Patchouly Eau de Parfum bottle Patchouly
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2004 Year 2008
££ Price Tier ££
Velvet Hour Eau de Parfum bottle Velvet Hour

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Patchouly
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Patchouly
Divisive yet adored, this is the Mother of all Patchoulis - a beast mode performer that's unapologetically bold. It demands attention, with some finding it a revelation and others, a challenge. Definitely not quiet luxury.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Velvet Hour
Velvet Hour is the dark, smoky, and unexpectedly complex celebrity fragrance that punches well above its weight. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with fans obsessing over its unique depth and critics dismissing its poor performance or unusual scent profile.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 1% 7%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 0% 1%
Sweet 23% 17%
Warm 23% 33%
Woody 38% 34%
Earthy 43% 26%
Animalic 7% 2%
Fresh 0% 4%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Patchouly EdP
Velvet Hour EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Patchouli 36% vs 53%
Only in Velvet Hour
Nutmeg 46%

Accords

Patchouly Velvet Hour
100%
Woody
100%
98%
Amber
90%
95%
Patchouli
58%
85%
Warm Spicy
83%
69%
Balsamic
58%
Floral
60%
56%
Earthy
52%
Smoky
52%
51%
Powdery
48%
Woody shared
100%
100%
Amber shared
98%
90%
Patchouli shared
95%
58%
Warm Spicy shared
85%
83%
Balsamic shared
69%
58%
60%
56%
Smoky shared
52%
52%
Powdery shared
51%
48%

Performance

Patchouly Velvet Hour
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Patchouly

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

This perfume is a monster in longevity and sillage, making it too overwhelming for polite office wear. Its rich, dark, and sensual character, combined with its opulent performance, makes it perfect for dates and evening formal events, though perhaps a bit much for everyday casual wear.

Velvet Hour

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its distinctive woody and spicy character, with a smoky twist, makes it excellent for evening dates and formal events. While some find it suitable for the office due to its lack of loudness, it leans more towards mysterious settings. Its projection can vary from intimate to moderate, depending on skin chemistry and application.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
91%
Notes
91%
Accord
82%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Amber, Warm Spicy accords and Sandalwood, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Patchouly
Velvet Hour
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