yummy. I admire its opulence, and as a man, I find it highly evocative and easily wearable. I believe I received a warm and welcoming introduction to patchouli. Along with the top notch bottle design, what's there not to like?

I'm a guy and this is one of my most complimented fragrances. It REALLY stands apart from all the bubble gum boy-ish colognes they make now, I can also see immediate reactions from others, it's a head turner that's for sure.

I'm just blown away by this fantastic powdery scent. If this is patchouly, then I, contrary to the previous experiences, love it. This perfume is appropriate for both summer and winter, soft and intoxicating at any moment.

I'm loving this take on Patchouli, not the dry & dusty oils of my youth, but a sweeter, well rounded, complete fragrance. Depth & style, just lovely.

Out of 430+ fragrances sampled this is still tied for first with Encense Suave. Those two are on my desert island list for sure

To me this smells like chamomile tea with cream/milk 😍. I really like this fragrance, I’m glad I found it for a great price.

I have a bottle for sale barely used 99/100ml with box if anyone interested, Europe only. Selling for cheap!