153 community ratings

Patchouli

Name: Patchouli
Brand: M. Micallef

Perfumer: Geoffrey Nejman

UnisexClassic

Votes lean feminine

7.8/ 10

Community score
153 ratings

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M. Micallef Patchouli is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that sets patchouli and violet leaf on a warm base of cistus, benzoin and vanilla.

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Skunky's take: Sweet accords up front; to my nose, pure comfort.

How does it perform?

From 122 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.7 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.0 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.9 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.7 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

90% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Resinous
Earthy
Leathery

What does Patchouli smell like?

Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also gets worn for leisure. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it sits comfortably on either side.

Violet leaf gives a brief green opening, then patchouli forms an earthy, woody core. In the base, cistus, benzoin, vanilla, leather and tolu balm sweeten it and soften it with a resinous, leathery warmth. An oriental feel dominates. Gritti Muskaria and Câline Oud Extreme have a close profile.