Sweet Patchouli is almost a comfort fragrance for me, when it is soft and not in-your-face, lacking that strident note that is in some dry patchoulis. It is warm and sensual, but not abrasive.

Here are two mini reviews from the gift of samples I received from a generous POLer. You can find samples of both at Lucky Scent. I am sampling one on my left wrist and one on my right wrist.

Mazzolari and Profumum’s patchoulis are so similar on me that there would be no need to have both unless you are really and truly a patchouli wearer. Take your pick.

Mazzolari was founded in 1888 in a barber shop in Italy. Lucky Scent carries 11 of their fragrances. If they are as good as this one, I’d like to try more of them.

Profumum fragrances come from Rome and were started in 1996, though the family has been involved in fragrance and soaps since the grandparents. Lucky Scent carries 21 Profumum fragrances.

Mazzolari Patchouly/Patchouli $175 for 100 ml or $4 for .7 ml sample
Mazzolari’s Patchouli is smooth and sweet with enough earthiness to appeal to any patchouli lover. It is even a bit spicy. This one is softer than Profumum’s, and my 12 yo daughter preferred this one on me. The other notes serve to smooth out the patchouli; they are never really evident per se. It is glorious sweet patchouli at its best.

Notes: Indonesian patchouli, spices, hints of amber, honey

Profumum Patchouly $240 100 ml or $4 for .7 m
This one starts out a little stronger and ends stronger. That is the difference between the two. The sandalwood and incense make their appearance in the smokiness that stays with this one.

No one ever accused me of not having expensive tastes! This is the one that I would likely buy given the opportunity.

But honestly, they are so similar; the difference is that Mazzolari’s is softer. I could live with Mazzolari’s quite nicely.

Notes: Patchouli, amber, sandalwood, incense

So, there you have it!

Have you tried either of these?
What do you think? Do you prefer one over the other?

My Caveat
Evidently there are a lot of perfumistas who can afford this price point of fragrances.

And yes, there is a difference between the patchouli oils you can buy for a dime a dozen and these expensive ones. I wish they offered smaller sizes for less money.

OTOH, once you get the feel of the heft of a 100 ml bottle, it’s hard to go back to a 50 ml.

Have I mentioned that I love patchouli when it is done right — that is, when it is sweet for my sensibilities.

How about you?
Do you like patchouli? Do you prefer it sweet or dry?

Karin
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