Purple Patchouli
Perfumer: David Apel
Votes lean feminine
37 ratings
From your scent profile
Tom Ford Purple Patchouli is a powdery, earthy unisex fragrance that suits fall and spring evenings; it has been discontinued.
Skunky's take: The floral side leads, it arrives with a bouquet.
How does it perform?
From 49 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
73% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Floral
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Powdery
- Earthy
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Powdery
EarthyWhat does Purple Patchouli smell like?
Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and evening and night out lead the occasions, with daily wear far behind.
The top opens with orchid, green notes and citrus notes. Towards the heart, spices, leather and patchouli take over; in the base, vetiver, Peru balsam and amber settle it into a sweet, woody, oriental ground. Floral and fruity facets stay in the background. Empresa Patchouly Extreme and Dior Midnight Poison (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Orchid
- Green notes
- Citrus notes
First hours
- Spices
- Leather
- Patchouli
Towards evening
- Vetiver
- Peru balsam
- Amber
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 38%Autumn
- 28%Spring
- 21%Winter
- 13%Summer
Autumn
Spring
Winter
Summer- Evening41%
- Nighttime34%
- Daytime13%
- Casual6%
Least picked for everyday wear.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
60% matchPatchouly Extreme
Empresa
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Dior · 2008
49% matchMidnight Poison (Eau de Parfum)
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46% matchTimeless (Cologne)
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45% matchMidnight Rain (Eau de Parfum)
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44% matchAllure Sensuelle (Eau de Parfum)
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Last updated: October 26, 2026