Artillery No 6 Patchouli Spice

Patchouli dominates, in the deep earthy-woody register rather than the sweet chocolatey style modern patchouli often takes. Cardamom and green ginger leaf sit on top, adding a spicy freshness that cuts the earthiness. It is a fairly linear scent and does not travel far from where it starts. Angela Flanders bottles this scent at two strengths. The Eau de Toilette is the lighter of the two: the brand's own guidance is that the Eau de Toilette is for applying more liberally and more often, while the Eau de Parfum is for people who spray less frequently and want greater longevity. The composition is the same; what changes is how long it stays and how far it carries. Angela Flanders matures her patchouli for three years, which is unusual enough to be worth stating and does show in how rounded the material reads. This is one for people who actively like patchouli rather than a way in for those who do not.