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Makassar Patchouli (Eau de Parfum)

Perfumer: Olivier Pescheux

2018UnisexClassic

Votes lean feminine

7.8/ 10
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H&M Makassar Patchouli Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that pairs Indonesian patchouli with vanilla and amber, leaning floral and sweet.

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Skunky's take: Comes alive when it gets cold; fall and winter are its seasons.

How does it perform?

From 42 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.5 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
7.2 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
7.0 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
9.1 /10

Easily worth what it costs.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

84% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Heart notesfirst few hours

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Floral
  2. Sweet
  3. Spicy
  4. Woody
  5. Oriental
  6. Powdery
  7. Resinous
  8. Earthy

What does Makassar Patchouli (Eau de Parfum) smell like?

It opens with violet leaf, lavender and citrus notes, then moves into woods, violet and jasmine at the heart. The base holds Indonesian patchouli, vanilla and amber. The overall feel is floral, sweet and powdery, with spicy, woody and earthy touches adding a resinous warmth.

Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring has a fair share too. Votes are spread across evening, daily and business wear, and its character splits between feminine and masculine.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Violet leaf
    • Lavender
    • Citrus notes
  2. First hours

    • Woods
    • Violet
    • Jasmine
  3. Towards evening

    • Indonesian patchouli
    • Vanilla
    • Amber

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 36%
    Autumn
  • 34%
    Winter
  • 22%
    Spring
  • 8%
    Summer
  • Evening
    22%
  • Daytime
    20%
  • Casual
    20%
  • Office
    19%
  • Nighttime
    18%

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Last updated: October 26, 2026