Patchouli Nosy Be

15 reseñas

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• Brasidas

  June 17, 2016

  

  Updated review: Tried it again and it’s another beast. The opening is patchouli with cacao, amazing—very much like L’Instant by Guerlain, balancing masculine and feminine notes. Myrrh is present, creamy, with a touch of sandalwood; with so few ingredients, Nosy Be achieves incredible depth. The dry down doesn’t change much; you smell the same things but differently, and it hooks me. Reminds me of Noir Reminiscence, with woods, varnishes, and incense, even though they don’t share notes. Perris quality: top-notch, great projection, and long-lasting.

• oscarsh86

  September 2, 2016

  

  Pleasant patchouli, not aggressive, more restrained, less earthy, and gourmand thanks to the cacao and vanilla. In the top notes, the patchouli stands out but is velvet-soft, not rough. The cacao joins early, bitter yet sweet, adding darkness. Like Lutens’ Borneo 1834 or Guerlain’s L’Instant mixing these notes, but with different results; Nosy Be leans closer to Lutens. In the heart, there’s balance, with a resinous myrrh appearing and some unlisted floral nuances. The vanilla arrives at the base, sweet and creamy without being cloying, creating harmony. At the end, you notice the hidden woody base. Excellent longevity, moderate-to-high sillage with a good dose. Unisex, though the cacao leans masculine and the vanilla feminine. Ideal for cold or mild weather, evening, or the office. I didn’t appreciate it the first time, maybe due to the weather, and it reminded me of olives at first, but not this time. I would buy it; magnificent quality, recommended for patchouli and gourmand lovers.

• oscarsh86

  September 16, 2016

  

  A pleasant patchouli, not too aggressive, rather restrained, not very earthy, and quite gourmand thanks to the cocoa and vanilla. The opening is where I detect the most patchouli, but without being as rough as in other perfumes; here I notice it more velvety. Soon the cocoa joins, giving it a touch between bitter and sweet, plus darkness. Perfumes like Lutens Borneo 1834 or Guerlain L’Instant also use this blend, but with different results. Guerlain adds citrus and Lutens spices. I think Nosy Be gets closer to Lutens. In the heart, there’s a good balance between patchouli and cocoa, with a resinous labdanum base and some unlisted floral nuances appearing. Vanilla becomes noticeable to stay until the end. Sweet, creamy, but not cloying; this vanilla is very well done and creates a perfect harmony. In the last hours, the woody base is detected, which isn’t clear at the start. Very good longevity, with moderate or high sillage if you apply good doses. I found it a very unisex scent, although the darkness of the cocoa tips the scale toward masculine; at the end, with the vanilla, it becomes more feminine, but generally unisex. Recommended for cold or temperate climates, not much heat. It behaves well on night outings or at the office. Personally, I liked it quite a bit. The first time I couldn’t appreciate it like this time; perhaps it was the weather or simply not my day, but at first it reminded me of the smell of olives. Anyway, that sensation was only at the beginning. I would definitely buy it; it seems to me a very well-done scent of magnificent quality. Highly recommended for patchouli lovers and gourmands alike.

• uhm

  April 3, 2018

  

  A nice surprise, as I expected a letdown, which is usual with patchoulis. Excluding those that end up being pastries (fruity patchoulis and the like), I don’t think any patchouli I’ve tried before has pleased me; that mentholated and earthy aroma always seemed stale, outdated, and mature to me. Here it presents those characteristics but is very well balanced by the other notes. It’s not like Villoresi’s, which is 15+ hours of a monolithic scent with no evolution. Accompanied by cocoa and sandalwood, it has hints of Santal Majuscule, but just hints, as it stays quite distant. The Lutens version is fantastic but simpler; in this one, you also feel the vanilla and labdanum. Everything fits together very well and is balsamic; the notes don’t feel forced, and it helps that it sometimes looks like a good deal. The performance is quite good, high.

• uhm

  April 7, 2018

  

  Pleasant surprise, because I usually hate patchoulis (sometimes they just taste like bakery goods or smell musty and outdated). Here, those mentholated and earthy notes are present but very well balanced. It’s not like the Villoresi one, which is monolithic and lasts hours without evolving. Paired with cacao and sandalwood, it hints at Santal Majuscule but stays distinct; the Lutens version is fantastic but simpler, whereas here you feel the vanilla and myrrh. Everything fits together perfectly, balsamic, with no forced notes, and at a great price. High performance.

• Emorandeira

  April 26, 2019

  

  A fragrance totally different from the other one offered by Perris Montecarlo. This is a sweeter, more moderate, and much more wearable patchouli. Although patchouli is noticeable, other notes like vanilla and cocoa take the spotlight, making it irresistible. I was told at the perfumerie that it emerged unintentionally due to a different variety of patchouli on Nosy Be island caused by the climate, with a scent distinct from the traditional one. I don’t know how much of this is real or metaphorical, but the truth is it’s not a standard patchouli. I love it. Scent: 10, Longevity: 9, Sillage: 7, Value/Quality: 6, Versatility: 8, Overall: 9.

• Emorandeira

  May 13, 2019

  

  Totally different from the other Perris Montecarlo. This is a sweeter, more moderate, and wearable patchouli. While the patchouli is noticeable, vanilla and cacao take the lead, making it irresistible. I was told at the perfumerie it emerged from a different patchouli variety grown on Nosy Be due to the climate, giving it a scent distinct from the traditional version. I’m not sure if that’s literal or metaphorical, but the truth is, this isn’t your average patchouli. I love it! Scent: 10, Longevity: 9, Sillage: 7, Value: 6, Versatility: 8, Overall: 9.

• Mickey3

  December 2, 2019

  

  A very rich fragrance with that predominant patchouli note but very sweet. However, on my skin, it doesn’t last at all. The opening is quite intense with that spicy note, but after 15 minutes, it loses a lot of strength. It would be great if 100 ml cost 80 € so I could reapply every 3 hours. However, it costs a lot of money, so my summary is that it’s not worth the price.

• jaialro

  February 12, 2021

  

  Spectacular. The opening smells like mint. Elegant for autumn, lasting 10 hours. The dry down is marvelous.

• elgranpol69

  April 10, 2023

  

  A sweet and camphoraceous patchouli fragrance with mentholated hints over a base of cocoa and vanilla that becomes more noticeable as it dries. Moderate longevity and a soft sillage, representing the elegance of simplicity. A very good scent of great quality.

• Nedia

  April 19, 2023

  

  If you like this, try the patchouli from the same house in the gold bottle. It’s more pornographic than this one. Besides, if you’re going to spend money, I don’t think there’s much difference in price. But for now, if you have this: what a patchouli blast. Those chocolatey and well-made ones, with no greasy herbal invasion, no yogurt shop smell, nineties chinchines, or Nag Champa. This is a whole other league, friends.

• Lux

  June 4, 2023

  

  A great opportunity to discover a complex, intense, and beautiful patchouli. Absolutely woody, dark, yet with nuances in reddish earth tones and richness. Clear and slow evolution, moving from the most woody aspects to a warm echo of sweetness that is never cloying (high-purity cacao, vanilla, or tonka bean) that accompanies you and gives you presence. Patchouli suffered the same fate as vanilla or lavender, being twisted by synthetic and false interpretations. Another masterpiece by Perris, ideal for mixing or wearing alone, letting yourself get intoxicated by that smoky wood of nature and sweet warmth.

• Lux

  June 17, 2023

  

  An opportunity to discover a complex, intense, and beautiful patchouli. It’s absolutely woody, dark, yet full of nuances in reddish earthy and rich tones. It has a clear, slow evolution from the most woody notes to a warm echo of that sweetness, never cloying (like pure cocoa, vanilla, or tonka bean) that accompanies you and gives you a certain bearing. Patchouli has suffered the same mistreatment as vanilla or lavender, with its synthetic and false interpretations being distorted. Another work by Perris worth considering, whether to mix or wear alone, letting yourself get intoxicated by that smoky wood of nature and sweet heat.

• Victortor

  November 10, 2023

  

  A very elegant aroma where patchouli and cocoa are prominent, creating a ‘chocolatey’ and powdery effect. Nothing gourmand or cloying; it takes a different path. The opening is sparkly due to the pepper and becomes sweeter as it dries. Sandalwood adds that powdery accord that maintains the distinctive and elegant point, while woods provide depth. It’s an interesting fragrance for formal occasions, not just for warm days. It performs well and projects as it should. A good scent, one of my favorites from the house.

• Eneko

  June 27, 2025

  

  As a patchouli lover, I had high expectations, and this fragrance delivers an interesting interpretation, though not revolutionary. Patchouli leads from the start, yet it’s neither earthy nor dirty; it smells more like medicinal ointment or anti-inflammatory cream, with a camphoraceous and balsamic touch. As it dries on the skin, dry dark cocoa appears, almost pure powder, adding warmth without overshadowing the initial mentholated note. In the dry down, woods and a subtle veil of vanilla round out the composition without being cloying. The longevity is moderate and projection is discreet; it lasts about an hour and a half on clothes but doesn’t fill the room. Ideal for intimate use, introspection, or cold days. It’s peculiar with a strong identity, but not one that hooks you for daily wear. If you’re looking for something medicinal, balsamic, and featuring a well-crafted patchouli that isn’t spectacular, you might like it. In my case, it’s not essential, but it’s a curious and different proposal.