Patchouli Eau de Parfum bottle Patchouli
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1970 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Kismet Eau de Parfum bottle Kismet

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Patchouli
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Kismet
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Patchouli
This is *the* classic patchouli, a rich, dark, and often chocolatey concoction that's either worshipped or reviled. Expect a powerful, earthy statement, not a quiet whisper.
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Our Verdict - Kismet
A divisive scent, Kismet aims for sophisticated woody-spicy allure at a budget price, but inconsistent performance reports mean it's a bit of a gamble. Some hail it as a masterpiece; others curse its fleeting nature.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 1% 0%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 1% 2%
Sweet 31% 30%
Warm 12% 19%
Woody 33% 39%
Earthy 26% 27%
Animalic 8% 0%
Fresh 2% 0%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Patchouli EdP
Kismet EdP

Notes

Accords

Patchouli Kismet
100%
Woody
100%
81%
Amber
77%
Patchouli
58%
74%
Warm Spicy
63%
66%
Powdery
49%
63%
Balsamic
46%
61%
Vanilla
57%
55%
Earthy
51%
52%
Sweet
48%
Musky
Woody shared
100%
100%
81%
Patchouli shared
77%
58%
Warm Spicy shared
74%
63%
Powdery shared
66%
49%
Balsamic shared
63%
46%
Vanilla shared
61%
57%
Earthy shared
55%
51%
52%
48%

Performance

Patchouli Kismet
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Patchouli

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its dense, long-lasting aroma and significant projection make it too much for a typical office setting. This fragrance truly shines on a date or for cooler weather casual wear, adding an air of intrigue rather than being overtly formal.

Kismet

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Kismet's strong woody and warm spicy accords lean it towards evening and formal wear. While some reviewers find it too intense for the office, its sophisticated profile makes it ideal for dates and dressed-up occasions, especially in cooler weather.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
91%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
88%
Accord
83%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Patchouli, Warm Spicy accords and Patchouli, Vanilla notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Patchouli
Kismet
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