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Purple Patchouli Eau de Parfum bottle Purple Patchouli EDP
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2007 Year -
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Magenta Plants Eau de Parfum bottle Magenta Plants EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Purple Patchouli EDP
A legendary discontinued gem, Tom Ford's Purple Patchouli is a divisive beast. People either fetishise this dark, potent amber-patchouli or find it too dated and overwhelming. If you like your scents heavy, enigmatic, and with a gothic twist, this might be your holy grail - if you can find it.
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Our Verdict - Magenta Plants EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Purple Patchouli - a woody fragrance led by Vetiver, with floral depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Purple Patchouli EDP
Magenta Plants EDP

Notes

Purple Patchouli
Magenta Plants

Top Notes

Top Notes

Only in Magenta Plants
Vetiver 100%
Only in Purple Patchouli
Patchouli 50% Jasmine 50%
Only in Magenta Plants
Balsam 100%

Accords

Purple Patchouli Magenta Plants
100%
Amber
66%
98%
Woody
90%
91%
Balsamic
82%
Patchouli
Floral
78%
67%
Earthy
48%
Aromatic
54%
Amber shared
100%
66%
Woody shared
98%
90%
91%
82%
78%
67%
Aromatic shared
48%
54%

Performance

Purple Patchouli Magenta Plants
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Purple Patchouli

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its aggressive longevity and powerful sillage, this isn't one for the office - it’s far too distracting. It excels in formal and date settings where its bold, amber-patchouli character can truly shine; people often describe it as a 'night out' or 'wild party' scent.

Magenta Plants

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Reach for it across autumn and winter, where the woody signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

This one suits evening and daily settings; the easy, cosy character keeps it versatile for formal rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, amber, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Purple Patchouli EDP
Magenta Plants EDP
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