Patchouli (Eau de Toilette)

Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Many voters read it as masculine, and some see it as classic.

It opens with patchouli alongside lavender. Patchouli carries through the heart and base, where vetiver, sandalwood and musk lay a hard woody floor and benzoin adds a resinous softness. Green, spicy and smoky touches keep the earthy core heavy. Lorenzo Villoresi Vetiver and Lalique Encre Noire à L'Extrême have a close profile.