Patchouli

10 reseñas

Mostrando las más recientes primero.

• oscarsh86

  January 7, 2016

  

  Very earthy and dark patchouli and vetiver. You can detect a mentholated freshness, but it’s not a fresh scent nor suitable for hot weather. I like patchoulis, but this one is too much. It’s a classic, old-school scent. The evolution is linear: patchouli and more patchouli. Maybe it sweetens a bit in the dry down, perhaps due to the benzoin, with a very soft vanilla touch. Projection and longevity are outstanding. I see it for cold weather and mature people, over 30. It’s unisex, though dark and opulent; I think a woman could wear it too.

• oscarsh86

  January 11, 2016

  

  Very earthy and dark patchouli and vetiver. The mentholated freshness is noticeable, but it’s not a fresh perfume nor suitable for hot weather. I like patchoulis, but this one is too much. It’s a classic, old-school scent. The evolution is linear: patchouli and more patchouli. Perhaps it sweetens a bit in the dry-down, maybe due to the benzoin, with a very soft vanilla touch. Projection and longevity are outstanding. I see it as a cold-weather scent for mature people over 30. It’s unisex, though dark and opulent; I think a woman could wear it too.

• gelo999

  April 22, 2018

  

  Sometimes less is more, and Villoresi’s patchouli proves it. It revolves around this monolithic yet nuanced note. Every time I spray it, I think: ‘This smells spectacular, it’s well-rounded and expertly crafted.’ It begins with undisclosed citrus and a subtle lavender, with spicy notes setting the stage for the seductive patchouli. The sensation is warm, earthy, deep, and substantial, like Oriental woods with balsamic, sweet, and smoky touches, plus a musk that enhances the roundness. It feels inspiring; I feel as if the forest is beating and breathing, as if a gentle squeeze of earth settles in my nostrils. Villoresi has good fragrances, but none have seduced me as much as this ‘simple’ and powerful Patchouli. Rating: 9.2

• gelo999

  May 5, 2018

  

  Sometimes less is more, and Villoresi’s patchouli proves it. It revolves around this monolithic yet nuanced note. Every time I spray it, I think: ‘This smells spectacular, it’s well-rounded and expertly crafted.’ It opens with undisclosed citrus and a subtle lavender, with spicy notes setting the stage for the seductive patchouli. The sensation is warm, earthy, deep, and full-bodied, like Oriental woods with balsamic, sweet, and smoky hints, plus a musk that enhances the roundness. It feels inspiring; I feel as if the forest is pulsing and breathing, as if a gentle embrace of earth settles in my nostrils. Villoresi has good fragrances, but none have seduced me as much as this ‘simple’ and powerful Patchouli. Rating: 9.2

• Espartaco

  September 2, 2018

  

  Looking for a substitute for Gentleman (formerly Tang powder juice), I tried this and loved it. It doesn’t resemble my beloved Givenchy, but it’s the rarest patchouli I’ve ever tested. It smells like leather sofas, old tweed, and shoe polish: rough, bitter, mossy, turpentine-like, tarred, and dry, with no sweetness. It’s the perfume of a Casablanca or Luisa Casati, expressionist, almost gothic, halfway between Italy and Germany, regal and insolent, decadent like an old country villa. Upon spraying, nothing pretty; a burst of lush, tar-like vapor that almost makes you gag, numbing the palate like spicy bergamot. Notable lavender turns it into a murky, camphorated mess with a hint of mothballs and tar. It’s horrible and addictive. As the volume drops, it starts to please. In the dry-down, it becomes friendlier and earthier, less astringent, like garden soil. It could be the Romanian earth where Dracula is buried in London. Halfway between Old School 80s, Al Capone, Narciso Rodríguez, and disturbing niche perfumery. An Italian patchouli with unpleasant oud undertones. For lovers of perfumes with a sandpaper texture.

• Espartaco

  September 9, 2018

  

  Looking for a substitute for Gentleman (formerly Tang powder juice), I tried this and loved it. It doesn’t resemble my beloved Givenchy, but it’s the rarest patchouli I’ve ever tested. It smells like leather sofa, old tweed, and shoe polish: rough, bitter, mossy, turbid, tarred, and dry, with no sweetness. It’s the perfume of a Casablanca or Luisa Casati, expressionist, almost gothic, halfway between Italy and Germany, regal and insolent, decadent like an old country villa. Upon spraying, nothing pretty; a blast of boozy, tarred greenery that anesthetizes the palate like spicy bergamot. A noticeable lavender turns it into a murky, camphorated mess with a hint of mothballs and tar. It’s horrible and addictive. As the volume drops, it starts to please. In the dry-down, it becomes friendlier and earthier, less astringent, like garden soil. It could be the Romanian earth where Dracula is buried in London. Halfway between 80s Old School, Al Capone, Narciso Rodriguez, and disturbing niche perfumery. An Italian patchouli with unpleasant oud undertones. For lovers of perfumes with sandpaper texture.

• Bofifa

  November 25, 2018

  

  Lorenzo Villoresi’s Patchouli doesn’t lie: it delivers exactly what it promises. Its aromatic pyramid is literal: patchouli in the top, heart, and base. It presents itself raw, focused on balsamic, herbal, and earthy notes, without any sweet nuances. The opening can be shocking, even for patchouli lovers used to commercial versions. It reminds me of the smell of oil paint. It’s pure and hard-hitting, like essential oils—mentholated and green. You can feel the mastery in extracting everything from the plant. Lavender and sandalwood enhance the foresty base; it’s linear but not simple, circling the same idea. It smells like humus between trees, prehistoric caves. It’s a mix of potion and balm. It can be difficult, authorial, and bold, almost obsessive. The trail is soft and lasts about five hours. Maybe it’s meant for a suit with a closed shirt; I wore it with short sleeves, and maybe that wasn’t the right moment. Very good.

• jerry drake

  March 2, 2019

  

  The first impression hits hard: it’s different and lasts forever. It takes me to a dark, damp, earthy basement where vegetation has grown—something rare and gothic. It’s too rigid and strong, yet of high quality. It’s not easy to wear; the trail is soft-moderate, and if it were stronger, it would be too overpowering. The patchouli in this concentration is hard to assimilate, but the craftsmanship is enormous. An out-of-the-ordinary experience.

• AngusBon

  April 26, 2020

  

  Looking for a substitute for my beloved Gentleman ’74, I stumbled upon this Villoresi and was surprised. Sometimes upon opening, there’s a flash, a heady sensation that transports me to the late 70s, 80s, and 90s, when Gentleman was what it was and not the ghost it is today. It’s dark, woodsy—the smell Selene would give in Underworld (I’d love to be kissed by her until I’m bone dry).

• Lux

  December 14, 2022

  

  It’s a brutally heavy, earthy patchouli—no holds barred. Smells like a damp forest and moss, without that warm, salty twist found in classic orientals. It’s concentrated wood, like the air after rain. Reminds me of the ‘Pon-emo’ soap for that eucalyptus and steamed plant vibe. It’s medicinal and potent; if you like Terre de Hermès, you’ll love this.