43 community ratings

Patchouli Noir (2020)

2020UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.0/ 10

Community score
43 ratings

Aaron Terence Hughes Patchouli Noir (2020) is a sweet, earthy unisex scent built around patchouli, dark chocolate and tonka bean; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: Shows up when the lights come on, born for the evening.

How does it perform?

From 44 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.7 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.2 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.3 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.2 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

70% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Sweet
Synthetic
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Earthy

What does Patchouli Noir (2020) smell like?

It opens with spices, then the heart brings together patchouli, dark chocolate, tonka bean and dry woods. Smoke, leather, amber and soil come forward in the base, with moss and sandalwood adding a woody depth. The overall feel is gourmand and spicy, with a slightly synthetic edge under the sweetness.

Longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters describe a heavy, long-lasting trail. It reads more masculine to those who voted, though a fair share find it feminine. Cristiano Ronaldo Legacy Private Edition and Zara (Wood Legacy) have a close profile.