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White Patchouli Eau de Parfum bottle White Patchouli EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
F Gender F
2008 Year 2017
££ Price Tier ££
Pretty in Purple Eau de Toilette bottle Pretty in Purple EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - White Patchouli EDP
A daring, earthy floral chypre that centers on patchouli and incense, White Patchouli is both vintage and modern. It's a statement scent for those who want to be noticed and appreciate a bold, autumnal signature.
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Our Verdict - Pretty in Purple EDT
This one's a Jekyll and Hyde. Some reckon it's a sweet, fruity floral that's a joy to wear, while others can't get past zero longevity. It depends if your skin chemistry plays ball, as it can be a beast or a fleeting whisper.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
White Patchouli EDP
Pretty in Purple EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 33% vs 37%
Only in White Patchouli
Peony 33% Coriander 33%
Only in Pretty in Purple
Magnolia 41% Pink Pepper 22%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 100% vs 43%
Only in Pretty in Purple
Gardenia 32% Rose 25%

Accords

White Patchouli Pretty in Purple
80%
White Floral
100%
95%
Woody
62%
70%
Floral
87%
Citrus
80%
Musky
58%
55%
Earthy
45%
Aromatic
52%
Rose
49%
Powdery
49%
40%
Balsamic
White Floral shared
80%
100%
Woody shared
95%
62%
Floral shared
70%
87%
80%
58%
55%
Aromatic shared
45%
52%
49%
49%
40%

Performance

White Patchouli Pretty in Purple
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

White Patchouli

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The strong patchouli, woods, and incense make it shine in cooler weather, especially fall and winter, while its floral heart provides enough lift for transitional spring days. It can be too heavy and earthy for hot summer climates.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

With its sophisticated and assertive patchouli and floral blend, this fragrance excels for formal settings and romantic evenings, but could be overpowering for sporty or very casual wear. Office suitability depends on personal confidence and environment.

Pretty in Purple

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date Sport

Its versatile sweet-floral profile and mixed longevity mean it's best suited for casual wear, though a date wouldn't be out of the question. It's often described as an 'everyday' scent, light enough for errands but not quite making the cut for formal events or a conservative office environment.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, white floral, floral

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

White Patchouli EDP
Pretty in Purple EDT
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