Going through the samples sent to me along with a purchase made from a very generous fellow perfumista, beginning with Patchouly Indonesiano by Farmacia SS. Annunziata dal 1561.
If you are looking for a dry patchouli, this is a good place to start.
Notes: Head, heart and soul: Indonesian patchouli
More about Patchouli
It's almost a truism that you have to like patchouli in order to like patchouli. But not all patchoulis are created equal -- some are sweet and some are more dry. Both are heady, pun intended.
It also helps if you came of age during the 60's or 70's, when patchouli was rampant. It was sort of a sign of passage that one was not part of the status quo, for good or ill. It was possible to be quite rebellious without saying a word. And others would recognize your feelings by your scent.
What is the patchouli like in this fragrance?
It is not sweet; it is more dry.
Which patchouli do I prefer?
On the whole, I tend to like the sweeter patchouli.
Who can wear this fragrance?
I generally associate the drier patchouli with a man, so I think a man could wear this well. But if you prefer the drier patchouli, this is lovely, even for a woman.
My take:
It softened nicely, staying dry. A little goes a long ways. Take it easy until you know how much your chemistry can handle.
You might find that patchouli oil works as well for you and is less money.
Have you tried this one?
Which kind of patchouli do you prefer?
Karin
www.savvythinker.com
Originally posted 2009-09-22 09:11:52.
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