
Patchouly
At a glance
| Dominant accords | woody, patchouli, aromatic |
|---|---|
| Key notes | Sandalwood, Geranium, Rose |
| Community rating | 4.04/5 from 645 votes |
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About this fragrance
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Etro's Patchouly, launched in 1989, is a unisex Oriental Woody built around a 100% woody accord and 86% patchouli. The opening is bright and bitter-green: artemisia, bergamot, and orange. This leads to a classic heart of sandalwood, geranium, and rose, adding floral depth. The base is complex: patchouli, cypress, amber, mint, vanilla, and musk. The mint adds an unexpected coolness, while vanilla and amber round the patchouli's earthiness. This is not a dirty, hippie patchouli; it's refined, with a fresh-spicy and aromatic character (82% aromatic, 73% fresh spicy, 69% warm spicy, 58% herbal). Collectors who appreciate vintage Etro's use of natural essences will find this a wearable, sophisticated patchouli. It suits those who want a patchouli that is both earthy and elegant, suitable for day or evening in cooler weather. The 1989 original is sought after for its depth and balance.
中文簡介
Etro Patchouly 於1989年推出,係一款中性東方木質調香水。前調由苦艾、佛手柑同橙組成,帶嚟清新微苦嘅開場。中調係檀香、天竺葵同玫瑰,花香與木質交融。基調則有廣藿香、絲柏、琥珀、薄荷、雲呢拿同麝香,薄荷嘅涼意令廣藿香唔會過於厚重,雲呢拿同琥珀則增添溫暖感。整體香氣以木質為主導(100%),廣藿香佔86%,仲有82%芳香、73%清新辛香、69%溫暖辛香同58%草本氣息。呢支香水適合鍾意廣藿香但追求精緻優雅嘅收藏家,唔係嗰種粗獷嘅嬉皮士風格。適合秋冬季節、日間或晚間使用,中性氣質,男女皆宜。
Reference data
| House | Etro |
|---|---|
| Name | Patchouly |
| Launched | 1989 |
| Marketed as | Unisex |
| Dominant family | Woody |
| Notes recorded | 12 |
| Accords | 10 |
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