Vanilla Amber Patchouli

Vanilla Amber Patchouli is a warm, dark-sweet scent that puts patchouli and amber in front and lets vanilla soften them. The brand calls it comforting and seductive, and describes a simple formulation that works. Wearers describe a glorious patchouli, warmed by amber and sweetened by vanilla, and one compares the patchouli to a rich, smooth hot chocolate. The opening is brief and bright, with orange and mandarin over a spiced heart of cardamom and tonka, geranium behind them. The brand's current listing adds a longer run of spices and incense, which are held lightly here because no wearer mentions them. The base does the real work: amber, sandalwood and vanilla, with a little musk, wrap around the patchouli and stay there. One wearer finds the vanilla fades on the dry-down and layers it with a vanilla scent to make up for that. Performance reports are generally strong, with wearers saying it projects well and lasts all day and the brand calling both sillage and longevity strong, though one wearer wishes for a bigger trail. It is a regular in autumn and winter rotations, comfortable on both men and women, and sensual enough for an evening. Wearers who like patchouli in a smooth, sweet frame rather than a dry earthy one will recognise the style. It is made by hand by Juliet Rose, and the brand says it has been a best seller for many years.