Noir Patchouli

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer well back. It is most often matched with evenings and nights out, though it also suits leisure time. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it reads as truly in between.

Coriander and cardamom add spice at the top, and patchouli is there from the first moment. In the heart, floral notes and juniper berry join it with a green edge. The base settles into leather, moss and vetiver, while musk and vanilla soften the dryness. The overall feel is resinous, leathery and slightly sweet. Guerlain Patchouli Ardent and Nishane Shem have a close profile.