Dries Van Noten par Frederic Malle
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2013 | Year | 2014 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Patchouliful
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a true masterpiece, a unicorn for lovers of luxurious, creamy sandalwood gourmands, though its polarising medicinal or 'weird' facets initially put some off. If you can get past its quirks, prepare for pure, comforting bliss.
This perfume is a divisive one. It's either an absolute triumph of clean, sophisticated patchouli, or it's a medicinal mess. If you're a patchouli connoisseur, approach with an open mind; if you usually hate it, this is actually worth a sniff.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 8% | 7% |
| Floral | 7% | 14% |
| Fruity | 1% | 3% |
| Green | 1% | 1% |
| Sweet | 26% | 19% |
| Warm | 24% | 25% |
| Woody | 26% | 20% |
| Earthy | 14% | 20% |
| Animalic | 8% | 10% |
| Fresh | 6% | 8% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its warmth, sweetness, and strong sillage make it less suitable for a professional office setting. However, its unique and sophisticated profile, combined with good longevity, makes it perfect for date nights and formal events, drawing compliments and leaving a memorable trail.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Given its warm spicy and patchouli accords, this scent leans towards cooler weather, making it excellent for dates or evenings out. While it has good performance, it projects moderately, allowing for versatile wear in formal settings and even the office, provided it's applied lightly.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Warm Spicy, Powdery accords and Bergamot, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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