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White Patchouli Eau de Parfum bottle White Patchouli EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender U
2008 Year 2012
££ Price Tier £
Sea Writing Eau de Parfum bottle Sea Writing EDP

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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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Sea Writing EDP
A budget reading of By Kilian's Water Calligraphy. The clean, translucent water-lily-and-jasmine aquatic with a tart grapefruit lift comes through, and since the original is itself a soft-projecting, modest-lasting floral aquatic, this dupe sits close - though the lush, slightly spicy cardamom-vetiver finesse reads lighter here.
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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
Sea Writing EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Jasmine 100% vs 53%
Only in Sea Writing
Magnolia 46%

Accords

White Patchouli Sea Writing
95%
Woody
45%
Aquatic
85%
80%
White Floral
60%
70%
Floral
75%
Fresh
65%
55%
Earthy
Citrus
55%
45%
Aromatic
40%
Balsamic
Woody shared
95%
45%
85%
White Floral shared
80%
60%
Floral shared
70%
75%
65%
55%
55%
45%
40%

Performance

White Patchouli Sea Writing
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Light

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.

Sea Writing

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The cool, dewy water-lily-and-jasmine character is fresh and watery, best in the warmth of spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal Sport

Its clean, translucent aquatic-floral profile is office-safe, casual-ready and light enough for the gym while still elegant for dates.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, white floral, floral

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

White Patchouli EDP
Sea Writing EDP
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