Essence de Patchouli

It opens with almond and clove, while geranium, patchouli and rose add a soft floral heart. In the base, labdanum absolute, amber and vanilla bring sweetness, gaiac wood and sandalwood lay a woody floor, and iris adds a powdery edge.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen more for evenings and nights out, with summer trailing far behind. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so many read it as sitting between the two. Fragonard Rêve Indien and Alyssa Ashley Essence de Patchouli (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.