Patchoulissime

Its longevity is good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring comes well behind, and summer barely registers. Leisure and evening wear lead, though it also suits the office and daily use. More voters call it feminine than masculine, but a fair number read it as masculine.

Patchouli, sandalwood and benzoin carry most of the weight, with jasmine and rose giving the floral side and Calabrian bergamot lifting the heavier notes a little. Ambergris adds warmth underneath. The accords run from green and spicy to earthy and resinous, settling into an oriental feel. Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Patchouli 1969 and El Nabil Oud Warda have a close profile.