Carnation sandalwood patchouli cinnamon jasmine white cedar extract rose. Mazzolari patchouli is one of the great patchouli fragrances because of its mesmerizing scent profile that revoles, hand to hand and back again through three independent fragrance note players. Patchouli is native to tropical asia, where it is widely cultivated and has been used for centuries for its essential oil. The sandalwood amber patchouli thing going on with citrus and powder in this fragrance, although seemingly far apart from shalimar, is in my scent memory reminiscent of shalimar edt, only i prefer shalimar. Apr 10, 2012 guerlain gives us a vacant eye zombie. Well, shalimar is a beautiful, very nice fragrance.
Patchouli, pogostemon cablin, aromatic flowering plant of the mint family, the leaves of which are a source of essential oil that is used as a fragrance in perfumes, cosmetics, and incense. May 09, 2017 patchouli pogostemon cablin is a large perennial that is a member of the labiatae family, which includes lavender, mint, and sage. I always carry some empty vials in my purse just in case so i figured i had nothing to lose and asked her if i could take a sample from the one single tester bottle in the entire store. This leaves the most beautiful sillage and 1 spray can easily last 2 days. The smell of the patchouli plant is both exotic and familiar. This aromatic herb emits the definitive perfume of the orient and india in particular.
Its heady fragrance brings to mind the bush it is harvested from, which originated in tropical regions in asia. The main scent note for this perfume is a very pure patchouli, which takes the starring role more than it does in other perfumes. Today the essential oil is widely used in the fragrance and cosmetic industry and is the base note for many of the worlds leading perfumes. Both dalya and i love patchouli in perfumes and we figured wed put together this video to let you know what we think of these 7 patchouli fragrances. The true beauty of this fragrance is the play on vanilla with the roses, both supported by oud. However, if you want to change things up, theres another scent we could be paying some more attention to. Myrrh, leather, bay leaves, cedarwood, patchouli 26. Aug 03, 2008 i walked around the store, checked out the new feerie bottle, and went back to the sales associate with the tom ford white patchouli tester. Patchouli leaves are used for essential oil production via steam distillation, and its pretty purplewhite flowers produce the seeds for regeneration. Tom ford patchouli absolu is a womens and mens woody fragrance from 2014. In fact, patchouli leaves is easily the friendliest patchouli fragrance out there. Fragrantica classifies the scent as an oriental woody.
Patchouli, like coffee, is an acquired taste, and can run the gamut from gut churning to swoon inducing. If you like earl grey tea varieties, shalimar will be a winner. Its certainly sweeter with less of the dirtsoil aroma of say, farmacia ss anunziatas patchouly indonesiano my favorite patchouli but far less sweet then the almost vanillic patchouli leaves montale. Montale patchouli leaves beautiful patchouli leaves macerated for two years in the trunk of an oak tree are combined with vanilla, amber and white musk on a base of cystus ladaniferus from tibet.
I can smell the iris,rose, patchouli, musk,civet,sharp citrus and leather notes. To keep your spouse satisfied, place one of his or her hairs at the center of a bundle of patchouli. The fragrance features patchouli, vanilla, amber, musk and labdanum. Organic patchouli roll on essential oil rollerball 2 pack usda certified organic prediluted with glass roller ball for aromatherapy, kids, children, adults topical skin application 10ml bottle. Rita hayworth was a fan the blockbuster 1925 oriental fragrance guerlain shalimar which was rumored to have been created when jacques guerlain. White patchouli, rose absolute, coriander, patchouli, incense fragrance description. The patchouli, vanilla and amber are prominent, and the musk comes through late and semi replaces the amber. Patchouli by alyssa ashley disappointed me because it smells too little like patchouli. The leaves can be eaten in salads and also used to make an herbal tea. From first spray i get a rich, earthy patchouli, with vanilla, amber and musk underneath. There are three conditions for which it is employed lovedrawing, moneydrawing, and jinxbreaking. In short, if youre looking for a mixedpatchouli fragrance that goes beyond the usual oriental template by having a bright floral element to it, then this may be one for you to consider. Leaves contain the oil, which is steam distilled either from fresh or.
Patchouli essential oil has a mediumstrength rich, herbaceous, earthysweet aroma presenting a base fragrance note. The name patchouli originates from a word in tamil, the southern indian language, paccilai, which means green leaf. Along with scenting textiles, patchouli oil acts as a deterrent to insects. I usually detest patchouli of any type in anything, but. My favorite perfume ever, discovered when i bought a box of books at an auction and a small bottle, halfused, was in the bottom. Patchouli has a a long history of use in perfumery, and magic. Patchouli leaves macerated for two years in the trunk of the oak tree combined with vanilla, amber and white musk on a base of cystus. Patchouli oil perfume recipes 3 balancing blends tbosc. Inspired by the love story between the emperor shah jahan and princess mumtaz mahal, shalimar is the perfume of love and oriental power. Then the leaves are either co2extracted, or steamdistilled.
Not a sweet headshop patch but a real true herbal patchouli like the actual plant. Monotheme fine fragrances venezia patchouli leaves fragrantica. All in all, the impression is of a warm, golden river of almost drinkable, spiced brown patchouli, boozy vanilla, and thick amber. Aug 29, 2005 patchouli pogostemon patchouli is a twothree foot perennial bush with purple flowers, a member of the mint family native to the east and west indies. Patchouli symbolic meaning and wicca thrive on news. There is an odd animalic sourness that must be from the honey that keeps this patchouli sort of wild and raw. The sandalwood amber patchouli thing going on with citrus and powder in this fragrance, although seemingly far apart from shalimar, is in my scent memory reminiscent of shalimar edt, only i prefer shalimar edt.
Lovely patchouli 55 krigler cologne a fragrance for men 1955. Patchouli leaves monotheme fine fragrances venezia cologne. Patchouli patch is a shared unisex perfume by lartisan parfumeur. Tonka beans, patchouli leaves, french vanilla, and musk for a happy floral fragrance. There is an innovative touch of dark shalimar vanilla and leather notes as well. Andy tauer lair du marocain montale steam aoud aoud hoggar mota duration. Smells like distinct herbal green patchouli leaves, like a deep jungle in india where there is as lot of patchouli. It was tested against five very good antibacterial drugs commonly used to treat infections. An asian study evaluated the antibacterial activity of patchouli oil. Product jo malone lupin patchouli cologne 1 oz 30 ml for unisex. The herb is graced with delicate pinkishwhite flowers and aromatic leaves that have been used for centuries in perfumery, due to their wonderful and strong scent. Patchouli essential oil solid perfume fragrance with.
At least, thats what i thought until i stumbled upon an old bottle of shalimar at an estate sale. Along with fragrantica annunziata, one of the top patchouli fragrances ever made. Get the best deals on patchouli perfumes when you shop the largest online selection at. Buy products related to best patchouli cologne products and see what customers say about best patchouli cologne products on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Beautiful patchouli leaves macerated for two years in the trunk of the oak tree combined with vanilla, amber and white musk on a base of cystus ladaniferus from tibet. Patchouli is a wonderful green bushy herb of the mint family. The scent was launched in 2002 and the fragrance was created by perfumers evelyne boulanger and bertrand duchaufour. Both patchouli oil and incense underwent a surge in popularity in the 1960s and 1970s in the us and europe, mainly as a result of the hippie movement of those decades. After 3 minutes, the leaves tint the water a deep ambery gold hue. Patchouli is a relative of mint, a renewable plant that cannot be endangered like sandalwood and others. It is widely used in perfumes, oils and soaps and its leaves make an excellent potpourri. Montale patchouli leaves is a warm, balsamic woody scent for women released in 2006 by the brand montale. I also love cb i hate perfumes patchouli empire and le labo patchouli leaves. It has fragrance notes of patchouli, cypriol oil, moss, leather, guaiac wood, rosemary, bay leaf, amber, cashmere wood, musk, and tonka bean.
Patchouli oil is an essential oil derived from the leaves of the patchouli plant, a type of aromatic herb in order to produce patchouli oil, the leaves and stems of the plant are harvested and. Patchouli essential oil is a very viscous essential oil that naturally darkens in color as it ages. Patchouli leaves have been used to make a herbal tea. What was once thought of as just a sweet hippie scent to mask the smell of cannabis is actually a base of some of the worlds loveliest perfumes. Then the leaves are stripped and placed into woven baskets, where a process of fermentation takes place that releases the incomparable fragrance. There are a few nods to shalimar with the note of amber which when mingled with patchouli give it a kind of polished masculine soap kind of scent, although. Montale patchouli leaves decanted fragrances and perfume. Like natalia vodianovas baby blues look empty and not quite there in sepia pictures, lacking the density, the pathos, the slicing through paper that darker eyes carry, yet those vacant blues carry their own strange allure, shalimar parfum initial leau is a very pretty thing posing in a company that it probably shouldnt be among. They both blend perfectly with oriental bouquets, chypre and fougeretype fragrances, and powdery perfumes. Shalimar parfum initial guerlain perfume a fragrance. The shawls were redolent of patchouli oil, which was used to repel insects. Shalimar parfum initial is a feminine perfume by guerlain. Sweet, dark, with an earthy, woody edge, it is very popular in many blends, especially the contemporary woody floral musks. Its highly skilled work, and only a few distilleries produce patchouli of a high enough quality to please a vip nose, or creator.
Ive avoided patchouli like the plague since i thought it all smelled like the oil i. Creamy, dreamy soft mystery on a backdrop of impeccable patchouli. The absolute has a rich, pronouncedly sweet and herbaceous aroma with woodybalsamic undertone. You can easily compare and choose from the 10 best patchouli perfumes for you. If you like patchouli based colognes this is one stunner of a patchouli. Benefits blended with the highest quality of rare and luxurious ingredients sourced from around the world. Patchouli leaves monotheme fine fragrances venezia for men. Patchouli perfume ingredient, patchouli fragrance and. It is certainly nice to see images of sundrenched green fields of patchouli, an expert harvester in their artisanal straw hat lovingly handling the leaves under a blue sky, but this is only one idealised part of the story. Commercially, the oil is extracted from the leaves using a solvent and must go through a distillation process.
With its sensuous heart of patchouli, tom ford white patchouli is surrounded by sleek wood notes with luxurious elegant white flowers. This modern fragrance with retroclassic influence is a sophisticated interpretation of bohemian chic. It belongs to the genus pogostemon and grows up to two or three feet in height. While patchouli thrives in hot weather it prefers partial shade. I picked up on the patchouli leaves and the vetiver not to mention the woodsy notes. Patchouli leaves, pogostemon cablin, are often used to scent skin care products and can be incorporated into incense blends.
Patchouli absolute is a dark green liquid obtained by the solvent extraction of dried leaves. Patchouli leaves by montale is a oriental woody fragrance for women and men. As it settles it leaves a woody, rich scent that is beautiful and easy to love. One of the more important health benefits of patchouli is its antimicrobial properties that can stop the spread of microorganisms. Patchouli leaves edible and can used for beverage, cooked, salad, the leaves better cut when young and fully grown. Herb gardening means more than just looks, and we encourage you to plant herb plants we have grown for their aromatic value. It is decorated with blue stopper and blue tassel on the neck of the flacon.
However, using the dried leaves of the plant and letting them diffuse in oil is a more practical way to make your own patchouli oil. Just because i liked the pack with the colorful autumn leaves. The amber base sweetens the patchouli a bit, but not too much like in so many other pathcouli blends montale p. Patchouli magique is intense and oriental scent of patchouli. Then it turns into a very soft rose jasmine and patchouli mix. Marka montale posiada 140 perfum w naszej bazie danych. Normally, at this time of year, were talking about our favourite rose perfumes, or the best citrusy fragrances for the warmer months. Montale patchouli leaves is an oriental fragrance for men and women with a distinctive note of patchouli. Their lives are not easy and their product is disconnected a thousand times from the luxury marketing booklets and shiny department stores of armani, dior, and tom ford. I would consider it to be the second most hardcore of the lot in terms of the unadulterated nature of its aroma, at least initially before the amber resins mellow the edges and the occasional headshoplike camphor. The oud is present but is not dominate and the patchouli is mostly gone after drydown.
Both the leaves and the flowers have a strong scent and have been used widely for centuries in perfumes, incense and as an insect repellant. The best sellers of 2020 patchouli perfume is eternity. With its oriental notes, guerlain takes this fragrance and makes it the perfume of desire and passion. It opens quite fresh with bergamot, and soon you can smell a nice, boozy smokey slightly powdery still a little bit fresh scent. Perfumiarzem pracujacym nad tym zapachem byl pierre montale. Patchouli leaves by monotheme fine fragrances venezia is a woody aromatic fragrance for men. The scent was launched in 2011 and the fragrance was created by perfumer thierry wasser. Nov 23, 2016 14 famous women and their favorite perfumes. Patchouli is an important ingredient in east asian incense. My favorite at the moment is les nereides patchouli antique.
Dec 12, 20 montale puts patchouli leaves into the woody or bois category, and describes the perfume as follows. Take a look at 14 of the best patchouli fragrances here gallery. Patchouli is one of those scents that has a lot misconceptionsand to some extent stigmaassociated with it. I think of the victorians who opened crates of lovely indian fabrics to find patchouli leaves interspersed to keep moths away. Najstarsza kompozycja pochodzi z roku 2005, a najmlodsza z 2020. We included patchouli essential oil to the rocky mountain oils mood, skin care, and sleep collections. Shalimar parfum initial scent of desires, joy and sensuality arrives in a flacon.
The case with shalimar is that it changes many times through the day. The raw earthiness of the patchouli note is present but balanced by a hint of amber and a touch of sandalwood. Patchouli essential oil has a long history of use in the fields of medicine, perfumery, rituals, cosmetics and to scent clothes and textiles. Shalimar parfum initial scent of desires, joy and sensuality arrives in a flacon which reminds us of shape of the traditional edition. The oil extracted from the leaves of the plant is wellknown for its deep, earthy and musky fragrance. It smells addictive, but more like jicky, the thyme and lavender accented precursor to shalimar. I am more prone to wearing vintage emeraude pdt if i want that kind of scent. Shop organic patchouli leaf at mountain rose herbs. Before you call this a floral, the patchouli leaves appear. An exotic bush that grows mainly in india, the leaves of which produce the essential oil of patchouli. The bottle of this edition is taller and sleeker than the previous.