Patchouli Passion
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| F | Gender | U |
| 2020 | Year | 2022 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Van Py Rhum
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A creamy praline heart over orris, orange blossom, patchouli and vanilla. Patchouli Passion is the budget La Vie Est Belle echo - sweet, gourmand, and built for cool-weather date nights and evening wear.
This is a bold, divisive, love-it-or-hate-it vanilla bomb that swings between boozy delight and cloying overdose. If you're after a dark, sweet, and unique statement scent, this might just be your intoxicating potion, provided you can handle the intensity.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 2% | 0% |
| Floral | 22% | 10% |
| Fruity | 0% | 1% |
| Green | 0% | 0% |
| Sweet | 48% | 53% |
| Warm | 10% | 13% |
| Woody | 11% | 15% |
| Earthy | 24% | 30% |
| Animalic | 1% | 1% |
| Fresh | 3% | 0% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A creamy praline-vanilla heart over patchouli wears at its best in cool weather; the rich gourmand register reads heavy in summer and works for cool spring evenings.
Occasions
Bold gourmand sweetness suits date and evening contexts where presence is welcome; the projection is too rich for office close quarters and the sweetness reads too playful for sport.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its intense sweetness and boozy profile, this is best reserved for evening and intimate occasions. Many reviews highlight its strong projection and potency, making it too overwhelming for casual or office wear, but perfect for a date night where you want to make a lasting impression.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Sweet, Patchouli, Woody accords and Patchouli, Vanilla notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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